Talk of the Town
Final Loyalty Day Parade planning meeting is Wednesday
A planning meeting for Brandon’s annual Loyalty Day Parade is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the Brandon VFW.
Toddler, Preschool Storytime offered at Brandon Library
Toddler Storytime and Preschool Storytime have returned to the Brandon Community Library. Toddler Storytime is held from 10-10:25 a.m. Tuesdays through May 4. This program is for 2-year-olds and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime is held from 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 10. This program is for ages 3-5.
To learn more, call the Brandon Community Library at 605-582-2390.
Brandon Food Pantry fundraiser is Friday
The Brandon Area Food Pantry’s Fundraiser Dinner returns on Friday, April 28 at the Brandon Golf Course. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7.
April needs at the Brandon Food Pantry
This month’s needs at the Brandon Food Pantry are cookies, small jars of peanut butter, jelly, jam, Suddenly Salads, brownie and cake mixes, small bags of flour, shampoo and Kleenex.
To make appointments for pickups or donations, call 582-7001. The BAFP is open from 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Used eye glasses and hearing aids for the Brandon Lions Club may also be dropped off at the BAFP.
BLC hosts May 1 blood drive
Brandon Lutheran Church, 600 Holly Blvd., will host a blood drive from noon-6 p.m. Monday, May 1. To schedule an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org.
BLC Food Truck Night is May 3
Brandon Lutheran Church will host its Kick Off To Summer Food Truck Extravaganza Food Truck Night from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3.
May 6 is Valley Springs city-wide clean-up day
This year’s city-wide clean-up day in Valley Springs is set for Saturday, May 6. From 8 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Valley Springs residents may bring items to the City Maintenance Building, 308 Broadway Ave. Items that will not be accepted are tires, chemicals, hazardous wastes, garbage, yard waste, oil products, pesticides, electronics, batteries, paint products, concrete and mattresses.
To learn more, call City Hall at (605) 757-6555.
