Youth summer job fair
Sponsored by Mayor's Youth Commission and Alexandria-Monroe Chamber
of Commerce a job fair will be May 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the
First Baptist Church, East of Chicago Pizza on St. Rd. 9. It is for
students currently in grades 9-12. The job fair is a place where
numerous local businesses will have applications available for you
to fill out so you can get a job.Square Dance
May 18 at the Rangeline Community Center, 1405 N. Rangeline Rd.,
Anderson Footloose Square Dance Club will host a Square Dance.
Pre-rounds are at 6 p.m. and square dance from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Food
table, door prizes and a half pot will be part of the evening. For
more information call (765) 643-3833.
Service Club
The Alexandria Lions Club building may be rented for parties,
reunions, and other events. Call Jim Mollette at 724-2131.
CCC Cookbooks
“Recipes and Remembrances,” historical collection of recipes from
Christian Congregation Church women is available from any Church
member.
Co-Ed Softball
Co-Ed Softball in Summitville is starting soon. To sign up call
Charlie Wise@536-2919 for more info.
Annual Rummage Sale
The Alexandria Care Center is having its annual rummage sale Friday,
May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will feature a bake sale, crafts,
books, puzzles, miscellaneous, dishes and toys.
AMHS CLASS OF 1963
The AMHS class of 1963 will have a 45th reunion the weekend of Sept.
5-6 if there is enough interest. Please send your contact
information to Bob Swisher at cowboybob25@sbcglobal.net or 724-3038
or Susan Long at sulong@juno.com or 724-2235.
Golden marriages
During the annual Strawberry Social June 7, couples who have been
married 50 or more years will be honored. Pre-registration should be
done at the Alexandria Community Center by calling Diane Woodsides
at 724-7728. A drawing will occur during the festival for a catered
dinner for the winning couple and several of their friends.
Deployed Military
The Alexandria Community Vision group is looking for names and
addresses of military personnel deployed overseas to honor them at
the Strawberry Ice Cream Social. Call Beverly Collins with names of
persons deployed at 724-7449 or Marilyn or Bob Lenhart, 724-7999.
The Straw-berry Ice Cream Social will be held on Saturday, June 7
from noon to 4 p.m. It is asked that the family members join in this
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Garden Series
The 2008 Garden Series program sponsored by the
Madison County Master Gardener Association will have
a presentation on floral arranging May 17, from 10
a.m. to noon at the Anderson Public Library on the
third floor. Diana Etchison, florist at Ousley's
Harvest Gardens in Alexandria will share tips on
making professional looking floral arrangements that
can be used at home. This event is open to the
public with free admission. Everyone is welcome. The
Garden Series is held the third Saturday of each
month through November. Also you can go to the
Madison County Master Gardener website for more
upcoming events and information. The website is
www.madisoncountymastergardener.org.
Frankton Class of 1978
The class of 1978 is searching for former classmates
from Frankton High School for their upcoming reunion
in July. Contact Len Hiatt at (765)748-3580.
Support group for breastfeeding mothers
Community Hospital Anderson offers breastfeeding
mothers a free support group every Friday from 10:30
a.m. until noon, and every Monday from 4:30 to 6
p.m. The group is the only one offered in Madison
County, and is a great way to meet friends and
future playmates for your baby. Baby scales and
measuring tapes are available to monitor your baby’s
growth, and breast pump rental stations are on site.
Siblings are welcome. The group is held at CHA’s
Education Center, 1923 N. Madison Avenue. No
registration is required. For more information,
contact lactation services, 298-5424.
Senior Guild
The Senior Guild, an organization for people age 50
and older, offers its members companionship and fun
activities. Annual dues are $10. Meetings are on the
second Thursday of the month at the Senior Guild
room, 119 W. Church St. at noon. Members bring a
covered dish and play Bingo. Every Tuesday at 12:30
p.m. Euchre cards are played. For membership
information or further details, contact Susan Long
at 724-2235.
Spring revival
Rev. Larry Leckrone will lead the Spring Revival at
the Alexandria Church of the Nazarene, 1401 S.
Harrison St., May 17 through May 21 at 6 p.m.,
Sunday will be at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Alexandria Dive Team
The Alexandria Dive and rescue team is in need of
donations of small boats and trailers. Monetary
donations are also needed. An account for donations
is set up at the Alexandria Police Department.
Byerly Rummage Sale
Byerly’s will host their second annual City Wide
Rummage Sale on May 16 and May 17 at Byerly’s, 405
S. Park Ave. Booth space is available under tents or
in the open. Tables are included. Booth rental
proceeds benefit the Alexandria Food Pantry and the
Alexandria Care Center. Contact Andrea Gibson
808-4975; Angie Remington 425-4163, or Betsy Byerly
724-7707. |