MERIT Center 1001 Erie Rd Marshall, MN 56258 Sponsor: Marshall Community 05/14/2026 | 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Note: Come to give blood May 1-17 and get a $20 eGift Card, thanks to Amazon!   If you are 17 years of age, 16 with parental consent, in good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds you’re eligible to give. Make your appointment to donate by heading to www.redcrossblood.org or give them a call @1-800-RED CROSS.

Join Lyon County Master Gardener Jennifer Conners to learn how to make the most of a small garden! This informational event is free and open to the public. This event is presented through the Minnesota Extension Service Master Gardener volunteer program. Learn more about our Master Gardeners here.

Hendricks Community Hospital partners with Community Blood Bank to host a community blood drive on Monday, May 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the bloodmobile located at Faith Lutheran Brethren Church (501 E. Garfield St., Hendricks, MN). With Memorial Day weekend approaching, blood supplies face increased pressure, and the community’s generosity is urgently needed. Donors can schedule a donation time by logging into www.cbblifeblood.org, selecting “Donate Now”, “Blood Drive Calendar”, and select either May 18th call Community Blood Bank at 605-331-3222. The need for a stable blood supply is an ongoing challenge, one that becomes especially critical as holiday [...]