COUNTY LIFE
Blood drive on Jan. 20
Bowie Rural Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a blood drive with Carter BloodCare from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 20 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham.
Sign up for an appointment athttps://ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/148033.
The Texas-based nonprofit blood center notes each unit of donated whole blood can save three local lives. In Texas, blood donors help children who are fighting cancer, undergoing major surgeries, battling bone marrow disorders and living with painful blood diseases.
The need for this lifesaving resource is nonstop, especially at the beginning of the year. Blood donations can often slump each winter because of inclement weather and seasonal illnesses.
Residents as young as 17 – or 16 with parental consent – can safely donate blood with Carter BloodCare. There is no upper age limit for donating. Eligible donors must also weigh at least 110 pounds and feel well on the day of donation.
As a thank-you gift for giving in January, each Carter donor will receive a quarter-zip pullover while supplies last.
Catholic Charities Fort Worth joins the Montague County Veteran’s Service office staff for an outreach program from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 1 at the courthouse. A light lunch will be provided.
The VSO is the gateway to veteran benefits and support in Montague County. Veterans can meet with a Catholic Charities case manager on site.
If you are seeking assistance please bring a valid photo ID, documentation of any income you’re receiving, a copy of your DD-214 and a copy of the bill you are requesting assistance with.
Those with questions may call the VSO office at 894-6171 or visit CatholicCharitiesNW.org.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
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