WEST ALEXANDRIA —Birthdays this week: Aaron Cooper, Shirley Lindloff, Donna Beneke, Matthew Lunsford, Jillian Overmyer, Teresa Wysong, Rachel Carpenter, Lindsey Carpenter, Brett Sizemore, Riley Sizemore, Elliott Voge, Jenny Dawson, Amanda Byrd, Ashton Beneke, Elliott Voge, Amanda Byrd, Adam Beneke, Bill Kastens, Donnie French, Cathy Snyder, Joe Wall, Stephanie Cotterman, Sherri Bostic, Jennifer Dawson, Shirley Lindloff, Sean Pierce, Kelsey Johnson, Kylie Myers, Gentry Holcomb, Darla McLaughlin, Steven King, Brett Sizemore, Joe Webb, Gary Moore, Kelly Crutcher.

Anniversaries this week: Dale and Shelley Spitler, Richard and Phyllis Miller, Eric and Aleesha Voge, Dan and Paula Bassler, Sean and Leslie Bassler.

American Legion

Ladies’ Night starts at 6 p.m. every Wednesday.

Senior Jam Band meets every Thursday from 1-3:30 p.m.

Library News

Magical World of Storytime is 11 a.m. to noon every Saturday.

Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. is Story Time for kids, which includes reading, crafts, activities and maybe even a cool snack.

Aug. 28 5:30-6:30 p.m. Manga Book Club will discuss new or favorite Manga geared toward teens and adults.

Aug. 31, noon-1 p.m. is LEGO Club. The library provides the LEGOs, you provide the creativity. Attendees are entered into a monthly LEGO-themed prize drawing and a year-end grand prize in December.

Tuesday, Sept. 3, is Scarecrow Adult Craft Night from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Monday Sept. 9, is International Sudoku Day. Stop in and get a sudoku packet today.

Tuesday, Sept. 10, is We Love our Library Family Night from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fun activities and crafts are provided for the whole family to enjoy.

Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. is National Coloring Day. Everyone who participates will be entered to win coloring giveaways.

Wednesday, Sept. 18, is National Rice Krispies Day. Get a Krispie Treat when you check out a book

Wednesday, Sept. 18, is Teen Advisory Board

Friday, Sept. 20, is Community Chalk Day. Decorate your sidewalks, driveways and parking lots with positive messages and pictures.

Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. is Manga Book Club

Saturday, Sept. 28 from noon-1 p.m. is LEGO Club

Mondays from 1-4 p.m. Book a Reference Librarian for all computer-related assistance.

Library phone: 937-533-4095; fax: 937-533-4119. Open Monday and Wednesday from noon-7 p.m., Tuesday: 1-7 p.m., Friday: noon- 4 p.m., and Saturday: 10 a.m-2 p.m.

BINGO

West Alexandria Fireman’s Association BINGO doors open at 5 p.m. and early bird BINGO starts at 6 p.m. every Thursday at 25 E. Dayton Street. The more in attendance, the higher the payouts. All proceeds go to your local firemen’s associations.

Coffeehouse Conversations

Kierston’s Coffeestop, located at 12 S. Main Street, is hosting Coffeehouse Conversations the second Monday of every month from 7-8p.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 bottle. 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 West Alexandria Food and Clothing Pantry is now located at the front of St. John Church at 20 E. South St. The entrance is handicap accessible with handicap parking available. Pantry hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 10a.m. until noon as well as the second and last Wednesday evenings of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. We are collecting the following school supplies: dry erase markers, fine and chisel point 24 count colored pencils, yellow #2 pencils, glue sticks, and one subject spiral notebooks. Current needs are boxed mac’n cheese dinners, spaghetti sauce, egg noodles, green beans, and canned fruit.. The staff of the pantry considers it a privilege to serve our people and greatly appreciate the continuous support from the community. Please call 937-839-1615 for assistance or information.

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church

St. John ELC, Ingomar, Annual Ice Cream Social will be Saturday, Sept. 7, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. All of our usual menu items will be offered for sale.

Join us for Worship on Sundays at 10 a.m at 2139 Enterprise Road.

The Women of St. John, Ingomar, meet the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.

The third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m., the Sleep Mat Project group crochets plastic grocery bags into sleep mats for the homeless. For additional information call 937-839-4350.

Oak Street Brethren Church

Oak Street Brethren, formerly the West Alexandria Church of the Brethren, invites you to join us at 9:15 a.m. for Sunday School, and 10:30 a.m. for Worship Service on Sundays at 22 E. Oak St., or on the Oak Street Brethren 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 evening services at 7 p.m. at 14 Dorsey Akers Dr. Contact The Reverend David Spears at 937-839-1024 or www.cbcwales.com.

Salem Lutheran Church

Sunday School takes place at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday Worship Service at 10:30a.m. every Sunday, at 70 E. Dayton St.

Salem Kids, for children ages 3 through sixth grade, meet every Wednesday for dinner at 6 p.m. and classes from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

High School and Middle School Ministry meets Sundays at 6:30 p.m.

The Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study meets every third Saturday, in the Fellowship Hall for Bible study, breakfast, fellowship, and prayer. Contact Jack Walker for more information.

Coups for Troops, sponsored by the Women of the Church, accept 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 restaurant coupons.

Special Offering for August will go to the Community Outreach Project.