Events

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gilman on Thursday July 11th from 12-6PM. All blood types are needed.
Vacations and summer activities often result in a decline in blood donations during summer. This is a chance to give a life saving gift.
A blood donor card or driver's license are required for check-in. Eligible donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in general good health. Sixteen year olds will need a signed Red Cross parental consent to donate.
You can make an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling St Paul Lutheran Church at 815-265-4133.

Story Time at the Newton County Fair - Free at the Domestic Arts Building.  "Let the Games Begin" will be the them of this year's Story Time at the Fair as everyone is preparing for the excitement of the Olympic Games.  Each child will receive a free story book.  Contact the Newton County Extension Office for more information.  

5K Memorial Run/Walk

The 29th Annual Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept. Golf Outing will be on July 13th.  Registration does include dinner.  Registration is open by 12p & shotgun starts at 1pm.  All proceeds go for equipment, training & gear.  For questions contact the Oxford Fire Department at 765-385-2525 or Oak Grove Country Club at 765-385-2713.   

Ragtime, jazz, and tight harmonies help tell the story of the incredible Hello Girls, the women who answered the call and went on to go down in history as the USA's first female soldiers. 

Nutrition is a tool to support cancer prevention, treatment, and care. This lesson will discuss research on how food can reduce cancer risk and ways to incorporate nutrition to help manage the side effects of treatment.

Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way - physically, mentally, and financially - in about every aspect of our lives. This lesson will examine some of those changes and how to adopt a more accepting mindset that will result in improved well-being and possibly new opportunities!

Age-related eye diseases are the leading cause of blindness and vision problems in the United States, but luckily, you can do things to reduce your risk. Learn about the most common types of eye disorders, the role of nutrition in eye health, and what you can do to protect your eyes.