Brooten's Bonanza Valley Days 2025!
BVD 2025: four nights/days of activities!
The annual Bonanza Valley Days celebration in Brooten is coming on July 10, 11, 12 and 13 in 2025! Spread the word and mark your calendars! The BVD grand parade starts at 1:30 p.m. in Brooten on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
May 5, 2025
Dinner Church at Hope Lutheran Church in Sunburg: FREE food plus fellowship!
The public is invited to Dinner Church in Sunburg on Monday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 107 Western Ave N, Sunburg. This features a free supper meal plus a short church service lasting around 10 minutes. Bring your family or a neighbor!
May 6, 2025
Brooten American Legion meeting
The Brooten American Legion meets next on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the Legion hall on Central Avenue. Guests and new members are always welcome!
May 9, 2025
Belgrade Commercial Club Designer Purse Bingo
The Belgrade Commercial Club Designer Purse Bingo will be held again on Friday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. (Doors open at 6!) The total cost to play is $40, but to guarantee a seat, sign up and pay $20 in advance two ways in person at Kensington Insurance or Magnifi Financial in Belgrade; or you can send a Venmo payment to @belcommclub with your name in the subject line. You MUST purchase your bingo packet at the door for $20. No exceptions, and cash only!
May 10, 2025
B-B-E schools Early Childhood Celebration
The B-B-E Community Education will hold their Early Childhood Celebration on Saturday, May 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the elementary school in Brooten. This is a FREE event for families with children ages 0 to 8. It includes lots of fun with a petting zoo, bounce house, donuts and juice. To see more B-B-E Community Ed information, visit Http://bbejaguars.org/community-education.
May 12, 2025
Brooten City Council meeting
The Brooten City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, May 12v at 7 p.m. at the city hall meeting chambers in downtown Brooten. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting's agenda will be posted at the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper editor's blog on the weekend prior to the meeting; you can see that by clicking here: http://lifeinbonanzavalley.blogspot.com.
May 12, 2025
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting
The B-B-E school board will meet in regular session on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the B-B-E elementary media center in Brooten. The meeting is open to the public.
May 13, 2025
Elrosa city council meeting
The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Elrosa's city hall for their regular monthly meeting.
May 14, 2025
South Lake Johanna Lutheran Cemetery Board annual meeting
The South Lake Johanna Cemetery Association's annual meeting will be held at the church Wednesday May 14 at 6 p.m. Anyone with a relative in the cemetery is welcome to attend. Contact John Moe or Anthony Hanson with questions.
May 14, 2025
Sedan city council meeting
The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6 p.m., open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.
May 16, 2025
NLLHA Syttende Mai celebration
The Norway Lake Lutheran Historical Association invites the public to enjoy their annual Syttende Mai celebration on Friday, May 16 starting at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church of rural New London. A meatball dinner will be served with delicious Norsk desserts. The program will be "The Front Porch Players" who are a locally-grown group of musicians. All are welcome!
May 18, 2025
Sunburg's Syttende Mai Celebration
The big event is coming to Sunburg on Sunday, May 18! Spread the word, and please mark your calendar! Other details on Syttende Mai will follow in the Bonanza Valley Voice in April and early May.
May 18, 2025
Chippewa Falls Lutheran Church Norwegian Smorgasbord
Chippewa Falls Lutheran Church of Terrace invites everyone to their annual spring Norwegian Smorgasbord dinner on Sunday, May 18 at their church basement. They will also have a drive-up takeout line for your convenience. They will be serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the menu: meatballs, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, Rommegrot, leafs, deviled eggs, rice pudding, fruit soup, herring and a terrific selection of baked goods. Cost: $15, and funds supplemented by Thrivent. THANK YOU for your support!
May 19, 2025
Belgrade City Council meeting
The Belgrade City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the city hall meeting chambers in downtown Belgrade. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting's agenda will be posted at the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper editor's blog on the weekend prior to the meeting; you can see that by clicking here: http://lifeinbonanzavalley.blogspot.com.
May 20, 2025
Elrosa Senior Citizens Bologna Daze
The Elrosa Senior Citizens invite everyone to their Bologna Daze fundraiser, which will be on Tuesday, May 20 at the Elrosa Bar and Lounge. They will be serving from 5 to 7:30 p.m., and the All-You-Can-Eat price is just $11! Additional details will be in the May 15 issue of the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper.
May 25, 2025
Grove Lake Memorial Parade
The Grove Lake community invites everyone to their Memorial Parade on Sunday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at the Grove Lake Chapel located on County Road 39 south of Grove Lake. The public is encouraged to attend. All veterans are welcome to come and march with the VFW Color Guard. Kids will place flowers on veterans' graves. All will proceed to the park shelter by the lakeshore for a short program. A dessert stand at the park shelter will be available (free will offering). Also! A new Grove Lake Veterans booklet will be available starting on May 25 with a cost of just $5.
May 26, 2025
Crow River Lutheran Church Memorial Day Meatball Dinner
Crow River Lutheran Church invites everyone to their Meatball Dinner on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church basement. (Takeouts available.) This is a free will offering Thrivent project, and proceeds will go towards Bible Camp scholarships. The menu includes meatballs, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, vegetables, dinner roll, dessert, beverages. Located 4 miles south of Belgrade on Highway 71.
June 14, 2025
Redhead Creamery Curdfest
The Redhead Creamery is excited to host the annual Curdfest on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their beautiful farm site in North Fork Township. More details to follow in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper. Tickets are on sale online at their website! Click here: https://redheadcreamery.com/pages/events.
June 21, 2025
Terrace Mill Foundation grand re-opening
The Terrace Mill Foundation invites the public to their scenic community on Saturday, June 21 for a full day of exciting events as they celebrate a grand re-opening of the historic Terrace Mill. Further details are forthcoming in May and June in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper.
June 29, 2025
Parishes on the Prairie Church Social with outdoor Mass
The Parishes on the Prairie Catholic ACC of Sauk Centre, Belgrade, Brooten, Elrosa and West Union invite everyone to their annual summer Church Social on Sunday, June 29 on the grounds of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. The day begins with an outdoor Mass (weather-permitting) starting at 10:30 a.m. The church social activities, which feature a free lunch meal, will run from noon to 5 p.m.
September 21, 2025
SIXTH annual Harvest Fest at Rustic Designs Flower Farm
What day is fall harvest fest? Sunday September 21, 2025; What time is harvest fest? 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. How should I dress? Dress for the weather with good walking shoes! Are there restrooms? Yes, one restroom in the farm store and a outdoor port a pot. Is there food? Yes, we have vendors offering coffee and water to snacks and meal options. What vendors are there? Yes, we have a full list coming soon! What to expect? Walk the grounds, check out the craft vendors, eat some food, walk the flower field, cut some flowers, check out the farm store, and take lots of photos! Parking attendants will be working the parking areas. Come and spend the day!
September 21, 2025
East Norway Lake Lutheran church 150th anniversary
The East Norway Lake Lutheran church will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding (1875) with a celebration including a special worship and meal on Sunday, September 21. Additional details to follow in the Bonanza Valley Voice newspaper.
Thank you for your interest in the events taking place across the Bonanza Valley of central Minnesota!
