Alhambra news, Aug. 9 edition
Pre-K Screening
Children ages 3-5 are encouraged to get screened. This screening will help to determine if a child would benefit from early childhood classes.
Parents that have their children screen are under no obligation to sign the child up for school. If interested in having a child screen call the Highland Primary office to schedule an appointment.
Scheduling times and dates are as follows:
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15;
9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 16;
9 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 22;
9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Commemorative 175th T-Shirts
The 175th Jubilee Committee is now selling commemorative T-shirts with the 175th logo on them. Shirts come in blue or green with sizes small to extra large for $15 and 2XL for $16.
Other sizes may be ordered if needed. Payment may be made by cash or check.
Contact Jessica Take 618-410-3058 to purchase. Proceeds from the sales will go towards the 175th anniversary.
4-H Ice Cream Social
The Morning Glories and Cloverbuds 4-H leaders and current members invite all young people between the ages of 5-18 and their parents to attend our ice cream social on Monday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Alhambra Township Park.
Come see all of the activities club members enjoy and how much they learn from each other’s activities.
Are you interested in computers, flowers,sewing, painting, photography, calligraphy, animals and many more programs that are available through 4-H? Join the fun with no obligation to join. Just see everything available to those who would enjoy a hobby and make new friends.
Morning Glories are for ages 8-18, and Cloverbuds are ages 5-7. Both groups meet at the same time.
Alhambra Fire Department
The Alhambra Volunteer Fire Department is always ready to welcome and train any young person at least 18 years of age that is interested in joining the Fire Department.
Volunteers are always in great demand to be trained so they are ready when an emergency arises.
If interested in joining the fire department, contact Chief Randy Take at 630-649-8709.
Salem Church Vacation Bible School
Salem VBS will be held Sunday mornings from Aug. 6 thru Sept. 3.
Children are invited to attend Salem Church at 9 a.m. After the “Time with Children” at 9:15 a.m. they will go to the Sunday School for Vacation Bible School.
This year’s theme is Food Truck Party: On a Roll with God.
The annual Corn Roast is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Alhambra Park.
All food, including dessert and bottled water, will be provided.
The Women’s Choir will be singing at the Sunday, Aug. 13, service.
Food Pantries
Highland Food Pantry is in need of Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper and Chicken Helper.
Hamel Bread of Life Pantry is in need of canned goods, non-perishable foods and other items including carrots, peas, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail, diced tomatoes, cereal, syrup and pancake mix, jelly, coffee, potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, pasta sauce, Hamburger Helper, Ramen Noodles, sugar, flour, cooking oil, detergents (laundry/dish), toothpaste and toothbrushes, shampoo, toilet paper, bars of soap, plastic bags and empty egg cartons.
Special Occasions
Anniversaries
Aug. 9. Ed and Annette Layher
Aug. 11. Jim and Margie Abert, Bob and Ginny Brown, Ron and Gale Bolen, Todd and Charlotte Zucca, Clayton and Kim Moore
Aug. 12: Don and Dianne Price, Leonard and Donna Suhre, Dean and Debra Reckman, Steve and Doris Adcock
Aug. 14: Ron and Jenna Boxell
Aug. 16: Todd and Jennifer Henschen
Birthdays
Aug. 9: Kenny Miller
Aug. 10: Steve Abert
Aug. 11: Trevor Green, Ella Cooperider
Aug. 12: Brenda Hooks, David Klenke, Gail Stevenson, Barb Reiman
Aug. 13: Erica Schoen, Siarra Price, Emily Duncan, Tolly Vassier
Aug. 14: Dawn Reinhardt, Michelle Fitterer, Jeff McGee
Aug. 15: Pam Lambert
Aug. 16: Marsha Maine, Greg Levin, Penny Hosto, Kyle Hediger, Chaz Reeves
