Whether you are packing a shoebox for the first time, or you have been leading your church or group for years, this event is for you.

We will have available resources for the 2025 season to keep you going or to get you started packing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.

You will also have the amazing opportunity to hear from shoebox recipient, Alyona Van Winkle from Ukraine, who experienced the transforming power of a simple shoebox gift sent in Jesus’ name.

I’m blessed to have some beautiful ladies in my life. My mother being front and center. They gather most Tuesdays to quilt. While they make some incredible quilts they share a friendship and bond with each stitch sewn.

I saw Dr. Moncier on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. I have had an ongoing urinary problem for several years. The Clinic nurse took a blood sample and a urinary check. I was given an antibiotic prescription. But other problems would surface.

Reserve 8 blackberries from 1 pint. Cook the rest of the berries with 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan over high heat until berries are just starting to break down. Transfer to a bowl and let sit in another bowl of ice water to chill. Blend the cooled berries, 1-pint vanilla ice cream, 12 ounces pomegranate juice and 1 cup milk until thick and creamy. Pour into tall glasses and top with the reserved berries.

Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to treat spinal stenosis, including:
• Spinal adjustments: these adjustments aim to improve spinal alignment and reduce pressure on the nerves.
• Massage therapy: Massage can help to improve flexibility, reduce pain, and promote relaxation.
• Exercise therapy: specific exercises can help to strengthen the muscles that support the spine and improve range of motion.
• Lifestyle modifications: chiropractors may recommend changes to daily activities, such as posture, ergonomics, and activity level, to reduce stress on the spine.

Humans are apparently hard-wired to love seeing rainbows, as proven by all the Facebook postings that pop up whenever one appears in our area. But have you ever wondered if, say your dog sitting beside you, sees the same rainbow you do? Or how about other animals? Let us delve into color vision by various residents of our planet.

July 29, 2025 at Heritage Park, 115 Durham Drive, from 10 am to 2 pm. FREE to anyone who would like a good shower with FREE hygiene kits and clean clothing.

On Tuesday, July 22, a group of Union County 4-H youth gathered at the Extension office to participate in a special sewing service project benefitting the Union County Humane Society (UCHS). The youth spent the day sewing cozy cat bed blankets to provide comfort for the shelter’s feline residents.

What a time in which we live!
There was a time that television was free—that is, other than the price of the set. Television sets were quite expensive when they first came on the scene, and originally only available in black and white, but at least you only had to pay one price for a set. That is, except for the monthly premiums which included interest.

The Union County Farmers Market is thrilled to celebrate its 15th anniversary during National Farmers Market Week (August 3–9, 2025), kicking things off with the Youth and Corn Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025, under the new pavilion at Heritage Park. Join us for a day packed with fresh corn, live music, and family fun.