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Brooten's Bonanza Valley Days 2021 is coming!!!

BVD 2021: four nights/days of activities!

The annual Bonanza Valley Days celebration in Brooten is coming on July 8, 9, 10 and 11 this summer of 2021!

Church on the radio

Brooten Community Church has twice-weekly radio show

Everyone is invited to listen to Brooten Community Church Pastor Rick Krasky's twice-weekly radio messages every Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. on KMGK 107.1 FM radio of Glenwood.

July 6, 2021

Brooten American Legion meeting

The Brooten American Legion will hold their fourth meeting of 2021 at the hall at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6. New members are always welcome!

July 13, 2021

Elrosa city council meeting

The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. at city hall for their regular monthly meeting.

July 14, 2021

Sedan city council meeting

The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, July 14 at 6 p.m. The meetings, which are held once per month, are open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.

July 17, 2021

Goat Ridge Brewing LIVE and UNFILTERED music during New London Water Days

Stop by Goat Ridge Brewing during New London Water Days! On Saturday, July 17, continuing the "LIVE and UNFILTERED" Saturday Music Series, with live music from two bands: at 4 p.m., Good Morning Bedlam takes the outdoor stage at Goat Ridge, and at 7:30 p.m. Nato Coles and the Blue Diamond Band gets into the swing of things to liven up Water Days in New London.

July 19, 2021

Belgrade city council meeting

The Belgrade city council will meet on Monday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at city hall for their regular monthly meeting.

July 19, 2021

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting

The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board will meet in regular session on Monday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at the Belgrade Co-op conference room at its headquarters located in the Belgrade Industrial Park.

July 21, 2021

Padua Pub Sweet Corn and Pork Chop feed

The Padua Pub is excited to host their first of two summer sweet corn and pork chop feeds on Wednesday, July 21 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the banquet hall. Come hungry!

July 26, 2021

Middle School Madness

A non-denominational youth event will be held in the B-B-E community on Monday, July 26 at the Belgrade city park for the fourth time this summer! This is for all B-B-E area youth. It does not matter what church they normally go to. It does not matter if they have never gone to church. The organizers just ask that they come prepared to have fun with outdoor activities in a God-focused atmosphere. Dubbed "Middle School Madness" and sponsored by the Open Door Church of New London, the event is geared for children in grades 5 through 8 taking place between 5:30 and 6:45 p.m.

July 26, 2021

Brooten city council meeting

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 26 at 7 p.m. You can preview the council's meeting agenda at the Bonanza Valley Voice publisher's blog during the weekend prior to the meeting at https://lifeinbonanzavalley.blogspot.com.

July 27, 2021

Elrosa Senior Citizens Bologna Daze

The Elrosa Senior Citizens invite everyone to their fourth Bologna Daze fundraiser event of 2021! They will hold the event on Tuesday, July 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bucky's Bar in Elrosa. Come join them for delicious food! Dine-in (restaurant style) at $8 a plate, or call ahead for take-out orders at 320-697-5616. Menu: bologna, sauerkraut, potato wedges, homemade bread, baked beans and delicious dessert cake! They plan to hold these events on the last Tuesday of the month through September.

July 29, 2021

Kensington Bank-Elrosa Customer Appreciation

Kensington Bank in Elrosa will hold a Customer Appreciation Picnic Lunch on Thursday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We appreciate each and every one of our customers! On the menu: pulled pork, baked beans, chips, dessert, pop or water. Plus register to win prizes!

July 31, 2021

Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters Jakes Day

Mark your calendars! The annual Jakes Day youth sporting event is Saturday, July 31 at the Belgrade Sportsmen’s Club. For all area children ages 3 to 17, featuring supervised use of small firearms (shot gun and hand guns) plus bow and arrows. The event is free! Just bring yourself and be ready to have a good time in an environment where safety comes first. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with shooting to start by 10 a.m. Lunch at noon followed by prizes for all participants. Sponsored by the National Wildlife Turkey Federation and the Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters.

August 14, 2021

Olson Auditorium Dedication at B-B-E high school

A dedication of the new Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School Auditorium will be held on Saturday, August 14 at 12:30 p.m. The auditorium will be named the Olson Auditorium in honor of the late Phil Olson, in memory and appreciation of his 34 years of music education at BHS (1949-1983). Following the dedication there will be a remembrance social from 1 to 2:30 p.m. hosted by the family. Please park and enter B-B-E High School from the west side. There will be a building tour for new spaces at 12 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Thank you for your interest in the events taking place across the Bonanza Valley of central Minnesota!