Thursday - March 17, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Skirl (verb) - to play music on the bagpipe. At the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Hibernian bagpipe band skirled as they marched.

CINDERELLA'S CLOSET: Cinderella's Closet, located at AFL-CIO Community Services, 1203 N 6th St, will be open Saturday, March 19th from 9:30 - 3pm. Girls who are in need of a prom dress but cannot afford to buy one are invited to pick out a dress and accessories for free!

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: There will be a motivational speaker, Tiffany Eris, at Word of Faith Family Worship Center, 604 S 20th St, on Friday, April 1st at 6:30pm. Learn how this beautiful, talented, intelligent, college graduate became addicted to drugs and lost her legs because of her substance abuse.

MARCH OF DIMES: Mrs. Misner will be set up in the main hall in the mornings for sign ups for March for Babies. Last year Benton won for the most student funds raised I would like to beat that this year. The walk is on April 16th and begins at 10:00. Please come see Mrs. Misner and sign up to support healthy babies.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CELEBRATION: On April 3rd and 17th, the KC Royals will have discounts and events for military families and their children. Tickets are discounted and cost $10 for field box seats (a $36 value). Free activities are provided, including autographs on April 17th. Come join in if you're a member of a military family!