Red Cross Hoping Orchid Sales Bloom

To raise funds, the American Red Cross Orange County Chapter is selling orchids for Mother’s Day.

Now in its fourth year, the Orchids Across America campaign benefits Red Cross programs that provide immediate disaster relief, first-aid instruction, AIDS education and other programs. Last year, about $14,000 was raised in Orange County.

Orders should be placed by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Flowers can be picked up at the Orange County Red Cross, 601 N. Golden Circle Drive in Santa Ana from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.

Information: (714) 835-5381.