Gilbert-Summit Senior Center Director Donna Neel said August was busy for the members.

In Phase I, only members can come to the center for Seniorcise, nutrition education seminars, crafts and games.

Each month members enjoy a day to celebrate birthdays. Mr. Gerald’s 92nd birthday was celebrated. For information about GSSC call 803-892-5745.

GILBERT MIDDLE School has a new covered walkway to their main entrance. GMS hired faculty and staff for the 2021-22 school year. GMS welcomes teachers Shannan Mas, Lauren Tavernier, Alison Stuart, Amber Buzhardt, Stephanie Hudson, Erin Powell, Keith Johansson, and Natalie Lewis.

PRICES COUNTRY Store in Gilbert has free boxes for anyone who needs them. They invite you to stop by and help yourself.

PINTS FOR PIG – Uprooted Edition, a charity event, will be held for Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary at Homeland in Leesville Sunday, Aug. 29, from 3 to 7 pm. Plant-based cuisine and their charity cupcake sales directly benefit the farm.

BIRTHDAY wishes to Demi Amick, Crystal Kinard, Buddy Goff, Trudy Dukes, Tricia Amick, William Harmon, Don Johnson, Marian Corley, Daniel Triplett, Vidalia Abernathy, JoAnn Faulkner, Ann Plemmons, Barbara Kneece, Todd Goff, Tamera Talbert, Barry Rate, Tommy Amick, Dilly Derrenbacher, Brian West, Jackson West, Linda Fink, Cason Smith, Callie Ann Lindler, Haley Jones, Darlene Whittle, Donald Cook, Travis Goff, Bob Walters, Danielle Rhoad, George Shealy and Mary Kay Taylor.