Talk of the Town
BV Optimist plans Thursday event for new members
Brandon Valley Optimist Club hosting a NOW (New Optimists Welcome) event from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 at Double Ds Saloon in Brandon in conjunction with Optimist Day, which is the first Thursday of every February.
The event is a casual evening of pizza and fellowship at Double Ds Saloon. To learn more, email bvoclub@gmail.com.
BVHS hosts Stae One-Acts this week
The Performing Arts Center at Brandon Valley High School will serve as the host site for the Feb. 1-3 South Dakota High School’s State One Act competition. The event is from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. each day.
BVHS will perform at 10:15 a.m. Friday. The event is free and open to the public to attend.
State Farm to match meal donations Feb. 7
The Wednesday evening meal at Brandon Lutheran Church will double as a fundraiser for youth from the church to attend the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans in mid-July.
The Feb. 7 meal (serving from 4:45-6 p.m.) will feature everyone’s favorite menu – broasted chicken and mac and cheese.
Bill Thompson State Farm in Brandon will match profits from the meal that night.
Legislative Coffee is Feb. 10
The second Legislative Coffee of the 2024 session begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 in the Bethany Meadows Community Room. District 2 Legislators Dave Kull, Steve Kolbeck and John Sjaarda will be in attendance to update constituents and answer questions.
The Legislative Coffee is organized by the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Bethany Meadows.
Free Pizza & Prayer on Feb. 10
The Redemption Riders will be giving away 400 free pizzas until they are gone beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Celebrate Church in Brandon. The Redemption Riders is a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association.
To learn more, contact Celebrate Church at (605) 582-7771.
Ed Polzine Wild Game Feed is Feb. 10
The 39th annual Ed Polzine Wild Game Feed is Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Brandon VFW. The buffet of wild game dishes opens at 5 p.m. There will also be silent and live auctions, raffles and more. The live auction starts at 7 p.m.
