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Friday and Saturday in Macon County

Blood drive. Red Cross takes donations from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Atlanta library, according to the Macon Area Chamber of Commerce calendar. Appointments: redcrossblood.org. Bring a photo ID. Monday: noon to 5:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 806 E. Briggs St., Macon.

Car show. The Chamber calendar lists the annual Crossroads Cruiser car show at the Macon Expo Center from 10 a.m. Friday through 2 p.m. Saturday. The club's website lists a Sept. 12 show at Macon County Park with details to come. Confirm the venue before you go.

Movie. New Cambria plans a Movie in the Park at 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the Macon County R-IV Raider Recap for the week of Sept. 8-12. The bulletin does not name the film. It says the city hosts the event; it is not a school activity.

Roads. MoDOT lists expected delays for bridge work and milling at the U.S. 63/36 interchange in Macon through Sept. 30, and possible delays on related intersection and ramp work into late October. Check traveler.modot.org/map. Northeast District: 573-248-2490.

Dryness. The U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday shows all of Macon County abnormally dry (D0). No part of the county is in D1 or worse drought. Call your fire district before outdoor burning.

Courts. A bond appearance for Jon R. Teter is set for 9:30 a.m. Monday before Judge Kristen Burks in Macon, according to the Case.net docket noted on the Sept. 10 charge file.

City jobs. The city posted a full-time Street Department laborer opening Sept. 10, open until filled. Pay range $40,275 to $50,275. Apply through City Hall; questions to City Clerk Anastasia Rucker at 660-385-6421.

County jobs. Applications for a full-time deputy county clerk are due Sept. 18 at the clerk's office, 101 E. Washington St., Ste. B. The county also lists a part-time commission administrative assistant.

Schools. Bevier C-4 lists a regular board meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 16.

Garage sales. Macon's fall garage sale weekend is Sept. 25-26, according to the Chamber calendar. Registration closed Thursday.