Good morning, Sioux City.

The American Red Cross is offering a special blood donation incentive to help local hospitals in Iowa until mid-January, spokeswoman Emily Holley said as the agency battles a seasonal drop in donors.

VC Jump & Slide Family Event

4-6 p.m. — VC Jump and Slide — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled time with the whole family at a premier jumping venue.

Comedy for a Cause

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront — Ticket sales support a nonprofit — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Brent Reed while contributing to a great cause for Siouxland Foster Closet.

Artificial Stars - Indie Rock from Sioux City

8-11 p.m. — Vangarde Arts — $10 at the door — Experience the dark, introspective sounds of Artificial Stars and local artist Alex Erwin in a night of emotional indie rock.

Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest

2-3 p.m. — Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center — Free entry, donations encouraged — Celebrate student creativity and eloquence at the local Poetry Out Loud competition.