Each year, the Elwood Citywide Easter Egg Hunt boasts thousands of dollars worth of prizes for the winners in each age group, and bicycles are among the biggest prizes available to the Egg Hunt winners. Often times, up to twenty bicycles are given away during the event. These prizes are made possible thanks to generous donations, like the one made last weekend from the Elwood Elks Lodge.
With warmer weather beckoning, an increased presence of motorcycles is to be expected. The increase of motorcycles on local and state roadways is coupled with some sobering statistics.
The Alexandria Farmer’s and Artist’s Market opens each year in May and provides various goods through early October. The market is held in the Kiwanis Building in Beulah Park each Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. The market includes over 20 vendors offering fresh produce, local honey, handmade soaps, and a variety of other homegrown or homemade items.
Teens in grades 7 through 12 are invited to join us for a free movie night on March 31st from 4 to 6 pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided while supplies last. This month's movie is: 'The Invitation' (rated PG-13).
(METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION) –– House cats make peculiar, interesting and lovable companions. Cat owners often go to great lengths to make their furry feline friends feel good, and some may allow cats to roam outside. Though such a decision may be well-intentioned, it could lead to some troubling consequences.
Apostolic Lighthouse The public is invited to attend all activities at the Apostolic Lighthouse, 111 N. A St.
The Alexandria Community Garden offers garden spaces for anyone in the community. The unique garden helps provide fresh produce to the local food pantry, Pete’s Pantry, and is also open to the public to harvest fresh vegtables.
KEMPTON – The 12th annual Dunham House Educational Foundation Easter Egg Hop, Hunt and Roll will take place on Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m. The event will be at the historic Dunham House, 709 S. West St., in Kempton.
WABASH –– Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will present two free festivities for children and families in April: Spring Break Bash and Bunny Bash. Spring Break Bash will take place at select Honeywell venues from April 3-6, sponsored by Transform Consulting Group. Bunny Bash takes place at the Charley Creek Gardens on April 8 and is sponsored by Guenin Law Office, P.C.
The Churches of Alexandria will host the annual Alexandria Children’s Easter Party on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church, 2107 S. Park Avenue for toddlers through sixth grade. There will be games, snacks, crafts, and an egg hunt.