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Back to School Bash

On Aug. 21, First Baptist Church of Stanfield will have a Back to School Bash. All school-age children are welcome. There will be waterslides, music, pizza, door prizes and fun.

First Baptist of Stanfield is on NC Highway 200 in Stanfield.

Archie Love Memorial Blood and Platelet Drive

We invite you to take time to honor Archie in the best way possible — by sharing the gift of life through blood and platelet donation.

As a thank you gift each donor will receive a $20 e-gift card, beach towel and wellness checkup including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening.

If you are unable to donate or out of town, please share the word. Encouraging others is equally important. You can book your appointment by calling 704-562-1371.

Please join me in spreading the word about the upcoming drive. One Blood will be bringing the Whole Blood bus for normal donations as well as the platelet bus for platelets.

Donating platelets is easy but it does take longer, about 1.5-2 hours.

This blood drive will be on Aug. 22 from 12-5 p.m. at Locust Presbyterian Church, 607 W. Main St., Locust.

WSSC

The West Stanly Senior Center has a wide variety of activities every day.

They have fitness programs, crafts, book club, pool, card and board games and more. But best of all you can make new friends. Call the center for a full list of activities.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to: Scott Carpenter Aug. 13, Lilly Hall Aug. 14, Betty Bates Aug. 15, Gene Aldridge Aug. 17, Arwilda Williams and Daniel Hartsell Aug. 19, Crystal Barbee and Trevor Bates Aug. 20, Faith Towery Aug. 22, Keith Beatty Aug. 23.

Locust News is by Sarah White. Call 704-888-5359.