Soup Saturday in Olpe
The Olpe United Methodist Church will have a Soup Supper from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday. There will be a variety of soups, including chili, ham and beans and vegetable beef along with desserts and beverages. The cost is a free will offering for the building fund. The building is handicapped accessible.
Roast beef in Reading
The Reading United Methodist Women will serve their roast beef dinner from noon to 1 p.m. on Jan. 25. The cost is $6 for roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot rolls, cake and ice cream, with proceeds to be used for church projects.
Babysitting for Valentine’s night
Kari’s Dance Academy Starfire Dance Team is offering Valentine’s Day babysitting. Children will make crafts, watch movies, dance, snack (no peanuts) and play games while parents “enjoy each other’s company for the evening,” especially those who wish to attend the Heart Dance. According to the news release, children potty trained up to age 10 are invited to share from 6:30 a.m. Saturday to 12:30 a.m. Sunday with the dancers and their parents at Kari’s Dance Academy, 711 W. Sixth Ave. The cost is $25 for the first child and $10 for the second child. Children are to their pajamas and bring a blanket or pillow. To make a reservation or for more information, call Kim Fulton at 343-5422 or Susan Faler at 794-2026. Proceeds will go toward dance competition fees.
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