WEST ALEXANDRIA — Birthdays this week: Tammy Straszheim, Dr. John Ulrich, Grant Ulrich, Becky Rivers, Sylvia Marcum, Tara Smith, Mary Lunsford, Scott Perry, Mark Unger, Joel Unger, Jerry Cooper, Parker Howard, Ellie Kiefer, Shelly Loxley, Joan Snider, Renee Turpin, Jerry Cooper, Patrick Dawson, Robin Robbins, Tate Ray, Ben Bassler, Wayne Henemyre, Wesley Studebaker, in memory of Charles Smitty Schmidt.

Turkey Shoot

Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club final Spring Turkey Shoot takes place at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 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.

American Legion

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

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

On Wednesdays, Ladies Night starts at 5 p.m. and Euchre starts at 7 p.m. with a $5 entry fee, 50/50 raffle, drink specials and this is open to the public.

Sr. Fun Bunch meets every Thursday from 1-3:30 p.m. at James E. Ryan Post 322, Ohio 503 South.

Rock the Jukebox Saturday, April 27, starting at 7 p.m.

Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4, starting at 3 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo Carry-in Saturday, May 4, starting at 4 p.m.

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.

Library News

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

The Spring Friends of the Library Book Sale runs through April 13.

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 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.

Monday, April 29, 3-4 p.m. is Teens: Weird Food. From condiment candies to vegetable sodas, 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 7-8p.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.. Current needs are chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, tomato soup, and canned corn. 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 Lutheran, Ingomar

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 at 7:30 a.m. April 20 in the Fellowship Hall for breakfast, fellowship, Bible study and prayer. Contact Jack Walker for more information.

The Women of the Church are collecting socks for our annual April Showers event. Bethany Graceworks will donate them to the Common Good Shop in Eaton. Please place donations in the church Library basket by April 16. For more information, contact Ann Cooper at 937-839-5397.

The Women of the Church are collecting cash donations and gift cards for victims of recent tornadoes in Ohio, which will be accepted through Aug. 7. For questions or to make a donation contact Diane Walker, 937-901-3960, Brenda Wright, 937-300-2639 or Sharon McKee, 937-260-2190.

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.