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A coaches and Brainerd Sports Booster Club social is scheduled 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Moose Lodge. Members, friends and coaches are invited to attend.

Eighth-grade football equipment to be issued

The eighth-grade football equipment handout is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 28 from 8:30-noon at the Franklin Junior High School.

Players need to bring a paid receipt. Another equipment issue will be Tuesday, Sept. 5, after school.

The first practice is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 6. For more information contact Coach Rod Reuer at 828-4857.