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Need to Know: Relay for Life Meeting, Free Mobile Health Clinic, Blood Drive

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Here are five things you need to know in and around Newark through Jan. 15.

  1. Newark Relay for Life may be months away, but it’s not too early to form a team and learn more about the event. will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at , 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., so that people can learn more about volunteering and/or forming a team for the Relay for Life event. for more information.
  2. If you love to read and chat with others who’ve read the same books you have, come by the to join the book club. The club meets monthly to discuss the book of the month for more information.
  3. Made that promise to get fit in 2012? Well, if you’re looking for more support on reaching your fitness goals, consider attending a at 9 a.m. on Thursday. Learn about healthy eating and exercising and more. The meeting is held at the Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, 35660 Cedar Blvd.   
  4. Healthy living doesn’t stop at thinking about exercising. If you’re looking for a check up, take advantage of the Washington On Wheels Mobile Health Clinic (W.O.W.) that will offer health care services to uninsured and low-income residents at the between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday. for more information.
  5. Bleed a little to give a little. The American Red Cross Donor Center at 39227 Cedar Blvd. is holding a blood drive between 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Appointments must be made beforehand, so to learn more about it.

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