This will be a great opportunity to give to an organization that helps our community in many ways. The Red Cross not only handles 1/2 of the United States supply through these blood donations, but offers CPR classes, first aid classes and other health and safety programs, they provide food, shelter and emotional support to victims of disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes and floods.
What do you need to donate blood? It's very simple!
1. A blood donor card and driver's license or two forms of identification, especially if you are a first time donor are required to check-in.
2. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in reasonably good health.
3. Donating blood involves four basic steps: Registration, Medical history and mini-physical, Donation and at the end a nice Refreshment.
Any information given to the Red Cross during the donation process is confidential.
Here is just one example of how a blood drive recently helped a person. Thirty units of red blood cells and five units of platelets were transfused to a car accident victim and saved their life. Had generous donations not been made his/her family would be attending a funeral instead spending time with their loved one. Thanks to the many dedicated Stoddard County residents who have given over the years, the blood products were available for these types of patients and other like them.
The Red Cross needs your help! Donate today! Visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 for more information on how to volunteer or donate. We hope to see you at the Rotary Club Blood Drive Thursday.
The Garden Symposium Workshop is a program geared to connect gardeners of all levels. The program will consist of hands on demonstration activities that will allow garden enthusiasts to leave with a practical understanding and greater confidence towards developing their own garden for the coming spring season.
Sponsors help pay for the expense of the workshop and the University of Missouri Extension and Stoddard Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to partner with them as a commercial sponsor.
Sponsors help pay for the expense of the workshop, not limiting to materials, breakfast, snacks, lunch and preparations. If your business or organization can provide $200 as a full sponsor they will provide a 3'x8' table for display and 5-10 minutes to highlight your major product. If you do not need a display or want to be included in a sponsors highlight session you can co-sponsor for as little as $50.
For more information about this wonderful event contact 573-568-3344.
The Stoddard County Gardening Symposium will be held at the Bootheel Regional Planning Building in Dexter on March 17, 2015.
Features exhibits and sessions will be a Farmers Market that will be on display, Insect and Disease ID by Dr. Mike Milam, Spraying Technique by Sam Atwell, the Art of Pruning by Sarah Denkler, Soil Sampling by Dr. A.J. Foster and much more.
Poplar Bluff, Missouri - The Three Rivers College Music Department will host the 24th annual Three Rivers College Jazz Band Festival on Feb. 12, 13 and 14 at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center on the Three Rivers’ Poplar Bluff campus.
The festival includes free concerts at 7 p.m. each night, featuring junior high, high school and Three Rivers College jazz bands on Thursday, Feb. 12; Arkansas State University Jazz Ensemble on Friday, Feb. 13; and the 2015 All-District High School Jazz Band on Saturday, Feb. 14.
Dr. Joel Vanderheyden will be guest clinician for the Festival and will direct the All-District Jazz Band. Vanderheyden is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz at Jefferson College. He has performed with the St. Louis Symphony, St. Louis Jazz Orchestra, and Missouri Saxophone Quartet and has performed on stages throughout the world.
“Joel Vanderheyden is an accomplished player and educator who will bring his vast knowledge of jazz, and music education and share it with our students and their directors,” said Three Rivers Band Director and Festival Manager William T. (Buddy) White.
After a day of performance clinics, there will be a concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 by participating schools, including Jefferson R-7 Junior High and High School directed by Ron Sikes; Poplar Bluff Junior High, directed by Gary Garner; Poplar Bluff High School, directed by Stephen Winters and Dustin Brown; Dexter High School, directed by Scott Rybolt; Charleston High School, directed by Mike Dipasqual; North County High School, directed by Dobie Carroll; Sikeston High School, directed by Darrin Steelman; and Three Rivers College, directed by William White. Admission is free.
The Arkansas State University Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Ken Carroll, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Tinnin Center. Carroll is an Associate Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies at ASU. Admission is free.
“The ASU Jazz Ensemble performed at the William F. Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Ark., last year. It will be a treat for everyone to hear this fine group perform on our stage,” White said.
The Three Rivers College Jazz Band and the Southeast All-District Jazz Band will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 in the Tinnin Center; admission is free. The All-District Jazz Band is a select group of the best high school jazz students in the Southeast Missouri District 10 chosen by audition.
“We annually bring the best jazz musicians in the area to our campus,” White said. “Dr. Vanderheyden and Dr. Carroll are accomplished educators, directors, and musicians. These three concerts will bring some of the finest jazz musicians in the bi-state area to our campus. We have a terrific slate of concerts lined up for the 24th Annual Jazz Festival.”
Call the Three Rivers College Music Department at 573-840-9639 for more information.
Three Rivers College is committed to contributing to the quality of life in Southeast Missouri with quality, affordable higher education opportunities and community services that support and encourage the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of the region. For more information about college and workforce programs and upcoming events, visit trcc.edu.
Bell City, Missouri – The Bell City Rotary Club will host a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 7th from 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Bell City High School cafeteria.
Besides delicious pancakes, sausage, bacon, juice, milk and coffee will be served for just $6.00 per adult and for children 11 and under it’s only $4.00 each.
You may purchase tickets at the door or from a Bell City Rotarian or send an email to Lincoln Scherer at lscherer@bellcity.k12.mo.us.
Bloomfield, Missouri - It’s that time again! We’re excited about the 4th annual Larry B. Jones H.O.P.E. Campaign fundraiser!
In memory of our dad, in honor of our mother, and for all who’ve battled cancer themselves or have fought alongside a family member or friend! This is our way of giving back! We celebrate H.O.P.E. ~ Healing, Optimism, Prayer and Example!
Since March of 2011, our charity has raised nearly $40,000 for area cancer warriors and individuals faced with life-threatening illness.
The H.O.P.E. Campaign is a division of 18 FORE Life, a 501(c)(3) charity, with a shared mission of benefiting area cancer warriors and individuals faced with life-threatening illness.
To date, 18 FORE Life has sent out over $1,212,000.00 in love offerings to families all over Southeast Missouri. The generous donations and support to the charity have truly made a difference. But, there’s “more work to do!”
We're selling t-shirts this year. They are available for order now through February 20, 2015!
The H.O.P.E. Campaign is also hosting a fish fry in Bloomfield on March 20, 2015! Pre-selling fish fry tickets 2-6-15 through 3-17-15!
Thank you for your support!
You may e-mail us with questions at: larrybjoneshopecampaign@yahoo.com,
Call us at: 314-402-7777 or find us on Facebook!
We thank you very much for your continued support,
Kathy Jones, Lora Galati, Kyle Jones and the entire family of Larry B. Jones
