PAGE 8 - MADISON MESSENGER - <strong>April</strong> 21, <strong>2019</strong> community calendar www.madisonmessengernews.com HBMLibrary 270 Lilly Chapel Road in West Jefferson, (614) 879-8448. • Rewarding Reading Raffle. The library is celebrating National Library Week and Right to Read Week. Through May 4, each day a patron checks out materials, they will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Winners will be notified at the end of the event. • Family STEAM Night: Forests Forever. In celebration of Arbor Day, the <strong>April</strong> 24 STEAM Night is all about trees. Registration is required. The event starts at 6 p.m. • Princess Tea. Enjoy makeovers, games and light refreshments between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. <strong>April</strong> 27. Humane Society The Humane Society is teaming up with North Shore Animal League America’s Tour for Life, a mobile pet adoption event, on <strong>April</strong> 27 from noon-6 p.m. at the shelter, 2020 Plain City Georgesville Rd., West Jefferson. Puzzle solution D E B A T E L G G A H C T Y Y Kindergarten Registration Plain City Elementary will hold kindergarten registration <strong>April</strong> 29-30. Children entering kindergarten must be 5 years old by Aug. 1. Call (614) 873-4608 to make an appointment. Information needed at the appointment includes an official birth certificate (not a hospital copy), Social Security card, immunization record, physical exam form, custody agreements if applicable, emergency contact information, physician and dentist names and phone numbers, and proof of residence (gas, electric, utility bill or lease agreement with a current date and your name on it). London Library 20 E. First St., (740) 852-9543. • Friends of the Library. The group will meet at 6 p.m. <strong>April</strong> 22. • Story Times. Toddler Time for ages 0-3 years old, 10 a.m. <strong>April</strong> 23. Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6 years old, 11 a.m. <strong>April</strong> 23. • BCI Investigations. At 6 p.m. <strong>April</strong> 24, Y T I V I T C E J B O B F G F B A R G A I N L M M Y S L B I D R O C C A H E P R I Z A T C E T G T O O D R M T E G U T A A I A I N E O Q A E R L Q C P L B N G C M F S X E L F E O B M R F N I U N D E R S T A N D E A O S L V V M S Y X C T S T D C E P I L E T A I T O G E N I B A L A N C E E E Z N N N S A C Q D T M L R P L T C R S G T R A D E O F F P D T U U U I E P C B Y F I L A U Q R A S Y T R E A T Y E R A Z L B J O A Roger Davis, a special agent supervisor with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, will share his experience as an infield investigator and talk about forensics. Learn about recovering DNA, how DNA testing works, how often homicide investigations go unsolved and how different agencies work together in the field. • ABCs of Movement. Children ages 3-6 can practice the alphabet through movement, working on letter sounds, writing letters and gross motor skills on <strong>April</strong> 25, 6:30-7:15 p.m. <strong>Madison</strong> County Senior Center 280 W. High St., London, (740) 852-3001. <strong>April</strong> 22: 8:30 a.m., indoor/walking exercise class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9:30 a.m., crochet, knitting and needle crafts; 10:30 a.m., sitting exercises/strengthening; 1 p.m., euchre <strong>April</strong> 23: 9 a.m., quilters; 10 a.m., bowling; 5 p.m., cards and billiards; 5:30 p.m., line dancing <strong>April</strong> 24: 8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 10:30 a.m., aerobics/strengthening class; 12:05 p.m., bridge <strong>April</strong> 25: 9 a.m., chair volleyball <strong>April</strong> 26: 8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise; 8:45 a.m., Snooty Fox trip departs; 9 a.m., painting class. Meet the Candidates Event The London Community Organization (LCO) is hosting a Meet the Candidates event at 7 p.m. <strong>April</strong> 22 at London City Hall, 20 S. Walnut St. LCO has invited candidates for the London city government seats up for election in the May 7 primary to take part. A question-and-answer segment is planned for candidates in the contested races. The public can submit questions to amyrees01@gmail.com or by posting them to the London Community Organization Facebook page. Mount Sterling Community Center 164 E. Main St., (740) 869-2453. <strong>April</strong> 22: 10 a.m., chair exercises; 6-7 p.m., Zumba; 7:30-9:30 p.m., open gym basketball for high schoolers and adults <strong>April</strong> 23: 3-6 p.m., free produce market for income eligible households; 4-7 p.m., food/clothing pantry; 5-6 p.m., Take Pounds Off Sensibly; 6:30-7:30 p.m., boot camp exercise class; 7:30-9 p.m., volleyball for adults; 8-9 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous <strong>April</strong> 24: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., adult sewing <strong>April</strong> 25: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., food/clothing pantry; 6:30-7:30 p.m., boot camp exercises; 7:30-9 p.m., volleyball for adults. <strong>April</strong> 27: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., spring bazaar featuring local artists, gallery, crafts, music, food, giveaways, door prizes, photo booth and more, free admission; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all ages and abilities. Mount Sterling Library 60 W. Columbus St., (740) 869-2430. • Storytime. Sessions are held at 10:30 a.m. Mondays and include stories and crafts for ages 2-5 years old. • We Joy Sing. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the remainder of the spring sessions have been cancelled. The program will start up again on June 5; sign-ups start in late-<strong>April</strong>. • Around Town Book Club. The group will discuss “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion at 7 p.m. <strong>April</strong> 25 at Deb’s Country Diner. • Ladies Night Out. Watch “Instant Family” (PG-13) on the library’s big screen at 6:30 p.m. <strong>April</strong> 29. Bring a potluck dish. National Day of Prayer A National Day of Prayer observance will take place at noon May 2 at the <strong>Madison</strong> County Courthouse. The theme is “Love One Another.” Prayer, praise and music are planned for the one-hour event. In case of rain, the observance will take place inside First United Methodist Church, 52 N. Main St., London. Call (614) 736-8384 for details. Parish Mission St. Patrick Catholic Church, 61 S. Union St., London, is hosting a parish mission from 7 to 8:30 p.m. <strong>April</strong> 29-May 1. Fr. Thomas Blau, a Dominican friar ordained in 1999, will lead the program entitled, “He is risen.” Blau lives at St. Patrick Priory in Columbus. Pope Francis appointed him a missionary of mercy during the 2015-16 Jubilee of Mercy. For details about the mission, call the parish office at (740) 852-0942. Plain City Library 305 W. Main St., (614) 873-4912. • Scratch Programming for Teens. Community member Doug Hyatt will teach this four-week course during which teens will learn the basics for programming the Scratch computer language. Classes will be on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. starting <strong>April</strong> 22. Registration is required. • LEGO Building Club. Ages 12 and younger are invited to build and create from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. <strong>April</strong> 27. • Kids’ Book Club. The group will discuss “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH” by Robert C. O’Brien at 6:30 p.m. <strong>April</strong> 30. The book club focuses on diversifying reading habits, talking about reading experiences with other kids, and exploring related topics at the library. Kids also get sneak previews of new library books before they hit the shelves. Copies of this month’s book are available at the library for checkout. Plain City Lions Club The Plain City Lions Club’s Annual Dinner and Auction is set for 6:30 p.m. <strong>April</strong> 25 at Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City. Tickets are $18 and available at True Value Hardware, Plain City Druggist and Main Street Treasures in Plain City. Public invited to submit art show entries The London Visual Arts Guild invites residents of London and surrounding communities to submit entries to the 5th Annual Community Art Exhibit. The theme is “Home Sweet Home.” People’s Choice awards will be given in the categories of mixed media, photography, poems and essays, paintings and drawings. Voting will take place through the month of May. The awards presentation is set for 6:30 p.m. June 7. Entries may be gallery wrapped or framed with wire on the back for hanging. There are no entry fees, however, if an entry is marked for sale, the guild would appreciate a 20 percent donation of the selling price. Entrants should include a card with their name, title of the piece, and whether or not the piece is for sale. Entries are due by <strong>April</strong> 28 and can be dropped off during regular gallery hours, which are: Thursdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The gallery is located at 5 E. High St., London. For details or to arrange for another time to drop off entries, contact Sandy Fox at (937) 207-7400. Pollinator Plug Workshop The <strong>Madison</strong> Soil and Water Conservation District is holding a Pollinator Plug Workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. May 1 in the Engineer's Conference Room, 831 U.S. Rte. 42 NE, London. Charlie Allen, Pheasants Forever Farm Bill biologist, will provide information on why native plants are beneficial, how to prepare a site for plugs, and other tips. “Plugs” are small seedlings grown in individual cells about 3 inches wide and deep. You may order plugs before or during the workshop ($90 for a mixed tray of native prairie flowers, 32 plugs per tray). To sign up, call (740) 852-4003 or email gail.wilson@oh.nacdnet.net. Power of the Purse The Women’s Giving Society’s first annual <strong>Madison</strong> County Power of the Purse is set for 5:30-9 p.m. May 9 at the Coughlin Automotive Community Center on the <strong>Madison</strong> County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London. A silent auction, live auction, entertainment and food are planned. Tickets are $40 pre-sale; $45 at the door. Proceeds benefit the <strong>Madison</strong> County Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, a free literacy program designed to prepare children ages 0-5 years old for kindergarten. Buy tickets by calling United Way at (937) 324-5551 or online at www.uwccmc.org.
www.madisonmessengernews.com <strong>April</strong> 21, <strong>2019</strong> - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 9 Trail time! With support from local businesses, the Friends of <strong>Madison</strong> County Parks and Trails (FMCPT) participated in the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s annual Opening Day. The <strong>April</strong> 13 event served as an official welcome to bike trail season. FMCPT volunteers help to maintain, enhance and promote the portion of the Ohio To Erie Trail that runs through <strong>Madison</strong> County. On Opening Day, they invited trail users to stop by the London Coffee Peddler in downtown London for complimentary cake from Vallery Farmhouse Bakery, fudge from Fine Designs & Interiors, and treat bags from Phat Daddy’s Pizza. Ferns from London Florist were part of the welcoming display. FMCPT volunteers made bicycle cookies to give away. Several local businesses also offered discounts at their stores during the event. Approximately 50 people stopped at the Coffee Peddler during the four-hour celebration, according to Wayne Roberts, FMCPT executive director.
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