Hudson League for Service

The Barlow Community Center Blood Drive is  supported by the HLFS.  You can make an appointment or walk-in–either way–your help is valuable.   The need is always great.  Right now it is urgent.  Please read the Red Cross letter below and make a plan to donate blood.  Upcoming dates are Wednesdays August 25, September 29, October 27, November 24 and December 22 between 1:00 and 7:00 PM.  Pizza BOGO supplies complimentary pizza to all donors.

URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS

The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Blood Services Region issued an urgent call for blood donors today.

The Red Cross closely monitors national and local blood supplies to ensure donations are keeping pace with hospital need for blood products in order to meet ongoing and emergency patient care.

”There is a critical need for blood donors now,” said Christy Chapman, Communications Manager for the Northern Ohio Region of the Red Cross. “This summer we have had a particularly difficult time recruiting enough blood donors to meet the requirements of our community’s hospitals and the patients they serve.”

Donors with all blood types are needed, but especially those with type O negative. Red Cross officials say type O negative donors can make the difference between an adequate blood supply and a shortage. That’s because type O negative blood can be transfused to patients with any blood type, and is most readily given to patients in emergency and trauma situations.

Every day, more than 39,000 pints of blood are needed for patients in the United States. Blood is used for the treatment of cancer patients, people with blood disorders, premature babies, transplant recipients, trauma victims and more. Each whole blood donation can help save up to three lives.

“We urge people to make and keep an appointment to donate blood now,” said Chapman. “Chances are, someone is counting on you right now for their very life.”

How to Donate Blood
To schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.

About the American Red Cross
The Northern Ohio Blood Services Region serves 19 counties, and needs to collect about 900 units of blood a day to meet patient need in 57 hospitals. In addition to supplying nearly half of the nation’s blood, the American Red Cross teaches lifesaving skills, provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization—not a government agency—and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. BHQ_08-2010

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High School seniors are invited to apply for the Hudson League for Service annual scholarship. The $1000 scholarship is based on the quality and impact of your volunteer activities. The recipient of the scholarship is listed on a plaque hung in the Hudson High School media center. For more information, contact your guidance counselor.

Community Grants applications are due March 19th. Grant requests should included proposal, funds requested and how grant will offer a positive impact to Hudson citizens.

The Annual Book Fair held in November at East Woods Elementary School is open to the public.  Special Guest Clifford, the Big Red Dog came to autograph books and give big hugs.

Title: Hudson League for Service Meeting
Location: Baldwin House
Description: A New Year–A New You!

Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2010-01-19

Title: Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Barlow Community Center
Description: Drop-ins Welcome
Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2010-12-22
End Time: 19:00

Title: Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Barlow Community Center
Description: Drop-ins Welcome
Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2010-10-27
End Time: 19:00

Title: Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Barlow Community Center
Description: Drop-ins Welcome
Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2010-09-29
End Time: 19:00

Title: Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Barlow Community Center
Description: Drop-ins Welcome!
Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2010-08-25
End Time: 19:00

Title: Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Barlow Community Center
Description: Drop-ins Welcome!
Start Time: 1:00
Date: June 30, 2010
End Time: 7:00 PM

Title: Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Barlow Community Center
Description: Drop-ins Welcome!
Start Time: 1:00
Date: April 28, 2010
End Time: 7 pm:00

Title: Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Barlow Community Center
Description: Drop-ins Welcome!
Start Time: 1:00
Date: March 24, 2010
End Time: 7:00 pm

Title: Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Barlow Community Center
Description: Drop-ins welcome!
Start Time: 1:00
Date: February 24, 2010
End Time: 7:00 pm

Title: Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Barlow Community Center
Description: Drop-ins welcome!
Start Time: 1:00
Date: January 27, 2010
End Time: 7:00 pm

The Annual Book Fair will be held on Tuesday, November 3 through noon Saturday, November 7.  Sponsored by the the Hudson League for Service, the event is held in the back gym of East Woods Elementary School.   The public is invited to come support the scholarship and grants provided by the HLFS by buying quality books. All profits are returned to the Hudson Community.

Attendees at this year’s Ice Cream Social will enjoy two new attractions designed to appeal across generations according to Hudson League for Service President Barbara Bos.  They will add new dimensions of art and music to the event.

With the support of Hudson Fine Art and Framing, artists will set up their easels around the historic Green to compete in a quick draw contest lasting 2 hours.  Assistants will be positioned with each artist to answer questions about the French Plein Air tradition of painting a scene in the open air with little or no studio time.  From 7:30 to 8:00 the public will be able to vote near the Clocktower for their favorite painting, and beginning about 8:15 the works will be auctioned.

As Kathy Johnson of Hudson Fine Art explained, all of the competing artists are professionals whose works can sell in the hundreds of dollars.  The quick draw competition and auction will give bidders the opportunity to purchase unique fine art at a very reasonable price.  The gallery is contributing to the League for Service scholarship fund that rewards high school seniors for exceptional volunteerism.

Musical entertainment has always been a part of the Ice Cream Social with regular appearances by the Hudson Community Band.  This year, the program will expand to include Case Sensitive, a local progressive rock style band. The band, whose main influences include Frank Zappa, Yes and King Crimson, has been featured at Akron First Night, the Kent Heritage Festival and most recently at the Hessler Street Fair on the Case Western Reserve University campus.  Band members include Lucas Kadish on guitar; Anthony Minerovic, bass guitar; Chris Carlson, saxophone and keyboard; and Julia Minerovic on drums.  They will appear at the Gazebo at approximately 8:30.

“Of course,” said Co-Chair Rosanne Thomas, “the mainstays of the Ice Cream Social will continue.  We are just reaching out to new participants to make this a true community event.”  It will still include games, face painting, and custom balloon animals for the young children as well as the dunk tank and popular cake walk.  Little Leapers and the Hudson Community Band will also entertain at the Gazebo.

The Ice Cream Social will be held on Friday June 19th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Advance tickets may be purchased for $3.00 at the Learned Owl.  Same day tickets will also be available for $4.00 near the Flag Pole.  All profits from the event go to the League for Service grants program to offer yearly scholarships and support other local volunteer service organizations.

The League itself hosts the monthly Barlow Community Blood Drive, the Book Fair, and Caroling on the Green. League members also perform Pre-school Vision Screening.  New volunteers are always needed.  For information on the Hudson League for Service, contact President Barbara Bos at 655-7658 or at www.hudsonleagueforservice.org