ASHLAND NEWS
by Susan Feeney-Hopkins
The Ashland VFW will be hosting two events next month.
On Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. both days, there will be a tag and bake sale. Items are being accepted for the tag sale. Please call 435-6029 for pick up. A steamed hot dog lunch will also be available for purchase.
On Saturday, April 12, there will be a special bingo from noon-2:30 p.m. A steamed hot dog lunch and desserts will be available for purchase.
Portage Lake Fitness Path paver bricks on sale
The Portage Lake Fitness Path will be selling personalized bricks to be placed along the town’s fitness path near the Town Office. Buy a brick and personalize your message in memory of a loved one or a special event. The bricks will be placed along the path and will become a permanent part of the fitness path.
Proceeds will be used toward the fitness path expenses and upkeep and a possible future extension of the path. Bricks are available in two sizes: a 4-inch by 8-inch brick costs $35, while an 8-inch by 8-inch brick is $50; with your personal message.
To place your order, call or visit the Portage Lake Town Office or email www.townofportage.treasurer@gmail.com for more information.
Ongoing events
The Ashland Area Senior Citizens meet the first and third Thursday at noon for a potluck luncheon at the LeBlanc Junkins VFW Post 9699 on the Portage Road with a meeting to follow. This active and growing club of senior citizens also takes trips to various restaurants throughout The County, hosts cookouts, enjoys guest speakers and entertainment such as musicians. For more information, contact Roberta Savary at 435-6422.
The Portage Lake Over 50’s Club lunch is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at the Town Hall. All individuals 50 and over are invited to attend and can bring a potluck dish to share. For more information, contact Jean Clark at 435-8034 or Donna Martin at 435-7108.
The Red Hat Loonies of Portage Lake meet every third Thursday of every month at Dean’s Motor Lodge. Membership dues are $2. Come and have a great meal and a great time, too! For more information, contact Rachel Stevens at 435-6358.
Susan Feeney-Hopkins is the correspondent for Ashland, Portage Lake, Oxbow, Masardis, Garfield, Nashville Plantation and the surrounding areas. She can be reached at 227-7760 or Feenhop@aol.com.
