Upcoming Blood Drives

What better gift to give than life this Christmas.  If you can, visit one of the upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drives here in Jackson County.

- Monday December 19th at the Melrose-Mindoro High School in Melrose from 11:30AM-5:30PM.  You can set an appointment at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE, but walk-ins are welcome.

- Friday December 23rd at the Black River Memorial Hospital from 10AM-3PM.  Walk-ins welcome, or set appointment at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or on the Red Cross website

- Wednesday December 28th at the Black River Falls Armory from Noon-5:45PM. Walk-ins welcome, or set appointment at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or on the Red Cross website

Share the greatest gift of the season.

A Helping Hand This Christmas

If you're looking to give back this holiday season, here are some events in Black River Falls where you can help.

Project Christmas is having a Gift Wrapping Event Tuesday December 13th 6PM to 7PM and a Boxing Groceries Event Thursday December 15th from 6PM to 7PM. Come help prepare items at the National Guard Armory for distribution to those in need. All who wish to volunteer are welcome. 

Friday December 16th through Sunday December 18th Burnstad's Market will be hosting a Pack the Pantry/Stuff the Semi Food Drive. Bring non-perishable food items which will be going to the Neighborhood Food Pantry.  This event is sponsored by Burnstad's Market employees, Smiley Bear Design, Millis Transfer, Inc., WWIS FM 99.7 and AM 1260, Neighborhood Food Pantry Inc., Banner Journal and The Shopper.

Follow us on Twitter

Volunteer to Wrap Gifts

Volunteers are needed to help wrap gifts and pack boxes for Project Christmas. Wrapping will take place Tuesday December 14th at 6PM and packing will be Thursday December 16th at 6PM, both at the National Guard Armory.

Project Christmas organizers have been busily preparing for their 27th round of giving to Jackson County residents who are in need of assistance this holiday season.

“It’s going extremely well I think,” said Ruth Buswell, a longtime Project Christmas volunteer. “We’re happy we can serve people.

“What we do is try to make Christmas better for families who may be having a little difficulty this year or throughout the years.”

Full story by Cassandra Colson, Reporter Jackson County Chronicle
Project Christmas readies for another year of giving

follow us twitter.com/wibrf