[caption id="attachment_50505" align="alignright" width="420"]<img class=" wp-image-50505" src="https://theenterprise.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2021/03/Club-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="315" /> The Ararat Ruritan Club welcomed new members. Taylor Smith Pruitt (left to right), President Merlin Scales, and Ashley Bowman. (By Mary Dellenback Hill)[/caption] The Ararat Ruritan Club held its regularly scheduled business meeting on Thursday, March 4. Two new members were welcomed and members finalized some of upcoming events. Taylor Pruitt, rejoined the membership, and Ashley Bowman came on board as our newest member, growing the number of members to 33. The club’s second Virtual Bingo was successful, and it will continue to hold the events once a month until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Mark the dates down on your calendar: March 27, Community Easter Egg Hunt April 2, Virtual Scentsy Bingo (Pre-Pay at PayPal.me/AraratRuritanClub) May 1, Spring Craft/Vendor Show May 22, EMS/Fire/Law Enforcement 'Car' Show Monthly online raffles also are being held on a variety of items. To inquire on rental rates/availability (our building is available for rental for your reunions, showers, birthday parties, or other get-togethers), contact Kevin Smith via telephone 276-251-1790, email <a href="mailto:AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com">AraratRuritanClub@gmail.com</a>, or message us on FaceBook. The club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. All are cordially invited to visit and help the club help the community meet its needs.
