All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

PSA: Upshur Senior Center extends deadline for Christmas Care Package donations to Dec. 15

BUCKHANNON — The Upshur County Senior Center has announced it will continue to accept donations for Christmas Care Packages through Friday, Dec. 15 at the close of business.

The Senior Center, located at 28 North Kanawha Street, plans to assemble Christmas Care Packages for older adults to brighten their holiday season and inspire joy. Upshur County residents can help by donating items that will be distributed to the center’s in-home and Meals on Wheels clients.

Items needed for the care packages must be brand new, and they include:

  • Shampoo and/or conditioner
  • Toothpaste/toothbrushes
  • Lotion
  • Bars of soap or body wash
  • Cozy socks
  • Hard candy
  • Crossword puzzles
  • Sudoku puzzles
  • Pillows and pillowcases
  • Hair brushes
  • Blankets

Please drop donations off by 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Senior Center at 304-472-0528. To stay up-to-date with Senior Center programming and initiatives, visit the center’s website or follow them on Facebook.

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