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Donate Blood and Save Lives

January 3, 2025 — The need for blood, plasma, and platelet donations never stops. Every day, the Red Cross must collect nearly 13,000 blood donations to support patients in about 2,500 hospitals nationwide. This life-saving effort continues regardless of the season, weather, or holidays. Finding a place to donate is easy! Use the Red Cross Blood Donor app or... Read More

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

January 3, 2025 — January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month: A time to learn about this serious eye disease and its impact. Glaucoma is a condition that gradually causes vision loss, and once sight is lost, it cannot be restored. With over 3 million people in the United States affected, glaucoma remains one of the leading causes of vision... Read More

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 3, 2025 — Please join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 20, 2025. This federal holiday honors Dr. King’s remarkable achievements, including his leadership in nonviolent activism and his pivotal role in fighting racial discrimination across the United States. His contributions to equality and justice continue to... Read More

Popcorn Mix-In Ideas for National Popcorn Day: Jan. 19

January 3, 2025 — Popcorn is the ultimate easy snack— quick to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect for sharing! Whether you love it plain or loaded with flavors, National Popcorn Day is the perfect time to get creative with your kernels. No-Frills Classic: Drizzle melted butter over freshly popped popcorn and sprinkle with a touch of salt. Sometimes simple... Read More

Celebrate Word Nerd Day on January 9!

January 3, 2025 — Are you a word lover, or as some might say, a “logophile”? If you enjoy discovering new words and their meanings, January 9 is the perfect day for you! Think back, what was the last new word you learned? Did you immediately know what it meant, or did you have to look it up or... Read More

Button Wreath Ornament Craft

December 9, 2024 — Make a festive button wreath ornament in five easy-to-follow steps! Supplies: Cardboard (for the base) Assorted buttons (variety of colors and sizes) Hot glue gun or strong craft glue Scissors Ribbon (for decoration and hanging) Glitter or Glitter Glue (optional) Directions: Cut the Base: Cut a doughnut shape from the cardboard. Make the outer circle... Read More

Stay Active and Connected during the Winter

December 9, 2024 — The winter can be a challenging time to stay physically and socially active due to colder temperatures, slippery conditions, and fewer daylight hours. However, you’ll find it is worth the effort, because staying active and connected with others is a great way to keep the “winter blues” away. Here are a few things to try... Read More

The Gift of Sight Month

December 9, 2024 — Decorated trees, picturesque snowy landscapes, colorful presents, the joy of perusing old photo albums, the bright happy faces of family and friends reunited after a long year. There is no time of the year where it is clearer to see how important the gift of sight is than it is during the holiday season. During... Read More

Seven Fun Ways To Reuse Holiday Wrapping Paper

December 9, 2024 — Cut out snowmen, snowflakes, bells, or ornament shapes. Glue the shapes on cards. Add a string and hang them as seasonal decorations. Fold wrapping paper lengthwise. Cut out the shape of a tree, where the edges are touching the folds. Unfold the paper to reveal a chain of fancy trees. Cut wrapping paper into strips.... Read More

Embrace the Joys of the Holiday Season

December 9, 2024 — Embrace the holiday traditions that make this season meaningful, f rom decorating the tree and baking cookies to caroling and sharing meals. Each activity enriches our celebrations and reminds us of the joy of gathering with family and friends. Cozy cups of cocoa, ugly sweater parties, and family gift exchanges all enhance the holiday season.... Read More