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New green space growing at Adventist Health
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With the assistance of community feedback, a newly-renovated green space is taking shape at Adventist Health Reedley. Clover is now growing in the field behind the Birth Center, near West Carob Avenue and North Hope Avenue.
The space is used as a landing pad for air ambulances, which transport patients facing life-threatening conditions. In the past, the hospital’s facilities team routinely disked the field to limit
fire and safety hazards; however, this caused the helicopters to lift the loosened dirt and spread a dust storm several feet into the air. The thick dust limited pilot visibility during landing and takeoff and became an inconvenience to nearby community members.
“We are blessed to be in a position to care for our community, but we don’t want to hurt our neighbors in the process,” says Susan Chapman, the hospital’s associate patient care executive and site administrator. “We know
the dust has been an issue for those who live near our facility, so it was important to us to find a permanent solution. This was a situation where our community spoke up, and we listened.”
Chapman began exploring alternatives to disking in 2018 by meeting with multiple departments within Adventist Health in the Central Valley. Followingthosediscussions, administrative leaders decided that planting clover was a long-term option that best addressed the issues involved.
Crews installed an irrigation system in the field before completing the seeding on June 28. Once fully grown, the 6-inch-tall clover will cover the entire 2 1⁄2-acre space around the landing pad, limiting dust. The plant requires little water, is drought tolerant and prevents other weeds from growing. Aside from leaving a positive environmental impact, administrators hope patients and their families will appreciate the appeal of a new green space.
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month for ages 6 and up. Classes will begin at 2 p.m.
Builders Club — Join us at the Reedley Library and create Lego masterpieces with other Lego enthusiasts. They will be held every second and fourth Wednesday of each month for ages 5 years and older.
Jr. Leader Program — Register now, program is available during summer, July 15 through Aug. 2. Youth ages 13-16 may apply to assist paid staff in the City’s Summer Camp Programs. Applications are available at the Reedley Community Center. For more information please call (559) 637-4203
Summer Day Camp Program — Register now! Weekday program is offered through Friday, Aug. 2, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Register online through DASH or come by the Reedley Community Center. Weekly and daily rates are available. For more information on dates and times please call (559) 637-4203.
Hip Hop — An 8 week
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Clover is pictured growing around a landing space for air am- bulances at Adventist Health Reedley. Seeding of the clover was completed June 28 after crews installed an irrigation system.
Community Calendar
better by our community, however big or small,” said Chapman. “While the clover
session is now under way. Fridays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register online through DASH or come by the Reedley Community Center. Call for more information (559) 637-4203.
Intro to Diving Class — Register now, three different sessions at the Reedley High School Pool. Register online through DASH or come by the Reedley Community Center, ages 12-18. Monday- Thursday from 10:05 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. For more information (559) 637-4203
The Reedley Branch Library presents "Summer at your library." Programs for grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Wednesdays at 10 a.m., locations may vary, space is limited please pick up a free ticket the day before.
DINUBA
The Dinuba Senior Center holds Coffee & Conversation every Monday at the center’s Social Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 437 N. Eaton Ave. This month, the center is doing rock painting.
is a small addition to our campus, we are excited to watch it grow.”
Details, Cece Bobst at 591- 2450.
Bingo is held from 8 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Dinuba Senior Center, 437 N. Eaton Ave., in Room A-3 of the center. Dinuba Senior Director Cece Bobst, says bingo offers certain health benefits for those who play. It enhances coordination and reflexes, assists in healing, increases physical health, boosts hand- eye coordination, boosts memory, prevents isolation and provides opportunities for socialization. Details, Cece Bobst at 591-2450.
Dinuba Christian Church plans its Vacation Bible School from July 21 to July 25. The program will be held at the church, located at 355 East Saginaw Avenue from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a suggested donation of $1 for kids and $2 for adults. This year's VBS theme is Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good. For more information, call 591-4454.
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REEDLEY
July 27 — Reedley Friends of NRA Fundraiser Dinner. Doors open at 5 p.m. at Reedley Community Center 100 N. East Ave. Dinner, drawing for prizes and a live/silent auctions are scheduled. The “Friends of NRA” is the nonprofit / non- political part of the National Rifle Association. Friends of NRA events boil down to one goal, fundraising for the future of shooting sports. A variety of ticket and sponsorship packages are available for the dinner, and people purchasing higher-priced packages are eligible for a drawing to win a Springfield 1911 .45 ACP. For ticket information, call (209) 850-0767 or go online to friendsofnra.org.
July 25-28 — River City Theatre Company presents "Jekyll and Hyde." Located
in the historic Reedley Opera House, 1720 10th St. Thursday show at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday is dinner at 6:30 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. and Sunday show at 2 p.m. Ticket information: (559) 638-6500 or online at ReedleyRiverCityTheatre. org.
Third Thursday of the month, 10:45 a.m. The FriendsoftheLibraryatthe Reedley Library, 1027 E St. New members are welcome. For more details, call (559) 638-6476.
Every Thursday — Color Me Calm-Cheaper than Therapy. Begins at 6 p.m. Coloring is not only fun but great for stress relief and relaxation coloring pages and pens are provided by the library or bring your own. This is an adult activity. For more information contact the Reedley Branch Library at (559) 638-2818 or visit fresnolibrary.org
Every Saturday at 10 a.m. Read to a Dog. Dogs love
children and books, come read a story to a registered therapy dog from Tail Waggin' Tutors. All school age children are welcome. For more information contact the Reedley Branch Library at (559) 638-2818 or visit fresnolibrary.org.
The Reedley Reading Group invites you to our monthly book discussions. WemeetthefirstTuesdayof each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Reedley Library located on 1027 E. St. Even though you may have not read the book we invite you to come over anyway and listen to our discussions. The title of the books we will be reading are posted in the library. For more details please email gnmjohnson2@comcast.net
Learning is a snap! — Elenco's Snap Circuits makes learning electronics easy and fun! Kids have fun while learning the basics of electricity. Lets see what we can make. These classes will be taking place the first and third Wednesday of every
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