Brandon Valley Optimist Club

04/28/2026

We are currently looking for sponsors for our upcoming Brandon Hometown Days! As a sponsor, you will play a vital role in making this event possible, and ensuring that it remains accessible to all. With your support, we can continue to provide this free event for all kids in the community!

We are also looking for more vehicle submissions for our touch-a-truck area!!

If interested, please email [email protected]

04/28/2026

Congratulations to Bella Reif and Olaf Lindquist, our BV Optimist Club Oratorical Contest winners, and to Sophia Niessink and Jackson Burns, our essay winners! 👏⁣
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We’re proud to support these students with scholarships at the club level and wish Bella and Olaf the best of luck as they head to Watertown this weekend to compete at the District level and for the opportunity to earn scholarships up to $2,500. ⁣
We’re cheering you on!

04/18/2026

03/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out, showed up, and brought the energy, teamwork, and serious puzzle skills to our very first Puzzle Palooza yesterday! 🧩 ⁣
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We had so much fun watching you all dive in… and honestly, we’re still amazed at how FAST you were! And big Congrats to our winners! ⁣
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Huge thank you to Tailgators Grill & Bar for hosting us and keeping everyone fueled with pizza and pitchers - it was the perfect spot for a day like this!⁣
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This event helps us continue supporting kids right here in our community. Thank you for being part of something that makes a difference. 💛⁣
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We learned a lot, had a blast, and already can’t wait to do it again!

02/24/2026

On Thursday, February 5th, we celebrated 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 with an Optimist Open House at Pizza Ranch! 🎉⁣
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We had over 35 people join us — current members, community members curious about what it means to be an Optimist, and lots of kids enjoying the fun!⁣
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A huge THANK YOU to Pizza Ranch for providing wristbands for the bounce houses — the kids had a blast! And thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and learn more about our mission to support local youth.⁣
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We are always happy to welcome new members to our club. If you’re interested in learning more, send us a message or email us at 𝗯𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺. We’d love to connect with you! 💙

02/21/2026

We are so grateful we are able to help this community by raising funds for the school Angel Fund! When you support the BV Optimist Club, you support our local kids! Thank you!

02/12/2026

It’s that time again!⁣
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SPRING MAILER TIME! ⁣
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You know that fun envelope full of coupons, discounts, and information you get in your mailbox twice a year? ✉️ We are currently prepping and accepting advertisements for the upcoming Spring Mailer! ⁣
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Not only is this an awesome opportunity to advertise your business, special event, or even wish someone a special happy birthday or anniversary, but it’s also amazing “bang for your buck” (just $400 and sent to over 8,000 households in the BV area) 𝘈𝘕𝘋 you are 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 at the same time.⁣
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Want in?! Contact us here, via email [email protected] or call Brenda at 605-484-3142 and we will get you the information!⁣
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Sign up due by February 23rd!

01/08/2026

The countdown is on for the SUPER BOWL!! 🏈 ⁣
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And we have your 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗢𝗪𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 for sale! ⁣
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Just $20 per book with the chance to win $𝟭𝟮𝟱 at the end of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters and $𝟮𝟱𝟬 at the end of the game! ⁣
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The coolest part (besides winning💰) is that purchasing these books ALSO helps support the kids in our community - that’s a WIN WIN! ⁣
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𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻?! ⁣
Simply comment below or private message us (Brandon Valley Optimist Club) and we’ll get you taken care of! ⁣

12/20/2025

The 17th annual community tree has received tremendous support from the Brandon Valley community, and for that, we are truly thankful.

We would also like to acknowledge the generous contributions of the following businesses that have sponsored trees at their respective locations: Risen Savior Church, Sunshine, Ace Hardware, Anytime Fitness, and Jones Eye Care.

Thank you to all the volunteers that helped sort and wrap the 240+ gifts!!

Also, we greatly appreciate Risen Savior Church's kindness in allowing us to use their facilities for the sorting, wrapping, and distribution of gifts. 🎄

12/18/2025

Last call!!! If you picked up a tag and have the gift PLEASE drop it off at Risen Savior before 3pm Friday December 19!!!

HELP NEEDED!!! Please consider stopping by one of these businesses to pick up a tag and help out members of our community! Gifts are due back by December 15th

Tags available at Anytime Fitness, Risen Savior Church, Jones Family Eye Care, Ace Hardware, Sunshine Foods

12/09/2025

Need a fun gift or stocking stuffer?? Good thing it’s almost that time of year… SUPER BOWL time!! 🏈 ⁣
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And we have your 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗢𝗪𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 for sale! ⁣
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Just $20 per book with the chance to win $𝟭𝟮𝟱 at the end of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters and $𝟮𝟱𝟬 at the end of the game! ⁣
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The coolest part (besides winning💰) is that purchasing these books ALSO helps support the kids in our community - that’s a WIN WIN! ⁣
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𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻?! ⁣
Simply comment below or private message us (Brandon Valley Optimist Club) and we’ll get you taken care of! ⁣