Thursday, January 24, 2013
Bill Venable and his son Billy were killed during a 2004 home invasion.
Tucker High School is hosting the ninth annual Red Cross Blood Drive in honor of Coach Bill Venable and his son, Billy. They were killed in January of 2004 when an intruder broke into their home and shot them. It takes place at the school on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. From the Red Cross: Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Most healthy people age 17 and older, or 16 with parental consent, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood and platelets. Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet specific height and weight requirements. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to learn more about giving blood or platelets or to schedule an appointment to donate.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Paying it forward, random acts for no reason...
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Gail Moore
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Sunday, January 6
Locally, we occasionally hear of an out-of-the-blue act of kindness — usually at a drive-through — that brings a smile to the face of the receiver and sometimes brings about a whole change in the outlook on the day. More times than not, the recipient of the free meal, coffee or even baskets of groceries is inspired to pass it on or pay it forward to the next person. Thus was the act of kindness that resulted in a day of free coffee for hundreds of people at a shop in Winnipeg, Canada. After the Newtown shooting, a movement began to perform 26 Acts of Kindness — one in honor of each of the victims. Facebook pages have been dedicated to the effort and there's even a Twitter hashtag, #26Acts, spurred by Ann Curry of NBC. Admit it. Whenever …
Monday, May 14, 2012
A local rotary club will host a blood drive in honor of Aimee Copeland on May 21, 2012.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
The South Gwinnett Rotary Club will hold "Aimee's Blood Drive" on May 21 in honor of Aimee Copeland, a South Gwinnett High School graduate battling a devastating flesh-eating disease. The community blood drive will be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Snellville inside the Family and Children's Center. Registration is requested for planning purposes, so click here to let the rotary club know that you will attend. The Shepeard Community Blood Center which supplies the JMS Burn Center in Augusta where Copeland is a patient will be collecting blood. Copeland will then receive credit for every blood donation given. Related stories: UPDATED: Snellville Woman Fighting Flesh-Eating Disease, Survival Chances Grim Connecticut Musician Corey…
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Events and Activities for Your Family for the Week of Feb. 2-8, 2011
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- Lisa Kuebler
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Print this off and keep it handy if you’re looking for ideas for this weekend. It looks like it’s going to be damp and cold again, so I’ve found some family-friendly, indoor activities to keep everyone out of the house and, hopefully, out of each other’s hair. CANDY MAKING DEMO Where/when: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Cake Art Party Store in Tucker. Why Go: See the tricks of the treats at the 123 Candy Making Demo, which covers chocolate, turtles, crunches, lollipops, peanut-butter cups and more. Pricing: $5. NORTHLAKE MOVIE TAVERN Where/when: In the Tower Festival Shopping Center on LaVista Rd. near I-285. Every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Why Go: Flapjacks and a Flick. This weekend’s movies are Yogi Bear and Gulliver’s …
Carol Garner
10:34 am on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Such a great tribute to such a great coach! more ›