TALK of the TOWN
Trunk-n-Treat in Valley Springs this Sunday
Stop by Legion Community Park in Valley Springs from 4-5 p.m. for their Trunk-n-Treat event, which is hosted by the Valley Springs Community Club.
Walker to talk Sunday on role of civics, news in nation’s history
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Brandon Historical Society is hosting a presentation that looks at the role civics and the news played in the nation’s history. That includes the separation of powers among the branches of government and that system of checks and balances; civic responsibilities; and how to find trusted sources of news and information. Carson Walker, CEO of South Dakota News Watch, will lead this interactive presentation at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Brandon Valley High School Commons, 301 S. Splitrock Blvd. The program is free and open to the public.
Dr. Larson is featured speaker at October on the Menu
Brandon Valley Superintendent Dr. Jarod Larson will be the featured speaker at the Tuesday, Oct. 27 On the Menu luncheon. The event, which is an endeavor of the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, begins at 11:45 a.m. at Tailgator’s Bar & Grill in Brandon.
Register online at brandonvalleychamber.com.
Turkey Supper & Indoor Marching Show is Nov. 5
The tradition continues! Great food, great music, and a great tradition come together as the Brandon Valley Band Parents present the 62nd Annual, Turkey Supper & Indoor Marching Show. All proceeds from benefit the Brandon Valley band program.
This year’s Turkey Supper and Indoor Marching Show is Thursday, Nov. 5. Supper will be served from 4-8 p.m. in the BVHS Commons. The Marching Lynx, with special guests from the eighth-grade band, will perform in the BVHS Activity Center for only one show at 7 p.m.
Turkey and pork will be the main entrees, with potatoes and vegetables on the side. Prices for the Turkey Supper & Indoor Marching Band Show tickets are $20 for adults (18 and over), $15 for students and children (ages 3-19), and kids under 2 are free.
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).