Alhambra News for the week of July 16

Alhambra/Leef HCE to meet at Mazzio’s

The Alhambra/Leef HCE Unit will meet on Monday, July 20 at 6 p.m. at the Alhambra Community Center to share rides to Mazzio’s Pizza in Highland, its meeting place of choice for the month. The group’s attendance will support the Hitz Home Auxiliary. Guests are welcome to join us. The Mazzio’s fundraiser runs from 5 to 9 p.m.

AHMA to hold flapjack breakfast

Alhambra/Hamel Ministerial Alliance will hold its sixth annual flapjack breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, July 18 from 7:30 a.m to 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 for the all-you-can-eat breakfast at Immanuel UCC in Hamel. Tickets may be purchased at either UCC office.

First Baptist to host VBS

This year, children will join in the wild adventure at Camp Kilimanjaro. Vacation Bible school will be Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Alhambra. Children in pre-K to sixth grade are invited to attend and join the fun. Older children are invited at attend and join the staff. Pre-registration is not necessary, and this is a free event.

The Alhambra/Hamel Ministerial Alliance, in association with the Reading Wagon, will offer free sack lunches on Mondays running through Aug. 10.

The lunches will consist of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or a bologna and cheese sandwich, chips, cookies, water, a piece of fruit and bottled water. Here are the details:

The lunches will be served from 11 a.m. to noon, or until they run out.

Reading Wagon is located in front of the Alhambra Township Center and is sponsored by the Alhambra Morning Glories 4-H Club. The Reading Wagon is open on Mondays from 9 to 11 a.m., with “Story Time” at 9:15 a.m. The Reading Wagon is also open on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There are many books for all ages.

Salem Church to honor 1965 confirmation class

This confirmation class will celebrate its 50^th anniversary at the Confirmation Homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 2. Members of the confirmation class were James Abert, Carol Henschen, Gary Henschen, Gerry Klenke, Clifford Mueller, Bobbie Reckman, Leonard Suhre and Allan Tipsword. All confirmation classes are invited to attend.

Village seeks flag donations

Several years ago, the village had a flag drive to ensure that on special days the flags would be out for all to see and as a reminder of all we have to love about our country. Supplies are getting low again and it is time to replenish the flags. Anyone wishing to donate a new 3 by 5 foot flag may buy one at and donate it. Cost is under $10.

Donations may also be made in honor of or in memory of a past or present service man/woman, or any loved one. Drop flags off at Village Hall or 301 Coral (Freddie Riepshoff’s house). Checks or cash maybe left with Village Clerk or with Riepshoff, and the flags will be purchased.

A list of donors and honorees will be published at a later date.

Movie in the Park

Save the date for another fabulous Movie in the Park. Big Hero 6 will be shown rain or shine at Alhambra Park on Saturday, July 18. This is another free event. Bring kids, lawn chairs and blankets, drinks and snacks of your choice.

Special Occasions

The Special Occasions section is for everyone. Call 488-7603 or e-ail riepshoff@yahoo.com to have your information added to the Special Occasion list. Please list names and birth date. (The year is not published).

Anniversaries

Happy anniversary everyone. July 16, Matthew and Brenda Hooks; July 18, Brian and Debra Suhre; July 20,Eugene and Becky Froman, Joe and Gail Stevenson and Cory and Dennie Mortenson; July 21, Michael and Abby Sidwell and Elmer and Joan Frank; July 23, Dennis and Amy Reckmann.

Birthdays

Happy birthday all. July 16, Lisa Hunsche, Jennifer Follwell, Mark Korsemeyer and Joshua Rinderer; July 17, Georgia Mullen, Nick Atkins-Harris and Lucy Taylor; July 18, Doris Watson; July 19, Jackie Beaver, Jason Hooks, Berry Harris , Megan Mollet, Michaela Tillerson and John Adams; July 20, Jenna Seest, Alyssa Reiman and Jaden Jarvis; July 21, Rich Sanders, Melanie Tillerson, Emma Luitjohan and Nicole Suhre; July 22, Kandy Buzich, Briley Mollet and Alvena Casper; July 23, Matt Candlish, , Don Gehrig and Jordan Braundmeier.

This story was originally published July 16, 2015 at 3:46 PM with the headline "Alhambra News for the week of July 16."