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 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 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.
November 28, 2024
Thanksgiving Dinner at Padua Pub
The Rooney family looks forward to serving the public for their annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 28 serving from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Padua Pub banquet hall. On the menu: turkey, BBQ ribs, ham, mashed potatoes, dressing and more; salad and dessert bar and beverage included!
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!
December 9, 2024
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa school board meeting
The B-B-E school board will meet in regular session on Monday, December 9 at 7 p.m. at the B-B-E high school media center in Belgrade.
December 10, 2024
Elrosa city council meeting
The Elrosa city council will meet on Tuesday, November 10, 2024 at 7 p.m. at Elrosa's city hall for their regular monthly meeting.
December 11, 2024
Sedan city council meeting
The Sedan city council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6 p.m., open to the public at the Sedan City Hall.
December 13, 2024
Kensington Bank Holiday Open House
Kensington Bank staff invites customers to their Holiday Open House on Friday, December 13 at their Elrosa branch (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and their Belgrade branch (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Come enjoy coffee and cookies and visit with friends.
December 14, 2024
SAVE THE DATE! Belgrade Santa Day
The Belgrade Commercial Club and invites everyone to their Belgrade Santa Day events at the municipal hall from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14. Activities include photos with children and Santa Claus plus gifts and treats. Two Just For Kix performance will take place at 9:45 and 10:45 a.m., and children are encouraged to register for a prize drawing, which will be at 10:50 a.m. (need not be present to win).
Thank you for your interest in the events taking place across the Bonanza Valley of central Minnesota!
