Area residents who saw public service announcements about the National Drug Take Back Day Saturday are reminded that any day can be Drug Take Back Day in Greene County. Greene County Medical Center and Medicap Pharmacy have partnered to provide MedSafe drug disposal in the main lobby at the medical center. It’s accessible seven days a week when the main…
Read MoreDay: October 28, 2018
Kiwanis members donate supplies to school
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club delivered boxes of tissues and containers of disinfectant wipes to Greene County Elementary last week. At the Oct. 17 meeting, Kiwanis members received their weekly message for the “Just for Today” challenge. Members were asked to bring one small box of tissues or Clorox wipes to the next meeting, for delivery to the school.
Read MorePancake supper in Scranton Saturday
Scranton Betterment will hold its annual pancake supper Saturday, Nov.3, from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Scranton Community Center lunch room. (Please use the south entrance.) Free will donations will be accepted. For carry-outs or local delivery please call 515-370-3016.
Read MoreVFW serving breakfast Saturday
Sausage, egg and cheese biscuits, orange juice and coffee are on the menu next Saturday morning, Nov. 3, at the VFW post on the east side of the downtown square in Jefferson. Serving will be from 7 to 11 am.
Read MoreNovember Java & Juice hosts told
The schedule for Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers in November features quite a variety of locations. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the story of the business, highlighting product lines or services. There is also time for announcements of upcoming local events. The gathering…
Read MoreGenaological Society meets Saturday
Karen Pound will speak about Silent Cities at the regular meeting of the Greene County Genealogical Society Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. “Silent Cities” refers to gravestones with unique markings and their meanings. All are welcome. The meeting room is handicapped accessible.
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family gearing up for Christmas
Greene County Adopt-a-Family’s Christmas Campaign is underway. Registration forms are available at New Opportunities Family Development Center at 1401 N. Elm in Jefferson. This is the only location for forms. “We are continuing to develop our partnership with New Opportunities with the goal of having one central location for Greene County where programs such as Christmas Food baskets and Operation…
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