WEST ALEXANDRIA — Birthdays this week: Ryan Bassler, Lynnlee Voge, Shyanne Guehring, Simi Johnson, Grady Arndts, Amy Mary, Charlotte Frei, Pat Kincer, Kathy Frantz, Dan Meyers, Maggie Hoover, Debra Jones, Tim Beneke, Allison Lee, Jacob Unger, Katie Crowe, Caleb Walker, Nikki Fox, Ryan Burns, Kari Evans Duke, in memory of Charlie Voge, in memory of Steve Rosell.
Anniversaries this week: Preston and Heather Guehring, Todd and Kim Fergus.
Beggars’ Night
Trick or Treat in the Village will be Monday, Oct. 31, from 6:30-8 p.m.
BINGO
The 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.
American Legion Post 322
Oktoberfest After Party features the band Flash Back for live music and dancing on Saturday, Oct. 8, starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 at the door. A la carte items available from 5-7p.m. include brats, tenderloins and jumbo soft pretzels.
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 Saturday of every month at the James E. Ryan American Legion Post 322, 1477 Ohio 503 South.
Library News
Visit the West Alexandria Branch during September, and everyone who signs up for a new library card or updates their information will receive a free tote while supplies last.
Kids, teens and adults can pick up a Weekly Grab and Go Kit to complete at the library or take home and finish later.
We are continuing our Magnet of the Month into 2022.
Pick up your Magnet of the Month punch card. After you complete your magnet, bring it, or a picture of it, to show us in order to get your card stamped. Collect all 12 punches to be entered into our grand prize drawing.
Preble County Farmers Market
Preble County Farmers Market is open for business every second and fourth Tuesday, at the Salem Lutheran Church parking lot, 70 E. Dayton St., from 6-8 p.m. Come find local crafts, farm-raised meats, home-grown produce, and baked-goods of all kinds.
Community Garage Sales
The final Community Garage Sale week of the year will take place the second week of October, coinciding with the Kiwanis Oktoberfest. There will be no sale permits required during these days.
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.
TVS Alumni Dance
The Second Annual Twin Valley South Alumni Dance, sponsored by Alpha Kappa Sorority, will take place Oct. 7, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door will be $15. Contact Bevin Hager at 937-207-8151 for tickets and more information.
Turkey Shoot
Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club’s 40th annual Turkey Shoot at 1 p.m. each Sunday, through Sunday, Nov. 20. 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.
Venison for Food Banks
The Venison for Food Banks of Preble County program is ongoing. 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. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1-4 p.m. with complimentary lunch at noon for both sessions. The hunt is open to youth, 12-17 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 pheasants per hunt. Ulrich’s Hunting Preserve is located at 4964 Enterprise Road. Contact Curtis Early, 937-533-3226, Paul Price at 937-248-1083 or Floyd Weimer at 937-336-1618 for more information.
Breakfast with Santa
Alpha Kappa Sorority is sponsoring Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 10 from 8-10 a.m. at Twin Valley South High School, 100 Education Drive. What a great way to kick off the holidays by bringing your family for a delicious breakfast, and taking pictures with Santa. Tickets are pre-order only with no sales at the door. Tickets are $7 each, plus an additional $3 per special ornament with child’s name. Deadline to order tickets is Friday, Nov. 25. To order tickets, call or text Bevin Hager at 937-207-8151. Doors open at 8a.m. with breakfast beginning at 8:15 a.m. Pictures with Santa begin at 9 a.m., and the event ends at 10a.m.
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 every Sunday at 10 a.m. at 20 E. South St. Join us for a Church picnic, carry-in and communion on Sunday, Sept. 25, following 10 a.m. worship.
Church of the Brethren
Join us for socially-distanced services on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in person, on 99.5 FM in the church parking lot at 22 E. Oak St., or live on the WACOB Facebook page.
Church Harvest Party has been postponed to be announced at a later date.
Salem Lutheran Church
A large crowd attended the Rally Day Tailgate Party on Sept. 11, for fun, games, fellowship and of course, food. DJ Eric Green was there to keep the party going with fun music. The kids and some of the adults enjoyed dancing and entertaining the shy wall flowers.
Reece Ferriell and Laura Unger won the tailgate decorating competition hands down. They had a wonderful display with the theme “Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know.”
Big thanks to all who helped in any way, and special thanks to Fred Voge who donated all theground beef for the burgers, and Cy and Zayne Morris who grilled them to perfection.
Marie Reynolds Memorial Scholarship applications can be found in a folder on the Church Secretary’s door and on the shelf at the back of the Sanctuary. The completed application and required documents are due no later than Oct. 30, and can be returned to the Church Secretary’s office or mailed. The Finance Committee will review the completed applications. Awards will be made in early January. If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Chesney at 937 336-2027 or [email protected].
Salem Kids, for children ages preschool through sixth grade, meets every Wednesday. Join us for dinner at 6 p.m. and children’s programming, following, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for fun, games, songs and Bible stories every Wednesday. Salem Kids Annual Harvest Party will take place Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. for fun, food, games and a hayride. Dinner is included. Parents and families are welcome to attend at the Unger’s Farm, 651 N. Preble County Line Road.
The women provide a meal to the Homeless Shelter in Eaton on the fourth Monday of every month.
First Communion Classes will meet in the Old Fellowship Hall on Sundays, Oct. 9 and 16 at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 23 is scheduled as a makeup day.
High school and middle school Bible Study takes place every Sunday at 6:30 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 Street. Sunday services are live-streamed on YouTube at Salem Lutheran Church, West Alexandria.
Pastor Dan’s Bible Study meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the church lounge or via Zoom.
Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study group meets at 7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall every third Saturday, next on Oct. 15.
Come visit the Youth Group Pie, Ice Cream and Baked Goods Booth, Oct. 8 and 9, during the West Alexandria Oktoberfest.
Coups for Troops accepts your unwanted coupons for military commissaries overseas where they are accepted up to 2 months past expiration. Place them in the Church Library basket or contact Linda Wick. Please no local restaurants or pet supplies.
The October Special Offering has been designated to the Community Action Partnership Thanksgiving Meal at the Fairgrounds.
St. John Lutheran, Ingomar
Join us for a Gathering Information and Sharing Event, Saturday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Our newly-formed Witness Team and Pastor Tim want to share some recent findings and talk about what you believe God is up to with St. John. Light refreshments provided. Worship takes place Sundays at 9 a.m. at 2139 Enterprise Road.
