MINNEAPOLIS, MN — As part of an international movement, the American Red Cross is launching the Missing Types campaign today to recruit new blood donors – and those who have not given recently – to ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients.

During the Missing Types campaign, the letters A, B and O – the main blood groups – will disappear from brands, social media pages, signs and websites to illustrate the critical role every blood donor plays. When the letters A, B and O vanish from everyday life, the gaps are striking. And when A, B and O blood types are missing from hospital shelves, patient care could be impacted.

ELLSWORTH, WI – Do you have a very special friend or relative who is over 60 years old?  He or she could be one of Pierce County’s Most Admired Senior Citizens. ANYONE CAN MAKE A NOMINATION.

SPRING VALLEY, WI – Here are the Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put (SVSSP) events for JUNE 2018...

MENOMONIE, WI – WESTconsin Credit Union offices are collecting non-perishable food items and monetary donations for those less fortunate from June 4-16, 2018. Donations can be made at any WESTconsin location including, Baldwin and Spring Valley. All proceeds will be delivered by the credit union to local food pantries for distribution.

ST. PAUL, MN — The American Red Cross is counting on volunteer donors to give blood and help ensure patient needs can be met this summer.

Around Memorial Day, the Red Cross sees a steep decline in blood donations. Busy summer schedules, vacations and school breaks also cause a drop in donations. Accidents and medical emergencies don’t take a summer break – patients need blood every minute, every day.

SPRING VALLEY, WI – Here are the Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put (SVSSP) events for May:

SPRING LAKE, WI – All are welcome to this annual event served by the men of the Spring Lake Lutheran Church.  Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 4 to 7 p.m.  Menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fresh maple syrup, and applesauce.

MADISON, WI -- On Monday, April 9, there will be 72 public hearings, one in each county starting at 7:00 p.m. where individuals interested in natural resources management have an opportunity to provide their input by non-binding vote and testimony to the Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Board and the Conservation Congress on proposed rule changes and advisory questions relating to fish and wildlife management in Wisconsin.

SPRING VALLEY, WI – The Empty Bowls Project is an international effort to raise money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. The project started 25 years ago and has spread worldwide. Spring Valley Schools joined the project during the 2014/2015 school year and now we host our own Empty Bowls event.

SPRING VALLEY, WI – Here are the Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put (SVSSP) events for March:

SENIORS LUNCH: Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Sneakers.

ELLSWORTH, WI – The Pierce County Public Health March Immunization Clinic dates are Thursday, March 8, 2018 2:00-4:00, Wednesday, March 28, 2017 3:00-5:00.

Please call 715-273-6755 for an appointment. The clinic is located at 412 W Kinne St, Ellsworth, WI 54011.

SPRING VALLEY, WI – Emmaus Church in Spring Valley will be hosting a simulcast site for the Parent’s Summit – a one-day conference on Saturday, February 24. The conference works to equip and encourage parents as they deal with the real demands of parenting in the 21st century. This year’s key speaker is author Lysa TerKeurst, as well as speakers Josh Straub, Ron Deal, Natasha Crain and Pat Quinn.

SPRING VALLEY, WI -- The Empty Bowls Project is an international effort to raise money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. The project started 25 years ago and has spread worldwide. Spring Valley Schools joined the project during the 2014/2015 school year and now we host our own Empty Bowls event.

Filling Empty Bowls will be held on March 13, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Spring Valley Middle-High School at S1450 County Road C, Spring Valley, WI 54767.

SPRING VALLEY, WI – Here are the Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put (SVSSP) events for February:

SENIORS LUNCH:  Every week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Sneakers Pub & Eatery.

BALDWIN, WI – Maintenance of quality floodplain forest and wetland habitats and continued emphasis on the traditional outdoor recreational activities of hunting, fishing, and trapping are the primary objectives of a draft Tier 3 management plan for the Pierce County (PC) Islands Wildlife Area, located on the Mississippi River near the Village of Bay City in Pierce County.

ST. PAUL, MN — The best gifts can’t be bought in a store. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give more life by giving blood this December.

In December, donations decline but the needs of patients remain steady. During the holiday season, set aside an hour to give the most important gift – give blood and give more life. To encourage donations, all those who come to give blood or platelets Dec. 21, 2017, through Jan. 7, 2018, will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

WESTERN WI – WESTconsin Credit Union offices are collecting non-perishable food products and cash donations for families in need from December 11-16.

Items can be dropped off at any WESTconsin location including Altoona, Amery, Baldwin, Barron, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Ellsworth, Hudson, Menomonie (North, Downtown and East), New Richmond, Prescott, River Falls and Spring Valley. All proceeds will be delivered by the credit union to local food pantries for distribution.

ELMWOOD, WI – The Elmwood United Methodist Church, 307 S Main Street, Elmwood, WI 54740, will hold their 24th Annual Cookie and Candy Walk on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.