Hillcrest to hold open gym, blood drive

Hillcrest Academy will hold an open gym for all students in grades 5-8 during November and December.

Open Gym dates are: Nov. 8 - running outside (3-4 p.m.), Nov 15 and 22, and Dec. 6 and 20. These events will include a variety of activities like basketball, volleyball, matball, and more. The indoor activities will be on Sundays from 3-4:30 p.m. Face coverings will be required. Please bring your own water bottle. The first open gym will take place outdoors and will have a running focus. It is for anyone who likes to run and/or is interested in learning more about running; no experience required. Cross Country coach, Marty Gingerich will lead it. Contact Rebecca Beachy Miller or Chris Nachtigall for more information. To register for one or more of the open gym dates, visit https://tinyurl.com/msopengym.

' The Hillcrest Academy chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 9 from 7:30-11:30 a.m. in the gym. Plan now to donate blood by scheduling a donation time through the Hillcrest office at 319-656-2073.

' Fruit can be ordered through Nov. 12 from any FFA member or by calling the school office at 319-656-2073. Fruit will be delivered the second week of December.