WEST ALEXANDRIA — Birthdays this week: Ashley Clymer Frei, Samantha Rivers, Tyler Wright, Lynn Voge, John Bassler, Sullivan Pemberton, Jesse Nickell, Seth Baker, Claire Fergus, Rosalie Unger, Michael Cress, Shirley Webb, Hannah Mershon, Nancy Gardner, Lauri Richardson, Cheryl Harmon, Amie Martin, Evie Guehring, April Smith , Gail Denlinger, Zach Shafer, Vaughn Ray, in memory of Polly Voge.

Anniversaries this week: Jay and Rosalie Unger.

Recent birthdays: Ashtyn Rucker, Anita Kouts, Marnita Sorrell, Tara Milliken, Brandon Peterson, Tanya Oglesby-Dever, Rob Turpin, Paige Holthaus, Wendy Karns Malone, Mitch Suggs, Doug Crowe, Mary Pheanis, Karen Smith, Brecken Bassler, Sheryl Byrd, Abigail Schmidt, Jonathan Schmidt, Kara Johnson, Taylor Shelton, Shelby Hager, Loretta Turpin, Donna Sauer, Emily Linsley, Lucinda Filbrun, in memory of Melissa Ulrich.

Recent anniversaries: Mason and Annah Kuykendoll.

Community Clean Up

The week of May 18-25 the Village of West Alexandria will provide dumpsters at four locations; Smith Park, W. Second Street, E. Fourth Street and Dewey Street. No harmful chemicals, paints or oil will be accepted. If you are involved with clubs, organizations or a church, and would be available to help with community projects, please contact Debbi Hornbrook at 513-650-0091 or [email protected]. Let’s work together for our village. Please take part in these efforts to make a difference. Thank you.

Turkey Shoot

Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club Spring Turkey Shoot takes place at 1 p.m. each Sunday, April 7-14 at Preble Co. Line Rd. and 9631 Germantown Rd. The public is welcome. There is a lunch stand in the Clubhouse. Contact Floyd Weimer at 937-336-1618, Curtis Early at 937-533-3226 or Paul Price at 937-248-1083 or visit www.tvrgclub.org.

AKS Fresh Nuts Sale

Alpha Kappa Sorority is selling fresh nuts, candied and non-candied, in varieties of almonds, cashews, English walnuts, and pecan pieces or halves. To order, contact Missy Riegel at 937-248-4166 or Wendy Chesney at 937-336-2027.

American Legion

Happy Hour from noon-5 p.m. every Saturday. Special drink prices during March Madness.

Games and cards take place every Saturday from noon-5 p.m. for members and invited guests. Includes Happy Hour. Bring your cards or favorite board games.

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. at James E. Ryan Post 322, Ohio 503 South.

Triple Nickel Band Saturday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. with a $5 cover for nonmembers.

SAL Fish Fry Saturday, April 20, from 5-7 p.m. is All You Can Eat for $12.

Library News

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

The last Saturday of each month is LEGO Club from noon-1 p.m. for any school-aged child. LEGOs are provided, but if you bring LEGOs from home, please have your container labeled with your child’s name.

April 1-13 is the Spring Friends of the LIbrary Book Sale.

Tuesday, April 9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. is Hello Spring Nail Art Craft for adults.

Tuesday, April 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. is Eclipse Family NIght activities.

Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. is a National Scrabble Day Tournament.

Wednesday, April 24, 3-5 p.m. is jewelry-making for Teens. Materials are supplied.

Saturday, April 27, noon-1 p.m. is LEGO Club.

Monday, April 29, 3-4 p.m. is Teens: Weird Food. From condiment candies to vegetable sodays, try a selection of weird and wacky flavors.

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 7-8 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 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 located at 20 E. South St. The entrance is handicap accessible and handicap parking is available. The Pantry serves residents living within the Twin Valley South school district. Assistance is also given for emergency situations. 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.Current needs are chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, tomato soup, pork and beans, egg noodles, tuna, and canned corn, peas and green beans. The staff of the pantry considers it a privilege to serve our people and greatly appreciate the continuous support of many individuals, service organizations and businesses in the community. Please call 937-839-1615 for assistance or information.

Oak Street Brethren Church

Church of the Brethren is now Oak Street Brethren. Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays at 22 E. Oak St., or live 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 9 a.m., Worship at 10 a.m., Sunday evening service at 6p.m. and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. at 14 Dorsey Akers.

St. John Lutheran, Ingomar

Sunday services take place 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, St. John gathers for the Sleep Mat Project at 9 a.m. The group crochets plastic grocery bags into sleep mats for the homeless. For additional information call 937-839-4350.

St. John Church

Curt Duncan will be sharing music and a gospel message Sunday, April 7, at 10 a.m. at 20 East South St.

Salem Lutheran Church

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

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

Adult Bible study meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

High school and middle school Bible study meets Sundays at 6:30 p.m.

Men’s Bible study and breakfast is every third Saturday, at 7:30 a.m., next on March 16, in the Fellowship Hall.

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 restaurant coupons.