Talk of the Town: Nov. 17, 2021
WWII is November Military History Night program
Historian Ron Wuertz will present “World War II; The Home Front; A social perspective on those not in uniform who served their country at home during the war” at this month’s Military History Night. The event, which is hosted by the Charles R. Doman American Legion Post 131 in Valley Springs, begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21. Discussion and refreshments follow the presentation. As always, the event is free and open to the public.
BV Hoopsgiving Basketball Classic
The first Brandon Valley Hoopsgiving Basketball Classic will be played beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 in Brandon. The tournament is for boys and girls in grades 3-8 and each team will be guaranteed to play three games. Proceeds raised from the tournament, formerly the Hardwood Challenge, will go to BV boys’ and girls’ basketball programs. Teams can register at https://tourneymachine.com/E95964
To learn more, email bvhoopsgiving@gmail.com.
Nominations sought for BV Hall of Fame
Nominations for 2022 induction into the Brandon Valley Athletic Hall of Fame are being accepted through Dec. 20. Nomination forms may be downloaded from the BVHS website under the Booster Club tab, email Bob Logan at lynxlogan@gmail.com or call (605) 261-1308 or Bill Freking at bill.freking@k12.sd.us.
The 2022 Hall of Fame Banquet is set for Saturday, March 26 at Holiday Inn Express in Brandon.
Feather Party in Valley Springs
Charles R. Doman American Legion Post 131 and the Legion Auxiliary invite the public to their annual Feather Party on Saturday, Nov. 20. The party kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with the Auxiliary serving food and proceeds will be matched by Thrivent. Bingo for turkeys will start at 6:30 p.m. The event will also offer a game of chance room with a cash bar.
Bingo at the Brandon VFW
Brandon VFW Post 4726 will host their monthly Family Bingo Night from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov 20.
November needs at the BAFP
November needs at the Brandon Area Food Pantry are pancake mix and syrup, hot cocoa (6-8 serving packages), beef stew, Spam, chocolate chips, cookies mixes, Banquet Complete Meals.
To make appointments for either pickups or donations, call 582-7001.
