Matthew West, the Christian concert entertainer for the 2011 Festival of the Bells, is pictured with buyers during the Thursday evening auction.

The 2011 Festival of the Bells auction was very successful, with many buyers purchasing the bells, baskets and artwork.

The 2011 Festival of the Bells auction was very successful, with many buyers purchasing the bells, baskets and artwork.

Marilyn Geese (left) and Margaret Van Frank share a laugh Sunday at the Highland House Museum in Hillsboro during a celebration for Van Frank's years of service to the Highland County Historical Society as its director.

There will be a family block party at the old school park in Lynchburg from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6.

Biker Sunday is set for Aug. 14 at the First Baptist Church of Hillsboro, located at 127 S. West St.

The Highland County Democratic Party will hold its annual picnic Sunday, Aug. 7 from 4-7 p.m. at the Amvets Park on North Shore Drive. Back by popular demand, the speaker will be former first lady of Ohio Frances Strickland.

New Market resident Jean Fawley has started an online business that sells window stickers that are a safety reminder for parents and pet owners. Her website, CheckOnus.Org, provides information to be used as a safety tool to protect children and pets.

New Market resident Jean Fawley has started an online business that sells window stickers that are a safety reminder for parents and pet owners. Her website, CheckOnus.Org, provides information to be used as a safety tool to protect children and pets.

A few spaces are still available for the Aug. 7-13 annual C.A.M.P., which is held at the Tar Hollow Resident Camping area in the Hocking Hills. This is the 56th such summer program, which was originated in 1956 by Dave and Janny Brizius.

The Center will host a coin show on Aug. 9-13. Bring in your gold and silver for appraisal or sale.

Reverend and Mrs. Danny Shaffer and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lucas are announcing the forthcoming marriage of their children, Benjamin Shaffer to Courtney Lucas.

Phyllis Miller was hostess of the July meeting of the New Petersburg Social Civic Club at the Rainsboro Methodist Church. Sixteen members answered roll call by using the first letter of their name and giving the name of a first lady with the same first letter.

The 4-H Advisory Committee will hold a benefit spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 5-7 p.m. in the Wharton Building on the Highland County Fairgrounds. The menu will be spaghetti, garlic bread, slaw and drinks for a donation for $5. Desserts will be available for an additional donation.

Altrusa of Highland County presented two scholarships at their July meeting.