Monday, February 20, 2012
On Monday, February 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 401 Edgewater Place in Wakefield.
On Monday, February 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the American Red Cross is holding a community blood drive in Wakefield at 401 Edgewater Place. All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood. Blood donors are needed everyday to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free lunch pack at Cumberland Farms, which includes a freshly prepared sandwich, any size fountain soda or frozen beverage, and a 1.5 oz. bag of Cumberland Farms brand chips. Prizes are non-transferrable and not redeemable for cash. To make an appointment to donate blood, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or log onto redcrossblood.org. Event Details at a glance:
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Parish.
On Tuesday, Dec. 27, there will be an American Red Cross blood drive at St. Joseph's Parish (173 Albion Street) from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All donors will receive a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert from Chili’s Grill & Bar. To make an appointment to donate blood, call: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or log onto redcrossblood.org.
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Friday, November 25, 2011
A blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross runs from 1-6 p.m. at the First Parish Congregational Church in Wakefield.
[Editor's note: The information below was provided by the American Red Cross.] The First Parish Congregational Church in Wakefield will host a blood drive from 1-6 p.m. All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood. Blood donors are needed everyday to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need. In November, all presenting donors are eligible to enter to win a $50 Visa gift card that can be used towards your Thanksgiving turkey dinner. There will be one winner selected each day of the month; prizes are non-transferrable and not redeemable for cash. To make an appointment to donate blood, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or log onto redcrossblood.org.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Why your family should walk to school today, where to donate blood and enter to win a seven-day cruise, where to get free flu shots, and more things to know today.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
1. Clouds disappear - Today will start out mostly cloudy, then gradually become sunny with a high near 63, according to the National Weather Service. However, it could get windy, with gusts of up to 30 mph. 2. Today in Wakefield sports - Boys varsity golf plays Stoneham at 3:15 p.m. at home, girls varsity field hockey plays Reding at 3:30 p.m. at home, and girls varsity swimming faces Winchester at 3:30 p.m. @ Winchester. 3. Donate your blood - at the American Red Cross Blood Drive, today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 401 Edgewater Place. All donors will receive a $10 EMS Bucks Card, redeemable at participating Eastern Mountain Sports locations in Massachusetts and online at ems.com, and will be entered to win a seven day Bermuda cruise for …
Friday, September 16, 2011
Today from 1-7 p.m. at Most Blessed Sacrament Parish.
All donors will receive a 50% off coupon for Six Flags New England admission! Double Red Cell donations available at this drive.
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Most Blessed Sacrament Parish
1155 Main St, Wakefield, MA
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FOLQ announced it is raising $30,000 to underground wires at the head of the lake, where to find a blood drive, and more things to know in Wakefield today.
1. Feeling like fall - Today will be sunny, but the high will only be around 63 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Sounds like a great morning for a pumpkin spice latte. And I'll probably be saying that every day, considering delicious pumpkin spice lattes are. 2. Today in Wakefield sports - Boys varsity football plays Lynn English High School at 7 p.m. at home. 3. Donate blood, head to Six Flags! If you donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive being held at Most Blessed Sacrament Church from 1-7 p.m. today, you will receive a 50% off pass to Six Flags New England! Just don't ride the roller coasters directly after donating blood. Probably not a good idea. 4. Office hours: Senator Katherine Clark (D-Melrose) is …
Friday, August 5, 2011
Today at the Stoneham Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
From the organizers: The American Red Cross will hold several community blood drives during the month of August. All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood. Blood donors are needed everyday to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free* box of six pieces of chocolate dipped fruit from Edible Arrangements. To make an appointment to donate blood please call 1-800-RED CROSS or log onto redcrossblood.org.
Where to catch a play tonight, where in Wakefield the DPW will be doing sewer testing next week, and more things to know today.
1. Another beautiful day - Today will be sunny and 75 degrees. Yay. 2. Sewer smoke testing - The Town of Wakefield and its sewer consultant will be conducting smoke testing on portions of the sanitary sewer system in the Albion Street area between Prospect Street and Crystal Lake from Main Street to the Stoneham town line, from Monday, August 8 to August 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. If they find any ninja turtles down there, these hours may be extended. 3. Donate blood, get treats: If you head over to Stoneham today to participate in the American Red Cross Blood Drive held at the Stoneham Senior Center today from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., you can get a free coupon for an edible arrangement! Oh, and you're probably also saving lives. 4. Two ways to …
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
How to sponsor a blood drive, where to find a nearby Farmers' Market tonight, and more things to know today.
1. Another hot one! Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 81, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Sponors needed: The American Red Cross is seeking schools, organizations, or businesses to step up and sponsor blood drives in Wakefield and around New England. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for drive details. 3. Adult Summer Reading Program - If you need more motivation to help you through your summer reading list, the Beebe Library is offering special prizes to adults who read any book, magazine, listen to audio, or watch video then write a short review. The grand prize for the venture is a yearlong family membership to Historic New England. Check out more details here. 4. School Committe Meeting - The …
Monday, May 23, 2011
Where to donate blood and get a whopper, what's on tonight's Board of Selectmen agenda, and more things to know today.
1. Chance of showers - It looks like this week's weather will be similar to last week's - lots of showers, followed by nicer weather at the end of the week. Today, according to the National Weather Service, there's a 40 percent chance of showers. Otherwise, high temperatures will be around 66 degrees. 2. Today in Wakefield sports - 3. Town Meetings - The Board of Selectmen meets at 7:30 tonight, with a fairly light agenda: Besides public participation, the Hartshorne Association and the Chamber of Commerce are the only two items on the agenda. There may also be a possible executive session at 7 p.m. on the land value of 26 Avon Street and a sale strategy. 4. Run for your independence - Most of us consider the 4th of July as a time to eat …
