Plants from OHS greenhouse will be on sale this weekend

The Oregon FFA Greenhouse will start its Spring Plant Sale this weekend, featuring new varieties of plants.

The greenhouse, located behind the Oregon High School at 210 S. 10th Street, will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends and weekdays by appointment. To make an appointment, call 815-732-5300, ext. 1131.

Plants from the greenhouse also will be available to purchase at the Oregon Park District’s Flower & Plant Sale on Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at River’s Edge Farmers Market.

Special Events

Blood drive is May 10 in Chana

The Chana United Methodist Church, located at 606 Main St. in Chana, is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 10.

Staff from the Rock River Blood Center will draw blood from 2 to 6 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcomed.

If you are at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in general good health, you should be eligible to donate blood.

One in three people will need blood and you never know when you or someone you love might be the one.

The Rock River Valley Blood Center is the sole supplier of blood and related services to OFS Saint Anthony, Rockford Memorial, Swedish American,

Oregon Library

Save the Date! Find Your Voice!

Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party –Wednesday, May 17 4-6 p.m. Join us for the start of your summer on the Library lawn. Rain date May 18, same time. This is an “open house” type event, with activities, crafts and lots of fun including Bubble Guy, Jason Kollum! Come start your summer off right at the Oregon Public Library. Registration recommended.

Book Clubs

The 2WBC Book Club meets May 10, at 12:30 p.m. to discuss I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai. Cocktails & Crimes will meet Sunday, May 21, stop by the Library to find out what you’re reading and where you’re meeting!

The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, May 17, at 1 p.m. to discuss the Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel.

Books on Tap meets Thursday, May 24 at 6 p.m. to discuss The Family Across the Street by

Swedish American Medical Center and Rochelle Community Hospitals, among others, and services counties including Boone, McHenry, Ogle, Rock, Stephenson, Walworth and Winnebago.

The Rock River Valley Blood Center needs to keep an adequate on-shelf supply, so a need for donations is always present to meet patient needs.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Carole at 815-595-4559 or e-mail atsuttonsinthepines@yahoo.comor visitRRVBC.org.

OHS Spring Concert, Jazz Dance are this month

IIf you haven’t heard the Oregon High School music ensembles yet, clear your schedule for

May 7 and May 13.

Oregon High School horticulture students Kodi Miller and Evie Helton were busy working in the school’s greenhouse last week preparing plants for upcoming sales. The greenhouse opens for business May 6.

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The annual OHS Spring Concert is Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m. in the OHS auditorium.

The annual OHS Jazz Dance will be Saturday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in the OHS auditorium. Both performances are free.

“At the OHS Spring Concert, you will hear some really big sounds from both the Oregon High School Band and Choir as they wrap up a very busy and successful year of performing,” said Zach Hall, choir director. “At the OHS Jazz Dance, not only will you hear the OHS Jazz Band perform, but you will also hear the OHS Jazz Choir, the Oregon Jr. High Jazz Band and professional guest trumpet soloist, Dave Katz.”

Donations are welcome. Dancing at this concert is encouraged, but certainly not required.

Nicole Trope.

Is This Just Fantasy? Book Club will meet in May at the Library to discuss Helm of Midnight by Marina Lostetter.

Seed Library

Bring seeds to share to the library– fruits, vegetables, flowers and native seeds are the best. No GMO or seeds over two years old. To add seeds that you have saved or purchased to our collection, bring them to the Circulation Desk and request a seed envelop for each plant. Please fill out as much of the information on the envelope as you can, put in enough seed to grow at least five plants, and return the envelope to Circulation staff. You do not need to have a library card to donate seeds or ‘borrow’ seeds.

Ink with A Friend Monthly Card Club

- Monday, May 15 at 6 p.m.

Sending personal cards to your friends and family is a way to let them know you care and are thinking about them. All designs include beautiful colored cardstock, gorgeous designer series paper, detailed stamped images, die cut pieces, matching ink, ribbon, and embellishments. All cards come with matching envelopes. Sign up today to reserve your spot. Oregon Patrons only. Registration required 815-732 2724 or www. oregonpubliclibrary.com.

Try It Tuesday – Tuesday, May 16 at 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. (Choose your time slot) Water Color Tree Paintings. This is NOT a Take and Make. All supplies are provided. This is an adult class. Registration required, call 815-732-2724 or visit www.oregonpubliclibrary.com

Passport Services

The Oregon Public Library offers Passport Application Processing. Patrons seeking Passport Services should call the Library prior to their visit to ensure that an official processor is available at that time and for a checklist of items, you will need for the appointment.