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Kmart plans to offer a free gift-wrapping service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Sunday to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The hospital specializes in pediatric cancer research and treatment, and treatment for other illnesses and conditions affecting children.

Customers are encouraged to make a donation when they get their purchases gift wrapped.

“We’re looking at doing some research to improve the lives of children,” Kmart store manager Corey Cockrum said. “Children who have not had the opportunity to have what we have deserve our support.”

For more information, call the Kmart store at 824-2966.

VNA hosting 2nd Celebration of Life

The Northwest Colo­rado Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice will host the 2nd annual Celebration of Life from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the VNA lobby at 745 Russell St.

Visitors may join to celebrate the memory of a loved one by placing a personalized ornament on the VNA’s community Celebration of Life Tree. Refreshments will be provided.

Ornaments and supplies for notation will be provided at no charge.

For more information, call Shannon Winegarner at 871-7626.

Applications due for senior program

Applications for Christmas for Seniors may be picked up at Sunset Meadows I and II, Moffat County Social Services, the United Way office and the Maybell store.

The deadline for applying is Dec. 10. For more information, call Margaret Culverwell at 824-2325.

Giving Trees available to drop off donations

The Christmas for Kids and Christmas for Seniors Giving Trees will be located at Murdoch’s and Kmart this year until Dec. 18. For more information, call Margaret Culverwell at 824-2325.

VNA offering free cardio screenings

Free cardiovascular assessments including full cholesterol panel, glucose levels and body mass index will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association in Craig, 745 Russell St. Call 846-9855 or 970-875-1880 to make an appointment.

Blue Ribbon chefs host Craig Chamber mixer

The Craig Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are offering a business after-hours mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Blue Ribbon Kitchens. The chefs of Blue Ribbon Kitchens, Aletha and Cindy, will prepare appetizers and Christmas treats at their new location, 2005 W. Victory Way.

RSVP by calling the Chamber at 824-5689, or e-mail office@craig-chamber.com.

Church to display 6th annual nativity scenes

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting its Sixth Annual Community Christmas Nativity Display starting Thursday.

The church, located at 1295 W. Ninth St., will open its doors at 5 p.m., and welcomes the community to visit.

More than 400 nativity scenes will be on display until 8 p.m.

Admission is free, and people can view the scenes by entering through the north door of the church.

The display also will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

For more information, call Tony at 824-2882.