United Way of Southwestern Indiana’s Spring Into Caring Food Drive is underway this week with local businesses, churches and other groups participating. Organizations and individuals are encouraged to conduct a food drive or donate to meet our community’s need for food.

Friday, May 10 is collection day.  Donations may be dropped off at one of the following collection sites between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The Santa Claus Museum & Village is seeking photographs, letters, and other memorabilia related to the history of the town of Santa Claus, Indiana, Santa Fee, Indiana and the area surrounding the original town site of Santa Claus. The Museum has partnered with Arcadia Publishing to release a local history book on the town of Santa Claus. 

The book will cover the early history of the town and the numerous families that settled there, the establishment of local tourist attractions, the development of businesses, and the widespread celebration of Christmas. “We really want this book to be an inclusive town history,” says Emily Thompson, Director of the Santa Claus Museum & Village. “We are asking people to look through their family photographs and set aside any snapshots that relate to the town of Santa Claus, especially town scenes, early family portraits, Christenings, weddings, etc., as well as photos of the old churches, schools and businesses.”

During March, Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them for their generosity and encourages others to join their ranks. March was first proclaimed Red Cross Month in 1943 by former President Franklin Roosevelt. Since then, every president, including President Barack Obama, has designated March as Red Cross Month.