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BELGRADE AUGUST FEST 2018!

The annual Belgrade August Fest celebration will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 10-11 in Belgrade. The grand parade will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday that weekend.

July and August 2018

COUNTY FAIR SEASON! County Fairs dates across the area

Area county fairs: Stevens County in Morris, August 7-12; Kandiyohi County in Willmar, August 8-11; Swift County in Appleton, August 15-19; Douglas County in Alexandria, August 16-19; Traverse County in Wheaton, August 23-26.

July 24, 2018

North American State Bank & North American Insurance Agency customer appreciation in Elrosa

North American State Bank & North American Insurance Agency invite everyone to a customer appreciation lunch at the Elrosa branch on Tuesday, July 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., serving hot dogs, chips, cookies and pop. The door prize give-away is Minnesota Twins tickets.

July 26, 2018

American Red Cross Bloodmobile in Sunburg

An American Red Cross Bloodmobile blood drive is coming to the Sunburg Community Center at 211 Isola Street on Thursday, July 26 fro 2 to 8 p.m. For appointments and questions, call Elaine at 320-366-3899 or Kathy at 320-366-3781. Walk-ins welcome!

July 30, 2018

B-B-E school board work session

The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board will meet for a work session on Monday, July 30 at the elementary school library at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss child care options for the Jaguar Kids Connection after August 24.

July 31, 2018

Elrosa Bologna Daze

The Elrosa Senior Citizens group invites everyone to the sixth Bologna Daze fundraiser event of 2018. The sixth one of the year will be held on Tuesday, July 31 at Bucky's Bar in Elrosa from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. See you there!

August 1-2, 2018

Terrace Mill Children's Theater presents "The Jungle Book"

The Terrace Mill Foundation is excited to announce the second summer show of 2019 for the 19th annual children’s theater workshop. This time the Julie Lloyd-directed play will be “The Jungle Book” featuring 33 youth from throughout the area as cast members. The performance dates are Wednesday and Thursday, August 1-2, at 6:30 p.m. on both nights. The public is invited to attend and encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating. A free-will donation will be collected to help offset production costs. See you there!

August 2, 2018

Answer Plot plot day in rural Belgrade

A forage and corn silage educational Answer Plot knowledge event is coming to rural Belgrade on Thursday, August 2, hosted by Ryan Halvorson, local WinField seed dealer. Registration is at 9:45 a.m., and welcome and introductions begin at 10 a.m. Featured will be Dr. Dan Undersander of the University of Wisconsin, who will provide information on HarvXtra Alfalfa, ash content in alfalfa, forage information on sorghums plus harvest management and storage and more. Lunch is at noon, and the event concludes at 1 o’clock. All hay and forage growers are welcome!

August 5, 2018

BG/CR/G Lutheran parish ice cream social

Coming on Sunday, August 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Shores of St. Andrew. Beginning with recreation at the beach (games & swimming) and pontoon rides provided by Let's Go Fishing (Belgrade chapter) from 4 to 6 p.m., and then at 6 o'clock an ice cream social will take place with burgers, hot dogs, beans, pie and ice cream; then from 7 to 8 p.m. is the worship service featuring music by the Cedar Creek Bluegrass Band. At 8 p.m., camp fire? with more socializing. Bring S'Mores materials if you wish! This is a Thrivent Financial fundraising event for the BF/CR/G Parish with free-will offering.

August 6, 2018

Belgrade City Council meeting

The Belgrade city council will meet in regular session on Monday, August 6 at 7 p.m. at the city hall meeting room. Members of the public are always welcome. Their second monthly meeting will be held on Monday, August 20.

August 7, 2018

Elrosa Senior Citizens

The Elrosa Senior Citizens group will meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7 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!

August 7, 2018

National Night Out in Terrace

Come meet your neighbors in Terrace and the Terrace area for National Night Out! Tuesday, August 7, at 5 p.m, starting with a pot luck dinner at the Terrace Mill! See you there!

August 7, 2018

National Night Out in Brooten

Brooten locals are invited to the Brooten city park between 6 and 8 p.m. The public is invited to bring family, friends, neighbors and more to join members of the Belgrade Police Department and the Brooten Fire Department with activities and food (hot dogs, chips, pickle, lemonade).

August 8, 2018

Kick-off concert in the park for Belgrade August Fest

As a kick-off event to the upcoming August Fest, the Belgrade Economic Development Authority (EDA) is presenting a FREE concert in the park on Wednesday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. Music is provided by Gig Noonan. You will need to bring a lawn chair, as this concert will be held on the north end of the park, and not in the shelter as usual.

Bring your appetite! The B-B-E Boy Scouts will be selling hot dogs.

This event is sponsored by Belgrade Coop, Belgrade Steel Tank and CMCU.

August 10-11, 2018

Belgrade August Fest!

Read more in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper and also online under our 'news' section.

August 12, 2018

"Crowes in Boots" at Big Grove Lutheran church

Everyone is invited to hear the musical trio, Crowes in Boots, from Roseau MN, Sunday August 12th, during the 8:30 AM Worship, at Big Grove Lutheran Church. Join us also, after worship, as Big Grove serves a delicious brunch! A free-will offering will be accepted.

August 13, 2018

Brooten Commercial Club meeting

The Brooten Commercial Club will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, August 13 at noon at Prairie View Golf Course. Grab lunch at the Chuckwagon and stop over!

August 13, 2018

Brooten City Council meeting

The Brooten city council will hold a regular meeting on Monday, August 13 at the city hall meeting chambers at 7 p.m.

August 14, 2018

Customer Appreciation at Brooten Auto Value

The staff of Brooten Auto Value is excited to announce their upcoming Customer Appreciation day on Tuesday, August 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Stop in for free brats, hot dogs and root beer floats! Also, check out a WIX Hummer that will be on display.

August 14, 2018

Eagles Healing Nest speaker in Brooten

The Brooten Senior Citizens wants to invite everyone to come to the Brooten American Legion Hall on Tuesday, August 14 at 1:30 p.m. They will be hosting a speaker from the Eagles Healing Nest veterans home of Sauk Centre. Please come and find out how they help our homeless veterans. Coffee and bars will be provided.

August 19, 2018

Norway Lake Lutheran Historical Association August anniversary celebration

The public is invited to the 19th annual celebration of the Norway Lake Lutheran Historical Association and the old log church in rural Norway Lake. The day begins with a service in the morning with seating both inside the log church and an adjoining tent. There is short journey to East Norway Lake Lutheran to enjoy a catered meal with a suggested donation to cover the cost. Then back to the tent for the afternoon program at 1:30 p.m. You will really enjoy the three short plays depicting actual events that occurred on the Norway Lake Frontier before it was even called Norway Lake. You will hear about a great elk hunt, learn how land was claimed and how a gift can make ones day better. When the plays are over there is always a little lefse and coffee. There is plenty for everyone! Bring your lawn chairs, your families and friends, tour the interpretive center and enjoy your day.

August 20, 2018

B-B-E school board meeting

The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board will meet in regular session on Monday, August 20 at the high school library at 7:30 p.m.

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