Cedar Creek to host blood drive February 4
Cedar Creek Hospital is hosting their first Blood Drive during Feburary’s American Heart Month on February 4 from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Did you know that 33% percent of all blood goes to cancer patients? Give Blood. Give Life.
This blood drive tests the blood for COVID antibodies. So all donors will find out if they have the natural immunities for free. All donors also will be placed in a raffle for a chance to win a Global Coffee Co gift certificate.
To schedule your donation appointment please visit: https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/136464
MMDHD COVID-19 Vaccination update
Mid-Michigan District Health Department (MMDHD) is currently administering the COVID-19 vaccine to those in priority groups 1A and 1B, as instructed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Priority groups 1 A and 1B consist of some essential workers and everyone over the age of 65.
The supply of COVID-19 vaccine remains limited. As a result, they are not able to schedule as many vaccination clinics as they would like. If you have tried to schedule an appointment from the website, you know that the remaining January clinics are full. They will schedule February clinics as soon as more vaccine is received. Be sure to watch your inbox for updates.
Why is MMDHD not able to schedule more clinics?
The amount of vaccine coming into Mid Michigan District Health Department’s three counties, Clinton, Gratiot, and Montcalm, is fairly small; and the majority of it is going to the hospitals.
What does this mean for those who are eligible to receive the vaccine? Unfortunately, it means that even though you may be eligible to receive the vaccine now, it may be some time before you are actually able to get vaccinated.
Where to get vaccinated
When it comes to getting vaccinated for COVID-19, you have many choices. They recommend exploring all options:
Spectrum Health
https://www.spectrumhealth.org/covid19/covid-19-vaccine
MidMichigan Medical Center- Gratiot
https://www.midmichigan.org/conditions-treatments/coronavirus/vaccine/
Sparrow
https://www.sparrow.org/vaccine
McLaren Health Care
https://www.mclaren.org/main/coronavirus-vaccine
Meijer Pharmacy – you may register by texting “COVID” to 75049, by calling your local Meijer pharmacy, or online:
https://clinic.meijer.com/
Mid-Michigan District Health Department
If you are eligible and wish to be vaccinated, please visit the website:
https://www.mmdhd.org/covid-vaccine-information/
– Clinics are full, but be sure to check back periodically as they sometimes do have cancellations. When they receive more vaccine, we will schedule more clinics.
A few things to keep in mind
– MMDHD asks that you please help family, friends, and neighbors who are having difficulty scheduling their own appointment, and those with no internet access. Those who need help with scheduling an appointment can also call 211.
– If you have a COVID-19 vaccination appointment scheduled with MMDHD and you end up getting vaccinated somewhere else, or you change your mind about getting vaccinated, please let them know by emailing covidclinicforms@mmdhd.org so that they can cancel your appointment.
– If you receive your first dose at MMDHD before the second week in February, you do not need an appointment to get your second dose. Please return to the same location on the date written on the back of you COVID-19 vaccination record card. You may arrive any time from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
– MMDHD is experiencing a high volume of calls to our COVID-19 information line. If you need to speak with someone on this line, expect delays.
A new epidemic order goes into effect on February 1. It allows indoor dining at restaurants with certain requirements; concessions at casinos, movie theaters and stadiums; personal services requiring mask removal; and non-residential gatherings of up to 10 people from two households. The new order will last until February 21.
RESA students boast new shirts
The 22nd Criminal Justice Class dhow off their shirts. The class logo on the shirt was created by student, Lauren Gillis and Captain, Olivia Zwolensky.
Thanks to Black on Ammo Apparel, these shirts are great quality and were a great company to work with.
Middle School dance clinic now in progress
St. Johns Schools are offering a condensed version of their middle school clinic this year.
The first clinic was held on Thursday, January 28, from 3:00 until 4:30 at the high school. Additional clinic dates are Monday, February 1, and Tuesday, February 2, from 3:00 until 4:30.
Masks and distancing are mandatory! Bring your own water bottle and come dressed to dance.
The cost for attending the clinic is $20. T-shirts are optional at a cost of $12. If you bought one last year, you don’t need to buy another one.
At the end of the showcase, they will choose approximately 20 girls to move on and be a part of the competition team.
Oh Look, a Kitten tickets now available on demand
Buy your On-Demand pass to see “The Internet is Distract-Oh Look, a Kitten!” is now at https://sjdrama.anywhereseat.com/.
Passes are $10 per household and will allow you to watch the show once anytime between January 30,2021 and February 14, 2021 at your convenience.
The Internet is Distract- Oh Look a Kitten!
Available: Jan 30, 2021 @ 1:00 AM – Feb 14, 2021 at 11:45 PM EST
How it works
AnywhereSeat allows you to purchase digital access to SJPS Theatre Department events and attend virtually anywhere in the world, in your living room, on a plane, on the beach, etc.
When you purchase your spot, you’ll reserve your virtual seat by receiving a special Ticket Code. To unlock, you’ll simply enter your Ticket Code when it’s time.