Community happenings, events, etc.
Prospect United
Methodist Church hosts
election day dinner
The Prospect United Methodist Church will host an election day dinner on
Tuesday, Nov. 6. 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 freewill offering will be accepted.
Christmas in the Country
Christmas in the Country features unique gifts created by four talented
artisans. Nov. 16-17, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Nov. 18, 2-5 p.m. From Hillsboro,
take U.S. 62 west eight miles to Sanders or Sorg Road. Turn right, follow
signs. For more information, contact Brenda Bradds at (937) 927-5321 or
brendabradds@att.net.
Highland County
Emmaus Gathering
The Highland County Emmaus Gathering will be on Tuesday, Oct. 30
beginning at 7 p.m. It will be held at the St. Mary's Episcopal Church,
Hillsboro. The gathering will have a speaker, special music and prayers for
joys and concerns as well as a meditation before sharing in Holy Communion.
The walk to Emmaus is an ecumenical three-day weekend to train church
leaders. Emmaus has grown into a worldwide movement. The Upper Room of the
UMC in Nashville, Tenn. governs it. If you have ever been curious about the
Walk to Emmaus, please come and find out what everyone has been talking
about.
Everyone is invited, not just those who have attended an Emmaus weekend.
Plan on coming out and sharing music, worship, food and fellowship. Please
wear your nametags and bring some food to share.
Revival in Mowrystown
Oct. 18-21
There will be a revival at God's Holiness Mission, 127 Maple Street,
Mowrystown, on Oct. 18-21. The service times are 7 p.m. nightly on Oct.
18-20, and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21. The evangelist will be Christopher
Therman. The pastor is Kevin Bennett. Call 937-588-2806 for information.
New Vienna Firehouse
fall festival Oct. 27
The public is invited to the New Vienna fire station for a meal, open
house and fun for all ages. Called the “Firehouse Fall-Fest,” the event
begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 and will include a kids' pedal tractor
pull, great food, a corn hole tournament at 5 p.m. and fire equipment for
the kids to see up-close. A meal of homemade chili, hot dog or sandwich,
dessert, plus beverage will cost $6 for adults, $3 for kids 12 and under.
All proceeds will be used for community activities and local charitable
causes. This event is sponsored jointly by the New Vienna Lions Club and the
Clinton Highland Joint Fire District. Members of both groups will be serving
the meal until 7 p.m. The fire station is located on S.R. 28, about one mile
west of town. Visit www.newvienna.net to learn more.
Highland County Senior
Citizen Center pumpkin pageant
The Highland County Senior Citizen Center will hold a pumpkin pageant
fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 26 at 12:30 p.m. during their monthly birthday
dinner. Local businesses are asked to submit a painted pumpkin (no carved
pumpkins, please) along with a $25 entry free. First, second and third
runners-up and king/queen will be awarded. Non-placing contestants will
receive an honorable mention. All contestants will be display at the
center's haunted house and Halloween Festival/Trick-or-Treat night. The
"king/queen" pumpkins will be displayed around the county in various local
businesses. Call Mechell Frost at (937) 393-4745 for more information on
entering the pageant.
Countywide
curfew Oct. 1-31
Countywide curfew will continue through Oct. 31 for all persons under
the age of 18. The curfew will run through Oct. 31 and require all persons
under the age of 18 to be off the streets and in their homes by 10 p.m.,
Monday through Friday and by midnight Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The curfew does not apply where children are accompanied by parents,
legal guardians or custodians. Exception is also made for children attending
church, school or employment activities.
Enforcement will be handled by all law enforcement agencies, including
the sheriff's department, city or village police and juvenile probation
officers.
After consultation with law enforcement, it is requested each
jurisdiction set beggar's night on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6-8 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 W. South St., 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.
Eagles host Thursday bingo
The Hillsboro Eagles host bingo on Thursday nights. Doors open at 5:30
p.m., and games start at 7 p.m.
AA meetings in Rainsboro
The Rocky Fork Lake/Rainsboro area has a new meeting of AA at Rainsboro
United Methodist Church, Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. In addition, there will
be Al-Anon support meetings Saturdays at the church.
House of Prayer
board meetings
The Highland County House of Prayer, Inc. will hold monthly board
meetings on the last Wednesday of each month.
The meetings will take place at the home of Marvin and Becky Gotherman,
100 West Union Pike, Hillsboro at 7 p.m. Anyone interested is invited to
attend.
For more information, call (937) 661-1142 or 393-2774.
Highland County GOP
central committee meetings
The Highland County Republican Central Committee will meet on the fourth
Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Republican Party headquarters, 200 West
Main Street, Hillsboro.
VSC meets on first Mondays
The Highland County Veterans Service Commission will be holding its
public meetings on the first Monday of every month at 5 p.m. until further
notice.
Board of Elections' notices
In compliance with the Ohio Secretary of State Directive 2012-35, the
Highland County Board of Elections will hold the following hours for
in-office absentee voting for the Nov. 6 general election:
• 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, Oct. 22-26;
• 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Oct. 29 through Nov. 1;
• 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2.
For more information, contact the Board of Elections at (937) 393-9961.
Haunted Hills at
Magic Waters
This year's Haunted Hills at Magic Waters, 7757 Cave Road, Bainbridge,
is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Oct. 28. Tickets go on sale
at 7 p.m. and on Friday and Saturdays, the trail stays open until 11 p.m. On
Sundays, it closes at 10 p.m.
Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for children. Groups rates are available
for groups of 20 or more who have called ahead. Call (937) 365-1388 for more
information.
Liberty Park yard waste site closed
The yard waste site at Liberty Park is closed until further notice. The
city administration is working to find an alternative site and will notify
the public of its location when it is available. Leaf pick-up is scheduled
for mid-October to early December. The official times will be announced next
month. For questions, call the mayor’s office at 393-5219.
Altrusa accepting
scholarship applications
Altrusa International of Highland County is accepting applications for
educational scholarships ranging from $250 to $500. Applications may be
obtained from any Highland County Public Library, Chatfield College, Shawnee
State University, Southern State Community College or Wilmington College.
Eligibility criteria are as follows: Have been a Highland County resident
for a minimum of two years, must be at least 25 years of age, currently
enrolled in an accredited institution and have successfully completed a
minimum of 12 credit hours in an accredited institution. Applications must
be postmarked by Nov. 26 and received by Dec. 1.
Fairfield Schools to hold
public meeting on treasurer
The Fairfield Local School District Board of Education hereby gives
public notice that it will hold a public meeting pursuant to the provisions
of Ohio Revised Code §3309.345 to consider the re-employment of J. Bart
Barber, treasurer, as a superannuate to the same position for which he will
retire from effective Dec. 31, 2012. The public meeting will occur on Nov.
19, 2012, at 6:15 p.m. at the Fairfield Local School District Office. The
board provides this notice at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the
superannuate’s re-employment and certifies that the public meeting required
pursuant to Ohio law shall take place between 15 and 30 days before the
re-employment of J. Bart Barber as a superannuate. All interested persons
are invited to attend.
AAUW, Altrusa collect
for 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 placed in the Leesburg, Greenfield,
Lynchburg and Hillsboro libraries, Kroger and Community Market in Hillsboro.
No magazines, encyclopedias, texts or condensed books, please. The book sale
will be held at the Highland County Administration Building in Hillsboro on
Thursday, Nov. 1, noon - 6 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and
Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Money raised from the sale provides
scholarships and supports literacy projects for Highland County residents.
Freedom Fellowship Church
old-fashioned day Oct. 21
Freedom Fellowship Church will host an old-fashioned day on Sunday, Oct.
21. The church is located at 7451 Pea Ridge Road, Hillsboro. Music will be
provided by The Hughes Family. There will be a variety of good food and
desserts served. Dress up in your pioneer attire. Pastor Jerry M. Fyffe and
the congregation welcome the community to attend. The schedule includes
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., Sunday morning worship at 10:45 a.m. and
activities beginning at 12:15 p.m. For more information, call 937-584-4531.
Sugar Grove United Methodist Church
Fall Festival Oct. 28
Sugar Grove United Methodist Church will host a Fall Festival Sunday,
Oct. 28 from 2-6 p.m. Everything is free, including a meal, dessert and
drink; entertainment, featuring local band Rock N Country; and lots of fun
activities for the kids, including a costume parade and candy giveaway. The
church is located at 4679 State Route 41 SE, Washington C.H. For more
information, visit www.sugarumc.org.
Greenfield Emmaus
gathering Oct. 22
A Greenfield Emmaus Gathering, will be held Monday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.,
at the First Presbyterian Church in Greenfield. Remember, "when Emmaus
meets, Emmaus eats." Everyone is invited to attend this evening of worship
and fellowship!
Chapel of Hope revival
Chapel of Hope will hold a revival Oct. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. nightly in
addition to Sunday at 10 a.m. Featured evangelists will be Noel and Betty
Scott. The Libbys will perform Oct. 12. There will be special singing
nightly. The church is located at 12986 state Route 41 north, Greenfield.
Project Linus
blanket-making
workshop Oct. 27
A Project Linus blanket-making workshop will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Sardinia Church of Christ, 7130 Bachman Drive,
Sardinia. Project Linus is a volunteer organization which contributes new
handmade blankets to provide comfort and security to seriously ill and
traumatized children.
Requirements for blankets are simple: All blankets must be new,
handmade, and washable. They may be crocheted, fringed, knitted, sewn, tied,
or quilted.
The website, www.projectlinus.org, offers free patterns and links to
other sites supporting Project Linus.
Please bring a sack lunch and drink as well as supplies for the type of
blanket you will be making, such as yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks,
sewing machine, or whatever it is you use. Minimal supplies will be offered
such as yarn and fabric for afghans and quilts. (No baby-sitting will be
provided.)
Project Linus also will be accepting donations of blankets you may
already have finished or if you are cleaning out your stash, we would love
to be the recipient of any new, child-friendly pieces of flannel, cotton,
yarns or any batting you may have lying around.
If you would be interested in making a blanket to comfort a child please
contact Chapter Coordinator Elaine McCormick at projectlinusoh@gmail.com or
call Carol Chambers (937) 927-5455 (email at craftylady4873@att.net) for
more information.
Hillsboro Cub
Scout Pack 37
fundraiser Oct. 27
The Hillsboro Cub Scout Pack 37 will host their annual baked goods
auction on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1-3 p.m. at the Hillsboro Freewill Baptist
Church, 6360 U.S. 50, Hillsboro. The event, "Shake, Bake and Scouting" will
allow the public to meet some local political candidates and purchased baked
goods to help support local Cub Scouts. For more information, please contact
Christy Miller at (937) 402-0681 or hillsboropack5037@gmail.com.
LC Board of Education
to meet Oct. 18
The Lynchburg-Clay Board of Education will meet in regular session on
Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Lynchburg-Clay Board of Education
building.
Patch of Heaven Preschool,
St. Mary Catholic School Fall Festival
Patch of Heaven Preschool and St. Mary Catholic School will be having a
Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct.17 from 6-8 PM. There will be raffles,
bounce house, costume contest, cake walk, decorated pumpkin contest, pony
rides (weather permitting) and great food. Come enjoy an evening of fun for
all ages. St. Mary's is located at 119 E. Walnut St.