TALK of the TOWN
Brandon Community Foundation grant
deadline is Friday
Friday, Aug. 29 is the deadline to apply for a grant from the Brandon Community Foundation. The mission of the BCF is to build a brighter tomorrow through philanthropy and investing in non-profits/ideas that improve the quality of life for all ages through the arts, recreation, health, education, public safety.
To apply, visit brandoncf.org/grants.
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.
Biz Bash, Kidpreneur is Saturday, Sept. 6
Biz Bash and Kidpreneur, both endeavors of the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, are set for 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 in the Splitrock Square parking lot.
To learn more, visit brandonvalleychamber.com or call (605) 582-7400.
New Bible Study begins
The public is invited to attend Bible Study with Ryan and Kelly in Brandon.
To learn more, call (605) 670-1015.
Homesteader Day is Sept. 7 at Beaver Creek Nature Area
Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the pioneer life from more than 100 years ago from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 at Beaver Creek Nature Area 48351 264th St., Valley Springs.
The historical Samuelson cabin will be open for visitors to see and experience. There will also be pioneer agriculture demonstrations, a black smith, civil war soldiers, Dutch oven cooking, rope making, candle dipping, music and more. The event is free for all ages.
Ladies Night Out Quarter Auction is Sept. 12
Gather up your gal pals for a night of fun at the first ever Ladies Night Out Quarter Auction on Friday, Sept. 12 at Tailgators. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the auction begins at 6 p.m. The event is an endeavor of the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce.
To learn more, visit brandonvalleychamber.com or call (605) 582-7400.
