TRAVERSE CITY -- It's an earth day celebration like no other,with two area organizations joining forces to encourage you to 'recycle yourself'

Michigan Blood and Goodwill will be collecting donated items, encouraging you to recycle and help those in need. The organizations will also be holding blood drives in five locations across the state next week.

A blood drive is scheduled in Traverse City for Tuesday at Michigan Blood on Aero Park Drive from 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM.

You will be treated to free hot dogs and chips and a free tee shirt!  Goodwill will also be on hand to accept donated items. More information on the event can by found by clicking on THIS LINK.