By CANDIS RIEDER
Correspondent
Parent Teacher
Conferences
Just a reminder the Warren County School District will hold parent teacher conferences on Nov. 8. Contact your school for information on scheduling a conference.
Trick or Treating
Trick or treating in Sugar Grove will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit only those houses with the porch lights on.
Community Lunch
Schedule
The community lunches in the area continue to be well attended. All lunches begin at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend one of the area community lunches.
Each month lunch is held on the first Friday at the Mission Covenant Church at the corner of Matthews Run and Jackson Run roads. On the second Thursday of each month at the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church located at the corner of Race and Jamestown streets in the center of town. On the third Wednesday at the Hessel Valley Lutheran Church in Chandlers Valley.
National Voter
Registration Day
Reminder that Oct. 30 is the last day to apply for civilian absentee ballots for the upcoming election. Nov. 2 is the last day for county board of elections to receive voter civilian absentee ballots and Nov. 6 is the general election.
Questions about the voter registration process can be answered at the Warren County Courthouse Voters Registration office by calling 728-3406.
The National Voter Registration Day counts partners across the political spectrum and is a non-partisan event.
Go Blue and Gold
Our fall sports are coming to an end and we congratulate all those athletes in cross country, golf, boys and girls soccer on a wonderful season. The action still heats up this week with numerous matches and games to attend for our football and volleyball teams.
The Knights varsity football team will take on Youngsville Eagles at home tonight. Come out early to the Pasture of Pain and get a good seat for all the action. This is the last home game of the regular season and senior recognition night. The game begins at 7 p.m.
The Knights volleyball team will be traveling to Sheffield for its final match of the season on Monday, Oct. 29; the game starts at 7:30 p.m.
Donation to the Warren
Cancer Center
The Knights Football Boosters will be holding their weekly 50/50 drawing at the game against the Youngsville Eagles on Friday night. All the proceeds will be donated to assist with breast cancer research at the Warren Cancer Care Center. If you are out at the game stop by the booth and take part in this special 50/50 and make a donation to this worthy cause. Tickets are $5 for an arm length, 3 for $2, or 1 for $1.
Election Day
at the Library
It's the seventh annual Soup, Dessert, and Book Sale! Come to the Sugar Grove Free Library on Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 6. We will be serving from 11 a.m. until gone. There are both dine-in or carry-out available.
The types of soups will be a choice of cheesy potato or vegetable beef. Served with bread or crackers and your choice of desserts and donated by some of our best hometown bakers. There will also be a huge book sale with many books, DVDs, and CDs to browse through. Just in time to stock up on your winter reading. The cost is only a donation to the library with our thanks. If you're interested in making soup or a dessert, contact the library at 489-7872.
Food Pantry
The Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry was held at the Sugar Grove Free Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 20. A record crowd was on hand to receive donations of food from local businesses. More than 219 families were served with the donated items. Thank you to the 39 volunteers who came out to help distribute the food.
Creative Card Class
Sugar Grove Free Library held its Creative Card Class on Monday, Oct.15. A beautiful fall "thank you" card was created using die-cuts of leaves and an ink sponging technique. An ornament Christmas card was also made using the ornament die-cut and a folding technique.
November's monthly card class will be held on Monday, Nov. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. A seasonal card celebrating harvest will be created, along with a fun Christmas snowman card. Cost for the class is $8. Whether you are a beginner or experienced card creator, save the date to join us for some creative fun.
Contact the Sugar Grove Free Library at 489-7872 or via email at sgfreelibrary@gmail.com for more information, sign-up and small supplies needed list.