Area events: Tuesday, July 24

Tuesday, July 24

Girard blood drive

GIRARD — Patty Leeds, local chairman for the American Red Cross bloodmobile, has announced that the Girard Medical Center Auxiliary will host the bloodmobile from noon to 5:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Hall, 509 W. Walnut, Girard.

The American Red Cross blood supply has reached emergency levels due to receiving 50,000 fewer donations than expected in June. All blood types are needed, particularly O positive, O negative, B negative and A negative.

Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 in Kansas with parental permission), weigh at least 110  pounds and be in general good health.

Anyone wishing to sign up for an appointment to donate blood or needing additional information may call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

Sunflower Kiwanis
Sunflower Kiwanis Club will meet for breakfast at 6:45 a.m. in dePaul Hall, Via Christi Hospital. Lindy Lawson, president, will conduct a short business meeting and continue committee assignments for the new year.

Nine club members will attend the Kiwanis District Convention July 27-29 in Lawrence.

Rotary Club
Pittsburg Rotary Club will meet at noon in dePaul Hall, Via Christi Hospital.

Program will be presented by Karl Kunkel, dean of the Pittsburg College of Arts and Sciences. He spent years on the field/hardcourt as an MIAA official, and will present an insider’s look at what it takes to be an official at the collegiate level.

Bobby Winters will give the invocation, and John Clark will have introductions. Mark Werner will serve as sergeant at arms.

Lions Club
Pittsburg Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. in the Sheridan Room, Via Christi Hospital. Chairing the meeting will be Bill Gray and Max Lundquest.

Members will discuss club fundraising activities.

Dance/music night
Homer Cole Community Center, 3003 N. Joplin, will have a music and dance night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Local musicians provide the music for listening and dancing.

Those attending are asked to bring finger foods and potluck. The center will serve coffee and punch. There is a $1 admission fee. Anyone needing additional information may call the center at 231-9773.

Scottish Rite
FORT SCOTT — Coffee and doughnuts will be served at 8 a.m. every Tuesday at the Scottish Rite Center, 110 S. Main, Fort Scott.

There will be no set agenda or predetermined topic, simply conversation among friends. Everyone is welcome to attend,  and need not be Scottish Rite members or Masons.  Men attending are welcome to bring their wives or friends.

ARMA TOPS
ARMA — The ARMA TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Chapter meetings include private weigh-in, information on good nutrition, educational programs and moral support and encouragement to help members reach their weight loss goals.

Annual membership is $28. Anyone interested in finding out about this chapter may call 620-347-4021 or 620-235-1790.  Those wishing to learn more about TOPS, a non-profit organization with more than 200,000 members worldwide, may call 1-800-932-8677 or visit the web site at www.tops.org.

Arma bingo
ARMA — Arma American Legion will have bingo night, starting with early bird games at 6:30 p.m. Regular games will follow immediately after the early bird games.

Zumba class
Jessica Wakeman will offer a zumba class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Homer Cole Community Center, 3003 N. Joplin.

There will be a $5 fee for the class. Anyone needing additional information may call the center at 231-9773.

Elks bingo
Pittsburg Elks Lodge will host bingo night, open to the public. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with card sales at 5:30 p.m. and mini games at 6 p.m.  Regular games begin at 6:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available.