TALK of the TOWN
Early deadline for July 7, 8 publications
The Brandon Valley Journal office will be closed Friday, July 3. Please submit news items and advertising by Thursday, July 2 for publication in the July 7 Brandon Valley Trader and July 8 BV Journal.
Pool Teen Night
rescheduled to Saturday
The Brandon Pool will host Pool Teen Night from 9-11 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Normal daily fees apply and Brandon Police have been notified of the event. To learn more, call (605) 582-7555l
Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry
Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry are pickles, jams/jellies, flour, sugar, powdered sugar, brown sugar, seasonings and spices.
For appointments for pickups or donations, call 582-7001. The BAFP is open from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BVACC Beverage Battle begins July 1
July 1 is the start of the month-long Beverage Battle, which is an endeavor of the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and participating member businesses. For the complete list of participating businesses, visit brandonvalleychamber.com.
Second round of Hometown Heroes Banner program underway
Three Rivers VFW Post 4726, the Auxiliary and the Ed Polzine Fund are offering a second round of its Hometown Heroes Banner program that will honor veterans with Brandon ties. Eligible veterans need to have lived in Brandon, be associated with the Brandon community or a past/present VFW member.
If you are a veteran, or would like to honor a veteran, applications (with payment) must be submitted by Aug. 1. Cost is $150 per banner. Good, quality photos are required. Photos, with the form may be emailed to vfw4726commander@gmail.com or editor@bvjournal.info. Checks should be made payable to the Ed Polzine Fund. Application forms are available at both the VFW, 321 S. Main or the Brandon Valley Journal, 1404 E. Cedar St.
VS Booster Days, Brandon Hometown Day on horizon
As the calendar turns to July, two summertime traditions – Valley Springs Booster Days and Brandon Hometown Day – are on the horizon. Booster Days is a three-day celebration, July 10-12, offering a community picnic, fireworks, mud volleyball, kids’ games, parade, community worship and more. The event is organized by the Valley Springs Community Club
Brandon Hometown Day is an endeavor of the BV Optimist Club. Activities are planned from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Brandon Valley High School. There will be inflatables, face painting, touch a truck, reptiles, food trucks, a game trailer, a Kidpreneur vendor show, bike giveaway and more.
