CITY NEWS: The Ridgeway Community Betterment Association would like to thank those organizations who helped to make last week’s 4th of July lunch and other activities possible: Smithfield Farms, Walmart, Hy-Vee, Ridgeway Assembly of God Church, Ridgeway Baptist Church, Ridgeway United Methodist Church, Morris Chapel and Kirkley Chapel! More thank yous go to Nicole Trammell for sing the anthem, the veterans for leading the parade and putting up all the flags around town, Danny and Phyllis Claycomb for serving as Grand Marshals, Toby and Kierra Polley for handing all the sound and music for the events, the volunteers who came out to help set up, serve and clean-up after the meal, all those who helped organize games in the park, the Ridgeway Baptist Church for the cupcakes and donation of the Threads of Freedom quilt and of course, the Ridgeway Fire Department for the fabulous fireworks display!
MEETING: The Board of Aldermen are scheduled to meet on Monday, July 20 at 6 pm in the Ridgeway Community Room. Residents are welcome to attend. If you have an item for the agenda, contact city clerk Brooklyn Scobee in the office during business hours.
E-WASTE RECYCLING: If you have a pile of old electronics, bring them to the old Hall on Saturday, August 8 between 9am and noon during the E-Waste Recycling Day sponsored by RCBA, Ridgeway Technical Services and Virgil T’s. Many items can be recycled for no additional charge; some things like old cathode ray tube (CRT) TVs and printers or copiers will be charged a fee. There is also a list of items that will not be taken. More details will be provided at a later date.
BINGO: The August Bingo night will be Monday, August 3 at 6:30 pm! The theme this month is “Hometown Picnic” and RCBA will serve hamburgers, hotdogs and desserts including homemade ice cream. There are always three winners per game and lots of great prizes for all ages. Free-will donations are accepted for cards and snacks and dessert donations are appreciated.
SOCIETY: The sewing group will meet on July 27 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Ridgeway Baptist Church. All are invited to join the work and fun! You do not need a sewing machine or experience, only a willing heart and hands. They are planning more patriotic quilts.
CLOSING: If you know of any events or plans around town that you would like to see shared with others, please send me the details by Sunday evening! Thank you for reading!
Upcoming Events
July 20 – Board of Aldermen meeting, 6 pm, Ridgeway Community Room,
Aug 3 – Bingo, 6:30 pm, Ridgeway Community Room
Aug 8 – Electronics Recycling event, 9 am – noon, Old Ridgeway Hall.
Aug 10 – RCBA meeting, 7 pm, Ridgeway Community Room
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