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HUBA First Friday, Nov. 4
The Hillsboro Uptown Business Association's First Friday will be held Nov. 4
from 5-8 p.m. The event will kick off the annual Uptown Open House, which
will continue Saturday. The evening will also mark the launch of the
Hillsboro-opoly game, with over 20 participating uptown businesses.
Customers who visit uptown stores by Dec. 15 will receive a sticker, and
Hillsboro-opoly sheets dropped off at participating locations will be
entered to win a prize. For more information, contact Brent Huffman at (937)
402-4234.

Walnut Hill Ladies Group
hosts Christmas bazaar Nov. 5

The Walnut Hill Ladies' Group will hold a Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 5
at the church at 10449 Barger Road, Leesburg from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vendors or
people with crafts may rent a table for $10. A chicken and noodle dinner
will be served and will also include mashed potatoes, green beans, dressing,
drinks and dessert. There will also be a bake sale and quilt show. If
interested in renting a table, call (937) 780-7391 or (937) 302-8616.

National Collection Week
for shoe box gifts Nov. 14-21

   Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child, a project of international
Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse
(www.samaritanspurse.org), headed by Franklin Graham, has hand-delivered
more than 85 million gift-filled shoe boxes to needy children in some 130
countries. The National Collection Week for shoe box gifts is Nov. 14-21.
For more information on the event or the Shoe box Ministry project, contact
Ed or Helen Hiestand at 937-393-2790.

Sunday dinner Nov. 6 at
First Presbyterian Church

 The First Presbyterian Church of Greenfield will host a beef and noodle dinner on Nov. 6 from noon-1:30 pm. Carry-out will be available. The cost of the meal is a free-will donation. All proceeds go to the church/manse renovation fund.

Hillsboro mayor
plans veterans tribute

   Hillsboro Mayor Dick Zink is organizing a tribute for veterans of the
U.S. Armed Forces so that residents of Hillsboro can have a chance to thank
them for their services to the nation and community.
   “December 7, 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor,” Zink
said. “We will be holding a veterans recognition day at Hillsboro High
School to honor all veterans of Hillsboro and Highland County. The program
will start at 7 p.m.”
   Arrangements on the program have not been completed, he said, but should
be finalized by the November council meeting. The mayor said that he is
working with Hillsboro City Schools Superintendent Rick Earley and the
director of the high school band.
   “We’re looking forward to being able to honor all the veterans of
Highland County,” Zink said. Zink encouraged anyone with ideas for the
program to contact him at (937) 393-5219.

AAUW, Altrusa to hold
annual book sale

   The Hillsboro area branch of the American Association of University
Women and Altrusa are preparing for the annual book sale. Barrels for the
collection of gently used books have been placed in the Leesburg,
Greenfield, Lynchburg and Hillsboro libraries; Save-A-Lot market in
Greenfield; and Kroger and Community Markets in Hillsboro. No magazines,
encyclopedias, texts or condensed books, please. The sale will be held at
the Highland County Administration Building on Thursday, Nov. 3 from noon-6
p.m.; Friday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10
a.m.-1 p.m. Funds raised will provide scholarships and support literary
projects.

Edgewood Manor
offers Medicare help

   Edgewood Manor of Greenfield will offer assistance with Medicare Part D
prescription plans every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to
noon during the enrollment period through Dec. 7. Bring a copy of your
Medicare card, a copy of all your medications or a medication list from the
pharmacy. To make an appointment, call (937) 981-2165.

Christmas at the Cabin

   Janny Brizius has announced seasonal hours for Christmas at the Cabin,
located on Cave Road east of Hillsboro. The cabin, which is stuffed with
hand-crafted wares from numerous artisans – both local and across the
country – features clothing, jewelry, household wares, dolls and toys,
special holiday decorations and more. The cabin will be open from 10 a.m.-5
p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. Call (937)
365-1388 for information.

Sugar Grove United
Methodist Church auction

   Sugar Grove United Methodist Church will host their annual Soup
Supper/Craft Auction Nov. 5 at the church, located at 4679 state Route 41 SE
in Washington C.H. The dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 p.m., and the
auction will begin at 7 p.m.

Recovery program
meets on Tuesdays

   The Celebrate Victory Recovery Program meets every Tuesday night at 7
p.m. at ReaLife Church, located at 230 West South Street, Hillsboro.

Alzheimer’s Support
Group meetings

   The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati will sponsor a
Highland County Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group on the
third Monday of each month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Highland District Hospital.
For information, contact Vickie Gaines at (937) 840-6581.

Fund-raising dinner Nov. 19
at Southern Highland Joint
Fire District in Mowrystown

   The Southern Highland Joint Fire District located in Mowrystown will be
having its annual spaghetti dinner on Nov. 19 from 4-8 p.m., for donations
only. There will be a raffle, and anyone wanting to donate a item for the
raffle can call the fire department at 937-442-1170. Funds raised will go to
help out with the special things the volunteer firemen and EMTs do
throughout the year (blankets or coats for a family that has been burned out
of their home; a present for a child for Christmas; a stuffed animal for a
child; fire safety supplies; cases of water; or educational supplies.) The
dinner will be at the Mowrystown Firehouse at 50 Maple St.

VFW fish fry Nov. 5

   The Hillsboro VFW Post 9094 will be holding a fish fry, Saturday, Nov. 5
from 4:30-7 p.m. All-you-can-eat fish will be served for $7, and includes
fries, slaw, hush puppies, and a soft drink. The event is open to the
public.

Church Women United meets Nov. 4

Highland County Church Women United invites everyone to World Community Day
2011: "Living Our Faith, Unlocking Action." They will meet on Friday, Nov. 4
at noon with a carry-in luncheon at Hillsboro First United Methodist Church.
A business meeting and a Bible study will be Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. at
the church. Call 393-8070 for information.

Harwood Christian Church
chili supper Nov. 5

   Harwood Christian Church, located at the crossroads of state Routes 134
and 131 between Dodsonville and Buford, will host a chili supper on
Saturday, Nov. 5 from 4-8 p.m. The menu will include chili, hot dogs,
coneys, ham, barbecue, homemade chicken and noodles, broccoli-cauliflower
salad, slaw, lots of desserts, coffee, tea and lemonade. Freewill donation,
eat-in or carry-out. For more information, call (937) 764-1493 or (937)
393-8010. Everyone is welcome.

Highland House
hosts special events

   On Saturday, Nov. 19 Highland House Assisted Living will host a Holiday
Craft Bazaar from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., featuring items from a variety of vendors
and refreshments. Contact Teina at Highland House if you are interested in
becoming a vendor, or for more information, call 937-393-8830. This event
will take place at Highland House, 251 Harry Sauner Road, Hillsboro.

Lynchburg-Clay
Veterans Day program

   The Lynchburg-Clay Veterans Day program will be held Nov. 11 at the high
school at 6762 state Route 134 South, Lynchburg. Refreshments and snacks
will be provided from 8-9 a.m., and the program will begin at 9 a.m. Both
past and present veterans will be recognized. The first row of the
Lynchburg-Clay High School staff and student parking lot will be reserved
for veterans.

Whiteoak High School
hosts Veterans Day event

   Whiteoak High School would like to invite all local veterans and their
families to an assembly in their honor on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. The program
will begin with coffee and snacks at 9 a.m. We would be honored to have you
participate. For more information, call 442-2241.

Hillsboro Christian
Academy to hold
veterans program

   On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Hillsboro Christian Academy will be hosting a
short program and reception for the veterans of our community. This program
will be held at the Nazarine Church on U.S. 50 (east), at 9:30 a.m., with a
reception to follow

Election day dinner at
Sinking Spring United Methodist Church

   Sinking Spring United Methodist Church will be holding an election day
dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The dinner will begin at 11 a.m. and continue
until 7:30 p.m. or sold out. The event is being sponsored by the United
Methodist Women. The menu will include: beans and cornbread, vegetable soup,
potato soup, beef BBQ, hot dogs, sloppy joes, cole slaw, assorted homemade
desserts and beverages. The dinner is being held in the Fellowship Hall of
the United Methodist Church in Sinking Spring.

Prospect United Methodist
Church hosts election day dinner

The Prospect United Methodist Church will host an election day dinner
on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The food will be served between the hours of 11
and 7. It will include bean soup, chili, cornbread, sloppy joes and
coneys, slaw, vegetable trays with dip, desserts and drinks. Everyone
is encouraged to attend. A free-will offering will be accepted.

Jingle Bell Bazaar
Nov. 5 at Hills and Dales

   A Jingle Bell Bazaar will be held Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Hills
and Dales Training Center, 8919 US 50, Hillsboro.

Applications, donations
accepted for
Community Action
Christmas program

   Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc. (HCCAO) has opened
its annual Community Christmas Program for applications and donations.
Applications will be accepted through Nov. 18. The program seeks to match
eligible needy families and children with existing community programs and
private donors, as well as ensuring all needy children receive holiday gifts
this season. HCCAO works to reduce the duplication of services by partnering
with Community Christmas providers to ensure that more children are served
and decreasing the incidence of multiple program access wherever possible in
order to increase each program's capacity to serve the community and its
children in need. Interested programs, donors and applicants can contact
Angie Mustard or Christi Hauke, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at
HCCAO, (937) 393-3458.

Full Gospel Businessmen’s
Fellowship dinner Nov. 5

   Hillsboro Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International, Dinner
Fellowship and Ministry Meeting
will be Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Highland County 4-H Building, 604 John
Street, Hillsboro. Ben Thompson will be the speaker. Call 513-335-5229.

Holiday cradt bazaar at
St. Mary Catholic School

   The PTG at St. Mary Catholic School is having a holiday craft bazaar
with great crafts and independent vendors on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in
the school hall. Lunch will be served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. If any vendors are
interested in setting up, call the school at 937-840-9932. The school is
located at 119 E. Walnut St., Hillsboro.

New Directions
auction, dinner Nov. 5

   New Directions Youth Ministry will hold their annual Silent
Auction/Pledge Dinner Saturday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Christian
Union Church Family Center, located at 1200 N. Washington St. in Greenfield
(across from Johnson Controls).
   The evening will include delicious appetizers and a silent auction that
features: Universal Studios Florida tickets, Disney World tickets, Dollywood
tickets, Corvette Museum tickets, Tecumseh! tickets, gift certificates from
local businesses and restaurants, scrapbooking items and much more.
Admission to the event is free. All funds raised from the Silent Auction
will benefit the ministry of New Directions. For information, call Becky
Anderson at 937-876-9162.

Masonic Temple
election day dinner

   The Masonic Temple, located at 136-1/2 North High St. in Hillsboro, will
host an election day bean dinner from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Beans and cornbread,
chicken and dumplings, slaw, pie and cake will be served for $5.

Colony Theater host
Christian music series

   The Colony Theatre in Hillsboro will kick off its Christian music series
the third Saturday of every month. Shows start at 7:30 p.m For information,
call Tina Bradshaw at the Colony or Charlie Hargrave at 218-2290.

Buckskin Harvest
Festival Nov. 12

   The Buckskin Harvest Festival will be Saturday, Nov. 12 from 5-9 p.m.
Dinner will be in the cafeteria from 5-7 p.m. There will be  games, crafts,
door prizes and a raffle, An auction will begin at 7 p.m. Vote for your
favorite King/Queen, Prince/Princess & Little Prince/Princess from 5-7:30
p.m. The pageant begins at 8:30 p.m.

Chapel of Hope
welcomes McKameys

Chapel of Hope will welcome The McKameys Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Free
food and fellowship will be enjoyed after the service. Everyone welcome![[In-content Ad]]

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