for breaking news visit www.qns.com JUNE 2, 2016 • times 23 Blood drive this weekend in Middle Village By Robert Pozarycki rpozarycki@queenscourier.com @robbpoz Congregants at one Middle Village church are looking to provide gifts of life to those in need amid a citywide shortage of donated blood. The New York Blood Center (NYBC) will be holding a blood drive this Sunday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish Hall, located on 79th Place south of Juniper Valley Road, adjacent to St. Margaret Church. The drive will take place more than two weeks after the NYBC declared a “blood emergency” and called upon as many healthy New Yorkers as possible to donate one hour of their time and one pint of blood to help those who are sick or critically injured. About 2,000 pints of donated blood are required every day in New York and New Jersey alone to treat those who have suffered traumatic injuries or are undergoing cancer treatment or major surgery, according to the NYBC. New moms and their children may also require blood transfusions if the situation warrants. One pint of donated blood can help save up to three people, when that pint is separated into three different components: red blood cells to compensate for blood loss, plasma for blood diseases and platelets to stop bleeding. All types of donors are needed, but the NYBC especially encourages those with O-negative blood to donate. They are considered “universal donors” because their blood is compatible with any blood type. Eligible donors must be between 17 and 75 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, are in overall good health and meet all food and donor criteria. Persons aged 76 and older must provide a doctor’s note before donating; 16-yearolds may donate with written parental consent. Donors should eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating. Those interested in donating at St. Margaret’s this Sunday can make an appointment in advance by emailing parishcalendar@aol. com; walk-ins are welcome. Visit www.nybloodcenter.org for more information on donating blood. STOP BY WE BUY & SELL GOLD & DIAMONDS SILVER •JEWELRY •WATCHES CASH 4 GOLD HIGHEST PRICES PAID! IMMEDIATE CASH! GOLD AND SILVER EXCHANGE OLD WATCHES CAN BE WORTH A FORTUNE IN CASH! Cartier • Breitling • Rolex • Patek Philippe • Hublot and Many More 33 YEARS EXPERIENCE OPEN: MONDAY THRU SATURDAY Dont Sell Before You Get Our Free Price Quote 65-50 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, MIDDLE VILLAGE 718-386-4440 GREATER RIDGEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY FAMILY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Saturday, June 11th, 2016 Noon - 4 PM Rain or Shine Celebrate Flag Day Live Music and Entertainment Classic Association Refreshments including Strawberry Shortcake Children’s C crafts & Pie-eating C contest Face-painting & Old Fashioned Games Tours of the Onderdonk House Admission: Adults - $5 Children under 3 – free, 4yrs to 12yrs - $1.00 At the ONDERDONK HOUSE, Ridgewood, Queens 718-456-1776 see our website: www.onderdonkhouse.org This event is funded in part from public service grants from the Department of Cultural Affairs, City of New York with the support of the NYC Council, Antonio Reynoso, Elizabeth Crowley and by members of the Society FESTIVAL 2016 Entertainment Cars from the East Coast Car Association 1820 Flushing Ave. corner Onderdonk Ave. St. Pancras School St. Pancras School 3 Mile Race and 1 Mile Family Fun 3 Mile Race and 1 Mile Family Run/Walk Fun Run/Walk Prizes Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Male and Female 3 Mile finishers (There are no age group medals). All participants signed up before May 18th will receive a TShirt! All Family Fun Run/Walk participants receive a participation medal! Proceeds will benefit the St. Pancras School Library Contact person: Brian Colomban Principal, St. Pancras School bcolomban@stpancrasschool.org Phone: 718-821-6721 Date: Saturday, June 11th, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM (Rain or Shine!) Place: Forest Park (Woodhaven Gate, Forest Park Drive) Race Fees: $20.00 for adults and children over 13 $10.00 for children 13 and below Please Note: There will be NO race day sign up! You must register by Friday, June 12th.10th. To register, please visit our school between 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM , Monday through Friday (excluding Memorial Day) Address: 68-20 Myrtle Avenue Glendale, NY 11385
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