MAPLETON NEWS
By Tomi Henderson
Local Girl Scouts are taking part in their annual fall fundraiser now through the middle of October. Girls will be approaching family, friends and neighbors selling nuts, candy, magazine subscriptions and photo memorabilia.
During the sale, customers will also have the opportunity to make a $5 donation to help purchase canned nuts and candy for the local Area on Aging and the Meals on Wheels program.
There are 15 candy and nut offerings this year, including new items: Honey Mustard Pretzel Mix, Black Forest Trail Mix and Dark Chocolate Caramel Caps with Sea Salt. There are also nut-free and gluten-free items for those with allergies. Magazine subscriptions include all the popular titles along with dozens of others. Items are also available for purchase online for those family and friends not in the area.
Girls have a chance to earn funds for their troops, as well as fun incentive prizes for themselves. Those individuals meeting specific requirements can also work towards a free week at Girl Scout camp next summer. Please consider how you might be able to support your local Girl Scout troops.
If you would like to place an order in the Mapleton area, please call Jennifer Buzza at 760-9115.
Community Block Party
The Mapleton United Methodist Church is putting on a community block party on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the church parking lot. If it rains, the event will be held indoors.
There will be music, bingo and more games. Grilled hot dogs as well as other food will be served.
Everyone is encouraged and welcome to stop by and enjoy some fun. This event is at no cost. Hope to see you there!
Ladies’ Retreat
The West Chapman Advent Christian Church will host a ladies’ retreat on Saturday, September 26th with Rev. Brenda Cross. The theme this year is “Hope and Joy.” There will be a morning session at 9 a.m. with an afternoon session ending at 3 p.m. A lunch will be provided.
All area women are invited to attend this free event.
Birthdays
Happy birthday wishes this week to Doug Gilson, Deborah Zwearcan, Katie Buck, Linda Rodd, Conrad Lovely, Cole Putnam, Jill Brown, Rebecca Langille, MacKenzie Vigue, Devyn Grendell, Jonathan Dougherty, Andrea Ritchie, Lance Johnson, Scott Galipeau and Joyce St. Peter.
Anniversaries
Happy Anniversary wishes this week to Debbie and Scott Estey on the 25th.
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill and can be reached at 760-9115 or at jbuzza@ainop.com.
