The American Red Cross hosts a blood drive Friday afternoon from 3 to 7 p.m. at Altona Baptist Church in Calvert City. All blood types are needed, but especially O negative, A negative, and B negative. To learn more about donating blood or to schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.
The Murray Calloway Endowment for Healthcare's Murray Half Marathon is set for Saturday, April 18. Options include a 13.1 mile race, a 13.1 mile two-person relay race, or a 5K run/walk. All proceeds support the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, which is currently under construction. Runners can sign up at murrayhalfmarathon.org, with discounts available for early registration.
The Gentry House seeks donations of toilet paper, dish soap, toilet bowl cleaner, toilet bowl brushes, disinfectant wipes, laundry detergent, kitchen trash bags, and dish sponges. To contribute, contact the staff at (270)761-6802 or gentryhouse@gmail.com.
