Activities in the community this week include Stroud City Council meeting today, Thursday, February 8th 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Masonic Lodge will hold its all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast this Saturday, February 10th at the agricultural building for a cost of $7.00. Stroud Food Pantry will be open Tuesday, February 13th from 9:00 a.m. until 11:45 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce will also meet Tuesday, February 13th at 5:30 p.m.
Stroud High School girls and boys basketball teams will travel to Seminole Friday night, February 9th for Friday night basketball. Both junior varsity and varsity will be competing with games starting at 4:30 p.m. The Stroud 2nd grade basketball team coached by Beau and Toyie Hubbard handily beat the Davenport Bulldogs this past Saturday at Stroud Memorial Gym. The Tigers will travel to Depew this Saturday to try and secure a win against the Hornets. Game time is 9:00 a.m.
Stroud Schools will present Little Shop of Horrors. The production will take place at the Stroud High School PAC on Saturday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 10th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, or you may purchase them in advance on-line.
Several graduates of the Class of 1974 meet on Monday to begin planning their 50th Stroud High School reunion coming up in May. Those attending were Becky Hopper, David Griebel, Billy Bailey, Linda Flatt Clyma, Cheryl Hodge, Judy Thoma and David and Janet Griebel. Things are in full swing in preparation for “Tigers Roar in 2024.”
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Americans spend a lot on love. According to the National Retail Foundation Americans spent nearly $26 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts in 2023. People are expected to spend an average of approximately $193 for Valentine’s Day. Can you imagine if we all bought even a portion of our Valentine’s Day presents locally how much profit we could generate for merchants and the amount of tax revenue we could deposit in our city’s coffer? It’s why we should shop locally first. If you’re unsure of what to get your sweetheart, candy is the number one selling gift. Have a great week and don’t forget to shop local…………………..first!