WEST ALEXANDRIA —Birthdays this week: Hank Habekost, Steve Snyder, George Henry, Dwight Rawlings, Ben Kuykendoll, Bennett Suchland, Darrell Bitner, Jenni Buchanan, Mosley Bassler, Glen Byrd, Kim Johnson, Emmett Byrd, Nancy Rosell, Dave Eury, Jessica Willis, Jennifer Guehring, Rodney Creech, Glenn Byrd, Steve Snyder, Jennifer Harris, Katie Hickey Woyer.
Anniversaries this week: David and Suzi Wetzel, Matt and Nikki Studebaker, Mike and Karen Studebaker, Ralf and Cary Mohr.
American Legion Post 322
July 5 at 7:05 p.m. — Drone Express Dragons Lair all-inclusive ticket packages include a great ballpark buffet including desserts and drinks (non-alcoholic), a Dragons souvenir and everyone in your group has an entire private patio right atop the left field wall. Tickets are limited so don’t wait. Contact Diane Day for Tickets at $45 each.
Peace Out Cancer Benefit for Tina Wagers takes place on Friday, July 7, starting with Monte Carlo style gaming from 5-8 p.m. and a live performance, straight from Nashville, featuring Justin Bryan, beginning at 9 p.m. Benefit includes food, basket raffles and 50/50 drawing. Cash bar available. All proceeds to benefit Tina Wagers of Bratt Tasties.
Euchre every Wednesday at 7 p.m. $5 entry fee, Ladies Night, drink specials, and 50/50 raffle is open to the public.
Sr. Fun Bunch meets every Thursday from 1-4 p.m.
Rock the Jukebox is 7-11 p.m. the third Friday of every month, next on June 23.
July 4 Party in the Park and Car Show
The West Alexandria Celebration Committee will host the eleventh annual July 4 Party in the Park and Car Show at Peace Park on July 4 from 1-7 p.m. The fireworks display will take place at approximately 10 p.m. at the Twin Valley South School grounds.
The Car Show will take place at Peace Park from 1-7 p.m.
At 7 p.m. the Car, Truck and Bike Show winners will be announced.
At 9 p.m. the Lighted Parade will line-up at Salem Lutheran Church. Decorate your bike, wagon, car, truck, motorcycle, golf cart, yourself etc. All you need to do to participate is show up at the line-up place on time. If you want to participate in the lighted parade simply add some lights; rope lighting, Christmas lights, neon lights, etc.
At 9:30 p.m. the Lighted Parade will kick off.
At 10 p.m. fireworks will begin at Twin Valley Schools brought to you by the West Alexandria Celebration Committee, No entrance before 6 p.m., and only cars may be in parking spots for safety reasons. No blankets, chairs, or standing in a parking spot. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and sit in the football practice field. This is a free event. Donations will be accepted. Please no pets. Participants attend at their own risk.
If you are interested in participating as a food vendor, the cost for July 4 is $50, the cost for the Oktoberfest is $225, or to sign up for both, is $250. For craft booths, the prices are: July 4, $20 per space, for Oktoberfest $50 per space, and if you sign up for both events it’s $65 per space. For more information, vendors can call Gretchen Pearce, 937-608-5420.
July 4 Community Church Service
West Alexandria Churches Organized for Community Action (WACOCA) is sponsoring the annual community Fourth of July Church Service on Sunday, July 2 at 10 a.m. in Peace Park. Please plan to bring your own lawn chair. Chairs will be available if needed. In case of inclement weather, Salem Lutheran Sanctuary will accommodate the service indoors.
Library News
Every Wednesday is Storytime from 1-2 p.m. including stories, activities and snacks.
LEGO Club meets the last Saturday of the month from 12-1 p.m. If you bring LEGOs from home, please bring them in a container labeled with your child’s name.
Summer Reading runs through-July 29. For every hour children and teens read during our Summer Reading Challenge, the Friends group will donate 25 cents to the West Alexandria Food Bank.
Wednesday, June 28, is Gardening in Communities with Betty Hovel from Five River Metroparks. Join as she discusses gardening, plants and people in our communities.
July 1, pick up your Magnet of the Month kit, complete it and bring it or a picture to show us in order to get your card stamped. Collect all 12 to be entered for a grand prize drawing.
July 3 — Teen Grab & Go Kit is a Patriotic Luminary, Adult Grab and Go Kit is a Patriotic Fringe Flag, and Kids Grab and Go Kit is Straw Rockets, available while supplies last.
July 10 — Grab and Go Kit for Kids is a Paper Plate Rainbow, available while supplies last.
July 17 — Adult Grab and Go Kit is a Garden Gate Picture Frame, Teens Grab and Go Kit is a Concrete Hand Phone Stand, and Kids Grab and Go Kit is a Nature Sun-catcher, while supplies last.
Minute to Win It Game Night is Tuesday, July 18, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 21, is National Lollipop Day. Pick up a Grab and Go Kit and a lollipop to enjoy while crafting. Available while supplies last.
July 22 is Teens Self-Care Saturday. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Nicole McCoy and hair and nail stylist from Alive Hair and Nail Salon, Briana Henemyre, will provide crafts and activities while revealing how to take care of mental health, destress, and enjoy life.
Wednesday, July 24, Kids Grab and Go Kit is a Beaded Pipe Cleaner Flower, available while supplies last.
Monday, July 24, is Friendship Trivia Night.
Tuesday, July 25, from 3-4 p.m., we welcome the Space Painter, Tom Sparough, a juggler, storyteller, writer and facilitator, featuring skillful, humorous, death-defying ball-juggling, plate-spinning and more.
Coffeehouse Conversations
Kierston’s Coffeestop, located at 12 S. Main Street, is hosting Coffeehouse Conversations every Monday evening from 7-8 p.m. Everyone is invited to stop in for complimentary coffee, a cookie, or baked-good. Bring a friend and pull up a chair for an open, honest, and friendly conversation about faith, life, and today’s social issues and how they relate to the Bible, with a local pastor.
Ladies Line Dancing
Ladies Line Dancing takes place every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Basement, at 16 N. Main St., with parking available across the street. There is something for everyone at no charge. Dress comfortably and bring a water. It’s a great opportunity to have fun, learn something new and make some new friends. Look for Ladies Line Dancing on Facebook events, or contact Becky Thompson on Facebook for more details. Watch this group for videos and updates.
Foodbank
The Foodbank continues to be open regular hours from 10 a.m. to noon. on Mondays and Wednesdays at St. John Church, 20 E. South Street. Needed items include canned soups, boxed mac’n cheese, Hunt’s spaghetti sauce, spaghetti noodles, pork and beans, egg noodles, canned tuna, canned vegetables, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper and toothpaste. Contact the Foodbank at 839-1615 for additional information. Anyone in need of food may come to the Foodbank and remain outside in your vehicle. We are thankful for the continuing support of our community and look forward to serving you.
St. John Lutheran, Ingomar
Sunday services take place at 10 a.m. at 2139 Enterprise Road.
The women of WELCA meet the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.
The third Saturday of each month, St. John gathers for the Sleep Mat Project at 9 a.m. The group uses plastic grocery bags and crochets the material into sleep mats for the homeless. For questions call 937-839-4350.
Community Christian Church
Join us every Sunday for Sunday School at 9 a.m., Worship at 10a.m. and Evening Services at 5:30 p.m. at 11 Dorsey Akers.
Church of the Brethren
Join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in person, on 99.5 FM in the church parking lot at 22 E. Oak St., or live on the WACOB Facebook page.
Calvary Baptist Church
Men’s prayer meeting is every Saturday at 10 a.m.
Join us for Sunday School at 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m., Sunday evening service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. at 14 Dorsey Akers.
Salem Lutheran Church
The Women of Salem Summer Splash will be Tuesday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP no later than July 11 by calling the church at 937-839-4210.
Salem Women are collecting backpacks and school supplies for the month of July for TVS schools. Needed items include spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons in 8 or 24 packs, and compasses for math.
The Youth Mission Trip will assist hurricane relief efforts in the Ft. Myers, Florida area, July 14-22.
Adult Bible Study every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. There will be no Bible Study on Wednesday, July 26.
High School and Middle School Bible Study takes place every Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
The Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study meets the third Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall, next on June 17.
Sunday School takes place at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday at 70 E. Dayton Street. Sunday services are live-streamed on YouTube at Salem Lutheran Church — West Alexandria.
Coups for Troops, sponsored by the Women of the Church, accepts coupons up to two months past expiration for military families overseas. Place them in the basket in the church library. Please no pet supplies or local restaurants coupons.
