First Presbyterian Rummage Sale
The First Presbyterian Church, 210 E. Main St., Hillsboro, will hold a rummage and bake sale Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the basement of the church. The proceeds from the sale will benefit the church’s organ fund for maintenance and repair. The church is offering the community the chance to rent space for $10 and tables are available to rent for an additional $5 fee. For more information call the church office 393-3171.
Elevate Christ Community Church
Elevate Christ Community Church has announced upcoming activities for the month of June. An Elevation Music Festival will be held Saturday, June 4, 12 p.m., at the Christian Union Campgrounds, 378 Chestnut St., Greenfield, rain or shine. Samuel Day, Jacob Shane & Co., Beauty From Ashes, Encounter, Revolution, Ethan and the Elevate Christ Community Church Band will perform.
Vacation Bible School will be held June 20-23 from 2-4 p.m. at the church.
On June 20-23, there will be a soccer and cheerleading camp for grades K-five from 2-4 p.m.
A tent revival will be held June 24 and 25 at Felson Park, Greenfield. Music starts at 6 p.m. with the revival beginning at 7 p.m. Evangelist Joe Veal will be speaking. Kindred Spirit Trio and East to West will be the featured musical guests.
Fruitdale rummage, yard, bake sale
The Fruitdale United Methodist Church on SR 41 south of Greenfield will hold a rummage, yard and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4.
Charlie’s Angels Flea Market
A Charlie’s Angels Relay for Life Flea Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at the Walmart parking lot in Hillsboro. The cost is $25 to reserve a site and reservations must be made by May 27. No firearms, knives or weapons are permitted. For more information call Kris Jarjapka at 937-403-6942 or Linda Waldron at 937-283-4853.
Dance company golf outing fundraiser
The Modern Movement Dance Company is holding a golf outing fundraiser on June 4 at Buckeye Hills, 7216 Limes Rd., Greenfield. The event is sponsored by Greenfield’s Catch 22 Sports Pub. The cost is $240 for a four-person team, or $60 per person. Registration begins at noon with tee off at 1:30 p.m. Hole sponsorships are $50, and corporate sponsorships are $275, which includes a hole sponsorship, a corporate sign, and pays for a team of four. The event will include food and beer, prizes, raffles, contest holes, and more. Live music will follow that evening at Catch 22.
Lions pancake breakfast
The Lynchburg Lions Club will have its monthly pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, June 4 at the Lvnchburg Lions Club/Gun Club Building on Sharpsville Road in Lynchburg. The breakfast will be served from 8- 11 a.m. It will feature an “all-you-can-eat” pancake and sausage breakfast plus other items, such as sausage gravy and biscuits. The public is invited to come and enjoy the meal and support the Lions Club in its many community service projects.
100th Buckskin alumni banquet
The 100th annual Buckskin High School alumni banquet will be held Saturday, June 18 at the Buckskin School in South Salem. The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. All graduates and attendees of Buckskin School are invited. Reservations of $15 per person may be sent to Sherry Hudson, treasurer, P.O. Bo 203, Greenfield, Ohio 45123 by June 11.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group
The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family and Caregiver Support Group held the first Monday of each month at Edgewood Manor, 850 Nellie St., Greenfield, from 5-6:30 p.m. will provide an opportunity for families and caregivers to learn and ask questions about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, while receiving support from others in similar situations. Programs are free of charge. Registration is encouraged. To Register or for more information, call Robyn Gleadle, LISW-S Southeastern Ohio Branch Program Coordinator of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati at (937) 779-6990.
Farmer’s market vendors wanted
The city of Hillsboro is looking for vendors for the Hillsboro Farmer’s and Produce Market. Spaces are free. Contact Heather Collins at 937-393-5219 for more information.
Celebration at New Hope Baptist Church
New Hope Baptist Church, 128 Beech St., Hillsboro, will be celebrating the third pastoral anniversary of Tyrone and Cynthia Lawes on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Guest speakers are: at 11 a.m. Rev. Matthew Carter, and at 4 p.m. Rev. Vincent L. Golden. Everyone is welcome to attend the celebration.
Hillsboro Zoning Committee meeting
The Hillsboro Zoning and Annexation Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Hillsboro Firehouse located at 204 N. East St., Hillsboro, to discuss an amendment to the zoning ordinance for Historic District G and the detachment of 1.16 acres on S.R. 73 (Belfast Pike). The meeting is open to the public.
Hillsboro Finance Committee
The Hillsboro Finance Committee will meet on Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Hillsboro Firehouse located at 204 N. East St. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the Zoning and Annexation Committee meeting. The Finance Committee will discuss the purchase of real estate and food truck legislation. The meeting is open to the public.
Immunization Clinic Monday
On Monday, June 6 there will be a clinic for immunizations held at the Highland County Health Department, 1487 N. High St., suite 400, Hillsboro, from 9-11:30 a.m. and 2-6 p.m.
Care-A-Van schedule
The CARE-A-VAN Health Assessment Clinic, a cooperative service by the Highland County Health Department and the Highland District Hospital, will be in the Walmart parking lot on Tuesday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This service to Highland County residents of all ages and is being brought to all areas in an effort to provide basic preventive health assistance at the local level. Offered are: children’s immunizations for $5 per shot or must bring Medicaid Card if applicable; lipid profiles, $30; cholesterol testing , $10. Additional laboratory testing is also available. Contact the health department at 937-393-1941 for more information.
Northview Baptist VBS
The Hometown Nazareth Marketplace Vacation Bible School will be held June 6-9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Northview Baptist Church. There will be costumes, time period crafts, singing, drama, and even a petting farm.
Mowrystown Community VBS
The Mowrystown Community VBS will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 6-10 at the Mowrystown Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome.
Hillsboro Church of God VBS
The Hillsboro Church of God will hold Vacation Bible School June 6-10 from 6-8:30 p.m. It will be for ages 2-13. The church is located at 5760 U.S. Route 62, Hillsboro.
Fairfield Local special meeting
The Fairfield Local School Board of Education will hold a special meeting for the purpose of discussing personnel issues, strategic planning, committee assignments and any other business that comes before the board. This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. in the district office conference room. The public is invited to attend. For questions, contact Fairfield Local Schools at 937-780-2221.
Public employee retirees meeting
The Highland County Chapter of the Public Employee Retirees Inc. meeting will be on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Highland County Senior Citizen Center, 185 Muntz St., Hillsboro. The speaker will be Melody Elliott with FRS Connections. All members and guest welcome.
Back In Time Stove Shop open house
Lynchburg’s Back In Time Stove Shop, 401 N. Main St., will hold an open house beginning at 10 a.m. on June 11 in conjunction with the village’s first annual Back In Time Festival, also set for that day. The open house will feature discounted items, prizes and giveaways, a hog roast, and Classic Country Radio’s Ray “Chubby” Howard doing a live broadcast from 1-3 p.m. and then preforming from 5-6 p.m.
Greenfield community wide yard sale
The Greenfield Community Wide Yard Sale will be held on June 10 and 11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each day. Check out the group page on Facebook by searching “Greenfield Community Wide Yard Sale.”
Sinking Spring School Alumni Dinner
The annual Sinking Spring School Alumni Dinner will be held Saturday, June 11 at the Sinking Spring Community Center. All graduates, attending students, faculty and friends are invited to attend. Social hour is 406 p.m.. Dinner will be a catered buffet served at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $12 per person and reservations can be sent to Sinking spring Alumni Association, P.O. Box 143, Sinking Spring, Ohio 45172. Reservations need to be sent in by June 9. Call Nine at 937-588-3484 and leave a message if you are running late in getting the reservation turned in.
St. Mary’s rummage, bake sale
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church at the corner of North High and North streets in Hillsboro will hold a rummage and bake sale on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Cave Quest VBS in South Salem
A summer kids’ event called Cave Quest VBS will be hosted at Buckskin Community Church in South Salem, Tuesday, June 14 through Thursday, June 16. At Cave Quest, kids explore what it means to follow Jesus through dark times. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, meet Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of Jesus’ love, and make fun crafts. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in the special Cave Quest Closing at 8 p.m. each day. Cave Quest is for kids who have completed gradses K-6 and will run from 6 to 8:20 p.m. each day. Pre-registration forms are encouraged and can be obtained at the church’s Facebook page. For more information, call 937-876-5049.
Relay for Life Dine and Donate
Support the American Cancer Society by participating in a Dine and Donate at Alley 21 on Tuesday, June 14 from 5-9 p.m. The event is sponsored by Team Beat Cancer. Bring this Take Note with you to the event and Alley 21 will donate 8 percent of your bill to Highland County Relay for Life.
SSCC Board of Trustees
The Southern State Community College Board of Trustees will meet at noon Wednesday, June 15, in the conference room at First State Bank, Winchester. All meetings are open to the public. Visit www.sscc.edu/about/board-trustees.shtml for more information.
Meal prep class June 15
The monthly class in meal preparation will be held at the Greenfield Area Christian Center Community Room, 910 North Fifth St., Greenfield, beginning at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Participants will take home their prepared dish, along with the ingredients for a second one. Space is limited, so reservations are needed. Call 937-981-7176 to reserve your space.
HHS Class of 1996 Reunion
The Hillsboro High School Class of 1996 20th Reunion will be held on Friday, June 24 at the Backroom Paradise located at 6164 Miller Ln. in Hillsboro. Admission is $10 per person and includes dinner and drinks. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Additionally, a family picnic is planned for Sunday, June 26 at Serpent Mound Park beginning at 1 p.m. Admission is $8 per vehicle. Those attending should bring a covered dish to share. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided. For more information, visit the HHS Class of 1996 20th Reunion Facebook page.
Hillsboro Planning Commission
Beginning June 20, the Hillsboro Planning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Hillsboro Firehouse, 204 N. East St., Hillsboro. The meetings are open to the public.
SOESC Governing Board
The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board will meet in special session at 6:30 p.m. June 21 at 3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington, for the following purpose: considering personnel matters.
HHS All Class Meet and Greet
A Hillsboro High School All Class Meet and Greet,sponsored by the class of 1981, will be held at Alley 21 Grille on Friday, June 24 beginning at 7 p.m. Local band Blue Steel will be playing. All classmates, teachers and friends from HHS are invited to attend. For more information contact Lori Clifford at 937-763-6299.
The HHS class of 1981 35-year reunion will be held from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, June 25 at the Hillsboro Elks. A $25 registration fee is due by June 15 to cover dinner and the event fees. For more information contact Shelley (Stout) Patton at 937-466-2114 or Vicki Butler at 937-205-4863.
HHS class of 1957 picnic
The Hillsboro High School class of 1957 will hold a picnic Saturday, June 25 at the Liberty Park Shelter House. Those attending should bring a dish of food. Table service, meat, tea, water and lemonade will be provided. The dinner will start at 1 p.m. RSVP by June 23 to Bob Dunlap at 937-403-7343, Beverly Rhoads at 937-393-3970 or Joyce Frazer at 937-393-9554 or jdjafrazer@yahoo.com. The class will also work on plans for its 60th class reunion in 2017.
Open Door free meal
The next Open Door free meal at the Greenfield United Methodist Church will be held at 4 p.m. June 25. The menu will be hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and brownies. Everyone is welcome.
59th Brush and Palette Art Show
The 59th annual Art Show presented by The Brush & Palette Art Guild will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, from 1-5 p.m. All local artists will be presenting original works of art for sale. The show will be held at Southern State Community College, 100 Hobart Dr., Hillsboro.
Quilt show at HHS
The fifth annual quilt show is planned for July 8-9 at Hillsboro High School. County Quilters members are making the show bigger with more quilts, new demonstrations and vendors. Every year the show has benefited a local charity or a deserving program. The 2016 show profits go toward the Hillsboro City Schools Free Store Food Bank Power Pack program. Call Darlene Prosek for details at 937-393-3030.
SSG Matt Maupin Memorial Ride
A police-escorted memorial ride for SSG Matt Maupin will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2016. Registration is from 9-11:30 a.m. at Glen Este High School, 4342 Glen Este-Withamsville Rd. The cost is $20 per bike plus $5 for a passenger. There will be live music and lunch will be provided. Call 513-818-ARMY for more information.