TALK of the TOWN
‘What’s Brewing’ event geared to veterans
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will host “What’s Brewing,” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9 at the El Riad Shrine, 510 S. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls.
The event, which is open to all veterans and their families, will allow veterans to connect with fellow veterans, ask questions about benefits and services, learn about local support and resources, and the opportunity voice concerns.
To learn more, contact Dave Denson at (605) 940-9622 or email dave.denson@state.sd.us
The Hideaway closed on Mondays
The Hideaway in Brandon won’t be open on Mondays as part of new summer hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Booster Days Parade is Saturday, July 12
The Valley Springs Booster Days Parade steps off at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12.
Pancake breakfast set for July 13
A pancake breakfast will be served from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at the Valley Springs American Legion. Proceeds from the freewill offering event will go toward parking lot improvements.
Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry
Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry are pancake syrup, Manwich, pizza sauce, saltine and snack crackers, canned chicken, canned carrots, granola bars, cereal and shampoo.
Donations of items can be placed in the drop boxes at Sunshine Foods.
To make appointments for pickups or donations, call 582-7001. The BAFP is open from 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Used eye glasses and hearing aids for the Brandon Lions Club may be dropped off at the BAFP, at Jones Family Eye Care and Lewis in Brandon.
Register for BVACC’s July 26 Golf Par-Tee
Grab your boots, shine those buckles and get ready to hit some birdies at the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Golf Par-Tee. The Par-Tee is set for Thursday, July 26 at the Brandon Golf Course. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., followed by a 9 a.m. shotgun start.
This year’s theme is “Boots, Buckles & Birdies.”
To register, visit members.brandonvalleychamber.com/…/golf-partee… or contact the Chamber at (605) 582-7400.
