Public Employee Retirees Inc. meeting

The Highland County Chapter of Public Employee Retirees Inc. will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Highland County Senior Citizens Center, 185 Muntz St., Hillsboro. The guest speaker will be optometrist Tausha Barton.

Octoberfest/Carnival

The Brushcreek Community Center will hold its Octoberfest/Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 10 in the Sinking Spring Gym. Serving starts at 5 p.m. and the menu includes chicken and noodles, chili, coney dogs, barbeque, homemade desserts, pop, coffee and water. A cake auction will be held at 6:30 p.m. with a masquerade immediately following. Freewill donations help support the community center. Everyone is welcome. There will be game booths and other items of interest.

Guns and More Guns event

The National Wild Turkey Federation South Central Chapter will hold its inaugural Guns and More Guns event Saturday, Oct. 10 at AmVets Post 61 on North Shore Drive. The doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door. For more information contact Randy Dyer at 937-588-1059.

CROP Walk

The Highland County CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Hillsboro First United Methodist Church parking lot. It is sponsored by Highland County Church Woman United. For more information call 937-393-5099.

Kelch Reunion

The 33rd annual Kelch Reunion will be held Sunday, Oct. 11 at the American Legion Hall on College Street in Sardinia. Lunch will begin at 1 p.m.

Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District meeting

The Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 13 at 640 N. Washington St., Greenfield.

Property Maintenance and Restoration Committee meeting

The city of Hillsboro Property Maintenance and Restoration Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 in the Hillsboro Municipal Court at 130 Homestead Drive to discuss amendments to the city sign ordinance. The meeting is open to the public.

Zoning and annexation Committee meeting

The Hillsboro Zoning and Annexation Committee will hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 in the Municipal Court at 130 Homestead Drive to hear comments and answer questions regarding the annexation of unincorporated properties surrounded by incorporated properties, referred to as “unincorporated islands.” within the City of Hillsboro, Ohio. The hearing is open to the public.

Revival at Rocky Fork Lake

The Christian Assembly Church at Rocky Fork Lake will hold a revival Oct. 15-17. Services start at 7 p.m. with Curtis Sheets of Grove City speaking and special music each night. The church is located at 6733 Iverness Court. Pastor Randle Goble invites everyone to attend. He can be reached at 393-5473.

Fall Fun-Fest

The Marshall School Committee will host the 7th annual Fall Fun-Fest at the Marshall School gymnasium from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Carnival games, grocery Bingo, cake walks and a 50/50 raffle will be available. Admission is free for all ages. A costume contest will begin at 6 p.m. Game tickets are 25 cents each or 5/$1. Chicken and noodles, macaroni and cheese, sloppy joes, coneys, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, homemade pies and drinks will be available for a freewill donation. All proceeds will be used for the renovation and upkeep of the Marshall School gymnasium. For more information, contact Kristi Grover at 466-2882 or Nancy Scott at 466-2378.

Humane Society annual meeting

The Highland County Humane Society will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 in the large basement meeting room in the Highland County Administration Building in Hillsboro. The meeting is open to anyone interested in supporting the Humane Society as it plans upcoming and 2016 events.

Vascular screening event

The Highland County Health Department will host a vascular screening event for patients 50 years of age or older. Screenings will be performed by The Christ Hospital. The non-invasive, painless screenings are effective in detecting three prevalent vascular diseases; carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. The event will be held Oct. 20, 22, 27 and 29 at the health department, 1487 N. High St., Hillsboro. The cost of the screening is $60. An appointment is required by calling the health department at 937-393-1941. For more information, contact the health department at 937-393-1941.

Halloween canvas art event

On Sunday, Oct. 25 Spark is going to hold its first Halloween canvas art event for children in grades 1-8. at the gallery/studio at 251 Jefferson St., Greenfield, from 2-4 p.m. Wear your favorite Halloween costume and join in the fun while you paint a stretched canvas of a black cat staring at the full moon. The $25 admission fee includes a canvas, acrylic paint, use of parks painting equipment, and professional instruction and assistance. There will be an award for the most creative Halloween costume.

For a snack the group plans on serving glasses of Karnes Orchard apple cider along with homemade glazed doughnuts. Complete registration information may be found at www.sparkcreativeartspace.org or call 937-763-2781 and leaving a message.

SOESC governing board meeting

The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Region 14/Hopewell Center, 5350 W. New Market Rd., Hillsboro,for the governing board regular meeting. If you need directions to this location or have questions, call 937-382-6921 ext. 1025 or email [email protected] for more information.

More Than a Trunk of Treat

The Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene is hosting More Than a Trunk of Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. You are invited to join in the night of fun and candy. Activities will include trunk or treating, cake walk, pumpkin decorating, storytelling, and refreshments. Local businesses or individuals are encouraged and invited to set up a trunk or donate items. Contact the church office at 937-393-3545 or send an email to [email protected].

Fall Festival

The Living Water Faith and Fellowship Fall Festival will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at 5846 SR 138, Hillsboro. There will be food, hayrides, games and candy. Call 937-446-1416 if you have any questions.