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Blood Desperately Needed
he American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Blood and platelet donors are needed now to help ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products over the Fourth of July holiday and beyond. As a thank-you, all those who come to give July 1-6 will receive a Red Cross embroidered hat by mail, while supplies last. And, donors who come to give July 7-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus a chance to win gas for a year, a $5,000 value. n
“MAH” from page 13 MAH Community Events mail Jamie at jamie@santacruzmah.org to volunteer at these events. • Saturday, July 24, 9am-1pm & 2-6pm. Race Through Time • Thursday, Aug. 5, 6-10pm. Private opening/member event • Saturday, Aug. 28, 10am-2pm. Family Slime Time! • Sunday, Aug. 29, 10am-2pm. Family Slime Time! • Sept. 16-19, time to be determined. Frequency: A Festival of Light, Sound, & Digital Culture
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EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURES WITH CONFIDENCE
“Jacob’s Heart” from page 13 • Visit the volunteer center, open 10 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday at 680 W. Beach St., Watsonville. There are tons of supplies you can use to make creative kid’s cards or decorate grocery bags.
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Endless opportunities await your student at Kirby School. Visit kirby.org and contact our Admissions team to learn more about our Test-Free Application process and to schedule a tour. Kirby School 425 Encinal Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 KIRBY.ORG 831-423-0658 admissions@kirby.org 16 / July 1st 2021 / Aptos Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com
“It is one of the founding programs of our organization and has been 100% volunteer run since its inception. All drivers and ride dispatchers are community volunteers,” said Executive Director Karen Delaney. Drivers can choose to make as little as one trip a month, or they can drive as often as they wish. They choose their own hours and destinations. All rides happen on weekdays during business hours, and drivers may receive mileage reimbursement. Helping Hands program volunteers play a crucial role in helping low-income senior homeowners, disabled older adults and veterans age safely in their homes.
••• Here are the July blood drives: Aptos July 10: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive Santa Cruz July 7: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Holy Cross Church, 170 High St. July 13: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hotel Paradox, 611 Ocean St. July 14: 1- 6 p.m., Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979 17th Ave.
••• First Friday Celebrations he MAH is a stop on the First Friday Art Tour. Join the MAH in welcoming art lovers from across Santa Cruz County. • Aug. 6th, 1-5pm & 5-9pm, First Friday: Santa Cruz Speed Wheels Opening • Sept. 3, 1-5pm & 5pm-9pm, First Friday: Do You Know My Name Opening • Oct. 1, 1-5pm & 5-9pm, First Friday: Queer Santa Cruz Opening • Nov. 5, 1-5pm & 5-9pm, First Friday: Dia de los Muertos • Dec. 3, 1-5pm & 5-9pm, First Friday: Teen Art Market n
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• If you don’t have much time but would still like to help, you can pick up supplies and work at your own convenience from home. • Come tour the beautifully renovated center and find out other ways that you can get involved. Call Paola Montes at 831-724-9100 or email volunteer@jacobsheart.org.
Volunteers provide home safety checks and basic modifications that prevent falls in and around the home and allow for seniors to engage in the activities they enjoy. “Our volunteers are the hearts and hands of our programs. The services and connections they provide literally save lives. We could not operate these valuable programs without them,” said Ireland. If you would like to give your time to a local senior in need, please reach out to either of these programs via the phone numbers below. • Helping Hands: 831-427-5070 x105 • Transportation: 831-427-3435 ••• For more information, visit https://sc volunteercenter.org/programs/
