Community happenings, events, etc.
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Christmas party Dec. 16
The Knights of Pythias Lodge 696 will hold their annual Christmas party
Saturday, Dec. 16 beginning at 5:30 p.m., with a dinner at 6:15 p.m. (bring
a covered dish).
The lodge is located at 1879 state Route 73 in Belfast.
Santa will arrive at 7:30 p.m. There will be drawings, door prizes,
50/50 drawings, fun, food, prizes and games.
Gifts are donated by local merchants, friends and families. The lodge
members thank all those who participated in last year and are looking
forward to this year's party.
If you would like to make a donation or need more information, call
(937) 708-9561, (937) 313-6291 or (937) 231-6920.
Wreaths Across America Day
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) and the
Waw-wil-a-way Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will be
joining in the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach by placing wreaths on the
graves at the official location of the Hillsboro Cemetery for 2023. This is
the first year that the Hillsboro Cemetery will participate in this national
program. Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that
has grown into a national, yearlong movement of dedicated volunteers and
communities coming together to not only remember the nation's fallen and
honor their service, but to teach the next generation about the value of
freedom.
The goal for the Hillsboro Cemetery is to raise enough funds to place
500 sponsored veterans wreaths on the headstones of local heroes laid to
rest. Unfortunately, this is only a small few, as there are
approximately 1,127 veterans laid to rest. Those interested in volunteering
for Wreaths Across America or sponsoring a wreath ($17) for the Hillsboro
Cemetery are invited to to visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/OH0382P.
National Wreaths Across America Day, observed Saturday, Dec. 16, is a
free community event open to all people. The ceremony will begin at noon,
with the wreath placement immediately following.
St. Vincent de Paul
Society outreach
The St. Vincent de Paul Society in Hillsboro will be offering an
outreach session from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, during which SVdP volunteers will
be available to meet with those in need of assistance.
The outreach session will be held at the Parish Hall (formerly St. Mary
School) at 119 E. Walnut St. in Hillsboro.
Individuals seeking assistance must bring a copy of their bill, proof of
identity and proof of income. For more information, call (937) 205-0919.
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.
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.