Saturday, December 19
Holiday Cheer: All branches of the Blue Ridge Regional Library will host a drive-thru food giveaway from 1-3 p.m. A family story-time book will be included while supplies last. Registration is required. Contact your respective branch to register. All registered food totes must be picked up the day of the event. Only one tote will be issued per family. Contact Leandio Gravely for more information at (276) 403-5451.
Spencer Penn Centre will host a Basket Making class with instructor Hazel Coleman from 8 a.m. until noon. Each student will take a beautiful basket home that day. The basket for the month is different and often coordinates with the holidays and seasons, making each special and unique and useful. Pre-registration is required. Admission is $25 for small baskets and $35 for larger ones. For more information, call (276) 957-5757.
ONGOING
MHC Coalition for Health and Wellness offers no contact application assistance for Virginia’s free or low-cost Medicaid plans (Children’s Medicaid/FAMIS, pregnancy Medicaid and Adult Health Care (birth to 64-years-old). Applications completed by phone (no contact). Call or text Ann Walker (276) 732-0509 to see if you qualify.
Danville Community College: The TRiO EOC (Educational Opportunity Centers) is a federally funded grant program to assist high school seniors and adults attending college. Free assistance ranges from selecting a career path and potential college to applying for financial aid and scholarships. Contact your local TRIO EOC today for your confidential appointment at (276) 694-8778 or eoc@danville.edu.
Southern Area Agency on Aging: SAAA is offering a series of “Fearless Caregiver Guides” from the publisher of “Today’s Caregiver Magazine” free to caregivers. Those interested can request all three titles “Successful Respite Solutions,” “Holiday Caregiving” and “Getting Friends and Families to Help” by calling SAAA at (276) 632-6442 or 1-800-468-4571. SAAA can also be reached by email at info@southernaaa.org
