ARL food shortage

As of Thursday, the Animal Rescue League in Laurel had only enough food to last until Friday. The ARL is in critical need of adult cat and dog food and also food for puppies and kittens, both dry and canned. Food goes extremely fast. To make a donation, drop by the ARL on Moose Drive in Laurel.

Low cost spay/neuter

A low cost spay and neuter service is being offered by South Miss. Animal Resource Team/Cats in Need Society. Cats - $35, dogs - $45. The price includes an exam, spay or neuter, and rabies shot. Deadline is Jan. 12. Call Pegg Glaser at (601) 729-4039 or e-mail dggpegg@bayspringstel.net for information or reservations.

DMA meeting

The Don’t Mention Age (DMA) group will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the YWCO. After the business meeting, bingo will be played. Lunch will follow at noon.

Blood drives

To make sure there’s an ample blood supply locally, United Blood Services has scheduled routine community blood drives from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Thursday, Jan. 15 and Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Cameron Center, 711 North 10th Ave. in Laurel. To make an appointment log on to www.UnitedBloodServices.org or call 1-800-880-0743. “Find the hero in you. Donate blood three times in 2009.”

JCYP social

Jones County Young Professionals will hold its January social on Jan. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted at Campanella’s Italian Restaurant.