Hey neighbors! 🩸
🩸❤️ The 25th Annual KCRA 3 Blood Drive for Life is here! ❤️🩸
Join us January 8–9, 2026, and help save lives during this critical time of year.
Join the community, Thursday January 8th and Friday January 9th , from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for the 25th annual KCRA Blood Drive at the Scottish Rite Building, right here in River Park! 🌟
🩸 Why donate?
January is Blood Donation Awareness Month, and your donation can save lives! Whether you’re a regular donor or a first-timer, every drop counts. ❤️
📝 Details:
Age 15+ can donate.
Appointments encouraged, but walk-ins welcome (last walk-in at 4:45 PM).
Location: Scottish Rite Building, 6151 H. St – Main Building.
Let’s come together and make a real difference in our community! 🙌
📍 Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Sacramento
• Thurs, Jan 8 – Fri, Jan 9
🎁 Donor perks include:
✔️ Free ticket to the Sacramento International Sportsmen’s Expo (while supplies last)
✔️ $15 gift card via Donor Rewards
✔️ Mystery gift by email
✔️ Chance to win one of 26 $500 gift cards
🗓️ Make an appointment & see times: vitalant.org/KCRA
Give the gift of life and be part of a 25-year community tradition.
Appointments: www.vitalant.org/KCRA
🩸 Blood Donor Qualifications – Know Before You Go! 🩸
Thinking about donating blood? Thank you! ❤️ Here are a few quick things to check before your appointment to help keep donors and patients safe:
✅ Before You Donate
• Eat within 2 hours of donating
• Drink plenty of water (the day of and 24–48 hours before)
• Bring a photo ID or blood donor ID
📋 You may not be able to donate today if you:
• Weigh less than 110 lbs
• Are 15 years old or younger
• Are feeling sick or unwell
💊 Medications Matter
• Taking antibiotics for an active infection
• Took Accutane, Proscar, or Propecia in the last month
• Took Coumadin/Warfarin in the last 7 days
✈️ Recent Travel
• Spent time in France or Ireland between 1980–2001
• Traveled outside the U.S. or Canada for more than 24 hours in the last 3 months
• Visited a malaria-risk area
🌈 Vitalant respects all donors and may ask both sex assigned at birth and gender identity to ensure patient safety.
Even if you qualify today, final eligibility is determined during your health history screening.
💙 Every donation matters—thank you for helping save lives!
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🗓️ Upcoming RPNA Events
01/08 – 🩸💉KCRA Blood Drive at Scottish Rite
01/09 – 🩸💉KCRA Blood Drive at Scottish Rite
01/09 – 🚚Food Truck Friday: Dubbs Lunchboxx
01/15 – RPNA Board Meeting @ Fremont Presbyterian – #E211
01/16 – 🚚Food Truck Friday: SanTacos 🌮🔥
01/23 – 🚚Food Truck Friday: Hefty Gyros
01/30 – 🚚Food Truck Friday: Bahay Kubo
📱 Stay Connected to RPNA: https://riverparksacramento.org
👉🏼Sign up to receive email notifications.
👉 Follow RPNA on Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpnasacramento/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090006349937
Nextdoor: https://nextdoor.com/pages/river-park-neighborhood-association-rpna-sacramento-ca?utm_campaign=1765306451211&share_action_id=4fd0a61e-b13e-488e-8224-8c87708eaf0c
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get up to date information about neighborhood happenings! 💬 Don’t forget to tag us in your photos! Show us how much you love Food Truck Fridays and stay connected with all the happenings in the neighborhood!
Membership:
To support beloved neighborhood events like the 4th of July Festival and the Holiday Lights Festival, please consider becoming a member of the River Park Neighborhood Association (RPNA). You can sign up here or scan the QR code if provided:
https://rpna.wildapricot.org
For any membership related questions or concerns. You can email our membership chairperson directly at RPNAMembership@gmail.com
💪🏽 River Park Patrol Needs You!
🚨 Help Keep River Park Safe – Join Our Neighborhood Watch!
Help keep our community safe as Paradise Beach reopens. We’re seeking 10–12 volunteers to patrol Friday and Saturday nights (10pm–midnight) from May to August. You can also get involved by walking, jogging, or driving through the neighborhood at other times. Patrols are flexible and divided into three manageable areas. Just 2–3 patrols a month and a few short meetings per year make a big difference.
📢 Make a Report
Be sure to report all River Park issues to our Neighborhood Watch captain, Rex Hessock. Issues are compiled and shared with our Sac PD representative to help allocate police resources more effectively.
Report any issues like underage drinking, vandalism, or homelessness, and help us work with local police to keep River Park safe.
📞Contact Rex Hesock at (916) 214-1623 or rbandit@aol.com, or email riverparkpatrol@aol.com to get involved!
🗓 Next Board Meeting Date:
The RPNA Board of Directors meets every month on the 3rd Thursday, and any RPNA member is welcome to attend. The next meeting is Thursday, January 15th, at 7:30 pm at Fremont Presbyterian Church Rm #E211. If you are interested in attending or if you would like more information about Board meetings, please get in touch with us!