TALK of the TOWN
Away in a Manger live nativity is Friday
605 Roots, 26704 481st Ave., Sioux Falls, is staging a live nativity, Away in a Manger, from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.
605 Roots invites the public to step into the story of Jesus’ birth to experience the wonder and peace of the stable where the King of Kings was born.
Along with the live nativity, there will be a station to write a letter to a loved one in Heaven, sing songs of the season, enjoy a cup of warm cider and more.
Shop Small Vendor Fair rescheduled to Saturday
The Brandon Valley Area Chamber’s Shop Small Vendor Fair is rescheduled from 10 a.m,.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at Celebration UMC, 500 Pasque Trail.
The event features vendors selling unique gifts and handcrafted items. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also make a special appearance.
To learn more, contact the BVACC at (605) 582-7400.
City snow aler information
To keep informed on snow alerts in the city of Brandon, they are announced via several avenues: City website, text message, KELO-TV, KSFY-TV, KDLT-TV, KTTW-TV, KELO-AM/FM, KXRB, KRRO, KTWB, KWSN, KXQL, Q957, KSOO. Once a snow alert is issued or 3 inches or more of snow has fallen, it is automatically considered a snow alert and it is illegal to park on the street until the street is plowed.
To sign up to receive a text message, visit https://cityofbrandon.org/notifications
Warm clothing drive wraps up Friday
Circuit Martial Arts & Fitness, Brandon, is collecting warm clothing now through Friday, Dec. 12. Donations of new or used clean coats, boots, gloves, hats, blankets, etc., may be dropped off at Circuit, 1124 E. Holly Blvd., Monday-Friday 3-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 7 a.m.-noon.
Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry
Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry are canned chicken, pizza sauce and crust, mustard and ketchup, pancake mix and syrup, cake/brownie mix, peanut butter, pudding snack packs, shampoo, body wash, bar soap and laundry detergent.
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.
