The Arkansas Blood Institute invites Saline County to “The Chocolate Factory” on Nov 18-22. Okay, it’s actually a blood drive, but you could win the golden ticket – $250. And you’ll definitely get a pie and a t-shirt. Visit a donor event in the list below and receive a chocolate candy bar. Open the wrapper to see […]
Library collecting food for fines Nov 14-23 in Benton and Bryant
Both branches of the Saline County Library will be hosting a Food for Fines during the week of November 14-23. For every non-perishable item you bring in, the library will waive $1.00 in late fines. For example, if you bring in 10 food or hygiene items, you will have a total of $10.00 waived from […]
Night in Vegas toy drive benefit touts Elvis, illusions, casino tables
Tim Crawley Racing will host their 11th Annual Toy Drive Saturday, November 26th for Toy Troopers of Saline County at Benton Event Center. This year’s benefit is called A Night in Vegas. Come see illusionists and Elvis tribute artist Ben King. It will be a Vegas party, with casino gaming tables. VIP tables are available. […]
Donate a sweater this fall in honor of Mister Rogers
Donate a sweater in tribute to Mister Rogers this year. Arkansas PBS and 44 libraries are partnering to sponsor the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive as a tribute to Fred Rogers and his example of being a caring neighbor. This drive will be held Nov. 5-30. “Fred Rogers’ cardigan sweater has come to represent the […]
Winner winner chicken dinner, a shirt and zoo ticket when you donate blood Sept 22
Look for the Bloodmobile in Benton on Thursday, September 22. They will be at Chicken Salad Chick from Noon to 5:00 p.m. The location is 20370 I-30 North, behind Texas Roadhouse. Schedule your appointment online at www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/386577. Walk-ins are also welcome. All donors will receive a free meal from Chicken Salad Chick and a free Bigfoot shirt and […]
Schedule an appointment for this blood drive at the hospital on Aug 19th
Saline Memorial Hospital will host a Blood Drive with the Arkansas Blood Institute Bloodmobile on Friday, August 19th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Donors will receive a t-shirt for themselves and admission for one to Magic Springs. Register online for an appointment today at https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/371149 For more information on events visit www.mysaline.com/events
Miss Arkansas Princess asks public to donate a bear to help kids in crisis
One Saline County girl is doing her party to help kids in a crisis. Austyn Blair Mitchell is the 2022 Miss Arkansas Princess. She decided her service will be collecting stuffed animals for Pafford Ambulance to keep on hand to give to children in need of some comfort. You can donate a stuffed animal by […]
Hospital Blood Drive Scheduled for April 14th
Saline Memorial Hospital will host a Blood Drive with the Arkansas Blood Institute Bloodmobile on Thursday, April 14, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Donors will receive a t-shirt for themselves and a bandana for their favorite furry friend as long as a pass for one free entry to the OKC zoo. Register online for an […]
Donate or pickup gently used softball equipment on Feb 22
Junior Auxiliary of Saline County will host a Softball Equipment Swap Shop on Tuesday, February 22nd from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Donate or pickup gently used softball equipment at Bernard Holland ball fields, by the River Center (map below). The location is off Citizens Drive. For more info, contact [email protected]. See the full list of events at […]
Here are the Top 4 Questions (and Answers) for First-Time Blood Donors
Every day, thousands of people across the country being treated in hospitals and emergency rooms need blood transfusions. For those who have lost a significant amount of blood, or whose blood lacks certain important components and needs them substituted, getting blood quickly can prevent further health complications. That’s why it’s important to donate blood. According […]