TALK of the TOWN
Empty Bowls event is Thursday
Brandon Valley High’s Creative Minds and culinary arts students are teaming up once again on the annual Empty Bowls event, which is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12.
Patrons are encouraged to purchase a hand-pottered bowl made by Creative Arts students and enjoy a variety of soups prepared by culinary arts students.
Proceeds from the event are shared with the Brandon Area Food Pantry.
The BVHS fall play, “The Play That Goes Wrong,” is also that same night.
Military chaplaincy is topic of Nov. 15 program
Retired Navy Chaplain Russel Graef will be giving a presentation on the role of military chaplaincy at the Valley Springs American Legion at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Refreshments and a discussion will follow the presentation. The event is free and open to the public.
City P&Z Commission has opening
Interested in serving on the Brandon Planning and Zoning Commission? You’re in luck, there’s an opening for a term through April 30, 2028. The P&Z Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month. Interested citizens must complete an Expression of Interest form and return it to the City of Brandon by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30. Application forms are available at Brandon City Hall, 304 S. Main Ave. or on the City’s website at cityofbrandon.org.
County highway department begins winter hours
The Minnehaha County Highway Department began their winter hours schedule for the 2026-27 winter season on Monday, Nov. 9. The seasonal hours are 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and closed on Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays observed by Minnehaha County.
Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry
Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry are microwave popcorn, taco seasoning, bottles of juice, Rice-a-Roni, jelly/jam, BBQ sauce, canned carrots, vegetable and vegetable beef soups, deodorant, shampoo (only) and 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.
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.
