LOCAL BRIEFS: Sept. 27, 2023
Sep. 27—Clothing event set for Saturday
GOSHEN — The annual New 2 You Children's Clothing Event clothing giveaway event will take place this Saturday at Grace Community Church, 20076 C.R. 36.
The free giveaway event will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Participants can get in early if they contribute and/or volunteer.
"Our mission is loving on our community and helping families, just like yours, find 'new to you' clothing for your children," a news release from the church stated.
To contact a committee member, email new2youclothingevent@gmail.com.
BMV announces Columbus Day hoursINDIANAPOLIS — All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle branches will be closed Oct. 7 through Oct. 9 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.
Branches will resume regularly scheduled business hours Oct. 10, a news release stated.
Beginning Oct. 2, BMV branches will have new hours. Visit www.in.gov/bmv/branch-locations-and-hours/bmv-branch-map/new-branch-hours to view a list by location with new operating hours.
Complete over a dozen common transactions at a BMV Connect kiosk, located at BMV branches, including Goshen. Most are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Free drive-up shot clinic Oct. 6
LAGRANGE — A free drive-up clinic offering a variety of vaccinations will be open to all residents of LaGrange and surrounding counties Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parkview LaGrange Hospital will host the clinic in its north parking lot at 207 N. Townline Road in a collaboration with Topeka Pharmacy, Super Shot, the LaGrange County Council on Aging, and Aging & In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana, a news release stated.
"We are pleased to be able to offer this event once again in conjunction with these excellent community partners," said Jordi Disler, market president, Parkview Health North in the release. "This event makes it convenient to obtain multiple vaccinations that are very important at this time of year, and we hope many area residents will take advantage of it."
The event will offer vaccines for flu, COVID-19, pneumonia and shingles, for individuals who are eligible. Pneumonia and shingles vaccinations are being made possible by a grant AIHS received in March.
Anyone age 6 months or older may receive a free flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine, and individuals 18 or older who are eligible for either the shingles or pneumonia vaccine can receive their shots at no cost at the Oct. 6 event. Individuals with healthcare coverage should bring their insurance card as insurance will be billed, if applicable, the release added.
Questions may be directed to 260-463-9389.
Blood donations remain in need
INDIANAPOLIS — The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood shortage and asks the public to book a time to give as soon as possible.
Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors, a news release stated.
The Red Cross offers three ways to make a donation appointment that can help save lives:
—Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App
—Visit RedCrossBlood.org
—Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
The Red Cross experienced a significant blood donation shortfall in August, contributing to the current blood shortage. To ensure the blood supply recovers, the Red Cross must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month to meet hospital and patient needs.
As a thank-you, those who come to give Oct. 1-20 will receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.
