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Brandon’s Big Celebration returns to McHardy Park

For the second consecutive year, Celebration United Methodist Church is bringing the fun to McHardy Park May 26-28. Mac’s Carnival and attractions will be operable 6-11 p.m. Friday. May 25, 1-11 p.m. Saturday, May 27 and noon-6 p.m. Sunday, May 28. Wristbands are $25 per person on Friday and Sunday, and $35 on Saturday.

Live music starting at 3 p.m. Saturday is a new addition. Local church bands will perform in the afternoon and Elizabeth Anna will take the stage at 4:30 p.m., followed by Boiling Point at 7 p.m. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Celebration UMC.

To learn more, email celebration@alliancecom.net.

 

Weekly Brandon Farmer’s Market now in full swing

The weekly Brandon Farmer’s Market sets up in the Lippert parking lot (915 N. Splitrock Blvd.) from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Saturday now through October. The weekly vendor event also includes a variety of food trucks. To learn more, check out the Brandon Farmer’s Market on Facebook or on their website, brandonfarmersmarket.com.

 

Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry

Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry are egg noodles, Spam, Dinty Moore Beef Stew, pancake syrup and mix, mustard, ketchup, Suddenly Salads, Rice-a-Roni mixes, bottled juices.

To make appointments for pickups or donations, call 582-7001. The BAFP is open from 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

 

Begin summer at Brandon Library’s Ocean in Motion and Beach Party

The 2023 Summer Reading Program “Stronger Together” kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Brandon Community Library. The Butterfly House and Aquarium will present their Ocean in Motion hands-on sea star exhibit sponsored by the Ed Polzine Wild Game Feed Fund; additionally, the library will offer a beach-themed scavenger hunt, play with kinetic sand, make an ocean animal beaded necklace and more!

This event is designed for children ages 4-plus and their caregivers. Crafting activities will be available while supplies last.

To learn more, contact the Brandon Community Library at (605) 582-2390.  

 

Legion BBQ is June 16

Valley Springs American Legion will be serving up its BBQ fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 16.

 

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