The Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors planned ahead for upcoming events during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 3. An After Hours event is set for Friday, Aug. 27, near the Sherman Inn. The Wolf Point Elks Event Center will be serving the food for the celebration that is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. The band Short Change featuring Jerry Zilkoski will provide the entertainment.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Wolf Point on Thursday, Aug. 19. The drive will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gospel Fellowship Church, 602 U.S. 2 East. For an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code wolf point, or call 1-800733-2767. Much of the west is experiencing a destructive wildfire season this year. The American Red Cross needs volunteers to

The Wolf Point School Board approved several hiring recommendations during its meeting Monday, Aug. 9. Topping the list is Patrick Drapeau as the new principal at Southside School. “We’re excited and looking forward to work with the Southside leadership team,” superintendent Loverty Erickson said. Teachers hired included Andrew Tumonong and Ronnel Tumonong. Stacey Summers was

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug. 12: Breaded cod, fried rice, carrots and dessert. Aug. 17: No meal. Aug. 19: Chili, cornbread and dessert.

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug. 5: No meal. Aug. 10: No meal. Aug. 12: Breaded cod, fried rice, carrots and dessert.

The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood donations continue to be critical to meet hospital demand and the public is urged to make an appointment to give now. The Red Cross has been distributing about 12 percent more blood products to hospitals across the U.S. compared to this time last year. The Red Cross needs to collect more