Alhambra News, March 22 edition
Salem UCC Easter Flowers
Easter lilies or tulips are now available of $13 each. People should call the church office at 618-488-3215 or fill out a paper with payment and how many and what kind of flowers they wish to purchase. Please include name of person of which it is in honor / memory of and name of person buying flowers.
Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare
Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare will hold their first annual Easter Egg Hunt from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 1. The Easter Egg Hunt is open to children ages 3-12 years old. They will be separated in groups by ages with the age groups being 3- to 5-year-olds, 6- to 9-year-olds and 10- to 12-year-olds. Prizes will be awarded for special eggs. Donations of candy or plastic eggs would be appreciated. Contact Michelle Lopreste, activity director, at 484-635-5077 for further information.
175th Anniversary Jubilee Fundraiser
The Alhambra Jubilee committee will host mouse races Saturday, April 15, at Alhambra Firemen and Legion Hall at the Township Park. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and first races begin around 7 p.m.
The event will feature a cash bar with beer and soda — no outside liquor will be allowed. This is an all ages event —$10 per person, 8-person tables available. For further information call Jessica Take at 618-410-3058. 50/50 tickets will be sold. Proceeds will go towards Alhambra’s 175th Anniversary Celebration in 2024.
Alhambra Easter Egg Hunt
This year’s annual Alhambra Easter Egg Hunt will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Township Park and will include four hunt areas: Age 3 and under; ages 4-6; ages 7-9; and 10 and up. Each child should bring their own basket/bag.
PTO Spaghetti Dinner
The PTO spaghetti dinner was a huge success. The committee was happy to announce they brought in about $3,000 for the Center Schools PTO. This was made possible by all the parents who donated hamburger, their time and a tremendous effort to help the students. Thanks to all who participated by either working, donating or enjoying the spaghetti.
The Butterbraid Fundraiser needs to be picked up Wednesday, April 3.
Alhambra Primary
Kindergarten visitation for 2023-24 Kindergarten class will be Friday, April 28. No regular kindergarten or pre-K classes will take place on this date.
Salem UCC Lord’s Living Supper
Salem United Church of Christ is performing a living re-enactment of The Last Supper at 7 p.m. on Maundy Thursday (April 6). All people and all faiths are invited to come join the church during this Holy Season.
Special Occasions
Anniversaries
March 21: Bob and Sherri Frank
March 23: Steve and Linda Sidwell
March 24: Zach and Erica Schlechte
March 27: Rodney and Kelly Knackstedt, Michael and Rebecca Brown
March 29: Carson and Casey Western
March 30: Edmar and Leah Schreiber
Birthdays
March 22: Robbie Mueth, Trent Rakers, Cody Smith
March 23: Rachel Milan
March 25: Donna Yates, Ken Morales
March 26: Donna Merkle, Wanda Bruhn, Rhett Reckman, Tyson Bruhn, Cameron Verson, Anthony Finley Jr.
March 27: Connie Miltenberger, Aimee Goodwin, Megan Rosenow, Alexander Price
March 28: Joshua Ohlinger, April Watson, Becky Froman, Gladys Riepshoff, Jayne Roper
March 29: Don Price, Jerri Reichmann, Amanda Mize, Brady Knackstedt
