Talk of the Town
American Legion Baseball Pancake Feed
A benefit pancake breakfast is planned 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Valley Springs Legion Hall. The breakfast is jointly hosted by American Legion Posts 131 and 318, and the Brandon Valley Baseball Association. Proceeds will support the Legion baseball program.
A free will offering will be accepted.
Brandon Book Club announces March selection
The Brandon Book Club’s March read is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, which topped The New York Times Fiction Best Sellers of 2019 for 27 non-consecutive weeks. The story follows two timelines that slowly intertwine. The book club meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Brandon Community Library, 305 S. Splitrock Blvd.
Call 582-2390 to reserve the book.
BAFP’s March needs
The needs for March at the Brandon Area Food Pantry are canned chowmein dinners, packaged cookies, granola bars, Banquet Homestyle Bakes, Manwich, Styrofoam cups, dog and cat food (both 3-pound bags and canned). The pantry continues to have an ample supply of canned vegetables, fruits and soups.
Before donating food items, check expiration dates and that cans are not bulging. Monetary donations are also appreciated.
The BAFP also accepts used eye glasses and hearing aids for the Brandon Lions Club.
The BAFP is open 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 406 Main Ave. To learn more, call 605-582-7001.
BVHS variety show
is Thursday
Brandon Valley High School students will entertain the community as they take the stage Feb. 27. The curtain rises at 7 p.m. for the 2020 Fine Arts Booster Variety Show in the Performing Arts Center.
VSE kindergarten screening
Kindergarten screening will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, March 2, at Valley Springs Elementary. The screening is for students who will be 5 by Sept. 1, 2020. To schedule an appointment, call the VSE office at 757-6285.
The following documents should be brought to the screening: certified birth certificate, current immunization records, Social Security card, proof of residency, custody papers concerning the child and information pertaining to any medical condition that needs special attention.
