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Blood drive slated
The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Dallas United Methodist Church, Parsonage Street, Dallas.
Anyone 17 years of age, weighing a minimum of 110 pounds and in good health is eligible to donate. Youths 16 years of age accompanied by a parent may also donate.
To schedule an appointment, call 823-7164, extension 2150.
Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet January 7
The Dallas Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, in the chapel at the Meadows Nursing Center, 55 W. Center Hill Rd., Dallas.
Police Assn. collects coats for kids
Back Mountain Police Association will collect gently used or new warm coats for kids (hats and gloves also accepted) from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, in the Back Mountain Shopping Center parking lot.
Drop-off boxes are also located at First National Community Bank in Shavertown (next to the Shavertown Post Office), Fuel On in Dallas (across from the Dallas Shopping Center), New-Mart in Trucksville and at The Rock Recreational Center in Trucksville.
Irem Women plan bus trip
The Irem Women’s Auxiliary is planning a bus trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hampton New Jersey on March 20.
For more information, call Miriam Jennings at 822-8835 or Cassie Munzing at 696-1265. Reservations must be made by Monday, Jan. 11.