Lemont Responds: Blood Drive, Card Collection Planned in Wake of Boston Tragedy
A blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lemont Fire Station No. 1. Cards will be collected for first responders in Boston through Sunday.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Lemont Responds: Blood Drive, Card Collection Planned in Wake of Boston Tragedy
A blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lemont Fire Station No. 1. Cards will be collected for first responders in Boston through Sunday.
A Lemont organization is asking residents to show their support for those affected by the recent tragedies in Boston and Texas. In wake of the April 15 bombings at the Boston Marathon and the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion in West, TX, the Hope and Friendship Foundation is holding a community blood drive on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lemont Fire Station No. 1, 15900 New Ave. To schedule an appointment, call 708-342-9722 or visit www.heartlandbc.org. Photo ID is required. The Hope and Friendship Foundation is also collecting thank you notes, cards and letters now through Sunday, April 28 to send to Boston firefighters, police officers, medical staff and the National Guard, all of whom responded to the bombings and …
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
MB FInancial Bank in Lemont to Host Community Blood Drive
The bank will co-host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday with Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital.
MB Financial Bank in Lemont will team up with Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital on Saturday to co-host a community blood drive. The drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MB Financial Bank, 1151 State St. “It’s a great way to help your neighbors and get some special rewards for yourself,” said Karen LaBuda, banking service manager at the Lemont Banking Center. To make an appointment, call MB customer service representative Stephanie Tromner at 630-243-3729 or email her at stromner@mbfinancial.com. Walk-ins are also welcome. Donors will be asked to present a photo ID and are advised to eat a good meal before donating. All qualified donors will receive an umbrella from Adventist Lab Partners as a thank you gift. They will also be entered …
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Last Chance to Sign Up for MB Financial's Blood Drive
The bank is still looking for people to participate in its LifeSource blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Friday.
MB Financial in Lemont is still looking for volunteers to participate in its spring blood drive Friday. The bank, located at 1151 State St., is hosting a LifeSource blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. LifeSource is the largest blood center in Illinois and distributes a half-million blood products annually to 60 area hospitals. According to event organizers, donating blood takes only 30 minutes, and could help save a life. There were still more than 40 spots available for volunteers as of Wednesday afternoon. Walk-ins are welcome, but volunteers are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling 877-543-3768 or visiting the event's online registration page. Like what you see? Sign up for our daily email newsletter. Like us on Facebook for a …
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today
Jan. 11: District 113A Special Meeting, Community Blood Drive
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Wednesday.
January is National Blood Donor Month, and the Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., is doing its part by hosting a community blood drive. Heartland Blood Center will have a mobile coach in the library parking lot from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. All donors will receive a coupon for $11 in Oberweis purchases. Registration is required. To register, visit www.lemontlibrary.org. The Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday night to discuss the superintendent search process. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Old Quarry Middle School, 16100 W. 127th St. Juozas Balciunas, of the Lemont High School boys basketball team is this week's nominee for Athlete of the Week. They are up …
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Monday, January 9, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today
Jan. 9: Board Meetings, Community Blood Drive
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Monday.
The Village Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Village Hall, 418 Main St. For more information, visit www.lemont.il.us. The Lemont High School District 210 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the district board room, 800 Porter St. For more information, visit www.lhs210.net. January is National Blood Donor Month, and the Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., is doing its part by hosting a community blood drive. Heartland Blood Center will have a mobile coach in the library parking lot from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. All donors will receive a coupon for $11 in Oberweis purchases. Registration is required. To register, visit www.lemontlibrary.org. Taking a new mobile device for a spin this week…
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Five Things You Need to Know This Week
July 20: Cruise Night, Early Waste Management Collection, Blood Drive
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Wednesday.
The Lemont Chamber of Commerce hosts Cruise Nights from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in downtown Lemont. This week's theme is "Buick." For more information, call the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce at 630-257-5997. Due to the excessive heat warning for the remainder of this week, Waste Management will be collecting waste and recycling one hour earlier than normal. Beginning Wednesday, collection will begin at 5 a.m. for Lemont, Lockport and Romeoville. The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., will host a blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27. A photo ID is required. For information on eligibility, call 1-800-7TO-GIVE or visit Heartland Blood Center's website. Just in case you haven't heard, Lemont Patch has a pretty …
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Five Things You Need to Know This Week
Feb. 21-25: Intergovernmental Meeting, Blood Drive, Indoor Triathlon
Five things every Lemonter needs to know this week.
The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., is partnering with Heartland Blood Centers for a community blood drive Wednesday. Heartland will have a trailer in the library parking lot from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. To be a blood donor, individuals must be at least 17 years old or 16 with parental permission; weigh at least 110 pounds; be symptom-free of cold, flu or allergies; and be in general good health. To schedule an appointment, visit the library's website. The Village of Lemont will host an intergovernmental meeting of all Lemont taxing districts at 7 p.m. Thursday at Village Hall, 418 Main St. According to a release, the purpose of the meeting is to "present progress reports and discuss issues of mutual concern." Representatives will be …
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Melissa LeClaire
6:33 pm on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
I think the library should forgive late fees for anyone that donates blood :) more ›