TALK of the TOWN

Register now for Biz Bash, Kidpreneur Market

Biz Bash and Kidpreneur Market, both an endeavor of the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled to take place from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Pigskin Classic Saturday, Sept. 5 in the Splitrock Square parking lot.

Biz Bash is an opportunity for local businesses and organizations to connect face-to-face with potential customers and build visibility in the Brandon Valley community.
To register for a booth, visit brandonvalleychamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/23325.
To learn more about booth options and cost, contact the BVACC at (605) 582-7400.

There is no fee for the Kidpreneur Market. All kidpreneur vendors must provide their own tent.

Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry

Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry are microwave popcorn, pizza sauce, saltine crackers, hard taco shells,   small boxes of fruit snacks, jelly/jam, Manwich, egg noodles, laundry detergent (56 ounces).

To make appointments for pickups or donations, call 582-7001. The BAFP is open from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Brandon Senior Citizens

The Brandon Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW for Bingo, cards socializing and coffee. All seniors are welcome. 

Lynx Power Day at BVHS is today

Brandon Valley High School students are encouraged to take part in Lynx Power Day on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Students will receive their laptops, parking passes, school IDs, library cards, purchase activity passes, have their school photo taken and more. The event is from noon to 5 p.m. and each grade is assigned a designated time: Noon-1 p.m. all seniors; 1-1:40 juniors A-K, 1:40-2:20 juniors L-Z; 2:20-3 p.m. sophomores A-K, 3-3:40 p.m. sophomores L-Z; 3:40-4:20 p.m. freshmen A-K, 4:20-5 p.m. freshmen L-Z.

Students will not be able to pick up laptops unless the tech form has been completed in Family Access, and insurance is paid for or opted out of.  

VS Legion BBQ is Thursday

The Valley Springs American Legion will be firing up the grill for their August barbeque supper scheduled from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. 

The menu includes grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, barbeques, calico beans, chips, coleslaw, fruit salad, soda, water and condiments. Proceeds will be directed to the Post remodeling fund.