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CBCO

Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to spark positive change. Resolve to make a positive change in 2023 by participating in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks’ 56-Day Challenge. Donors who complete the entire challenge will have a chance to win up to $15,000.

To participate in the 56Day Challenge, donors must give blood during January at any CBCO donor center or blood drive. Donors in January will receive a 56-Day Challenge pullover hoodie. Then, donors must fill out the 56-Day Challenge registration form online by Feb. 28. Donors who then make a second donation by April 6 will be entered to win a $1,000 gift card. By making subsequent donations throughout the year by the deadlines, donors will have chances to win $2,000, $3,000, $4,000 and $5,000 gift cards. Winning one prize does not disqualify a donor from winning future additional prizes during the challenge if they have met the requirements.

For more information and official rules, go to cbco.org/56day.

Information: cbco.org/donate-blood.

WELCOMEHEALTH

WelcomeHealth recently received $40,000 from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation. They were one of 13 organizations which received a total of $365,653 for projects with a primary focus on dental treatment services.

Monika Fischer-Massie, executive director, said: “The Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation has been very generous to us since 2011 and has supported our efforts to increase the oral health of Arkansans. WelcomeHealth provides access to free dental care but also educates patients on the importance of good oral health, which is vital to their overall health and well-being.”

Information: welcomehealthnwa.org.

NEIGHBORS

The Neighbors for Neighbors program in Gentry is still accepting donations to help local residents who are struggling to keep up. Non-food items, money, gift cards and personal care items may be donated by contacting the Gentry Chamber office at (479) 736-2358 or info@gentrychamber.com. Those needing a neighborly helping hand may contact the chamber office as well.

PRAIRIE GROVE LIBRARY

The Prairie Grove Public Library is sponsoring a class on the options available to publish your own story. Nicole Donoho, who has 14 years of experience in the publishing industry, will host the class from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 28 at the library.

Information: (479) 8463782.

SHILOH MUSEUM

Bill Russell, Dr. Bill Lindsey and Mary Ryan will present the story of six doctors from four generations as they practiced medicine with “A Family Practice” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. The presentation will also be available live online.

Russell, Lindsey and Ryan are authors of “A Family Practice: The Russell Doctors and the Evolving Business of Medicine, 17991989,” published by the University of Arkansas Press. The book tells the story of six doctors from four generations of the Russell family, all of whom sought innovative ways to sustain themselves as medical practitioners in the American South from the early 19th to late 20th century. The authors will discuss the role of family, the economy and social issues in the evolution of medical education and practice in the United States during that time. They will also read letters written by family members during the 19th century, many of whom lived in Northwest Arkansas.

This in-person event is also available for viewing live online by visiting shilohmuseum.org/museumPlease note this free online event is limited to 100 participants. Registration is required on the website or by calling (479) 750-8165. Registrants for the online event will receive an email confirmation with a Zoom link to join the event.

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