Club News: Legion luncheon open to the public; Arkansas artist fellowships

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks encourages community members to wrap up the year by saving lives. Give the gift of life at the 198 For LIFE blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Allen's Food Market, 60 Sugar Creek Center in Bella Vista. Donors will receive a limited-edition cozy fleece blanket, while supplies last. Every blood donation tells a story of hope, healing and survival. Liver transplant patient Kristen Richardson is rallying local donors to “give back” 198 units of blood. Every blood donation can help up to three local patients. Richardson is urging the community to support the 198 For LIFE blood drive. “In October of 2022, my body was shutting down and I needed an emergency liver transplant. I received 198 blood transfusions during my transplant. I am forever grateful to the 198 people who saved my life,” said Richardson. “I am hosting this blood drive to give back the 198 units of blood that were donated to me. This blood drive is important to me because I know that somewhere in our area there is a family who is overwhelmed by a medical emergency and needs a blood transfusion. Blood donations are one of the most basic ways you can serve and give back to your community, not to mention, save lives.” To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can schedule an appointment at cbco.org/donate-blood/ or call (417) 227-5006.

(Courtesy Photo) — The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks encourages community members to wrap up the year by saving lives. Give the gift of life at the 198 For LIFE blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Allen's Food Market, 60 Sugar Creek Center in Bella Vista. Donors will receive a limited-edition cozy fleece blanket, while supplies last. Every blood donation tells a story of hope, healing and survival. Liver transplant patient Kristen Richardson is rallying local donors to “give back” 198 units of blood. Every blood donation can help up to three local patients. Richardson is urging the community to support the 198 For LIFE blood drive. “In October of 2022, my body was shutting down and I needed an emergency liver transplant. I received 198 blood transfusions during my transplant. I am forever grateful to the 198 people who saved my life,” said Richardson. “I am hosting this blood drive to give back the 198 units of blood that were donated to me. This blood drive is important to me because I know that somewhere in our area there is a family who is overwhelmed by a medical emergency and needs a blood transfusion. Blood donations are one of the most basic ways you can serve and give back to your community, not to mention, save lives.” To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can schedule an appointment at cbco.org/donate-blood/ or call (417) 227-5006. (Courtesy Photo)

Legion Post 27

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 27 is offering hand-thrown pottery by a local artist for sale at special prices as a special fundraiser. The public is invited to come see and purchase the items, which are on display at the American Legion Post 27, 1195 S. Curtis Avenue in Fayetteville.

The Shelton Tucker Craft American Legion Post 27 holds a Legion Luncheon that is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday. The all-you-can-eat meal includes beans, corn bread, dessert and coffee or tea for $5.

Post 27 2024 wall calendars are available for purchase for $10. You can pick up at the legion or send a check for $12.50 to American Legion, 1195 S. Curtis Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701 and one will be mailed to you.

The Auxiliary Unit 27 is preparing care packages for members of the 718th Engineer Construction Company serving overseas and the public is invited to participate by bringing donations to the American Legion, Post 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Information: (479) 442-5291.

SUVCW

The McPherson Camp #1 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at Foghorn's, 2221 W. Walnut St. in Rogers. Members will gather at 6 p.m. for an off the menu meal and some time of fellowship.

The SUVCW is a patriotic, fraternal organization of male descendants of members of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard or of those who served as government officials between the years 1861-65. Associate memberships are available.

Information: (479) 381-6883 or email [email protected].

Arts council

Arkansas Arts Council offers Individual Artist Fellowships to Arkansas creatives who use original, expressive, innovative or artistic methods to create. The Individual Artist Fellowship program annually awards to up to 18 creatives $5,000 each in six categories. These grants are made directly to individual creatives who live and work in Arkansas.

The categories for this year are: Multisensory Art, Community Engagement Art, Contemporary Craft: Glass and/or Pottery, Performance Art: Original High Fashion or Costume Design, Visual Arts: Documentary, Docuseries, or Mini-Documentary, and Literary Arts: Memoir or Novel.

Information: [email protected].

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