COMMUNITY DIGEST

SSRH blood drive

Siloam Springs Regional Hospital (SSRH) will host a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 20, in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) Bloodmobile at the SSRH parking lot, 603 N. Progress Ave. in Siloam Springs. To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present a valid photo ID. CBCO offers the following tips if you plan to make a donation:

• Drink plenty of water or juice the night and morning before you donate.

• Eat a well-balanced meal around 2-3 hours before giving.

• Bring your photo ID which is required for all donors.

For more information, call 800-280-5337 or visit www.cbco.org.

AARP Driver’s Safety Class

An AARP Driver’s Safety Class will be 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 27, inside Siloam Springs Regional Hospital’s Classroom 1 at 603 N. Progress Ave. in Siloam Springs. Cost is $15 for AARP members, and $20 for non-AARP members. Payments by cash or check are due the day of the class. Classes are designed for drivers 55 and better. If you are interested in signing up, call 479-2153125 or e-mail to Aimee_ Morrell@ssrh.net.

Free lunches

Grace Episcopal Church will be serving free lunches at 11 a.m. every Saturday until Aug. 11 at the Farmers Market in downtown Siloam Springs. Lunches will also be available at Spring Valley Apartments and at Grace Episcopal Church. For more information, call 479-524-8782 or visit the church’s table at the Farmers Market.