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Red Cross Blood Drive.  1 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., Grace Church, 2692 North Dettman, Jackson. Donors of all blood types are urged to give now to help meet the needs of trauma patients and others with serious medical conditions.  Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).   In thanks, all those who come to donate blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross May 1 through June 10, 2019, will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. (Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.)

Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally.  Join thousands of consumers, providers, family members, and friends on the Capitol Steps in Lansing as a demonstration of the importance of mental health services in Michigan. This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate recovery, fight stigma, and educate the public and Michigan Legislature regarding the vast need of mental health services in our communities. Registration and Breakfast at LifeWays Board Room, 1200 N. West Avenue, Jackson.  9 am to 11 am.  Breakfast & T-shirt for the first 100 participants to check-in.  Transportation to the rally is NOT provided or arranged.  Walk A Mile In My Shoes Rally.  State Capitol Lawn, 100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing.  1:15 pm to 3:00 pm.  We suggest you arrive no later than 12:30 pm to secure parking and enjoy the festivities before the event.  For more information about the Walk A Mile event, please contact Rebecca Calkins at Rebecca.Calkins@LifeWaysCMH.org or 517.789.2490. We hope you can join us!

Raising Kids in a Digital World.  6:30 PM, Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church.  Do you know what apps are on your child’s phone? What are the latest social media trends? Do you wonder about how to talk to kids about online pornography, limit screen time, and protect them from digital strangers?  In the digital age, parents must be observant, engaged, and informed. We’ll discuss digital realities, strategies, and practical solutions that will enlighten, equip and encourage parents who want to teach their children how to use technology responsibly. The talk will include specific recommendations for filters and detailed explanations of popular apps and parental controls.  The Protect Young Eyes team, led by founder, Chris McKenna, presents around the United States to students and adults about how to use technology responsibly.  Free admission, and free childcare provided for ages infant – 6th grade.  Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-digital-culture-of-kids-at-spring-arbor-free-methodist-church-tickets-58097425965

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