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Holiday blood drive

The Northern Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross is having a special holiday blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the Covelli Centre, 229 Front St., in downtown Youngstown. All who come to donate will receive a free miniature Norfolk pine tree courtesy of Northside Medical Center, a coupon for one free you-pick-two combo from Panera and have a chance to win raffle prizes every 15 minutes, including free bread for one year from Panera.

To schedule an appointment to donate, call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org or more information. To be eligible to donate blood, individuals must be 17, meet weight and height requirements, and be in generally good health. Donors must bring a Red Cross card or other form of positive ID.

Poland zoning appeals

Poland Township trustees are seeking applicants for appointment to the Zoning Appeals Board and Zoning Commission Board, and an alternate for each board. Individuals interested must reside in the unincorporated area of Poland Township and should mail or deliver a letter of interest and statement of qualifications to the Poland Township Trustees, 3339 Dobbins Road, Poland, OH 44514 on or before Dec. 29.

Brighter holidays

Brighten Up for the Kids is a holiday program to lift the spirits of children who must spend Christmas in the hospital.

Businesses and their patrons are asked to donate gifts for the children and to accept the Christmas light challenge to make the area around Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, on Market Street in Boardman, cheery and bright.

The Santa list includes coloring books, crayons, books, games and activity sets. For a complete list of gifts the children need or for more information, call 330-788-9078.

Akron Children’s effort

Stefanie S. Adams photography of Canfield has teamed up with the Brett Wilcox Benefit Golf Outing to help make Christmas brighter for inpatient families at Akron Children’s Hospital Oncology Floor, Akron.

For each dollar donated to Kids With Cancer, an entry is given for the chance to win a full photography session.

Funds are being raised to have a traditional Christmas Eve dinner for the family of an inpatient child and a special gift for each child spending Christmas in the hospital.

For details and to donate, visit www.facebook.com/stefaniesadamsphotography.