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.
Belgrade's August Fest 2024!
Coming this summer the second full weekend of August
The Belgrade business community and a variety of volunteers invite everyone to their annual Belgrade August Fest celebration on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 8, 9, 10 this summer of 2024.
July 22, 2024
Brooten City Council meeting
The Brooten City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 22 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.
July 27, 2024
Belgrade Museum will be open
The Belgrade Museum has set regular hours for the summer of 2024 when the public is invited to stop by and see all that they offer. The next regular Saturday they are open will be on July 27. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other dates they will be open this summer: August 10, August 24.
July 29, 2024
Public Safety Night in the Park in Belgrade
Meet your local law enforcement, firefighters and EMS members! Come join us for Public Safety in the Park night on Monday, July 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the city park and park shelter in Belgrade (910 Highway 71). Local agencies include the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, Belgrade Fire Department, Belgrade-Brooten Police Department, Glacial Ridge Ambulance, LifeLink, Minnesota State Patrol, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit. This is a family-friendly event with FREE popcorn and drinks! A weather-related back up day is Monday, August 5.
July 30, 2024
Elrosa Bologna Daze
Bologna Daze season in Elrosa continues next week with their monthly fundraiser meal with entertainment on Tuesday, July 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Elrosa Bar and Lounge; entertainment this time provided by Jerry and Joyce's Dance Band!
July 31 to August 3, 2024
FREE Pope County Fair in Glenwood
Everyone is invited to the FREE Pope County Fair in Glenwood from Wednesday, July 31 through Saturday, August 3 at the fairgrounds. Additional details are forthcoming.
August 3-4, 2024
Chippewa Falls Lutheran church 150th anniversary celebration
It's celebration time in Terrace! (This summer.) On Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4, 2024, the Chippewa Falls Lutheran church in Terrace will celebrate their 150th anniversary of their founding. The weekend begins with a special Sunday School reunion on Saturday, August 3 for anyone who has gone to Sunday School at Chippewa Falls Lutheran plus their families. Come for visiting plus an evening potluck meal, including Sloppy Joes, hot dogs and beverages to be provided. This is from 2 to 6 p.m. Then on Sunday, August 4, join them for a special 150th anniversary church service at 10 a.m. with a catered meal to follow.
**Click on the following link to get your RSVP entered in for the catered meal! https://forms.gle/4vFE4Eta515hyJkT8. **Please RSVP by July 28! Or call Diane at 320-760-2077.
August 6, 2024
Brooten American Legion meeting
The Brooten American Legion meets next on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Legion hall on Central Avenue. Guests and new members are always welcome!
August 8, 2024
Concert in the Park in Belgrade kicks off August Fest 2024!
The Belgrade Economic Development Authority (EDA) invites everyone to a concert in the park at the Belgrade city park on south Highway 71 on Thursday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. The Custom Made band will be performing. This is a FREE concert!
August 12, 2024
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting
The B-B-E school board will meet in regular session on Monday, August 12 at 7 p.m. at the B-B-E high school media center in Belgrade.
August 13, 2024
Elrosa city council meeting
The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7 p.m. at Elrosa's city hall for their regular monthly meeting.
August 14, 2024
Sedan city council meeting
The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6 p.m., open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.
August 19, 2024
Belgrade city council meeting
The Belgrade city council will meet in regular session on Monday, August 19 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.
August 20, 2024
Grief Support group in Belgrade
Whether you are grieving a recent loss or one from years ago, all are welcome to meet with others who have known similar losses, including loss of a parent, child, sibling, spouse, job, or health. This group meets once each month for 90 minutes on the third Tuesday of the month. Their next meeting is Tuesday, August 20 at the Big Grove/Crow River/Grace Lutheran parish office in Belgrade from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (downtown Belgrade at the municipal building). All faiths are welcome. Contact 320-254-3249 with any questions.
Thank you for your interest in the events taking place across the Bonanza Valley of central Minnesota!
