Bonanza Valley Area Community Calendar - updated frequently!







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.



November 12, 2024

Elrosa city council meeting

The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7 p.m. at Elrosa's city hall for their regular monthly meeting.



November 12, 2024

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting

The B-B-E school board will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at the B-B-E elementary school media center in Brooten.



November 13, 2024

Sedan city council meeting

The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6 p.m., open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.



November 14, 2024

Terrace Mill Foundation annual membership meeting

The annual meeting of membership for the Terrace Mill Foundation will be held on Thursday, November 14 from 8 to 9 p.m. at the Pope County Museum in Glenwood. (Note: this is also going to be streamed via Google Meet, contact The Voice publisher for those details.) The TMF meeting of the membership is held annually. In this meeting, you can hear the report of the past year's accomplishments, renew (or start) your membership, meet other members and vote for the 2025 Board of Directors. Membership prices: annual individual $20, lifetime individual $100. Membership fees help support the mission of the Terrace Mill Foundation, including restoration and upkeep of the Historic Terrace Mill.



November 17, 2024

Brooten American Legion Pancake Breakfast

The Brooten American Legion invites everyone to their fall pancake breakfast on Sunday, November 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the former Legion hall building on Central Avenue, which is now Bucky's Bar Pickles. The breakfast will be served in the regular dining hall. Further details to follow.



November 18, 2024

Belgrade City Council meeting

The Belgrade City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, November 18 at 7 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.



November 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, November 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.



November 21, 2024

Tree of Life celebration in support of Glacial Ridge Hospice care

The public is invited for a special Tree of Life celebration on Thursday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Glenwood. This celebration of life will serve as a time to remember those who have meant so much to us. The public is invited to participate in the ceremony by lighting a candle for their loved one. Live music will be provided by local talent, and refreshments will be served after the service. If you wish to donate to Glacial Ridge Hospice by honoring or memorializing someone at the event, please contact Glacial Ridge Hospice at 320-634-2221. All funds raised help significantly to provide services for their hospice patients and their families. Thank you for your support! Their link is: https://glacialridge.org/hospice-palliative-care.



November 22, 2024

Bonanza Valley Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club annual banquet

The 26th annual banquet and raffle for the Bonanza Valley Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club will be held at the Padua Pub on Friday, November 22. Everyone invited, even non-club members! They will be serving Dave's famous chicken and ribs, and meal tickets are available at the door. This banquet and raffle begins with social hour from 6 to 7 p.m., and the dinner will be served at 7. The grand prize is $10,000 cash for the grand winner. Club members are selling tickets, and you can purchase tickets at the Bonanza Valley State Bank in Brooten during banking hours. The drawing takes place that night at 9 p.m.



November 23, 2024

Sunburg Fire Department Ham and Turkey Bingo

The Sunburg Fire and Rescue and Fire Department invites everyone to their fall ham and turkey bingo night on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Fire Hall/Community Center. The fun starts at 7 p.m.! Other details to follow.



November 24, 2024

BG/CR/G Lutheran Parish Free Spirits Youth Group Turkey Dinner

Everyone is invited to the Big Grove-Crow River-Grace Lutheran church Free Spirits youth group turkey dinner on Sunday, November 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crow River Lutheran church south of Belgrade. Free will offering! Serving: turkey, real mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, corn, bread, beverages and pie. Takeouts available! Proceeds will be used to purchase Christmas presents for children in need as well as costs of upcoming youth mission trips. This is sponsored by Thrivent. Thank you in advance for your support!



November 25, 2024

Brooten City Council meeting

The Brooten City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, November 25 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.



December 3, 2024

Brooten American Legion meeting

The Brooten American Legion meets next on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Legion hall on Central Avenue. Guests and new members are always welcome!



December 7, 2024

SAVE THE DATE! Brooten Santa Day

The Brooten Activities Club and a host of Brooten-area businesses invite everyone to the Brooten Santa Day events in downtown Brooten on Saturday, December 7. Activities coming to Marcia's Bar and Grill, Lucky Shots Bowling Alley and the KaDe Shack. More details to follow, but we know all events will begin after 3 p.m. and conclude with the Lighted Christmas Parade at 6 o’clock!



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