COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Creswell Community-wide Yard Sale

It is that time of year again for cleaning out closets, attics, garages and sheds in the Creswell area. The annual Community-wide Yard Sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12, in the Creswell area. Over 100 sales were listed during last year’s event. Maps with dates and locations will be placed throughout the city beginning Friday morning. Please plan on joining our community for two days of fun-filled treasure shopping and special activities throughout the day.

This community event is sponsored by SOFCU, an affiliate of First Community Credit Union; the Friends of the Creswell Library; the City of Creswell; and the Creswell Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please contact Dana at 541-895-3061. Watch for sign-up instructions in your City of Creswell April newsletter, or contact the Creswell Chamber of Commerce at 541-895-4398.

VFW Community Market and Yard Sales

Weekly VFW Community Market and yard sales begin on Saturday, May 12 at the VFW Hall on 10th Street. The weekly market runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and will include vendors, household, yard stuff and other items. Members of the public can also set up a yard sale or crafts table for a small fee.

Creslane Gardening Club Plant and Garden Sale

The Creslane School Gardening Club is having a giant plant and garden sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. The date of the sale coincides with the citywide yard sale. Many businesses and individuals have donated garden-related items for the sale. Students will also be leading tours of the newly expanded Creslane School Gardens for a tiny donation. We will have a “seed bar” along with information about the future of our garden.

OSU Extension Service-Lane County pruning classes.

Several OSU Extension Service-certified pruning specialists will hold an indoor class on pruning flowering landscape plants and tool care from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday May 10 at Willamalane Adult Center, 215 “C” Street, Springfield. Call Willamalane at 541-736-4444 to register.

Learn to prune rhododendrons from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 17 at Hendricks Park. Meet at the picnic shelter.

Little Shop of Horrors at PHCT

Pleasant Hill Community Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors on May 11, 12 and 13 at the theater, 35575 Zephyr Way. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and $30 for families (two adults and two kids). Tickets can be reserved online at www.phct.org

Hult Performing Arts Student of Month Performance

Creswell High School senior Jennifer Fincher-Beard will be performing on the piano as the Hult Center’s Performing Arts Student of the Month for October during a performance given by all 2011-2012 Hult Center Performing Arts Students of the Month at 11:15 a.m. on May 17 in the Hult Center lobby. The public is invited, and the event is free.

Creswell Clubhouse Spring Fundraiser.

The Creswell Clubhouse Spring Fundraiser will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at the Creswell Community Center. Includes a spaghetti dinner and silent auction where attendees can bid on desserts and other family-friendly items. Children’s entertainment includes a piata, games and a coloring contest. Dinner is $5 per person (in advance or at the door). Dessert is by silent auction. This event is brought to you by the children of the Creswell Clubhouse Community Helpers Club.

CHS Athletic Hall of Fame

Tickets are on sale now for the first annual Creswell High School Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony, which will be held on Saturday, May 19 in the CHS commons. A dessert social starts at 7 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony at 8 p.m. Don Essig, “The Voice of the Ducks,” will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at CHS or at the Rocket-In. You may also call 541-915-6975. For more information, call that number or 541-895-6059. Members of the inaugural CHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction class are Denny Ellis, Mark Few, Mike Garboden, Luke Jackson, Greg Menegat, Heather Davis Peterson and Harland Towne.

PeaceHealth will provide pediatric medical services for uninsured youth at Creslane Elementary School on Thursday, June 7 and at Bohemia Elementary School on Thursday, May 17. Appointments for youths from birth through age 18 start at 8:30 a.m. Call 541-942-6614 for appointments.

POP WARNER FOOTBALL REGISTRATION

Pop Warner football registration is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 3 at Holt Park in Creswell, Pleasant Hill High, Cottage Grove High athletic building and Oakridge High. Open to boys and girls, K-6th grade (P-Hill, K-5th grade). $140 for Tiny Mites and $210 for Mighty Mites (up to 6th grade). $100 is due at registration. Participants who bring last year’s jersey get a $50 discount. Coaches’ applications will also be accepted with a $5 fee during registration. For more information, call Bill Thompson: 541-915-0663 or Greg Ollivant: 541-913-3768.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

THURSDAY, May 10

Several OSU Extension Service-certified pruning specialists will hold an indoor class on pruning flowering landscape plants and tool care from 1 to 3 p.m. at Willamalane Adult Center, 215 “C” Street, Springfield.

FRIDAY, May 11

Creswell’s annual Community-wide Yard Sale will be held May 11 and 12. Maps with locations will be available throughout the city Friday morning.

Pleasant Hill Community Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors at the theater, 35575 Zephyr Way.

SATURDAY, May 12

Creswell’s annual Community-wide Yard Sale will be held May 11 and 12.

The first weekly VFW Community Market and yard sales event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the VFW Hall on 10th Street.

The Creslane School Gardening Club is having a giant plant and garden sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12.

Pleasant Hill Community Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors at the theater, 35575 Zephyr Way.

ONGOING EVENTS

Creswell Grange meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at 274 West Oregon Ave. Contact Gary Prichard at (541) 747-2053 for more information.

Kiwanis Club of Creswell meets at noon on Wednesdays at Emerald Valley Golf Course Restaurant.

Creswell Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month in the Creswell Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.

Community Food for Creswell offers a once-a-month emergency food box for income-eligible households to pick up from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on any Thursday of the month. Bring proof of address and an empty box to collect a three- to five-day supply of food. The food pantry is located at the south end of the VFW building, 111 S. 10th Street, just off W. Oregon Avenue. For information about eligibility contact Jenny at 541-729-4793 or jennycarmichael@centurytel.net

The Clothes Room, which offers clothing for children and adults at no cost, is open from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, or by appointment (541-228-02130) at Creswell Christian Center, 635 Holbrook Lane., Creswell. For emergency clothing assistance, call 541-228-2130.

Seniors 60 and older are invited to attend the Senior Meals Program in Creswell from noon to 1 p.m. at Cresview Villa, 350 S. 2nd St., on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There is no charge for the meal, but donations are appreciated. Call 541-895-2338 for information.

The Healthy Youth Clinic provides medical services for South Lane area uninsured youth through age 18 with clinics on two Mondays a month, alternating among the Creswell Clinic, South Lane Clinic and Cottage Grove High School. To schedule appointments, call 541-942-6614.

Tuesday Night Friendship Dinners are held at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Creswell Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. There is no charge for dinner, music and fellowship.

Family Relief Nursery of Cottage Grove now has regular hours in Creswell. Caseworkers will be at Creswell Community Center, 99 South 1st Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays. This time will be used to provide Creswell families access to outreach services, parent meetings, support groups, crisis respite and intensive parent training. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call (541) 942-7359.

Womenspace now has regular hours in Creswell. Caseworkers will be at Creswell Community Center, 99 South 1st Street, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. A Spanish-speaking caseworker will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and an English-speaking caseworker will be available from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Womenspace helps people who are in difficult and abusive situations, empowering adults and children who are victims of domestic violence. Services include access to support groups, transitional programs, community education and more. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call (541) 485-8232.

Community Sharing Program is now holding regular hours in Creswell. A bilingual caseworker (Spanish and English) will be at the Creswell Community Center, 99 South 1st Street, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays.

Community Sharing is the basic needs safety net for South Lane County. Income eligible families and individuals can access a variety of services including utility assistance, prescription assistance, housing assistance, as well as service and product vouchers. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call (541) 942-2176.

Centro Latino Americano is now holding regular hours in Creswell. A caseworker will be at the Creswell Community Center, 99 South 1st Street, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. Centro Latino Americano is a bilingual, multicultural agency dedicated to the empowerment of the Latino community in Lane County. A wide range of services can be accessed through this agency including assistance with resumes, job searches, SNAP application, Healthy Kids application and much more. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (541) 687-2667.

Community Sharing Program provides basic needs assistance from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays in the Community Center. Call 541-942-2176 to schedule an appointment.

Need a ride to shop at Creswell stores on Wednesday afternoons? Call South Lane Wheels at 541-942-0456 (Dispatch, Ext. 1) to schedule a free ride to any Creswell store. The service, sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Creswell, is available to Creswell residents of all ages. If you need assistance, the driver will carry packages. Seats are limited, so call at least one day in advance to reserve your spot.

Creswell VFW Post #4039 is accepting damaged United States flags from businesses and private parties for proper disposal according to tradition. Flags can be brought to the Post at 111 S. 10th St. from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Creswell Farmers’ Market has moved indoors for the winter months. The year-round market is open from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays inside Heidi Tunnell Catering on the northeast corner of S. 2nd and D Streets.

The Cottage Grove Public Library, 700 E. Gibbs in Cottage Grove, hosts Reading with Rover at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. The goal of this program is to create a positive, non-threatening and fun environment for young readers. If you have a registered therapy dog and are interested in participating, please email us at info@humanesocietycg.org

Lane County Waste Management Division’s Creswell transfer site is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

Creswell TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #OR 1020, a weight loss support group, meets Thursdays at the Creswell Grange, 295 W. Oregon Ave. in Creswell. Weigh-in at 5:30 p.m.; meeting at 6 p.m. For information, call Sharon at 541-895-8759.

The Creswell Historical Museum will be open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Creswell Area Historical Society’s board of directors meets at 4:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the museum.

Creswell Chamber of Commerce’s office is located in the Creswell Conference Center at 285 E. Oregon Ave. Their telephone number is 541-895-4398; their email address is creswellcc@centurylink.net. Winter office hours are weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., October through April.

Creswell Library’s hours are:

Monday – noon to 6 p.m.

Tuesday – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday – noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.