In Brief
Fellowship to present concerts in Ocean Grove
The Jersey Shore Gospel Music Fellowship will present the group, The Kings Army, Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. A gospel magic program featuring Dave Siefert, with organ music by Benjamin Benfer of Ocean Grove is slated for Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. The free performances will be at Francis Asbury Chapel, 70 Stockton Ave., Ocean Grove. A free will offering will be taken.
The Jersey Shore Gospel Music Fellowship is based in Ocean Grove and schedules concerts and programs October-May. For more information, call (732) 988-8563.
Blood center announces January drive schedule
Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following blood drives during the month of January:
• Oceanport Borough Community Drive, First Aid Building No. 2, Pemberton Avenue, Oceanport, Jan. 24, 6-9 p.m.; and
• Fair Haven Borough Community Drive, Fair Haven Firehouse, River Road, Fair Haven, Jan. 25, 4-8 p.m.
All donors will receive a free long-sleeved T-shirt. The entire donation process takes about an hour, with the actual donation taking 10-15 minutes. Donors complete a medical history interview and go through a mini-physical (temperature, iron, pulse and blood pressure screening).
Interested donors must be at least 17 years old (17-year-olds need written parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Individuals taking blood pressure medication are accepted as donors; however, individuals receiving an influenza shot must wait 24 hours before donating. All donors must present identification with signature at time of registration.
To schedule an appointment, call Central Jersey Blood Center at (732) 842-5750.