Sen. Scott Martin has organized a Senior Expo to be held on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. More than 50 exhibitors will be available to offer information on programs and services for older community residents.

State, county, and local agencies will be on hand to provide information on a wide variety of benefits for older Pennsylvanians, including health and wellness, assistive technologies, consumer protection, income tax assistance, veteran benefits, traffic safety, and utility assistance. Free health screenings, door prizes, and light refreshments will be available for visitors. The American Red Cross will also host a blood drive at the event from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. by appointment. Donors can schedule an appointment by calling Martin's office at 717-397-1309 or visiting https://tinyurl.com/martinblooddrive.

As a new feature at this year's expo, a special Hall of Heroes exhibit will be on display to highlight the service of the region's hometown military veterans and active-duty military personnel. Family and friends of local veterans and military personnel can submit their loved one's name, photo, years of service, and branch of service to be included in the exhibit at https://senatorscottmartinpa.com/hall-of-heroes/. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Aug. 7.

Community residents can register to attend the free expo at https://senatorscottmartinpa.com/senior-expo-constituent-reg/. Registration is encouraged but not required.