Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary plans “The Main Event” the July 24-25 weekend.

Executive Director Evan Costner said they welcome the public back to the farm.

The event will kick off on Saturday, July 24 with camping at the farm. Visitors will be able to take a tour, hang out with the animals and enjoy a bonfire. Plant based hot dogs and hamburgers will be served for dinner and a light breakfast in the morning. Sunday afternoon events 4 to 7 pm will be on Main Street in Batesburg-Leesville with live music, a cornhole tournament and plant-based food. The evening will conclude with a silent auction and dinner at Costner’s business. Proceeds benefit the farm, a non-profit for abused and neglected animals. Tickets are avail able.at www.themainevent.org.

Congratulations to Kelly Smoak who joins Gilbert Middle as assistant principal. GMS welcomed computer science teacher Amber Buzhardt and Stephanie Hudson in 6 grade science.

Congratulations to Dovy and William Taylor on the birth of their daughter Everleigh Noelle Taylor. Birthday wishes to Phyllis Riffey, Charlene Dunbar, Brenda Miller, Kerry Allen, Gerald Blume, Anna Forrest, Jackson Forrest, Delaney Ricard, Ashlynn Miller, Sherri Lindler, Maddie Derrenbacher, Ridge Vining, Katelyn Barefoot, Eric Dunbar, Blair Wooten, Ross Heath, Eva Kaigler, Stephen Snyder, Taylor Smith, Athena Conway, Greg Davis, Deanne Ricard, and Aeris Judice.