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WEST ALEXANDRIA — Birthdays this week: Ashtyn Rucker, Anita Kouts, Marnita Sorrell, Abbey Fergus, Dara Johnson, Jenifer Overmyer, Shelby Hager, Loretta Turpin, Doug Crowe, Donna Sauer, in memory of Melissa Ulrich.

Anniversaries this week: Jason and Jamie Sarver.

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-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 a local pastor.

Turkey Shoot

Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club is sponsoring their 40th annual Turkey Shoot at 1 p.m. each Sunday through April 10. The public is welcome. There is a lunch stand in the Clubhouse. Visit www.tvrgclub.org Contact Floyd Weimer at 937-336-1618, or Curtis Early at 937-533-3226.

American Legion Post 322

Flashback Band 70s Dance Party will take place Saturday, April 9, from 7-11 p.m.

Euchre every Wednesday at 7 p.m. $5 entrance fee, 50/50 raffle.

Senior Fun Bunch meets every Thursday from 1-4 p.m.

Rock the Jukebox the third Friday of every month at the American Legion Post 322, Ohio 503 South.

BINGO

West Alexandria Fire Dept. BINGO takes place 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.

WA Library

Winter Reading Storytimes will be held every Wednesday starting at 1 p.m. at the West Alexandria Branch Library. Each storytime will include a book, snack, and a craft or activity. Warning; we do sometimes get messy. Please advise us if your child has any food allergies and will be attending in order to provide an alternate snack for them if needed.

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. 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 Church

We offer in-person worship each Sunday at 10 a.m. at 20 E. South Street, or on facebook at stjohnwestalex.

Community Christian Church

Saturday Mens’ Breakfasts meet at 9 a.m. All men are welcome.

A new Bible Study has started meeting on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Sunday School takes place every Sunday at 9 a.m., worship at 10 a.m. and an evening meal with service takes place at 5:30 p.m. at 11 Dorsey Akers Drive, phone: 937-839-4988.

Church of the Brethren

We offer Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and Sunday Worship at 10:30 p.m. Services can also be attended online at Facebook or at the church website http://www.westalexcob.org

St. John Lutheran, Ingomar

Wednesday, March 23, at 7 p.m., evening Lenten service with healing.

Sunday, March 27, service begins at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, March 30, evening Lenten service at 7 p.m. with healing.

Sunday, April 3, worship time changes to 9 a.m.

Wednesday, April 6, evening Lenten service with healing at 7 p.m

Holy Week services: April 10, Palm Sunday service begins at 9 a.m.; April 14, Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m.; April 15, Good Friday service at 7 p.m.; April 17, Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m with our traditional breakfast following at 2139 Enterprise Rd. Air-conditioned and handicap-accessible.

Calvary Baptist Church

Dedication service of the new building will take place Sunday, March 27, at 10 a.m. There will be two guest speakers, special music and a meal. Come see what the Lord has done at our new location, 14 Dorsey Akers Drive, off Ohio 503 South.

Doors are open for Sunday School at 10 a.m., and worship service at 11 a.m. followed by lunch. Sunday evening service will begin after lunch. Wednesday evening services take place at 7 p.m. Visit our website at www.cbcwalex.com.

Salem Lutheran Church

Salem Kids will not be meeting during Lent, through April 13.

Spaghetti dinner and auction: A fundraising benefit for the youth will take place Sunday, March 20, following morning worship. Enjoy your meal, then bid on your favorite dessert to help students pay their way for the summer trip and other events.

Each Wednesday during the Lenten season there is a meal provided from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by a Lenten Service at 7 p.m.

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.

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 at 70 E. Dayton Street. 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.

Confirmation classes meet every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Dan’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the church lounge or via Zoom.

The Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study meets every third Saturday at 7:30 a.m. for prayer, Bible study, breakfast and fellowship in the fellowship hall.

Coups for Troops accepts your unwanted coupons to be sent to commissaries overseas where they are accepted up to 2 months past expiration. Place them in the church library basket or contact Linda Wick.

By Mary Lunsford

West Alexandria Correspondent

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