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Local Cheney blood drive Aug. 25 from 1:30 - 5 p.m.

The Inland Northwest Blood Center, with Cheney community volunteers led by coordinator Duane Isaac, will hold a blood drive on Friday, Aug. 25, from 1:30 – 5 p.m. at the Marketplace Bakery & Eatery on First Street in Cheney.

INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people.

Knights of Columbus sponsors free kids bingo

The Knights of Columbus and St. Rose Catholic parish are sponsoring a free bingo for children kindergarten through fifth-grade on Saturday, Aug. 26, beginning at 1 p.m. at Betz Elementary School’s auditorium. A donation of one, non-perishable food item from each participating player is requested.

Prizes are school supplies needed for the upcoming Cheney School District school year. Every student is a winner — no one goes home without a prize.

All kids must be accompanied by a parent or supervisory adult, and all Cheney School District kids are welcome. Donations benefit the Cheney Food Bank.

Pre-register by calling (509) 235-6229 or email [email protected].

 

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