West Plains BRIEFS

Cheney blood drive Aug. 24

The Inland Northwest Blood Center together with Cheney community volunteers led by coordinator Duane Isaac will hold a blood drive on Friday, Aug. 24, 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.

Free bingo for kids

The Knights of Columbus and St. Rose Catholic parish are sponsoring a free bingo for children kindergarten through fifth-grade on Saturday, Aug. 18, beginning at 1 p.m. at Betz Elementary School’s gymnasium.

First numbers are called at 1:30 p.m. 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].

Pirates invade Cheney

West Plains Arts Academy, in partnership with Cheney Parks and Recreation, is hosting the Missoula Children’s Theater’s performance of “Blackbeard the Pirate” on Aug. 18 at Eastern Washington University’s Showalter Hall auditorium. Performances are at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash or check only. Prices are $5 for adults and $2 for school-age children.