(KFVS) - This fall the American Red Cross will be offering the Red Cross Racing, an online rewards program for blood donors in the Missouri-Illinois region.

The Red Cross says after their donation, donors can go to RedCrossRacing.com and report their donation. Members will be awarded Donor Rewards points for each donation, which will be exchanged for exclusive racing merchandise such as: die-cast cars, t-shirts and golf bags. Donors can also convert these points into Best Buy Reward Zone points, up to 800 Reward Zone points for each donation.

Upcoming Southern Missouri blood drives include:

• Sept. 12 - American Legion Hall, North High Street, Jackson, MO, 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM
• Sept. 12 - Oran High School, 310 Church Street, Oran, MO, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Sept. 13 - Richland High School, 24456 State Hwy 114, Essex, MO, 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
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CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois State Treasurer will hold Cash Dash events in Southern Illinois.

At the events, Dan Rutherford will help residents determine if the state is holding any money or unclaimed property that belongs to them.

On Tuesday, September 13, a Cash Dash event will be held at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Ballroom A on the 2nd Floor. Representatives will be on hand from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Voces sin Fonteras, "Voices without borders," is the theme of the 2011 Latino Heritage Month celebration at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

SIUC says Latino Heritage Month celebrates and acknowledges the cultures, experiences and history of the diverse groups that fall under the Latino banner, and there are several educational, enlightening and entertaining events scheduled for September 10 through October 23.

“Latino Heritage Month is an excellent way to expand contact with and understanding of one of the many diverse cultures that make up the community of cultures we have at SIU Carbondale.  It is a marvelous way to learn, to grow and to develop as a member of global society,” said Carl Ervin, coordinator of Multicultural Programs and Services.

SIUC has the following schedule of events for the 2011 Latino Heritage Month:

Sept.