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Published February 25, 2010, 01:03 PM

River Falls Activities (Feb. 25)

Donate blood

Pierce and St. Croix County sites where the American Red Cross will set up blood mobiles include:

  • In River Falls at the American Legion, 701 N. Main, from 1-7 p.m. Thursday, March 4

  • In Ellsworth at the Ellsworth High School, 323 Hillcrest St., from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Monday, March 1

  • In Prescott at the Prescott High School, 1220 St. Croix St., from 2-7 p.m. Monday, March 1

  • In Hudson at the Family Fresh Market, 2351 Coulee Road, from 1-6 p.m. Thursday, March 4.

    Make an appointment to donate blood or get more information by calling 1-800-448-3543 or go to www.givebloodgivelife.org.

    Treasures has sale

    Treasures From the Heart, 200 S. Main St., will celebrate its seventh anniversary with a sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28. All clothing will be 50% off with other in-store specials. Treasures provides funding for ADORAY Home Health and Hospice, www.adoray.org, serving patients and their families in St. Croix, Pierce, Polk and western Dunn counties. For more information, call 425-9771.

    Fundraiser held for Rayna Moon

    A fundraiser to assist with mounting medical bills will be held for five-month-old Rayna Moon, the daughter of Dan and Jennifer Moon, of River Falls, who was born with a heart defect. Persons interested in assisting through time or donations can call or e-mail: Stephanie Jensen at 715-222-2872 or stephy_10_84@hotmail.com; or Kim Jensen at 715-220-9031 or kimmmij57@gmail.com; or mail checks payable to Rayna Moon in care of: Anchor Bank/1150 N. Main St./River Falls, WI 54022; or drop off checks or donations at the Jensen Family residence/780 Chapman Drive/River Falls.

    The fundraiser will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6, at the River Falls Golf Course and continue through the day with these activities: Fish bowls, prize boards, silent auction, Westons Carnival City, family bingo, Euchre games, food, entertainment by Jerome Martin, entertainment by ShowTime Entertainment, and drawings.

    Immunization clinic scheduled

    Pierce County Public Health’s monthly River Falls immunization clinic will be held from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, March, at 174 S. Riverwalk, in the lower level of the Edina Realty building. A consent form must be signed by the parent or guardian. If a child is sent with someone other than a parent (i.e., grandparent, babysitter, friend) signed written permission for the specific immunization(s) to be given that day must be provided. Donations are accepted at all clinic sites. Call a physician or the Public Health Department at 273-6755 with questions.

    Dental clinic available

    The Pierce County Public Health Department offers preventative dental clinic twice a month for residents ages 2-18. The check up may include a dental exam, cleaning, fluoride treatments, x-rays and sealants at the clinic located in Ellsworth. Medical Assistance will cover costs for eligible clients and persons enrolled in Badger Care and Healthy Start. A sliding fee scale is also available. Call the Public Health Department with questions or an appointment at 273-6755.

    Support group raises funds

    The River Falls Moms and Dads will host an early bird flea market to raise funds for the group’s activities from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Rocky Branch Elementary School’s gym. Tables of clothing, furniture, toys, household items, baked goods and vendors will have items for sale. Call 425-1014 to reserve a 10’x10’ area.

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