NEW CASTLE —
Each year, more than 5 million people learn how to save a life by taking American Red Cross preparedness courses.
This month, the organization is encouraging Lawrence County to join these growing ranks by taking a class.
Red Cross courses aim to teach people how to prevent and respond in life-threatening emergencies, whether at the workplace or in the home.
The following classes will be offered in Lawrence County Saturday. The courses will be at the Red Cross office, 222 N. Mercer St.:
•Adult and pediatric first aid/CPR/AED — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee is $110.
•CPR/AED — 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee is $70.
In addition, businesses, organizations and community groups can register for private instruction from the Red Cross.
To register for an individual class or private group instruction, call (800) RED-CROSS or visit RedCross.org.
Community Events
Red Cross offers lifesaving courses
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Session scheduled to assist veterans
A department service officer from the American Legion will visit New Castle Thursday. The officer will be available to answer questions from veterans regarding state and federal benefits.
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Route 551 bridge reopens to traffic
The new bridge that carries Route 551 over a branch of Little Beaver Creek in Little Beaver Township is open. The bridge and road have been closed since Jan. 7.
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Workshop to review green building efforts
Unexpectedly Green is the name of a workshop set for May 31. A Green Building Alliance workshop, the half-day event will examine the vegetated roofs at the Human Services Center.
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Memorial service scheduled
The annual Croton Memorial Service will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Croton Honor Roll. U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly will be the guest speaker.
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New 4-H bowling league forming
Lawrence County 4-H is starting a new bowling club. The club is open to beginning bowlers or those who have bowling expertise.
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Meeting to discuss charter school plan
The New Castle Arts Academy Charter School will have a committee meeting Monday at the New Castle Public Library.
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Red Cross wants your blood
The American Red Cross has announced the following blood drives in Lawrence County during June:
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Mixer planned to meet candidates for primary
The Lawrence County Young Republicans will have a meet-the-candidates mixer in anticipation of the May 21 primary. The session will begin at 7 p.m. Monday at the Crane Room, 3009 Wilmington Road.
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Shenango class to hold luncheon
Shenango High School’s class of 1962 will meet for lunch Thursday. The group will gather at 1 p.m. at Chuck Tanner’s Restaurant.
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Historical society features CCC
America’s Civilian Conservation Corps, “the tree soldiers,” turns 80 this year. In celebration of this milestone, the CCC will be featured at Wednesday’s meeting of the Lawrence County Historical Society.
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