Blood drives among events happening in Clark, Champaign counties this week

Here are some events that will be going on in Clark and Champaign counties this week:

Springfield/Urbana Blood Drives

The Gathering of The Miami Valley community blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday at COhatch The Market, 101 S. Fountain Ave. in Springfield.

Blood donation requirements are to provide a photo ID that includes their full name, past CBC donors are also asked to bring their CBC donor ID card, be at least 17 years of age (16 years old with parental consent: form available at www.givingblood.org or at the Dayton CBC and mobile blood drive locations), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds (you may have to weigh more depending on your height), and be in good physical health.

Urbana Library Events

The Champaign County Library, 1060 Scioto St. in Urbana, will host several activities:

Today at 10 a.m.: Leap into Science – Light & Shadow for preschool-aged children who will explore the science of light and shadows through stories and hands-on activities.

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Tonight at 7 p.m.: Tuesday Book Talk with an in-person discussion of Northern Spy by Flynn Berry.

Thursday at 10 a.m.: Leap into Science – Light & Shadow at the North Lewisburg branch library for preschool-aged children who will explore the science of light and shadows through stories and hands-on activities.

Springfield Church Community Kitchen and Food Pantries

Christ Church Food Pantry, 409 E. High St., distribution will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until all food is distributed, on Wednesday.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 712 N. Fountain Ave. in Springfield, will host a drive-thru food pantry starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. An I.D. is required. The pantry distributes food every third Thursday of each month.

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Enon Blood Drive

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