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Thursday, July 11, 2024

8:00 am	Historic Farm Days Penfield
10:00 am	Preschool Story Time - Down on the Farm Watseka Public Library Join Ms. Maddie for Preschool Story Time! This week's theme is "Down on the Farm". Alongside Preschool Story Time, older children/siblings (age 6+) will be able to join Mr. Cole for STEAM Time.
12:00 pm	Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gilman St Paul's Lutheran Church in Gilman An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gilman on Thursday July 11th from 12-6PM. All blood types are needed. Vacations and summer activities often result in a decline in blood donations during summer. This is a chance to give a life saving gift. A blood donor card or driver's license are required for check-in. Eligible donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health. Sixteen year olds will need a signed Red Cross parental consent to donate. You can make an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling St Paul Lutheran Church at 815-265-4133.
5:00 pm	Story Time at Newton Co. Fair Newton County Fairgrounds Story Time at the Newton County Fair - Free at the Domestic Arts Building. "Let the Games Begin" will be the them of this year's Story Time at the Fair as everyone is preparing for the excitement of the Olympic Games. Each child will receive a free story book. Contact the Newton County Extension Office for more information.