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Drive-thru brat, hot dog lunch offered by Lions on July 9
The Leaf River Lions will be having a Drive Thru Brat and Beef Hot Dog Sandwich lunch on Saturday July 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Serving will be in the old fire station next to the Bertolet Memorial building at 103 W. Second St. The lunch will consist of your choice of either a brat or beef hot dog sandwich with chips, cookie and a drink.
The cost of the meal is $5 with proceeds going toward Lions’ projects.
Oregon district offers old trophies
The Oregon School District is offering the public a chance to pick up old trophies currently on display at the former David L. Rahn Junior High in Mt. Morris. “Numerous old Oregon/Mt. Morris junior high trophies will be on display and available for any
interested community members to pick up and keep on Friday morning, July 1 from 9 a.m. to noon outside the main doors of the former Mt. Morris Jr. High gym lobby area,” said Mike Lawton, activities director in an email. The Oregon School Board decided earlier this year to close the David L. Rahn Junior High School, located in Mt. Morris, and move seventh and eighth grade student to the Oregon High School in Oregon, located 5 mies to the east.
FORRESTON LIBRARY Summer Reading Program Summer reading is off to a great start and it’s not too late to join in the fun! Children in preschool through kindergarten meet Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., while students in 1st through 4th grade meet on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.. Both groups will enjoy stories, crafts, and exciting adventures as we “Read Beyond the Beaten Path”. Other activities are being planned throughout the summer, so keep an eye on our Facebook page and website, forrestonlibrary.org, for the latest information.
Healthy Living & Chef Christo - Thursday, June 30, 12 p.m. Watch from home or join us at the library for this virtual program. For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to
help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Followed by Chef Christo teaching how to make a delectable healthy treat for the upcoming Fourth of July Holiday. Follow along and take notes as we use healthy ingredients to make a dish that will wow all your guests for years to come. The program will conclude with a live special question and answer session. Please contact the library to register or for more information.
joins an underground railroad helping Jews escape over the Alps, and falls for Anna, a beautiful widow six years his senior. In an attempt to protect him, Pino’s parents force him to enlist as a German soldier—a move they think will keep him out of combat. But after Pino is injured, he is recruited at the tender age of eighteen to become the personal driver for Adolf Hitler’s left hand in Italy, General Hans Leyers, one of the Third Reich’s most mysterious and powerful commanders. Now, with the opportunity to spy for the Allies inside the German High Command, Pino endures the horrors of the war and the Nazi occupation by fighting in secret, his courage bolstered by his love for Anna and for the life he dreams they will one day share. Stop by the circulation desk to pick up a copy of the book and discussion questions. Adult Summer Reading Program Once again Bertolet Memorial Library will be offering an Adult Summer Reading Challenge. Reading is its own reward , but by signing up for our adult summer reading program, you have a chance to win prizes! All that is required is to register for the program and keep a reading log of titles read over the summer. For every five titles logged, you have a chance to win one of three grand prizes. Kick off and registration for teens and older readers begins June 13th. You may register at the library or call 815-738-2742. The program runs through July 30th. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the program.
Seed Catalog We have garden vegetable seeds available for you to plant. Browse our Seed Catalog and get planting! LEGO Club: 1st Monday of the month, 5 p.m. Create with us on the 1st Monday of each month. We will have the LEGOs waiting for you! Craft Kits for Adults July is a month to celebrate freedom. Stop by the circulation desk and pick up a patriotic centerpiece to display at your next gathering. All the materials and instructions are provided in the kit. Create-a-Card: Saturday, July 16, 9:30 a.m. Summer is upon us. Stay cool at the library while you create a one-of-a-kind card for that bridal shower or wedding. All supplies are provided for your use. Microsoft Excel Fundamentals: *Postponed to Oct. 17 * Plastic Recycling We ask that you make sure plastic is clean with no debris in the donation. Also please remove any ziploc-type seals and paper/sticker labels. Thank you for your cooperation. New Releases Adult Books: Gilt by Jamie Brenner, Escape by James Patterson, Suspects by Danielle Steel, Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang Juvenile Books: The Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne (Graphic Novel) Picture Books: Baby Squeaks by Anne Hunter, Eggasaurus by Jennifer Wagh
BERTOLET LIBRARY Closed, Monday, July 4 We will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Oceans of Possibilities: Thursdays, through July 14 10-10:45 a.m.: Pre-K thru 5th graders are invited to join Miss Jana for stories, crafts, and games as we learn about everything that goes on under the sea! 10:45-11:30 a.m.: 1st thru 5th graders are invited to stay for a project geared to their ages. Miss Jana will have a more in-depth, hands-on project just for you! Water Is Water: Thursday, July 21, 10 a.m. Join Miss Melinda from Ag In The Classroom as she takes us through Miranda Paul’s book, “Water Is Water.” Participants will travel the water cycle. They will conduct a science experiment, make a water cycle bracelet, and create their own water cycle in a bag. Participants will discover the importance of water to agriculture. And, of course, we will have a yummy snack demonstrating the water cycle. Adult Book Club Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours. Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He’s a normal Italian teenager—obsessed with music, food, and girls—but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino
