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McHardy Movie Night this Friday
“Abominable” will be shown on the McHardy Movie Night big screen starting at dusk Friday, Aug. 7. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy a free movie under the stars at McHardy Park, with food vendors on site starting at 8 p.m.
The final McHardy Movie Night is Friday, Aug. 21, when “The Goonies” will be shown.
The event is an endeavor of the City of Brandon, Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsoring businesses.
Valley Springs Library grab & go hours expanded
The Valley Springs branch library has expanded its grab and go hours from 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m.-12 noon Fridays. Curbside pickup continues to be offered during these same hours. For pickup requests, call the library at 757-6264. Computer/printer use is not offered at this time, but the library will provide copying and scanning services.
Brandon branch library hours extended
The Brandon branch library’s grab and go hours have been extended to 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Curbside pickup continues to be offered during those same hours. For pickup requests, call the library at 582-2390. Computer/printer use is off limits at this time, but the library does provide copying, scanning and faxing services.
July needs at the BAFP
July needs at the Brandon Area Food Pantry include pizza crust and sauce, Manwich, instant potatoes (boxed), refried beans, taco shells, beef stew, pancake mix and syrup, breakfast and protein bars and instant oatmeal.
The BAFP is open from 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and will maintain these hours until further notice.
To make appointments for either pickups or donations, call 582-7001.
The BAFP continues to accept used eye glasses and hearing aids on behalf of the Brandon Lions Club.
Current lawn watering restrictions
The city of Brandon is in stage 1 (green) of lawn watering restrictions. The even/odd schedules allow users with even-numbered addresses to water on even-number calendar days; users with odd-numbered address are allowed to water on odd-numbered calendar dates.
Water restriction stages and other updates are posted on the city website and Facebook pages.
