🌱 Urgent Local Blood Need + Helping To End Social Isolation at CMS

Hello all. Josee Noble here with your fresh copy of the Cartersville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local news you need to know right now, including updates on:

• Area blood supply need is urgent.
• 'No One Eats Alone Day' at Cass Middle.
• 2023 Pet of the Year contest has Cartersville participant.

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But first, today's weather:

Cooler with showers around. High: 63 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cartersville:

1. Blood Assurance is in urgent need of most blood types to have shelves fully stocked before spring break. They are in the most need of types O-positive and O-negative. "Traumas increase over the vacation period and our shelves need to be fully stocked ahead of time to support patients at our local hospitals," said Christopher Swafford, Blood Assurance's COO. (wbhfradio.org)
2. On Feb. 17, Cass Middle participated in national initiative, 'No One Eats Alone Day.' Students sat at different tables than their usual for lunch and were encouraged to talk to students they had not met before. The nonprofit Beyond Differences provided conversation topic cards for the students to get to know each other. "National No One Eats Alone Day began to help end social isolation with lunch being the focus as students can often feel isolated from their peers during this time," said CMS counselor Lindsay Kesler. (Subscription: The Daily Tribune News)
3. Pet Partners' 2023 Pet of the Year contest has more than 100 pet participants. One of those participants is Cartersville resident Abby Chestnut's therapy rat. You can find more information on Abby and her therapy rat on healingwhiskers.com and more about Pet Partners at petpartners.org. (wbhfradio.org)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Sit 'n' Stitch - Cartersville Library (10:00 AM)
• Trivia Night at the Museum - Savoy Automobile Museum (7:00 PM)
• Live Music with Joel Bridges - JZ's Taste of Georgia (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "So excited to hear more great music in Downtown Cartersville! Mark your calendars and make sure to stop by Olive Tree & Vine to catch some of these awesome performers!" (Downtown Cartersville via Facebook)
• "It's finally here! Check out our Only in Cartersville-Bartow Podcast. This podcast will walk you through the city of Cartersville and introduce you to some of the people and businesses that make our area such a wonderful place to visit! Special thanks to all our amazing partners." (Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau via Facebook)
• During Booth's Free Admission Thursday, you won't want to miss 'Portraits of Hope!' Exhibition viewing, reception with refreshments and lecture with guest speaker Tom Dooley, Ph.D., who will discuss "the effect families endure during the recovery process." (Downtown Cartersville via Facebook)
• The Bartow County Library System would love to know how you enjoyed your spice kits this month! (Bartow County Library System via Facebook)
• "SAVE THE DATE - Building A Relational Culture of SecurityDuring March, we will strategically focus on building a culture of relational security and reassurance at work. Please make plans to join us on Tuesday, March 7, as we learn how to increase the engagement and loyalty of those on our teams." (Cartersville-Bartow Chamber via Instagram)
• Cartersville Pets Available For Adoption At Area Shelters (Cartersville Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Josee Noble

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