There will be a regular monthly meeting of the Bruton Memorial Library Board beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the library meeting room, 302 McLendon St. It is open to the public.
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Boys & Girls Club to have fundraiser BBQ
The Boys & Girls Club of Plant City will be hosting its annual BBQ lunch fundraising event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum, 102 N. Palmer St. Packaged lunch includes BBQ chicken, baked beans and coleslaw. Tickets are $10 and orders can also be placed online at bgctampa.org/events/plant-city-bbq-lunch.aspx. […]
Continue ReadingLions Club looking for volunteers to paint houses
The Plant City Lions Club is looking for volunteers to painting houses for the blind. The painting event will be Saturday, Oct. 10, which is also National Day of Service. Shifts will be four hours long so that one team can take one house. Donations are also being asked for. For $20, donors can sponsor one can of paint. […]
Continue ReadingYMCA to offer free family counseling classes
Plant City Family YMCA will offer family counseling classes as part of its “Y Family Matters” series, an educational resource for families that focuses on building and rebuilding family relationships, including marital, parent to child and blended families. In a supportive, question and answer format, licensed marriage and family therapist Tim Gregory and parenting experts […]
Continue ReadingSunshine Bank donates to United Food Bank
Sunshine Bank made a donation of $725 to the United Food Bank of Plant City. After recent renovations, Sunshine Bank held an employee auction, where employees purchased furniture and artwork through donations. “It is truly a pleasure and honor to show our support to an organization that continues to encourage, help and impact the lives […]
Continue ReadingVendors wanted for craft bazaar
Brandon Christian Church is seeking vendors for its 8th annual Craft Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at 910 Bryan Road. Only handmade items will be accepted. Inside and outside tables available. Applications are online at BrandonChristianChurch.org of contact Betty at bazaar@dawsoncrew.com. Interested applicants can also call (813) 404-9393.
Continue ReadingNew church holding first worship service
The Gathering Church has planted a new congregation in Plant City. It will be holding its first worship service at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Parkway Baptist Church, 4305 James L Redman Parkway. A local Christian band, Rescued Heart, will be leading the worship. Danny Dannison is the leader. For more information visit TheGatheringChurchFL.com.
Continue ReadingPlant City Tractor Supply hosting pet adoptions
The Tractor Supply Co. store in Plant City will host activities for families and their pets, including pet adoptions, Saturday, Sept. 19, as part of Pet Appreciation Week. Held Sept. 16 to 20, Pet Appreciation Week or P.A.W. is Tractor Supply’s annual event to celebrate pet owners and their furry friends. “Pet ownership is exciting […]
Continue ReadingNew member elected to WLCA board
Lynn Bueher was appointed as a board member of Walden Lake Community Association during a board of directors special meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 8. Buehler is replacing David Sollenberger, who resigned last month because he is moving out of state. Buehler is retired from the United States Navy and subsequently was employed as an IT […]
Continue ReadingSCHS fourth in county for National Merit semifinalists
Students in Hillsborough County are breaking records by posting the district’s highest number ever of National Merit semifinalists. Seventy two students have earned the honor. Ten of those students are from Strawberry Crest High School. SCHS has the fourth highest number of semifinalists in the district. They are: Maria A. Bower Meghana Chapalamadugu Benjamin M. Feciura Kevin J. John Shalini […]
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