Five Things: Blood Drives

Blood Drives in EG: In the wake of the bombings in Boston on Monday, these two local blood drives make it easy for many of us to offer what we can to help if not the people injured there, then those in need right here in Rhode Island. The first drive is at Infor Global Solutions, 1351 South County Trail, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The second one takes place at Westminster United Church, 119 Kenyon Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. 

Daffodils! They are everywhere, but for a special treat, take a drive down Avenger Drive. Last fall, the EGHS Student Council, with help from the school’s Environmental Club, planted more than 3,000 daffodil bulbs all along Avenger Drive. “Come spring, that stretch of roadway will no longer be the barren stretch of road we're all so used to, but rather covered on both sides with beautiful daffodil blooms,” wrote EGHS junior Paige Smith in a story on EG Patch in October.

Vacation ideas: Do you have a fun ideas for April vacation – either day trips or activities for kids at home? Share them here so we can build a helpful resource. Yesterday Sharon Siedliski said she was heading to Blithewold in Bristol for its Daffodil Days, using the EG Free Library’s pass. And she was also planning to go to the beach to look for flat rocks to paint. How about others – ideas please!

On Saturday ...

Scott Carlson/ALS 5K: The 13th Annual Scott Carlson Memorial 5K has become a tradition in the EG area. All proceeds benefit Rhode Island families struggling with ALS. Registration opens at 8:30 run/walk at 10 a.m. starting at the bridge by the beach in Goddard Park. Tons of food and great family fun, including a kids fun run on the beach at 9:15. Register online at www.teamals.org. The first 750 pre-registrants get great long-sleeve t-shirts as well as 4 PawSox tickets!!

Electronics Recycling: In the spirit of Earth Day 2013, Bridge Technical Talent is holding an e-waste drive with Office Recycling Solutions. There will be trucks set up in the parking lot to receive the e-waste – computers, computer parts, printers, telephones, TVs, DVD players, cameras, microwaves, cables, cords, wires. A shredding truck provided by Affordable Shredding Inc. will also be available at the drive, offering document shredding services for $.50 per pound. A percentage of this fee will be donated. If you have old or unwanted electronics that you wish to dispose of, take them to the Texas Roadhouse parking lot (next to the Showcase Cinemas) between 9 a.m. and noon.

The Green Door’s ‘Spring Preview’: The Green Door's "Spring Preview" starts Saturday and runs through Saturday, May 11, just in time for Mother’s Day. At 130 Main Street. Check out their website here.