Due to the devastation that has occurred in the last few days in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, the Midland Empire Chapter of the American Red Cross will be hosting training for entry level disaster positions.
This training will teach someone the basic skills for disaster deployment and will be held from 9 am to 4 pm, Thursday, May 23. The training is free and pre-registration is required.
While this training will not guarantee someone a deployment, it is the first step required to becoming a disaster volunteer.
Volunteers for deployment must also successfully complete a background check, be in good health, and be available for a 14 day deployment.
To register for the class, please
School’s winding down, the weather’s heating up and it’s time for the Summer Reading Program at the Maryville Public Library.
Area kids ages one to 18 and their parents are invited to sign up at the library and pick up their Summer Reading packs starting May 28.
This summer, the library will launch two new activities to promote reading.
The first is aimed at kids who will be entering
