During the month of April, Main Street will be undergoing a little restoration.  Planter boxes will be placed to provide electrical outlets, a new filtration and watering systerm will be installed and new native plants will be planted.  Please be patient as this restoration unfolds. Your support and understanding are greately appreciated.  Safety is our top priority, so please be cautious around any construction areas.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse. More than 140,000 people per year die from alcohol misuse, making it one of the leading causes of preventable deaths.  Over time, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious issues that affect your quality of life, physical and mental health.

Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — has become the most common distraction. Other risky actions include adjusting the radio or GPS, applying makeup, eating and drinking. By driving distracted, you’re robbing yourself of seconds that you may need to avoid a close call or deadly crash.

During National Garden Month in April, gather up your tools. You have permission to get dirty! The month-long observance brings gardeners, gardening groups, and those new to gardening together to share tips and offer support for a bountiful season! Like any other gardener, you’ve spent the last few months paging through catalogs dreaming and planning the next big adventure. The time has come. Whether you dream in color, spice or flavor, the all-important pleasure is getting to place those seeds or plants in the ground and nurture them along their way.

Humor plays an essential role in our overall health. The ability to smile, laugh, and play is directly related to the way we express our personalities. It’s one of our more redeeming qualities. The more we laugh at ourselves, the better suited we are for the world around us, too! Jokes and general silliness help to increase our heart rate and blood flow bringing oxygen to our brain and vital organs. A sparkle dances in our eyes as hormones flood our bodies reducing pain and stress.

National Donate Life Awareness Month in April recognizes the impact of organ donation. The month is dedicated not only to improving support to those desperately waiting for life-saving donations but honors those who agreed to be donors. Organ donation takes many forms, and there are teams of people involved to make donation happen. A single donation requires a coordinated effort from family members supporting both donors and recipients to a broad network of advocates and medical professionals and specialists.