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• A blood drive seeking all blood types, which will be administered by MEDIC, will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 11837 Grigsby Chapel Road in Farragut, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12. Donors will be directed to the church’s gymnasium.
Donors must be at least age 16. For donor requirements of non-adult teenagers, and requirements and examination protocols for all donors, visit www.medicblood.org.
• Knoxville Bar Association announces a Faith and Justice Legal Advice Clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 12, in Cokesbury United Methodist Church North Campus, 9919 Kingston Pike. The church is located between Harper Auto and The Gem Store. Enter under the blue welcome sign.
This is a general advice and referral clinic, with volunteers prepared to advise on a wide variety of legal issues, Masks will be required for all volunteers and attendees.
• MEDIC Regional Blood Center is urging East Tennesseeans to donate with their local blood bank. “We have critically low inventory levels for O Negative and O Positive and severely low inventory for a Negative and B Negative blood types …,” said Kristy Altman, MEDIC director of communications.
Appointments are preferred, but walk-in donors are welcome. Donors can call 865-521-2682 or 865-524-3074 to schedule their appointment. Donors also can visit medicblood.org/donate to search for a drive closest to them and schedule their appointment.
MEDIC is the primary blood product provider for major area hospitals including Blount Memorial Hospital, Covenant Healthcare System, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Tennova and the University of Tennessee Medical Center along with other regional centers. For more information on MEDIC Regional Blood Center, visit its website at www.medicblood.org or contact Altman at Kaltman@medicblood.org or by phone at 865-805-2008.
• “Humpty Dumpty is Missing!” is first show of the 2022 season for Knoxville Children’s Theatre (109 E. Churchwell Ave. in Knoxville). In partnership with the Clayton Foundation, KCT is presenting this live production through Sunday, Jan. 30: starting at 7 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays; at 1 and 5 p.m., Saturdays; and 3 p.m., Sundays. Tickets are available online at knoxvillechildrenstheater.com or by calling 865-208-3677.
• Knox County Health Department temporarily is expanding testing at its main location, 140 Dameron Ave., to include all individuals seeking a test regardless of insurance coverage, symptoms or exposure.
Tests will be performed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, on a walk-in basis only. A high demand for tests is anticipated, so be aware that wait times may be long and lines could form outside the building.
For other providers’ testing locations across Knox County, including those that take appointments, visit KCHD’s testing page. For more information, called KCHD’s Public Information Line at 865-215-5555, which is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Authors Guild of Tennessee will hold its monthly meeting beginning at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, at Faith Lutheran Church, Jamestowne Boulevard, in Farragut. Social time and book exchange begins at 10:30 a.m..
Published authors are invited to attend. AGT is now accepting applications for associate membership from among “serious authors only” who have written a book but are not yet published. In the event of inclement weather, check the AGT Website for updates and information: authorsguildoftn.org.
• Hosting the former Atlanta Braves perennial All-star centerfielder, Hardin Valley Academy baseball presents “An Evening with Dale Murphy” beginning at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2, at HVA, 11345 Hardin Valley Road. At press deadline, a few “Meet and Greet” tickets remained.
Cost is $125, and also includes dinner from Stefano’s in the cafeteria, which begins the evening, and a silent auction with more than 100 items. All interaction with Murphy, featuring his speech, will take place in the auditorium. Purchase tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-dale-murphy-tickets-172867379987?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
