Community happenings, events, etc.

St. Vincent de Paul Society
    The St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) of St. Mary Catholic Church in
Hillsboro will hold an outreach session Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m.-1
p.m. at the Parish Hall.   
    These outreach sessions provide opportunities for those in need of
assistance to meet with SVDP volunteers to discuss their situations and
receive help. Typical forms of assistance include payment of utility bills,
vouchers for gasoline, furnishings and food.  
    Persons seeking assistance should bring identification, copies of bills
that they are seeking help with and verification of income. People are seen
on a first-come, first serve basis.
    For more information, call (937) 205-0919 or email stmsvdp212@gmail.com.

HCCAO Board meetings
    The Highland County Community Action Organization Governing Board will
meet in 2024 on the following dates: Feb. 27, March 26, April 23, May 28,
June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26 and Dec. 24.

Fall Creek Friends Church
pancake supper Feb. 10
    The Fall Creek Friends Church would like to invite everyone to their
66th annual pancake supper, which will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 from 4-7
p.m. The church is located at 11345 Karnes Road, Hillsboro. The church will
be serving waffles, pancakes, ham and sausage, with white or chocolate milk,
water or coffee to drink.
    This year, the pancake supper will be a dine-in or drive-thru event.
Everyone is welcome.

Brushcreek Township
Trustees' meetings
    The Board of Brushcreek Township Trustees, Highland County, will hold
their public meetings on the first and third Monday of each month for the
entirety of the year 2024. Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. at the Brushcreek
Township Fire Department, 7 N. Chestnut St, Sinking Spring.

Craft Destash event Feb. 3
    The third annual Craft Destash event will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 from
9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1268 North High Street, next to Rent-to-Own, in the
Hillsboro Shopping Center. (In case of inclement weather, the event will be
held the following Saturday, Feb. 10.)  
    The purpose of this event is to allow crafters to sell their surplus
supplies at reduced costs to fellow crafters who may desire additional
stock. There will be 18 vending spots available, and the crafting supplies
range in scope from yarns, fabrics, floral, ceramics, wood pieces,
scrapbooking and all types of embellishments.  
    If you are interested in becoming a vendor or would like more
information, please contact Sherry Knowles, (937) 763-0622.  
    Altrusa of Highland County will also be holding their book sale
simultaneously during this event.

HDH Board of
Governors meetings
    The Highland District Hospital Board of Governors will meet in 2024 on
the last Wednesday of each month, January-November, at 7 p.m. in the
Education Room, located on the first floor at Highland District Hospital.
Meeting schedules for specific committees can be obtained by contacting
Melinda Russell at (937) 393-6101.

SATH Sweetheart 
Charity Ball Feb. 10
    The SATH (Supplementary Assistance to the Handicapped) will host its
20th annual Valentine's
Sweetheart Charity Ball on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Roberts Centre in
Wilmington. The evening will begin with appetizers at 6 p.m., dinner at 7
p.m. and dancing from 8-11 p.m. The attire for the evening is
semi-formal/formal. The cost is $125 per couple.
    For tickets and information, contact Linda Allen, SATH executive
director, at (937) 366-6657 or (937) 364-6144, or visit www.kampdovetail.com
to purchase tickets.

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 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: May 22, Aug. 21 and Nov.
    • 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.

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.