Bee a Reader, Dig Into Reading, and Get Beneath The Surface. Just a few of the titles of the great book programs your Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library is offering now through the final day of July.
To donate to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy:
- www.redcross.org
- 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
- Text REDCROSS to 90999
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The need for blood is on the rise as officials prepare for Hurricane Sandy.
The hurricane has forced the cancellation of about 100 blood drives in 11 states along the East Coast.
The Red Cross is asking for Kansans to donate blood or platelets to help those that will be impacted by the hurricane.
Multiple blood drives are scheduled in the Kansas Capital Area. Below are a list of times and locations to donate:
Eureka High
Friday, Nov. 2
9:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Abilene Blood Drive, St. Andrews Parish Hall, 311 S. Buckeye
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Noon-6 p.m.
Emporia High
Tuesday, Nov.6
7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kansas Neurological Institute, Topeka
Wednesday, Nov. 7th
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wamego High School
Wednesday, Nov. 7
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Clay Center Blood Drive, Catholic Parish Center
Friday, Nov. 9
9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
For those who cannot donate blood but still wish to help, visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
