Five Things: Baseball, Wine & Daffodils

Avenger Home Action: Boys JV Baseball takes on Portsmouth today at 4 p.m. You can follow all the Avenger action at the EG Booster Club website here.

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.

Wheeler’s 65th Clothing & More Sale: If you’re willing to drive all the way (!) to Providence, this sale is a reputation for quality stuff at good prices. There will be baby and children’s clothes, designers labels, books, sports equipment, and more. Sponsored by the Wheeler Parents Association, the sale starts today and continues through Saturday. Hours today are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 407 Brook St. in Providence (the Wheeler School Gymnasium).

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. Great ideas – thanks, Sharon. How about others – ideas please!

Rocky Hill School Open House: Rocky Hill School is holding an open house so parents can learn what the Potowomut school offers. Participate in hands-on technology and art workshops, meet faculty and tour the 84-acre waterfront campus. From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The Savory Grape Open House: The Savory Grape team is celebrating their 7th anniversary tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. at their store at 1000 Division Street. Among the happenings are a trivia contest to test your knowledge of all things TSG. There will be delicious food and, of course, wine.

On Friday ...

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.

On Saturday ...

Register for the 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.