Talk of the Town: Nov. 24, 2021
Circuit collects warm clothing drive
St. Francis House
For the fourth year, Circuit in Brandon is collecting warm clothes for the St. Francis House in Sioux Falls.
Donations of new or clean, gently-used clothing (gloves, hats, boots, jackets, sweaters, etc.).
Donations may dropped off at Circuit, 1124 E. Holly Blvd., through Dec. 18. Drop off hours are Monday-Friday 5-6:30 a.m. and 3:30-7 p.m. and Saturdays 8-8:45 a.m.
To learn more, visit www.circuitSD.com or info@circuitSD.com
VFW stages clothing, gift drive for veterans
Brandon RW Post 4726 and its Auxiliary have begun a clothing and gift drive for veterans who are at the VA Hospital and Helping Hands retirement home in Brandon.
The VFW’s annual Angel Tree for Vets program is also underway. Paper ornaments with a gift suggestion for veterans can be taken from the Christmas tree at the VFW through Dec. 15. Once the items have been purchased, simply return the items to the VFW, attaching the ornament to it for wrapping and delivery.
Monetary donations are also welcomed and may be given to the bar staff.
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.
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.
At this time, the BAFP has no need for canned vegetables (i.e., peas, corn, carrots, all varieties of beans) and soups, both cream and other varieties.
In respect to COVID-19, Pantry clients must be vaccinated and wear a mask to shop the Pantry. If not vaccinated, clients will receive items that have been pre-bagged by BAFP volunteers.
To make appointments for either pickups or donations, call 582-7001. The BAFP is open from 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
