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The Town of Bronson will hold its 4th Annual 4th of July Fest at the Bronson Sports Complex on Wednesday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The day's activities will feature fun for the whole family with music, dancing,  horseshoe pitching, pick-up softball,
kick ball, 50/50 raffle, face painting, kids games, food, craft and local farmers market vendors.
The public is invited to hang out with their neighbors and get acquainted with the community.

Williston will celebrate Independence Day Tuesday, July 3, with a parade at 5 p.m.
   This year's parade theme will be "made in America." Afterward, at 6 p.m., the gates of the Horseman's Park will open, with the opening ceremony starting at 7 p.m.
   There will be food, rides, booths and musical acts such as Javier Hernandez and the Shane Wooten Band. The evening will end with fireworks at about 9:30 p.m.

Candidates have ample time to get ready for the big political rally July 20 sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5625 and its Ladies Auxiliary in Chiefland.  The event is open to the public.
Everyone should bring an appetite as there is a dinner beforehand and a dessert auction following the forum.
The rally at 7 p.m., in the Post's smoke-free meeting room, will allow each candidate three minutes to speak to the public.
Before the jawboning starts, the post will host a country fried dinner with sides from 5 to 7 p.m. for a donation.

The Tri-county Chapter of the  Disabled American Veterans is hosting a pool tournament and car show on June 17, at 1 p.m. The event will include door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and a benefit lunch. It takes place at Chiefland Billards at 1545 N.W. 26th Ave in Chiefland. Proceeds benefit 20-year-old Casie Wharton, who has suffered from Type 2 Autoimmune Hepatitis since she was four. She recently received a liver transplant and has nearly $6,000 in medical expenses every month for further treatments.