Master Gardeners Sought
The Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardener program will hold new training classes starting in September. Interested parties are encouraged to attend an informational meeting 2-4 p.m. July 18 at the county Extension Center, 21st and Ridge.
Applications for the training program will be available at the information meeting and must be returned by July 25th to be considered for this year’s training program.
Derby Book Sale
The Friends of the Derby Library will hold their annual book sale this month. The hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 19, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. July 21. A members-only sale will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 18.
Paperbacks are 25 cents, hardcovers are 50 cents and shoppers can fill a bag for $5.
Blood Drive
You can earn a t-shirt and ticket to the zoo by donating to the American Red Cross’s 17th annual Red, White & You Blood Drive. The event is being held at the Sedgwick County Extension Center, 21st and Ridge, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 30; and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. July 1 and 2.
