This is a busy time for anyone getting ready for the spring Garage Sales that are coming up April 24 & 25. With all the new folks in town, many are bound to have brought too much or not enough to furnish their new homes. (When you live at the end of the road, it can be a challenge to find new homes for unwanted and unneeded goodies.) For residents who aren't having their own sales, the Women's Club will gladly accept donations for their big sale.
Since the Women's Club will be readying Pioneer Hall for the Sale, the ladies will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday the 8th at Gee Cee's Truck Stop (Exit 57) at noon. All ladies are welcome to join in an afternoon of fun, food and fellowship.
Then, on Thursday, the Red Hat ladies will meet at the Café at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of decorating hats. All ladies are invited to bring a hat to decorate and/or help to decorate the famous Red Hatters hat for the 4th of July Parade.
Friday night's dinner at the Café will feature Linda's Pork Chops served with side dishes, salad, beverage and dessert. Reservations are required and need to be made by 6 p.m. Wednesday - Call Linda at (360) 295-0875 to make or break reservations.
The rest of the weekend has live music at Open Mic on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Café followed by Card Bingo on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. in Community Hall. Both are great opportunities to enjoy a good time with friends and neighbors. All anyone has to do is show up; though in the case of Card Bingo, bring 4 nickels, 4 dimes, 4 quarters and a dollar and see if you can take a little more than that home with you.
Monday has burgers and homemade soups at the Café from 4 to 6 p.m. The burgers - beef, chicken or veggie - are cooked to perfection and served with all the trimmings, including grilled onions if desired. They really don't get any better anywhere else and the price can't be beat.
Senior Nutrition lunch on Tuesday the 14th will be Baked Ziti (pasta), Sicilian Veggies, Apricot Halves and Garlic Bread. For a $3 donation, the meals are a real bargain for those over 60 years of age. Call Jan at (360) 295-0597 to make or break reservations.
As mentioned earlier, Ryderwood's famous Garage Sales are coming up the weekend of April 24 & 25. These sales have been a mainstay of this community for as long as anyone can remember and draw customers from all around the area. Plan to be there!