Bonanza Valley Voice -

October 16-19, 2019

B-B-E Community's Operation Warm

The B-B-E Clothes Closet will again be sponsoring Operation Warm on Wednesday through Saturday - October 16, 17, 18 and 19 (MEA week) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Brooten city hall's meeting room. Winter gear including coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mittens, gloves and scarves for infants to adults will be distributed. Everyone is welcome, and everything is free! Other information will be posted. Let's make sure no person or family goes without warm clothing this winter across our Bonanza Valley area!

October 16, 2019

Blood Drive in Belgrade

The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa National Honor Society (NHS) will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive in the high school gymnasium on Wednesday, October 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment or get more info, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit http://www.RedCrossBlood.org (enter sponsor code: Belgrade HS). Hope begins with you!

October 18, 2019

Big Grove WELCA fall supper and auction

The Big Grove WELCA invites everyone to their fall supper & auction on Friday, October 18 at Big Grove Lutheran church (on County Road 27 between Brooten and Elrosa) with supper beginning at 5 p.m. and auction to follow at 7 p.m. Serving: BBQs, ham sandwiches, calico beans, Rommegrot, macaroni salad, bars and beverages. The auction includes: beautiful quilts, cozy quilts, cute crafts, delicious baked goods and many other must-have items! Sponsored by Thrivent.

October 18, 2019

Belgrade V.F.W. Meat Raffle

The Belgrade V.F.W. Post No. 1825 will hold a Meat Raffle fundraiser on Friday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome!

October 19, 2019

Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters membership banquet

The Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters is excited about their upcoming 15th annual membership banquet to be held on Saturday, October 19 at the Padua Pub banquet hall. Gobbling hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the dinner and auction follows at 7 p.m. The Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters is part of the National Wildlife Turkey Federation and supports the conservation and hunting causes of their organization. Additional information will be published in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper.

October 19, 2019

Belgrade Commercial Club banquet

The Belgrade Commercial Club will hold their third annual fall banquet on Saturday, October 19 at the Belgrade V.F.W. at 7 p.m. Additional details will be announced in September. Cash raffle tickets are currently on sale at Belgrade-area businesses.

October 23, 2019

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting

The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board will meet in regular session on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school library in Belgrade. The meeting is open to the public.

October 26, 2019

Trinity Lutheran Church-Brooten Fall Bazaar

Trinity Lutheran Church of Brooten invites everyone to their annual fall bazaar and bake sale on Saturday, October 26 (141 Pleasant Avenue South, Brooten) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Browse and purchase items from: Granny's Attic; the Scandinavian Room; The Arts/Crafts Room; The Book Room; The Bake Sale/Produce Area. The Trinity Cafe, located in the Gathering Place, will be serving several kinds of delicious homemade soups, hot sandwiches, plus a variety of bars with coffee and/or milk. Invite your friends and family for this fun day of shopping, eating and visiting!

October 27, 2019

St. Francis de Sales Parish sausage and pancake supper

St. Francis de Sales Catholic church in Belgrade is hosting their sausage & pancake supper on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2-7 p.m. All-you-can-eat! No bingo, no chances, no raffles - just good, delightful eating! Adults $10, children (ages 5-12) $6 and children 4 and under are free.

October 28, 2019

Brooten city council meeting

The Brooten city council will meet in regular session on Monday, October 28 at 7 p.m. at city hall.

November 1, 2019

Belgrade Lions Fish Fry fundraiser

The Belgrade Lions Club will hold a fish fry and cash raffle fundraiser on Friday, November 1 at the Belgrade Brother's Bar, serving from 5 to 8 p.m. Cash drawings begin at 9 p.m., and the grand prize is $1,000. Second prize is $500, and third through seventh prizes are $100 each ($10 per ticket, need not be present to win). Raffle tickets are available throughout the Belgrade community. Meat raffles all night!

November 1, 2019

DeeJay entertainment & Halloween Costume Party at the KaDe Shack

Come to the KaDe Shack on Friday, November 1 for entertainment by Firehouse Sounds DeeJay! The KaDe Shack will hold their annual Halloween Costume Party. Stop by and see what you can scare up!

November 2, 2019

Belgrade V.F.W. Steak Fry and Pork Chop Feed

The Belgrade American Legion Post 1825 will hold a steak fry and pork chop feed fundraiser on Saturday, November 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone welcome! Pull tabs and charitable gambling on site through the Belgrade Lions Club.

November 3, 2019

Elrosa Ham and Egg Breakfast

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa invites everyone to their fall Ham and Egg breakfast and bake sale on Sunday, November 3. They will be serving in the church basement from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. Cost is: $8 for adults, children ages five and under free. Kids' tickets available at the door. See you in Elrosa!

November 3, 2019

Grace Lutheran Chili/Soup Supper and bake sale

Grace Lutheran Church of Belgrade is holding their fall chili/soup supper on Sunday, November 3 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. - Menu: homemade chili, chicken noodle soup, Wisc. cheese soup, egg salad & ham sandwiches, pie, milk/coffee. Lots of baked goodies! Free-will offering / Thrivent event. Good food and great fellowship! Everyone welcome!

December 7, 2019

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B-B-E Community Ed 11th annual Women's Expo

FREE! Don’t miss Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa's 11th annual expo honoring women in our community! Come to check out the variety of goodies ranging from crafts, personal products, homemade soaps, scarves, clothing, health foods, and more. Don’t forget to bring your Christmas shopping list...there will be something for everyone! Interested vendors call 320-348-2278, extension 1218. Date: Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: B-B-E Elementary gymnasium in Brooten.

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