WHAT'S UP

Senior Center events

The following programs will be held at the Gaffney Senior Center, 499 W. Rutledge Ave.: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m., Cherrill Moshier of Shelby will host a free art demonstration to encourage seniors to learn to paint and tell about future classes; Thursday, Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m., the S.C. Election Committee will be at the center to show seniors how to use a voting machine and discuss the importance of voting; Monday, Jan. 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m., the "Hooks and Needles with Love" group will meet and work on knitting and crocheting hats. Call Linda at 487-2725 to register.

Cherrill Moshier will hold an "Introduction to Art" class Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Gaffney Senior Center. Those participating should bring their own supplies, whether it's sketching, painting, chalk, watercolors, oil, canvas, etc., and join others in learning to express your creativity. Classes will continue on the first and third Tuesdays of each month and will be $5 per class. Call Linda at 487-2725 to register.

Meetings

Blacksburg VFW Post 4941 and its Ladies' Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, Jan. 22 , at 7 p.m.

Blood drive

The Gaffney Police Department will sponsor a blood drive for the Piedmont Blood Center on Friday, Jan. 25, from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The mobile unit will be parked in front of City Hall.