January is National Blood Donor Month. President Richard Nixon declared January as National Blood Donor Month in 1970.
Here are some facts about Blood donations:
Blood donation appointments can be made by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or to receive more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
Looking for something to do this weekend:
~ Jan 20th 10am to 3pm Women in Business. Each year the NC Business & Professional Womens Clubs holds a Womens Enlightment and Enrichment (WEE) event. For more details, contact Barbara Bozeman: ncjoiningforces@gmail.com
~ HealthHabit Natural Foods and Fine Wines will host a charity wine tasting at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday, January 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
~ Jan 21st, Paramount Theatre Foundation Presents the Malpass Brothers with the World Premier of Heading Home Tickets are $15 – $20 each. 919-583-8432
~ Teen Gaming event for ages 13 through 18 will be held at the Goldsboro Library from 2pm to 3:30pm. Snacks included. FREE 919-735-1824
~ Genealogy Workshop will take place from 9am to 4pm at the Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace in Freemont. 919-242-5581
~ Jan 22nd Lego Club for Children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. At the Goldsboro Library from 6pm to 7pm. Free 919-735-1824
~ Jan 23rd Battle of the Books practice sessions will take place at Steele Memorial Library in Mount Olive from 6pm to 7:0pm Free. 919-299-8105
~ Jan 23rd Escape room for adults will take place at the Steel Memorial Library in Mount Olive from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Free 919-299-8105
~ Jan 23rd Pokemon events for all ages will be held at the Goldsboro Library from 6pmti 9pm Free. 919-735-1824
~ Cook up a Good Time event will be held at the Goldsboro Library from 6pm to 7pm for youths. Free 919-735-1824
~ Jan 25th Escape room for Teens ages 10-17. Free. 919-299-8105 At the Steele Memorial Library in Mount Olive
~ Craft Club at At the Steele Memorial Library in Mount Olive Free. 919-299-8105
~ Astralis Chamber Ensemble concert will be held at the Hazel Waters Kornegay Assembly Hall at the University of Mount Olive at 7:30pm.Free. For more information contact Frank Gloss at wgross@umo.edu.