C23-Orange Village

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ORANGE VILLAGE MOBILEHOME PARK

1540 E. Trenton Ave

Orange, CA 92867

714-538-1749

Office Email: orangevillage@bandcmhc.com

Afterhours Emergency Assistance (714) 684-4625

Community Office Hours

Monday to Friday 8am – 4:30pm (Closed for lunch 12 – 12:30pm)

CommunityManager:MariaFlores

Maintenance:TonyPortillo

WeekendRelief:EdMounceandVivianFranklin

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Fire&MedicalEmergency 911

BusService 714-636-7433

CityofOrange 714-744-2225

Mayor&CityCouncil 714-744-2200

CityClerk 714-744-5500

CityAttorney 714-744-5580

PublicWorks 714-744-5525

CityHotline 714-744-5511

CommunityServices 714-744-7274

CodeEnforcementReportingLine 714-744-5555

CityofOrange,PoliceDepartment 714-744-7444

CR&RTrashService 949-646-4805

DMV 800-777-0133

MealsonWheels 714-220-0224

OCTAAccess 877-628-2232

PostOffice 800-275-8777

SeniorCitizenCenter 714-538-9633

SocialSecurityAdmin. 800-772-1213

Library 714-288-2430

NearestHospital 714-633-0011

(ChapmanGlobalMedicalCenter)

Spectrum 888-892-2253

DirectTV 877-863-9701

AT&T 800-288-2020

AnimalControl 714-935-6848

AARP 888-687-2277

Alzheimer’sAssociation24/7Helpline 800-272-3900

ElderAbuseHotline 877-477-3646

ElderLocator 800-677-1116

HearingAidHelpLine 800-521-5247

MedicareInformation 800-392-3070

NationalArthritisFoundation 800-283-7800

SoCalGasCompany 800-427-2200

If you have a number for a service that might be useful to other residents, please submit information to the office.

Mondays

Bible Study 10 – 11:15am / Teaching by Bill

11 am Food Distribution April 08th, and April 22nd

(Bring your own bag), Food gives away starts roughly at 11am till 1pm, please wait outside until set up is complete. Please sign in with your name and space number to keep the donations coming.

Tuesdays

Bingo 2-4pm weekly/ Called by Noreen and Dale

Thursday

10am-12pm Arts and Crafts – free supplies instruction provided.

Friday

9am Donuts and Coffee Last Friday of the month

To ensure the continued success of the food bank, all residents must respect and follow the rules and procedures. Please note the distribution starts at 11:00am and doors will be closed until setup is completed. On occasion certain food items may be limited and will be distributed based on supply. Please be mindful the food bank is run entirely by resident volunteers whose purpose is to ensure food is available to residents. who need it.

Thank you! for your anticipated cooperation.

CINCO DE MAYO POTLUCK AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

WHEN: SATURDAY, May 4Th, 2024 11:30 - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: ORANGE VILLAGE CLUBHOUSE

WHY: LUNCH AND CELEBRATE APRIL AND MAY BIRTHDAYS CAKE, COFFEE, AND LEMONADE PROVIDED BY PARK

April Holidays and Observances to Celebrate in 2024

BY: CHAISE SANDERS

Easter falls among the March holidays this year, and as for federal holidays in April, there’s not a one. So what holidays are in April 2024? So many! There’s April Fool's Day (be ready with some silly jokes for April 1) and Arbor Day for nature lovers (pick out a tree to plant on April 26), as well as the religious observances of Eid-Al-Fitr (April 9) and Passover (beginning April 22).

You can also have lots of tasty fun celebrating national food days throughout the month of April, with days to honor everything from chocolate mousse (April 3) to cheese balls (April 17) to oatmeal cookies (April 30). Need a viewing party snack idea for the total solar eclipse that 13 states will experience on April 8? That date is also conveniently National Empanada Day, just saying.

Plan some fun Earth Day crafts with the kiddos on April 22, or pack a picnic feast to enjoy the gorgeous spring weather on April 23. Peruse this list to find more April holidays and observances that are meaningful to you, whether it’s World Autism Awareness Day (April 2) or Siblings Day (April 10) and add them to your monthly calendar.

April 1

 April Fool's Day

 International Fun at Workday

 National Sourdough Bread Day

April 2

 World Autism Awareness Day

 National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

April 3

 National Chocolate Mousse Day

 Find a Rainbow Day

 World Party Day

 National Walking Day (first Wednesday)

April 4

 International Carrot Day

 National Hug a Newsperson Day

 Burrito Day (first Thursday)

April 5

 National Dandelion Day

 National Deep Dish Pizza Day

 Walk to Workday (first Friday)

April 6

 National Handmade Day (first Saturday)

 Siamese Cat Day

 Student-Athlete Day  New Beer's Eve

April 7

World Health Day

National Beer Day

No Housework Day

April 8

 Total Solar Eclipse

 National Empanada Day

April 9

 Eid-Al-Fitr

 National Unicorn Day

 Winston Churchill Day

 Name Yourself Day

 Chinese Almond Cookie Day

 Library Workers Day

April 10

 National Hug Your Dog Day

 Siblings Day

 Farm Animals Day

April 11

 National Pet Day

 Submarine Day

 Eight Track Tape Day

 Barbershop Quartet Day

April 12

 International Day of Human Space Flight

 National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

 Day of Silence

April 13

 International Plant Appreciation Day

 National Make Lunch Count Day

 Peach Cobbler Day

 Scrabble Day

April 14

 International Moment of Laughter Day

 National Gardening Day

 Look Up at the Sky Day

April 15

 Titanic Remembrance Day

 World Art Day

 Tax Day

April 16

 National Librarian Day

 Wear Pajamas to Workday

April 17

 International Haiku Poetry Day

 National Cheese Ball Day

April 18

 National Velociraptor Day

 Animal Crackers Day

 High Five Day (third Thursday)

April 19

 National Hanging Out Day (that's hanging out your laundry to air-dry— but you can hang out with your friends while you do it!)

 National Garlic Day

April 20



National Look-Alike Day

 Chinese Language Day

 Husband Appreciation Day (third Saturday)

April 21

 National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day

 Kindergarten Day

April 22

 First day of Passover

 Earth Day

 National Jellybean Day

April 23

 World Book Day

 National Picnic Day

 Shakespeare Day

 World Laboratory Day

April 24

 National Pigs in a Blanket Day

 Stop Food Waste Day (last Wednesday)

April 25

 Telephone Day

 National DNA Day

 World Malaria Day

April 26

 Audubon Day

 National Pretzel Day

 National Arbor Day (last Friday)

April 27

 Babe Ruth Day

 National Prime Rib Day

 Tell a Story Day

April 28

 Workers' Memorial Day

 National Superhero Day

 Blueberry Pie Day

 National Pet Parents Day (last Sunday)

April 29

 International Dance Day

April 30

 International Jazz Day

 Honesty Day

 National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

 Oatmeal Cookie Day

April has two zodiac signs—Aries ♈ and Taurus ♉. If you were born between March 21 - April 19, you're an Aries, typically known for a competitive, energetic, fearless spirit. If you were born between April 20 - May 20, you're a Taurus who can tend to be stubborn yet reliable, responsible, and practical.

April 2024 Weekly Observances

 National Wildlife Week (April 1-7)

 National Library Week (April 7-13)

 Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (April 14-20)

 National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 15-19)

 National Volunteer Week (April 21-27)

 Every Kid Healthy Week (April 22-26)

April Awareness Months

 Autism Awareness Month

 Child Abuse Prevention Month

 Couple Appreciation Month

 Distracted Driving Awareness Month

 Financial Literacy Month

 International Guitar Month

 Jazz Appreciation Month

 Keep America Beautiful Month

 National Decorating Month

 National Garden Month

 National Humor Month

 National Month of Hope

 National Pecan Month

 National Poetry Month

 National Volunteer Month

 Occupational Therapy Month

 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

 Scottish-American Heritage Month

 Stress Awareness Month

Rosemary Lime Chicken

Ingredients

 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)

 2 tablespoons canola oil

 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

 1/4 cup lime juice

 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed.

 1/2 teaspoon salt

 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil over medium-high heat. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes.

Rosemary Lime Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home

ArtichokeFlorentinePasta

Ingredients

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min. Makes 8 servings

Courtesy of Taste of Home

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta

6 tablespoons butter, divided

4 garlic cloves, minced

12 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 16 cups)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 cups 2% milk

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese

1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped

1/3 cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a 6-qt. Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add spinach; cook and stir just until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from pot.

In same pot, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, wine and seasonings; stir until smooth. Stir in artichoke hearts; heat through.

Drain pasta; add to sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in spinach mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Serve immediately.

Victoria Sponge Loaf Cake

Ingredients

 sunflower or vegetable oil, for the tin

 200g butter, softened.

 200g caster sugar

 4 medium eggs, beaten.

 200g self-raising flour

 2 tbsp milk

 1 tsp vanilla extract

 400g strawberries

 50g icing sugar

 200g strawberry jam

 ½ lemon, juiced

 200ml double cream

 STEP 1

Oil a 950g loaf tin (ours measured 19 x 9cm across the base) and line with a strip of baking parchment, leaving a little hanging over the edges – this will help you lift the cake out later. Heat the oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3.

 STEP 2

Put the butter and caster sugar in a large bowl, or stand mixer. Beat together using an electric whisk or the mixer until pale and fluffy – this willtake a few minutes.

 STEP 3

Gradually add the egg, a little at a time, beating well between each addition until the mixture is smooth. Add a tablespoon or two of the flour if it’s starting to curdle.

 STEP 4

Add the remaining flour, the milk and vanilla, and mix until there are no visible streaks of flour. Scrape into the prepared tin, then use a spatula to evenly spread it and smooth the surface. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 50 mins-1 hr., or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. If any wet cake mixture clings to the skewer, bake for 5 mins more, then check again. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 mins, then carefully transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

 STEP 5

Chop four of the strawberries into small pieces and mix with 1 tsp of the icing sugar. Set it aside. Halve or quarter some of the remaining strawberries and leave the rest whole. Mix the remaining icing sugar with 2 tsp of the jam and all the lemon juice to make a thick icing – it should be thick enough to drizzle down the sides of the cake. Pour the cream into a bowl and whisk until it’s just holding its shape – be carefulnot to overwhips, as it will continue to thicken as you pipe it. Transfer the cream to a piping bag fitted with a fine star nozzle.

 STEP 6

Slice the cake in half lengthways through the middle using a sharp serrated knife. Spread a little of the remaining jam over the base layer. Pipe half the whipped cream over in a zig-zag pattern and top with the chopped strawberries and any syrupy juice from the bowl. Sandwich with the top of the cake. Pipe the remaining whipped cream over in the same way, then arrange the halved, quartered, and whole strawberries on top. Drizzle over the icing to finish. Best served the same day but will keep covered in the fridge for up to three days.

Hearing Loss: A Common Problem for Older Adults

Hearing loss is a common problem caused by loud noise, aging, disease, and genetic variations. About one-third of older adults have hearing loss, and the chance of developing hearing loss increases with age. People with hearing loss may find it hard to have conversations with friends and family. They may also have trouble understanding a doctor’s advice, responding to warnings, and hearing doorbells and alarms.

Some people may not want to admit they have trouble hearing. Hearing problems that are ignored or untreated can get worse. If you have a hearing problem, see your doctor. Hearing aids, special training, certain medications, and surgery are some of the treatments that canhelp.

Signs of hearing loss

Some people have a hearing problem and don’t realize it. You should see your doctor if you:

 Have trouble understanding what people are saying over the telephone

 Find it hard to follow conversations when two or more people are talking

 Often ask people to repeat what they are saying

 Need to turn up the TV volume so loud that others complain

 Have a problem understanding speech because of background noise

 Think that others seem to mumble

 Can’t understand what's being said when children and people with higher pitched voices speak to you

Types of hearing loss

Hearing loss comes in many forms. It can range from a mild loss, in which a person misses certain highpitched sounds, to a total loss of hearing.

Sudden hearing loss

Sudden deafness, also known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss, is an unexplained rapid loss of hearing. It can happen to a person all at once or over a period of a few days. It should be considered a medical emergency. If you or someone you know experiences sudden hearing loss, visit a doctor immediately.

Age-related hearing loss

Age-related hearing loss, also called presbycusis, comes on gradually as a person grows older. It seems to run in families and may occur because of changes in the inner ear and auditory nerve, which relays signals from the ear to the brain. Presbycusis may make it hard for a person to tolerate loud sounds or to understand what others are saying.

Age-related hearing loss usually occurs in both ears, affecting them equally. Because the loss is gradual, people with presbycusis may not realize they have lost some of their ability to hear.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is also common in older people. It is typically described as ringing in the ears, but it also can sound like roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing. It can come and go. It can be heard in one or both ears, and it may be loud or soft. Tinnitus is sometimes the first sign of hearing loss in older adults. It can accompany any type of hearing loss.

Tinnitus is a symptom, not a disease. Something as simple as a piece of earwax blocking the ear canal can cause tinnitus. It can also be a sign of other health conditions, such as high blood pressure or allergies. Tinnitus can also occur as a side effect of certain medications.

Causes of hearing loss

Loud noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Noise from lawn mowers, snow blowers, or loud music can damage the inner ear and result in permanent hearing loss. Loud noise also contributes to tinnitus. You can prevent most noise-related hearing loss by turning down the sound on your devices, moving away from loud noise, or using earplugs or other ear protection.

Earwax or fluid buildup can also cause hearing loss by blocking sounds that are carried from the eardrum to the inner ear. If wax blockage is a problem, your doctor may suggest mild treatments tosoften earwax.

A ruptured eardrum can also cause hearing loss. The eardrum can be damaged by infection, pressure, or putting objects in the ear, including cotton-tipped swabs. See your doctor if you have ear pain or fluid draining from an ear.

Health conditions common in older people, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, can contribute to hearing loss. Ear infections caused by viruses and bacteria (also known as otitis media), a heart condition, stroke, brain injury, or atumor may also affect your hearing.

Hearing loss can also result from taking certain medications that can damage the inner ear, sometimes permanently. These medications may be used to treat serious infections, cancer, or heart disease. They also include some antibiotics, and even aspirin at some dosages. If you notice a problem while taking a medication, check with your doctor.

Genetic variations can cause hearing loss as well. Not all inherited forms of hearing loss are evident at birth. Some forms can show up later in life. For example, otosclerosis, which is thought to be a hereditary disease, involves the abnormal growth of bone that prevents structures within the ear from working properly.

Health effects of hearing loss

Hearing loss can affect cognitive health. Studies have shown that older adults with hearing loss have a greater risk of developing dementia than older adults with normal hearing. Cognitive abilities (including memory and concentration) decline faster in older adults with hearing loss than in older adults with normal hearing. A recent analysis of several studies found that people who used hearing restorative devices (such as hearing aids and cochlear implants) had a lower risk of long-term cognitive decline compared to people with uncorrected hearing loss.

Older people who can’t hear well may become depressed or withdrawn from others because they feel frustrated or embarrassed about not understanding what is being said. Sometimes, older people are mistakenly thought to be confused, unresponsive, or uncooperative because they don’t hear well. These circumstances can lead to social isolation and loneliness.

Hearing loss, even small amounts, is also linked to an increased risk for falls. It also can affect public as well as personal safety, such as the ability to drive safely, when warning sounds are harder to hear.

How to cope with hearing loss

If you notice signs of hearing loss, talk with your doctor. If you have trouble hearing, you should:

 Let your family and friends know you have a hearing problem.

 Ask people to face you and to speak louder and more clearly. Ask them to repeat themselves or reword what they're saying.

 Pay attention to what is being said and to facial expressions or gestures.

 Let the person talking know if you do not understand what was said.

 Find a good location to listen. Place yourself between the speaker and sources of noise or look for quieter places to talk.

The most important thing you can do if you think you have a hearing problem is to seek professional advice. Your family doctor may be able to diagnose and treat your hearing problem. Or your doctor may refer you to other experts, like an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor) or an audiologist (health professional who can identify and measure hearing loss).

Devices to help with hearing loss

Many types of assistivedevices are available to help people with hearing loss. These devices can amplify sounds, provide alerts, and help you communicate with others. For example, alert systems work with doorbells, smoke detectors, and alarm clocks to send visual signals or vibrations. Devices that use keyboards, touch screens, or text-to-speech technology can help you give and receive information more effectively. Learn more about the wide range of assistive devices available for people with hearing loss from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

Hearing aids are electronic, battery-run assistive devices that make some sounds louder. There are two main ways to get a hearing aid: by prescription or over the counter.

 An audiologist or hearing aid specialist can prescribe hearing aids for people with significant or complicated hearing loss. Prescription hearing aids require a medical exam, and then the health care professional will fit and adjust the device.

 Hearing aids have recently become available without a prescription. Over-the-counter hearing aids, which are sold in stores and online, may help people with mild to moderate hearing loss. Before buying a hearing aid, find out if your health insurance will cover part of the cost.

A cochlear implant is a different type of assistive device that can help people who are profoundly deaf or hard of hearing. Whereas hearing aids make sound louder so damaged ears can hear it, cochlear implants create electric signals that the brain recognizes as sound. The implant requires surgical placement and hearing therapy.

If you are experiencing hearing loss, talk with your doctor about assistive devices that may be available to help.

How to talkwith someone who has hearing loss

Here are some tips you can use when talking with someone who has a hearing problem:

 In a group, make a point to include people with hearing loss in the conversation.

 Find a quiet place to talk to help reduce background noise, especially in restaurants and at social gatherings.

 Stand in good lighting and use facial expressions or gestures to give clues.

 Face the person and speak clearly. Maintain eye contact.

 Speak a little louder than normal, but don’t shout.

 Try to speak naturally and at a reasonable speed.

 Do not hide your mouth, eat, or chew gum while speaking.

 Repeat yourself if necessary, using different words.

 Try to make sure only one person talks at a time.

 Be patient. People with hearing loss may also be frustrated by their condition. Stay positive and relaxed.

GARDENING DAY GOLF CLUB'S TARGET

ARBORETUM BOTANICAL BUTTERFLY CACTUS COMMUNITY COTTAGE ENGLISH FLOWER BOX

HANGING HERB JAPANESE KITCHEN MAZE

MEMORIAL MOSS

ORANGERY ROCK ROOF ROSE SCULPTURE SENSORY SHADE TERRACE TROPICAL VERTICAL VICTORY WATER WINTER ZEN

Across

1.Econ. statistic

4.Humidor item

9.London lav

10.Dangerous bacteria

11.Wildcatter’s find

12.Abate

13.Loss’s opposite

15.Northeasternmost st.

16.Sensible

18.Indefinite article

20.Sheep talk

23.Question

25.Fish story

26.Concur

27."A Nightmare on ___ Street"

28.Works with clay

29.Thumbs-up Down

1.Hardly haute cuisine

2.Roulette bet

3.Some shirts

4.Sexual abstainers

5.Summer cooler

6.Understood

7.Reunion attendee

8.Ready to be picked

14.___ off (got rid of)

17.Life of ___

18.Sandler of "Big Daddy"

19.Canceled

21.Cairo’s waterway

22.Precious stones

24.WWW address

The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.

April Sudoku

How to solve sudoku puzzles

No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.

Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number can only

appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.

TRIVIA TEASER

X MARKS THE SPOT

1.X-rays were discovered in 1895 by what German scientist? a-Werner Siemens, b-Wilhelm Roentgen, c-Wernher von Braun, d-Nikola Tesla

2.Malcolm X's autobiography, published posthumously, was written by what author based on interviews he had with the black leader? a-Richard Wright, b-Henry Louis Gates, Jr., c-Alex Haley, dClaude Brown

3. What alcoholic beverage sometimes carries the designation "XO" for "extra old?" a-Rye whiskey, b-Champagne, cSake, d-Cognac

4.Who was the pilot aboard the Bell X-1, the first aircraft to fly faster than the speed of sound? a-Chuck Yeager, b-Hunter S. Thompson, c-John Glenn, d-Glenn Martin

5. What actress played the title character on TV's "Xena: Warrior Princess?" a-Cindy Crawford, b-Lucy Lawless, cPamela Anderson, d-Laura Bertram

6.What pop singer starred as one of the nine Muses in the movie musical "Xanadu?" a-Bette Midler, b-Kiki Dee, c-Olivia Newton-John, d-Helen Reddy

7.What automobile company manufactures the XTerra sports utility vehicle? a-Nissan, b-Mitsubishi, c-Ford, d-Hummer

8.The XYZ Affair was a diplomatic fiasco in 1797 between the U.S. and what country? a-Russia, b-France, c-Spain, d-Japan

9.The Xhosa are a Bantu-speaking group that number more than 7 million people in what African nation? a-Swaziland, b-Uganda, c-Mozambique, d-South Africa

10.Who was the commander of the World Space Patrol on the marionette TV show "Fireball XL-5?" a-Buzz Corey, b-Steve Zodiac, c-Ken Bones, d-Boomer Thrace

QUOTES

Oh, the lovely fickleness of an April day!

William Hamilton Gibson

Taxation WITH representation ain't so hot either.

Gerald Barzan

I think I did pretty well, considering I started out with nothing but a bunch of blank paper.

Steve Martin

It's pain that changes our lives.

Steve Martin

Lying makes a problem part of the future; truth makes a problem part of the past.

Rick Patino

When it seems that someone has shattered your dreams, pick up the smallest pieces and use them to build bigger and better dreams.

Anon.

Anyone who tells you money can't buy happiness never had any.

Samuel L. Jackson

It is change, continuing change, inevitable change that is the dominant factor in society. No sensible decision can be made with taking into account not only the world as it is but the world as it will be.

Isaac Asimov

Don't over-analyze your marriage. It's like yanking up a fragile indoor plant every 20 minutes to see how its roots are growing.

Bill Ballance

The only person who can cause you more harm than a thief with a dagger is a journalist with a pen.

Bill Ackman

Happiness is the grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life. It impels us through all its mazes and meanderings, but leads none of us by the same route.

Charles Caleb Colton

The Lighter Side

Church bulletin:

*Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community.

* This afternoon services will be held at the north and south ends of the church. Children will be baptized at both ends.

*The Little Mothers Club will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday. All wishing to become Little Mothers, please see the minister in his private study.

*This being Easter Sunday, we will ask Mrs. Lewis to come forward and lay an egg on the altar.

*Next week we will take a collection to defray the cost of the new carpet. All those wishing to do something on the new carpet should come forward and get a piece of paper.

* The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind and they may be seen in the church basement today.

* A bean supper will be held on Thursday evening. Music will follow.

* The Senior Choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir.

Answers to 'X Marks the Spot'

1-b, Wilhelm Roentgen

2-c, Alex Haley

3-d, Cognac

4-a, Chuck Yeager

5-b, Lucy Lawless

6-c, Olivia Newton-John

7-a, Nissan

8-b, France

9-d, South Africa

10-b, Steve Zodiac

April 2024 Calendar

ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH.

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH.

DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH.

GLOBAL ASTRONOMY MONTH.

NATIONAL CANCER CONTROL MONTH.

NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH.

NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH.

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS MONTH.

STRESS AWARENESS MONTH.

1, April Fool's Day.

4, ASSASSINATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., 56th ANNIVERSARY. In 1968, the racial justice advocate was shot and killed in Memphis, TN. Assassin James Early Ray died in prison in 1998 while serving a 99year sentence.

5, GOLD STAR SPOUSES DAY. Since 2010, honoring surviving spouses of armed forces members.

(MAR 31)-APR 6, MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL AND HULA COMPETITION. Hilo HI. Honors King David Kalakauna.

7, INTERNATIONAL BEAVER DAY.

9, EID-AL-FITR, CELEBRATING THE FAST. Celebrates the end of fasting.

11-14, THE MASTERS TOURNAMENT. Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA. Web: masters.com

11, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, 55th anniversary.

11, NATIONAL PET DAY.

11-14, FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL. New Orleans, LA. 40th annual. Concerts, food.

12-14, COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Also 19-21. Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, CA. Music and arts festival. Web: coachella.com.

15, BOSTON MARATHON, 128th RUNNING.

15, INCOME TAX PAY DAY.

16, NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY.

17, BAT APPRECIATION DAY.

17, MGM STUDIOS FOUNDED: 100th anniversary.

18-28, FIESTA SAN ANTONIO. Since 1891.

19, OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING REMEMBRANCE, 1995.

20-24, HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK IN VIRGINIA. 90th annual. Web: vagardenweek.org.

20-28, NATIONAL PARK WEEK.

21, AGGIE MUSTER. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Current and former students gather to honor fellow Aggies. Web: aggienetwork.com.

21-27, NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS WEEK.

22, EARTH DAY

22, PASSOVER begins before sundown on Monday, April 22, 2024, and ends after nightfall on April 30, 2024.

22, EID-AL-FITR, CELEBRATING THE FAST. Celebrates the end of fasting.

23, FIRST MOVIE THEATER OPENS. Apr 23, 1896, New York City at Koster and Bials Mustic Hall.

23, PINK MOON. The April full moon.

24, ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY.

25-27, DOGWOOD FESTIVAL. Camdenton, MO. 73rd annual. Spring carnival.

25, WORLD PENGUIN DAY.

26, HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK.

26-28, FIDDLER'S FROLICS. Hallettsville, TX. Since 1971.

26-28, WASHMO BBQ & BLUESFEST. Washington, MO. Web: downtownwashmo.org.

27, WORLD VETERINARY DAY.

28, ARBOR DAY. Since 1872. Web: arborday. org.

28, WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY.

30, INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY. Web: jazzday. com

30, NATIONAL RAISIN DAY.