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Junior Women Plan Health Fair, Troop Support, Bunco Fundraiser

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Donna Johnson

Published: November 6, 2007

Brandon - Brandon - The Brandon Junior Woman's Club, a member of the Greater Federation of Woman's Clubs, will host a children's health fair Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Woman's Clubhouse, 129 N. Moon Ave., behind Wendy's.

Health screenings by University Community Hospital and The Little Clinic will be available free of charge to children of all ages. Ident-A-Kid, child safety, dental and exercise information will be available along with goodie bags. The first 100 children will receive a free book.

October is the beginning of the annual Operation Holiday Support running Oct. 1 to Nov. 30. A box will be available at the children's health fair for people to drop off supplies for troops stationed overseas.

There are two ways the community can support the troops. They can drop off items or sponsor a shoebox for a soldier by donating $8.95. Donation checks can be made payable to the Brandon Junior Woman's Club, P.O. Box 66, Brandon, FL 33509.

Drop-off sites are:
South Shore Group Inc., 16637 FishHawk Blvd., Suite 103
Berg & Wheeler Law Firm, 217 E Robertson St.
Tassels, 3239 Lithia-Pinecrest Road
Pottery Patch, 2551 E. State Road 60 East

Suggested items for the troops are: black socks, gel insole heels, shaving gel, candy that won't melt, prepackaged snacks, envelopes, writing paper, disposable cameras, Advil/Tylenol, mouthwash, cold/flu tablets, toothpaste, Clorox wipes, inflatable pillow, travel games, Q-tips, nonreflective sunglasses, lip balm, deodorant, Febreeze, beef jerky, AA batteries, throat lozenges, eye drops, power bars, Pop Tarts, dryer sheets, peanuts, dried fruit, DVD movies, holiday fun items such as Santa hats, small stockings and candy canes. For a list of items, e-mail donna07bjwc@aol.com and indicate Operation Holiday Support 2007 on the subject line.

Call (813) 244-4758 for more information.

In addition, the Brandon Junior Woman's Club will host its second annual bunco event to support its annual children's holiday party.

The party provides clothing, shoes, socks, underwear and at least three toys, books and school supplies for 80 to 100 underprivileged Brandon area children each year.

The bunco event will be held Oct. 18 beginning with a social from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at Center Place with wine, sodas and a silent auction featuring Southwest Airline tickets, Buccaneers memorabilia, a stay at a Holiday Inn, gift certificates and other items.

Tickets are $15 and are available at Center

By Donna Johnson

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