WEST ALEXANDRIA — Birthdays this week: Ryan Bassler, Nikki Renee Fox, Brandi Banfield-Paynter, Ryan Burns, Kari Evans Duke, Lynnlee Voge, Shyanne Guehring, Simi Johnson, Grady Arndts, Amy Mary, Charlotte Frei, Debra Jones, Tim Beneke, Allison Lee, Jacob Unger, Katie Crowe, Caleb Walker, Pat Kincer, Clara Meyers, Andy Dawson, Thomas Joseph Maalouf, Jude Beneke, in memory of Charlie Voge and in memory of Steve Rosell.
Anniversaries this week: Todd and Kim Fergus, Preston and Heather Guehring.
Trick or Treat
Trick-or-treat Beggars Night will be held on Thursday, Oct. 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the village.
Farmers’ Market
The Farmers’ Market assembles the second Tuesday of every month from 4-8 p.m. in the Salem Lutheran Church parking lot at 70 E Dayton St. next on Oct. 12. Anyone can participate as long as all goods are homegrown, homemade or handmade.
Turkey Shoot
Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club is sponsoring their 39th Annual Turkey Shoot at 1 p.m. each Sunday starting Sept. 26 through Nov. 21. The public is welcome. There is a lunch stand in the Clubhouse. Contact Floyd Weimer at 336-1618, Curtis Early at 533-3226 or Paul Price at 248-1083.
Venison for Food Banks
The Venison for Food Banks of Preble County program is on-going. Anyone who takes a deer can donate all or part of the meat for the Foodbanks. We have sponsors who will take care of the processing fees. You may contact Brad Turner, Preble County Game Warden, or Curtis Early from Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club at 937-533-3226.
Youth Pheasant Hunt
Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club is sponsoring a Youth Pheasant Hunt at Ulrich’s Hunting Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. with complimentary lunch at noon for both sessions. The Hunt is open to youth, 12-18 years of age who have completed a Hunter Education Course. Proof of Certification is required. The Hunt is free but limited to 20 young participants with two rooster pheasant per hunt. Ulrich’s Hunting Preserve is located at 4964 Enterprise Road. Contact Curtis Early, 533-3226, Paul Price at 248-1083 or Floyd Weimer at 937-336-1618 for more information.
Smoked Chicken or Pork Chop Dinners
The West Alexandria Celebration Committee is selling Smoked Chicken or Pork Chop Carry-out Dinners on Sunday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WA Fire Dept. 25 E. Dayton Street. Food is prepared by Hog Wild Smokehouse Ribs. Half a Smoked Chicken with dinner roll, applesauce and choice of green beans or baked beans is $7. A 3/4lb. Smoked Pork Chop with dinner roll, applesauce and choice of green beans or baked beans is $8.
Dinners need to be pre-ordered to ensure you get one. Any extra meals are sold on a first-come first-serve basis. Orders may be called in to Carol Lunsford at 839-4085 or dropped off at The Pin Up Shoppe, 50 W. Second Street, with your order, name and phone number. All funds raised will be used to help pay for toys purchased for Santa Villa and the July 4 fireworks.
BINGO
The West Alexandria Fire Dept. BINGO is back every Thursday. Doors open at 5 p.m. with open seating; first come, first served. Early Bird Games start at 6 p.m. to help those coming after work. All players must be 18 or over. We have several progressive games going on at 25 E. Dayton Street.
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, and baked-goods. 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 the Reverend Mark May from Community Christian Church.
Foodbank
The Foodbank continues to be open regular hours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at St. John Church, 20 E. South Street. 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.
St. John Lutheran, Ingomar
Worship starts at 9 a.m. on Sundays with the Rev. Timothy Swanson at 2139 Enterprise Rd. Air-conditioned and handicap-accessible.
Calvary Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church doors are open for services every Sunday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 3613 Winston Lane. Visit our website at www.cbcwalex.com.
St. John Church
We offer in-person worship each Sunday at 10a.m. at 22 E. Oak St. or on facebook @stjohnwestalex.
Church of the Brethren
Join us for socially-distanced services on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. indoors, on 99.5 FM in the church parking lot at 22 E. Oak St., live on the WACOB Facebook page, or on the WACOB podcast on iTunes.
Salem Lutheran Church
Marie Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Applications are available in the Church Secretary’s door, or on a shelf at the back of the Sanctuary. Completed application and required documents are due no later than Oct. 30 by mail to 70 E. Dayton Street, or delivered to the Church Secretary’s Office. Completed applications will be reviewed by the Finance Committee and awarded in early January. For additional information contact Wendy Chesney at 937-336-2027.
Salem Kids has begun meeting every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. for a meal, then the program from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kids aged three years through sixth grade are welcome to be a part of Salem Kids which includes a meal, Bible lessons, fun activities and service projects. For additional information contact the church at 839-4210.
Back to School Donations for TVS schools can be placed in the marked bin at the East entrance under the coat rack. Items that are always needed throughout the school year include 3-subject notebooks, glue sticks, black dry erase markers, headphones, earbuds, Ziploc gallon or sandwich-sized bags.
Jr. Choir rehearses every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Performances will be the second Sunday of every month during 10:30 a.m. Worship services, with the first performance on Oct. 10.
Doors are open for Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. with provisions to allow for social distancing. Sunday services are live-streamed on YouTube at Salem Lutheran Church – West Alexandria.
First Communion Classes take place at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Contact the Rev. Dan Mershon if your child will be participating.
Confirmation Classes meet every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Bell and Chancel Choirs have begun meeting every Wednesday evening.
The Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study will not be meeting this month due to a conference in Mansfield.
Pastor Dan’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the church Lounge or via Zoom. High School and Middle School Ministry meets every Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.
High School and Middle School will meet for Paintball on Saturday, Oct. 30.
Women of the Church provide meals for the Eaton Shelter every fourth Monday. Anyone willing to donate part of a meal please contact Brenda Wright at 937-456-3018.
Salem Women are accepting donations, due to the church by Oct. 10, to fill NALC Disaster Relief Response Buckets for those in our nation recently devastated by natural disasters.
Coups for Troops accepts your unwanted coupons up to two months expired for families using military commissaries overseas. Please no pet supplies or local restaurants. A basket is provided in the Church Library.
The Special Offering for October is designated to go to the Community Action Partnership Thanksgiving Meal at the Fairgrounds.
