Women ages 40 and older should receive a mammogram ever year. Early detection of breast cancer can significantly improve a woman's chance of survival. Thanks to a generous grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation and St. Elizabeth Hospital, mammograms will be offered at no cost on Friday, Dec. 7.
The Highland County Veterans Service Commission will meet on Monday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. at the Highland County Veterans Service Office, 135 N. High St. in Hillsboro. This meeting is open to the public.
The Highland County Democratic Women and the Highland County Democratic Central and Executive Committee will hold their annual joint carry-in Christmas dinner and auction on Monday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the County Administration Building.
An 8x8 quilt design in recognition of 100 years of the Girl Scouts has been placed on this barn at the Zimmerman farm between Hillsboro and Leesburg off U.S. 62 after Leesburg area Girl Scout Morgan Baker made the request of Gayle and Janet Zimmerman.
The Magnolia Twig this week donated $500 to the Highland District Hospital Foundation. This generous donation will go toward the purchase of a digital mammography unit. The Magnolia Twig is a Gold donor ($4,999-$10,000) to the HDH Foundation.
The Southern State Singers will present their 14th annual Christmas concert 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 234 N. High St., Hillsboro.
