The Book Group and the VIP/Low Vision Support Groups will be meeting on Tuesday, January 21st from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Meadowlark Community Center. This month’s book is “When All is Said” by Anne Griffin. The Book Group will meet from 1:00 – 1:50. The Support Group will follow from 2:00 – 3:00. There will not be a guest speaker. Instead this will be a time to share. Any questions please email Kathy at ksuretiree@yahoo.com or contact Michele Riter at Meadowlark 785-323-3832.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program will hold an event at Shepherd’s Crossing on Tuesday, January 21st from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Energy and Shepherd’s Crossing counselors will be available to give assistance to complete applications for LIEAP for 2020. LIEAP is a federally funded program, which assists low-income individuals with gas and electric bill payments at least once a year. Necessary items to bring: Photo ID, Proof of Income for all in household, Copy of Utility Bills and Social Security Numbers of all residents of the home. Questions call 785-776-1470.
The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types – especially type 0 – and platelet donors. There will be a blood drive in Junction City on Wednesday, January 22nd from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm and Thursday, January 23rd from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Junction City Municipal Building. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give now using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCroosBlood.org calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767 or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors. There will be a blood drive in Aggieville on Friday, January 31st from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Rally House – 2nd Floor. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give now using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
In conjunction with the exhibition John Steuart Curry: The Cowboy within join them for a Luncheon featuring Barrie Tompkins, Buffalo Soldier Re-enactor on Friday, January 31st from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art. Mr. Tompkins acted in and served as a consultant to Buffalo Soldiers a TNT TV movie starring Danny Glover. Questions: Contact Linda Duke (lduke@ksu.edu) or Martha Scott (marthas@ksu.edu) or 785-532-7718 to reach either by phone.
The 3rd Annual Corporate Pinewood Derby will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Briggs Auto. All proceeds from this event go to support local scouts. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. For more information contact Krystal Baldwin: Phone 785-477-1661 or email Krystal.Baldwin@scouting.org