News for 7/3/24

Keara Dodds (KAY member) donating blood

KAY Memorial Blood Drive

Thunder Ridge's Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) is hosting their annual summer blood drive on July 8, at St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington. It is a memorial drive in memory of Angel Rice, who made a career of helping with blood drives. After her passing, the TR KAYS wanted to honor her by hosting a drive in her name. This will be their second drive doing this. Angel's birthday was in July.

The drive offers Power Reds donations as well as regular donations. There are around 30 donation spots left to fill. Please schedule an appointment online or contact Robin Billings at 785-476-7539. Thank you to everyone who can donate!

150th Anniversary of First St. John Lutheran

Please plan to attend the 150th anniversary celebration of the founding of First St. John Lutheran church. This event will be held at the Kensington American Legion on July 20th. Mitch Holthus will be the guest speaker as we celebrate this milestone of our congregation. Please join us for Mitch's talk and a catered meal. Doors open at 6:00pm and dinner will be served at 6:30. RSVP’s are due by July 12th, so get your tickets reserved ASAP! Contact Adam Synoground at 785-476-5198 or email pc1ststjohn@hotmail.com.

Legion Friday Night (7/5/24)

This Friday will be a Sunshine Burger and a salad of the chef’s choice. We will have our regular menu items as well. The kitchen is open from 6-8pm. You can call 785-476-3204 to have your order ready for pick up. Hope to see you Friday and wishing everyone a happy and safe Independence Day.

Library News

Our summer library programs are going great! You kiddos are welcome to join us every Friday through July 12. The Pre-K to age 6 are from 9-10:30am and 1st-5th grades from 11:00-12:00pm. Programs will be held every Friday, for an hour per session, through July 12.

Be sure to stop in and check out the new titles available. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please ask about the inter-library loan service and we can order those items for you.

Weekly Inspiration

Remember, even if this week didn't go exactly as planned, you still owe it to yourself to relax. Let go of worry and trust it will all work out!

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