WEST ALEXANDRIA — Birthdays this week: David Jones, Donnie Jones, David Yarger, Jayna Ray, Abigail Schmidt, Jonathon Schmidt, Kate Studebaker, Sheryl Byrd, Brecken Bassler, Zach Guehring, Pam Deeter, Allison Byrd, Jan Koeller, Joel Hootman, Allison Bassler, Hayden Thorpe and Blake Mowell.

Anniversaries this week: Jeff and Vicki Studebaker.

Dayton Dragons Tickets

West Alexandria Kiwanis is selling Dayton Dragon stadium seat tickets for the May 19, 7:05 p.m. game for $14 each. They play Ft. Wayne. Contact Wanda DeVilbiss at 937-361-6865.

West Alexandria Alumni Banquet

West Alexandria Alumni Banquet Saturday, June 3, will be the 134 annual Alumni Banquet at the TVS High School, which includes West Alexandria, Twin Valley South, and Lanier alumni. Doors open at 4:15 p.m., Social gathering is from 4:30-6 p.m. Banquet and program start at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Tickets must be purchased by May 28 by contacting Jerry Winkler at 937-733-3377 or 937-456-4484, or Curtis Early at 937-533-3226, or at Roselius Insurance Agency, Twin Valley Bank, Alley Cuts, Heidi’s Barber Shop or Bratt Tasties.

American Legion Post 322

Enjoy the Preble County Line Band on Saturday, May 13, from 7:30-11:30 p.m. with a $10 cover charge.

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 the third Friday of every month at the James E. Ryan American Legion Post 322, 1477 OH 503 South.

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 937-839-1615 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.

Library News

Spring Friends of the Library Book Sale is April 24-29. See our variety of books for all ages, DVDs, music, audiobooks and more. All sales are donations only and help provide funds for library programming.

April 28 is National Superhero Day. Be a super reader on Superhero Day! Dress up as your favorite superhero, or wear your favorite superhero shirt. Visit the library and be entered to win one of our fantastic prize bags. We will have a variety of superhero Grab and Go kits for you to pick up all day. Register for programs for all ages, including this season’s Reading Challenge, BINGO, Grab and Go kits, Magnet of the Month, weekly display contests and more. Visit the library every day the first week of May and enter to win a book bundle for your age group during Children’s Book Week.

May 1 is a kids’ leaf rubbing, or teens’ Mer-May Grab and Go kit. May 1 is Dr. Seuss Hat for Magnet of the Month.

May 2, celebrate Harry Potter Day by seeing if you can find all seven Horcruxes hidden throughout the library. Make a recycled flower planter for Adult Craft on May 2.

Celebrate National Space Day with our special Grab & Go kits, available May 5 while supplies last. Stop in on May 8 for a Coke for National Have a Coke Day.

Taco Tuesday Family Night craft is May 9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

May 31 is National Smile Day. Show us your best smile and receive a package of fruit smile gummies.

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.

Story Time takes place each Saturday at 11 a.m.

Community Christian Church

Join us every Sunday for Sunday School at 9 a.m., Sunday Worship at 10a.m. and Sunday Evening Services at 5:30 p.m. at 11 Dorsey Akers.

Church of the Brethren

Join us for socially-distanced services on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in person, on 99.5FM 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 Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 14 Dorsey Akers.

Salem Lutheran Church

Salem Kids, for children ages 3 through the sixth grade, will meet each Wednesday for a meal at 6 p.m. and fun, Biblical lessons from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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.

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.

St. John Lutheran, Ingomar

Family Night is Friday, May 5, at 6 p.m. at 2139 Enterprise Rd. A carry-in meal will take place before the fun begins. Mike Hemmelgarn will be the special guest. He will bring his talents of creative comedy, juggling and ventriloquism. All are invited.

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.