Bonanza Valley Voice -

August 24, 2018

Belgrade V.F.W. Meat Raffle

The Belgrade V.F.W. invites everyone to their upcoming meat raffle fundraiser on Friday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m.

October 2, 2018

Elrosa Senior Citizens

The Elrosa Senior Citizens group will meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2 at the Elrosa Senior Center in the south wing of the Parish Center building. The meeting will begin with a light meal before getting down to business!

October 13, 2018

Crow River Lutheran church W.E.L.C.A. soup and sandwich supper / auction

The WELCA group at Crow River Lutheran church in rural Belgrade (South Highway 71) invites everyone to their annual soup and sandwich supper and auction on Saturday, October 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. The supper begins at 4 p.m. (free-will donation) with the auction to follow at 7 p.m. Serving: cream of potato/ham soup, vegetable beef soup, chili, sloppy joe sandwiches, hot turkey sandwiches, desserts and beverages. Come visit the Garden, Bakery and the Craft Store! Thrivent Action Team Project. Other details will appear in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper in October.

October 13, 2018

Elrosa Fire Department steak fry

The Elrosa Fire Department invites everyone to their annual fall steak fry on Saturday, October 13 at Bucky's Bar in Elrosa. Serving from 5 to 9 p.m.! Just $15 a person. Also happening is the Elrosa Fire Department raffle: 1st prize $750 cash, 2nd prize $250 cash, $3rd prize $150 cash, 4th and 5th prizes are a half hog donated by Bruce and Kelly Felling, 6th and 7th prize No. 10 fire extinguisher *Raffle tickets just $5, with the drawing held at the location and time of the night of the steak fry.

October 14, 2018

Shepherd of the Hills church Soup and Pie Luncheon

The Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church-Swift Falls annual Soup and Pie Luncheon will be held on Sunday, October 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church fellowship hall and basement. All the homemade soup you can eat plus a big variety of pies to choose from. The church's Women of the ELCA will also hold a bake sale at the same time. Adult price $10.00. All are welcome.

October 14, 2018

Free Spirits youth group annual Scavenger Hunt!

The Big Grove-Crow River-Grace Parish Free Spirits youth group will be having their annual scavenger hunt on Sunday, October 14. Youth will be going to houses in Belgrade, Brooten and Elrosa between 4 and 6 p.m., gathering personal care items for men and women (soap, razors, shampoo/conditioner, feminine products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc), diapers and other baby/children’s toiletries, winter hats/mittens/gloves/scarves, winter boots (men’s and women’s, sizes 11-13), laundry detergent, dryer sheets, household cleaning supplies, miscellaneous art/craft supplies, and food for the B-B-E food shelf. Besides the food shelf, items will be donated to Safe Avenues, Eagle’s Healing Nest, and the Fortress. If you have items to donate and are not visited by the youth, please bring items to the BGCRG Parish Office in the Belgrade Municipal Building by Wednesday, Oct. 17.

October 15, 2018

Belgrade City Council meeting

The Belgrade city council will meet in regular session on Monday, October 15 at 7 p.m. at the city hall meeting room. Members of the public are always welcome.

October 15, 2018

B-B-E school board meeting

The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board will meet in regular session on Monday, October 15 at the high school library in Belgrade at 7:30 p.m.

October 19, 2018

Big Grove Lutheran WELCA Fall Supper and Auction

The Big Grove Lutheran WELCA Fall Supper and Auction is Friday, October 19. Supper starts at 5 p.m., auction at 7 p.m. Serving: BBQ’s, ham sandwiches, calico beans, rommegrot, salads, bars, beverages. Auction includes: cozy quilts, cute crafts, baked goods, garden produce and so much more! Everyone welcome, free-will offering accepted.

October 20, 2018

Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters membership banquet

The Bonanza Valley Royal Strutters 14th annual membership banquet is coming on Saturday, October 20 at the Padua Pub. Gobbling hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the dinner (Dave's Famous Chicken and Ribs) starts at 7 p.m. During the raffle drawing, numerous prizes, including 15 guns, will be given away. Contact: Wayne Wiener, Andy Illies or Wayne Jackson for more information. Email: BVRS.NWTF@gmail.com.

October 20, 2018

Belgrade Commercial Club annual banquet

The Belgrade Commercial Club is hosting their second annual banquet and raffle on Saturday, October 20 at the Belgrade V.F.W. The raffle tickets are $50 each, and over $4,000 in cash prizes will be given away. Raffle ticket owners also receive an invitation to the banquet (social hour, silent auction, hot buffet-style meal, raffle drawing and entertainment). Added guest meals can be purchased at the door. Schedule: 6 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. supper, drawing at 8 p.m. with silent auction running 6 to 8 p.m. The entertainment will follow in the bar.

October 22, 2018

Brooten City Council meeting

The Brooten city council will hold a regular meeting on Monday, October 22 at the city hall meeting chambers at 7 p.m.

October 27, 2018

Trinity Lutheran Church of Brooten's Fall Bazaar

Trinity Lutheran church in Brooten invites everyone to their Fall Bazaar on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit our various rooms packed with goodies - Scandinavian room, craft room, book room, bake sale and produce, Granny’s attic - and have lunch with soups, hot sandwiches and bars at the Trinity Cafe. Invite your friends and family for this fun day of shopping, eating and visiting!

October 27, 2018

B-B-E Area Jaycees youth Halloween party

BOO! Get your kids dressed up and bring them to the B-B-E elementary school (gymnasium) on Saturday, October 27 when the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Area Jaycees will host their annual Halloween party! This will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is open to all children in sixth grade or younger. The party will include an assortment of games plus prizes. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and must be accompanied by an adult.

October 27, 2018

B-B-E Classes of 1993, 1998 reunions

To all members of the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Classes of 1993 and 1998! Our 20th & 25th Reunion Party will be at the Brooten Pavilion - Saturday, October 27th with 6:00 Social Hour and a 6:30 Meal. ENTERTAINMENT: 8 to midnight the Dam Jammers. Contact Amy or Nancy to RSVP and purchase tickets via their e-mail: 1993 – Amy Zenner: eazenner@hotmail.com, 1998 –Nancy Mathison at nanny9@hotmail.com.

October 27, 2018

B-B-E Area Jaycees youth Halloween party

BOO! Get your kids dressed up and bring them to the B-B-E elementary school (gymnasium) on Saturday, October 27 when the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Area Jaycees will host their annual Halloween party! This will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is open to all children in sixth grade or younger. The party will include an assortment of games plus prizes. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and must be accompanied by an adult.

October 27, 2018

Brink's Club 104 Halloween Bash

Everyone is invited to the Brink's Club 104 Halloween Bash in rural Sunburg on Saturday, October 27 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Best costume gets $50, best group gets $50! Judging will be held at 11 p.m. LIVE music will be provided by the local band Rip-Off (outlaw country/rock).

October 28, 2018

St. Francis de Sales Catholic church sausage & pancake supper

St. Francis de Sales Catholic church in Belgrade invites everyone to their fall Sausage and Pancake supper on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 2 to 7 p.m. All-you-can-eat! No bingo, no chances, no raffles - just good, delightful eating! Adults $9, children (ages 5-12) $6 and children 4 and under are free.

October 30, 2018

Elrosa Bologna Daze

The Elrosa Senior Citizens group invites everyone to the ninth and final Bologna Daze fundraiser event of 2018. It will be held on Tuesday, October 30 at Bucky's Bar in Elrosa from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All you can eat! Just $7. See you there!

November 3, 2018

Belgrade V.F.W. Steak Fry/Pork Chop feed

The Belgrade V.F.W. pork chop and steak fry fundraiser will be on Saturday, November 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone welcome! Pull tabs and charitable gambling are held daily at the Belgrade V.F.W.

November 4, 2018

Grace Lutheran church of Belgrade Soup & Chili Supper

Grace Lutheran Church of Belgrade is holding their fall chili/soup supper on Sunday, November 4 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The menu includes homemade chili, homemade chicken noodle soup, Wisconsin cheese soup, egg salad sandwiches, ham sandwiches, assorted pies, milk and coffee. Plus lots of baked goodies! Free-will offering. Funds supplemented by Thrivent. Good food, great fellowship. Everyone welcome!

November 12, 2018

Brooten Commercial Club meeting

The Brooten Commercial Club will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, November 12 at noon at Jana Mae's in downtown Brooten.

Office hours are stated in this graphic, good for 2018.

November 17, 2018

Sunburg Fire Department fall bingo and gun raffle

The Sunburg Fire Department invites everyone to their fall ham/turkey bingo and gun raffle on Saturday, November 17 at 7 p.m. at the fire hall/community center. Get your raffle tickets ahead of time from any fire department member for just $10!

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