Salem 1945

SALEM-The Salem High School Class of 1945 will meet for lunch at noon Wednesday at the Salem Hills Golf and Country Club.

South Range contracts

NORTH LIMA-South Range Local Board of Education will meet in special session at 7 a.m. Wednesday for the purpose of considering contract awards for the K-12 building project. The meeting will be held in the board office at 11822 South Ave.

Salem Design Review Board

SALEM-The Salem Design Review Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at city hall council chambers.

Guilford Lake Civic Assoc.

GUILFORD LAKE-The Guilford Lake Civic Association will meet at 7 p.m. May 28 at the Ruritan Hall on Route 172. Denise Brindle of the American Red Cross will speak about a blood drive, Stanley Jones, horticulture director at Kent State University, will make a presentation, and John and Lydia McNicol will discuss the July 4 boat parade. There will be open discussion on a theme. Todd Metz and Doug Lyon will be present with an update on park issues. The public is welcome to attend.

Blood drive set

SALEM- Salem Community Hospital and Salem Community Center are partnering to host a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. June 5 at the Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave. Donors who have not given blood since April 10 are eligible.

Individuals meeting certain criteria may elect to give two units of blood at one time during this drive, which has been designated as a "Double Red" site. During a double red cell donation, only red blood cells are collected, allowing the remaining blood components to be returned to the donor. While this process takes slightly longer to complete than a regular donation, a double red collection is especially helpful to patients in need-red cells are the most frequently used blood component and are needed for almost every type of transfusion.

Double red donors must wait 16 weeks (112 days) between donations in order for the red cells to replenish themselves. However, this process is more convenient for regular donors, because the double collection reduces the number of times they give throughout the year. To find out if you are eligible for a double red donation, or to schedule an appointment, call 330-332-7227.

Youth Day at Hunting Club

SALEM-Youth Day begins at 11 a.m. June 7 at the Salem Hunting Club. This event offers children, between the ages of 8 and 15 under the supervision of experienced safety officers, an opportunity to try their hand at numerous shooting sports. In addition to free food and beverages, participants will have a chance to win trophies. For more information or to help sponsor this event call 330-332-9847 or visit www.salemhuntingclubofohio.com.

Grilling Seminar

SALEM-The Salem Community Center will present a Grilling Seminar featuring Chef Mike Cranmer of Mike's Penn Avenue Grille at 7 p.m. June 8 at SCC. Participants will sample a wide variety of grilled seafood creations, dry rubs, marinades for lamb and pork. Cost is $8 per person. Registration is available at the SCC front desk or by calling 330-332-5885.

Babysitting instruction

SALEM-The YWCA of Salem is sponsoring American Red Cross certification in babysitting instruction for any girls and boys who will be 12 years old by the date of the class they sign up for as well as for any older school-age students. Certificate, Instruction Workbook, a CD with instructions and babysitting resume information and an emergency first aid kit are provided to each student.

Classes will be held at the American Red Cross office located in the north wing of the Kent State City Center, 230 N. Lincoln Ave. Two sessions are available: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 30 (students should bring their own lunch and beverage); or a split-session from 6 to 9:30 p.m. June 5 and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 6. Bringing a snack or beverage is optional.

Cost of either session is $35. Pre-registration and payment are required at the YW office in the south wing. For information call 330-332-9944.