Community happenings, events, etc.
Jingle Bell Bazaar Nov. 4
The Jingle Bell Bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hillsboro Elementary School. The event will include handmade crafts, baked goods, wooden décor and much more.
Leesburg flushing
hydrants Oct. 30-Nov. 3
The Village of Leesburg will be flushing hydrants the week of Oct. 30
through Nov. 3.
During this time, your water may appear rusty. Please avoid washing
light-colored clothing.
Harwood Christian Church
Harwood Christian Church will host a carryout-only chili supper
Saturday, Oct. 28 from 3-7 p.m. The menu will include chili, hot dogs,
coneys, ham, homemade chicken and noodles, green beans, broccoli-cauliflower
salad and desserts (including pumpkin roll and apple, berry, pumpkin, peach,
pecan and chocolate pies) for a freewill donation. Curbside pickup will be
offered for the carryout-only supper.
The church is located at the crossroads of state Routes 131 and 134. For
more information, call Barb at (937) 763-7972 or Judy at (937) 205-0590.
Leesburg Area Historical
Society Heritage Breakfast Nov. 4
The Leesburg Area Historical Society will host its second annual
Heritage Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 8-11 a.m. The meal will be
served at the Highland County North Joint Fire & Ambulance Station Community
Room (200 South St., Leesburg). On the menu are pancakes and sausage;
biscuits and gravy; and beverages.
Traditional and folk music will be performed by John Noftsger. Antique
and vintage items will be appraised by antique experts Toy Fender and Betty
Ann Walker. While the entire event is free, donations will be gratefully
accepted. The Society hopes to raise the last $3,000 needed to undertake a
full exterior renovation of our 1899 train depot in the coming year.
Altrusa quarter raffle Nov. 9
Altrusa of Highland County will be having a quarter raffle on Nov. 9 at
the Hillsboro Orpheum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the raffle starts at
6:30 p.m.
Altrusa is a nonprofit organization which gives every student in
Highland County, grades kindergarten through fifth, a book every year as one
of their service projects.
Veterans Appreciation Night Nov. 10
The 11th annual Veterans Appreciation Night and open house will be
4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at the Hi-TEC Center conference room. The Hi-TEC
Center is located at 1575 North High Street in Hillsboro. Light refreshments
will be served.
Special recognition will be given to Korean War veterans on the 70th
anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement in 1953.
The event is hosted by the Highland County Veterans Service Office.
Unified Christian Men's Chorus
Veterans Day concert Nov. 5
The Unified Christian Men's Chorus annual Veterans Day concert will be 3
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Wilmington Church of Christ, 909 West Locust
Street in Wilmington.
Admission is free. All veterans will receive a challenge coin. Child
care will be available.
The Unified Christian Men's Chorus includes Clinton, Fayette and
Highland County veterans when they host this annual concert. For
information, call Bob Pittser at (937) 725-2821.
Lynchburg Masonic Lodge
fish fry Oct. 28
Lynchburg Masonic Lodge 178, located at 131 S. Main St., will host a
fish fry on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 4:30-7 p.m.
The menu will include a fish dinner for $12 (fish, fries, slaw and hush
puppies), kids meal for $8 (chicken tenders, fries and drink) or a fish
sandwich for $6.
Fried pies will be sold separately.
Proceeds will benefit the Lodge.
Hillsboro meetings
The 2024 City of Hillsboro meeting schedule is as follows.
• City Council meets the Thursday after the second Monday of the month
at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom.
• Planning Commission meets the third Monday of the month at :30 p.m. at
the old firehouse on Governor Trimble Place.
• The Revolving Loan Fund Committee holds quarterly meetings at 10 a.m.
in the City Building. Scheduled dates are: Jan. 17, May 22, Aug. 21 and Nov.
20
• Records Commission meetings are TBA.
• Civil Service Commission meetings are TBA.
• The Community Improvement Corporation meets the second Wednesday of
the month at 9 a.m. at the City Building.
Changes in schedule or special meetings must be published a minimum of
24 hours prior to meeting time.
Senior food donations
The Highland County Church of Christ is giving out senior food boxes on
the third Friday of each month. These are boxes of canned and shelf-stable
items, plus cheese. To qualify, you must be age 60 or older; submit an
income form (to be filled out one time); and pick up your food box between
11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the third Friday of each month at 6670 U.S. Route 50 West,
Hillsboro. For more information, call (937) 763-8311.
HCCAO Board meeting dates announced
The Highland County Community Action Organization Governing Board will
meet in 2023 on the following dates: Nov. 28 and Dec. 26.
HDH Board meetings
The Highland District Hospital Board of Governors meetings for 2023 will
be held on the last Wednesday of each month, January-November, at 7 p.m. in
the Education Room at Highland District Hospital. Meeting schedules for
specific committees can be obtained by contacting Melinda Russell at (937)
393-6101.
Reformers Unanimous
Reformers Unanimous offers Christian support for all types of addiction
every Friday from 7-9 p.m. Meetings are held at Greenfield Area Christian
Center, located at 912 North Fifth Street in Greenfield. Call (937) 515-6748
or (937) 876-9868 for more information.
Peace Lutheran Church
Peace Lutheran Church continues to serve as the location for AA, NA and
AlAnon. There is also a model train group which sets up at the Highland
County Fair and has their meetings at the church. Call Peace Lutheran at
(937) 393-1837 with any questions.
Lynchburg Historical Society
The Lynchburg Historical Society will be open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2
p.m. The Society is located at 151 S. Main Street near the police office.
New Life Church & Ministries
resumes food giveaway
New Life Church & Ministries, located at 6101 S.R. 247 in Hillsboro, has
resumed its weekly food giveaway. The food pantry will be offered every
Friday from 1-4 p.m. Individuals are asked to wait until after 10 a.m. at
the absolute earliest to get in line for the food giveaways.