IN BRIEF
BY JEFF HELFRICH jhelfrich@oglecountynews.com The owner of a downtown salon, w@sh, had planned to expand during Spring Break 2020. As the world was closing down, Meggan Dickson-Grennan, was sweeping up the dust and hauling in new furniture. Because of closures and mitigations, w@sh didn’t host a large second anniversary or grand re-opening party. While the COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on 2020, the Oregon Chamber and its ambassadors made sure to give credit where credit was due, and reached out to Dickson-Grennan to congratulate her efforts with a ribbon cutting in honor of the w@sh expansion. “w@sh has more than doubled in working space and employees,” said Liz Vos, chamber director. “The Chamber recognizes Meggan’s hard work and continued dedication and investment in our community.” “What I see every day seems like no big deal. It’s refreshing to see w@sh though other people’s eyes. Thank you for acknowledging my hard work,” Dickson-Grennan said.
Pictured, left to right, are: Oregon Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Candace Rivera, Joanne Canfield; Chamber Director Liz Vos; w@sh owner, Meggan Dickson-Grennan; and Oregon Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Hilaree Lombardo. Photo supplied
FORRESTON LIBRARY Christmas in the Country & Virtual StoryTime with Santa - Dec. 4-5 Due to capacity restrictions, we are not able to host our annual “Cookies and Cocoa with Santa” this year. However, we will be open Friday evening from 4- 7 p.m. for children to stop in and pick up a Christmas craft and sign up for our raffle prizes. Then on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., join Santa on our Facebook page as he reads a fun Christmas story that goes along with the craft. Library Hours
The library is now open with the following hours: Monday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 - 6 p.m, and Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. We are closed on Friday and Sunday. Masks are required for everyone over the age of 2 and children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party. Curbside pickup is still available for anyone who wishes to use it. Library Board Positions Only a few more weeks remain to
pick up nominating petitions for anyone interested in running for the Forreston Public Library Board. There will be three positions open and they are each 6 year terms. Please call the library at 815-9382624 or stop in for more information. Preschool Activities Looking for fun, engaging activities for your preschooler? Our Grab n Go packets include a Scholastic story paper with a different theme each month, accompanying worksheets/coloring pages, and a code to access online stories and activi-
ties. Call to reserve yours or stop in and pick one up for your favorite little person. Library Updates Please like our Facebook page to stay up to date with the most current information on our plans and activities and also check out our recently revamped website at forrestonlibrary.org. If you have any questions or needs, please feel free to contact us by phone at 815-9382624, email at forrestonpubliclibrary@ gmail.com, or through Facebook messaging.
Yoga with Jennifer - 9:30 a.m. Saturdays Due to COVID-19 violations, only five spots are available. Registration is required. December Distraction Tuesday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 19, when Oregon Public Library District cardholders check out reading material, they may receive a scratch-off ticket for every 3 reading material items checked out for a chance to win some readable prizes. Scratch off your ticket and see if you win. Winning ticket holders may select one of the prize packages that are now on display at the Library. Ask one of our librarians for more info. Library Book Clubs Afternoon Book Club, Wednesday,
Dec. 16, 12:30 p.m., “A Christmas Blizzard,” by Garrison Keillor. Books on Tap Book Club, Thursday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. at Cork n Tap, 305 Washington St., “One Day in December,” by Josie Silver. 2WBC Book Club, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1 p.m., “Mr. Dickens and His Carol,” by Samantha Silva. Maker Monday’s, Take and Make Crafts - Ages 18 and up. Registration required at 815-732-2724. Kits are available. Take It Tuesdays During COVID. Craft kits will be available for pick up on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Kits vary and are first come, first serve. New kits available on the fourth Tuesday
of every month. New Library App This allows patrons to check library accounts, search for items, place holds, and see library events from a mobile device. Download the PrairieCat Mobile app today! Search for PrairieCat Mobile on your device’s app store, connect with your Oregon Public Library card and you are all set. Friends of the Library Grab Bag Sale This is an ongoing sale and the bags are in the library labeled by genre. Bags are $5. There are approximately 8-10 books in each bag. New Online Resources Brainfuse is one of the nation’s lead-
OREGON PUBLIC LIBRARY Sensory Friendly Santa at the Library - Nov. 27-28 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment. We are offering a Sensory Friendly environment for Santa. Do you have a child with sensory needs? A child that can’t wait in line? This quiet environment will allow one-to-one time with the jolly man in front of our fireplace (COVID regulations must be followed). Bring a camera for pictures! Zoom Story Time Dec. 17, 10 a.m.; register at least one week before to receive a craft kit and the Zoom link. Video Story Time 10 a.m. Thursdays on the library’s Facebook Page.
See OREGON LIBRARY, Page 20
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