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Are you hosting an inaugural ball? (The Ithaca Journal)The Ithaca Journal is assembling a list of inaugural events in the area.

A Rush of Spiritual Outreach, Spirited Partying (Washington Post)Saying they see a spiritual nature to Barack Obama's inauguration, dozens of area churches and other faith groups are planning an unusual rush of activities to mark the occasion, from assisting food banks to Bible lectures on public policy to hosting of hundreds of out-of-town church members.

Herald Democrat hosting blood driveBlood donation sidebar -- guidelines (The Herald Democrat)In 1970, President Richard Nixon designated January as National Blood Donor Month. In his proclamation, he encouraged the public, the medical health and blood-banking facilities, the media, and the public at large to act in partnership.

Webster hosting a bone marrow drive (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)The annual Christopher's Challenge bone marrow drive continues today at Webster Thomas High School.

LSU football taking weekend off from hosting possible players; prospects have bowl game (Opelousas Daily World)BATON ROUGE - LSU is not hosting any prospects this weekend, but several players who have either committed to LSU or are being recruited by LSU will be playing in the Sportsman Paradise Bowl at 1 p.m. Saturday in Lafayette.

Ridgewater hosting 8-team open mat tournament today (West Central Tribune)Ridgewater College is hosting an eight-team Open Wrestling Tournament today at the college in Willmar. Advertisement: READING THERAPY CENTER INC Free Consultation Free Consultation to determine if an assessment is necessary for your child.[valued at $60] Expires 1/31/09