Southern State Community College will present guest speaker Dona Grant on the topic of homestead gardening 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6, in the Learning Resources Center on the college's South Campus, 12681 U.S. Route 62, Fincastle. The event is free and open to the public.

The Highland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) celebrated the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on Sunday, April 18 with members of the Marshall United Methodist Church.

Thanks to a terrific turnout of talented folks of all ages, Magic Waters Theatre was able to cast an entire summer of entertainment in just one weekend!

The American Sidesaddle Association and Southern Ohio Ladies Aside will be hosting a sidesaddle clinic at Under a Shooting Star Farm near Bainbridge, Ohio on April 24th from 9am-5pm. Participants will learn saddle fit, sidesaddle history, getting started, and basic to advanced sidesaddle riding including jumping. Cost is $30 for adult riders, $15 for 18 & under riders, $10 for all auditors. Auditors will get hands on experience in saddle fit and other aspects of riding aside.

On April 13, 2010, Pricetown Partners held their elections for the upcoming year: President-Erin Rowlands; V.President-Emma Setty and Ty Setty; Secretary-Courtney Tenas; Treasurer-Claire Magie; News Reporter-Jake Wilson; Health & Safety-Alan West; Recreation-Lucas Brown. Pledges were held by Claire Magie, Ty Setty, Jake Wilson.

The New Petersburg Social Civics Club held their April meeting at the Rainsboro United Methodist Church with Janet Lawwell as hostess. President Debbie Robinson opened the meeting.

The Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. will hold a Public Hearing on its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2011 - 2014 on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, from 11:00 am until 12 Noon at The Ohio State University South Centers (Endeavor Center), 1864 Shyville Road, Piketon, Ohio.

Do you enjoy dealing with people and making their day? If so, consider volunteering at the Pharmacy and Gift Shop in Clinton Memorial Hospital. CMH Regional Health System Volunteer Services has several time opportunities available.

Organizers arrived several hours early to set up for Anna's Army Day, held on the courthouse lawn April 16.

Organizers arrived several hours early to set up for Anna's Army Day, held on the courthouse lawn April 16.

April has certainly been eventful thus far for the avid sports fan. The college basketball season has wrapped up with Cinderella (Butler) coming up just short.  The professional baseball season is under way and I am looking forward to the upcoming NFL draft to see how the Bengals can improve.

Older Americans Month
    Each May is observed nationwide as Older Americans Month. Together with Senior Citizens Day (the third Tuesday in May – May 18 this year), Older Americans Month is a celebration of the contributions our older citizens have made to society, and is a chance for communities to give back and recognize the accomplishments of their elders. It also is a time to promote aging actively and encourage everyone, regardless of age, to live life to the fullest. Older Americans Month and Senior Citizens Day have a history dating back to 1977. Ohio’s theme for Older Americans Month 2010 is: “Age Strong! Live Long!” Today’s seniors are shrugging off traditional stereotypes. They are living healthy and active lives, engaged in multiple endeavors. They are employees and employers, students and teachers. They are volunteers, leaders and mentors. And, by being all these things, older Ohioans are supporting their communities and the state, and making a difference in the lives of others. They are celebrating their uniqueness and redefining what it means to grow old.