THE HARRISON County Military Support Group will be packing Christmas packages for troops overseas on Dec. 7. Mark your calendar so you can become a part of this event that lets our service men and women know that we support them!

The packing will take place at 6 p.m. at the Cadiz Volunteer Fire Department, lower level.

Anyone, in Harrison County Ohio, having troops overseas, please contact the Harrison County Military Support Group at 740-942-3642.

“Our hardest job is trying to compile a list of all of our local troops,” said organizer Sue Stewart. “We always feel so bad if we miss someone that should be receiving packages from home! We are also always in need of homemade cookies, fudge etc. for the packages. If you would like to help, by utilizing your baking skills, please call Stewart at the above mentioned number, or bring three dozen to the firehouse during one of the packing dates. No one appreciates homemade treats from home more then our local military folks.”

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THE HARRISON and Jefferson County Farm Bureaus will hold a hunter safety seminar at the Scio American Legion on Crim Road in Scio.

Several guests speakers will be presented including Nick Turner, a state wildlife office; Chris Henney Ohio Farm Bureau Legislative Relations; and Mike Cunningham, a local taxidermist.

Topics to be covered include gun, bow and tree stand safety

Refreshments will be served.

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A SOUP and Sandwich luncheon will be held on Election Day at the Adena United Methodist Church beginning at 11 a.m. Other such events in the county will be held at the New Athens Methodist Church, Unionport Methodist Church, Trinity United Methodist Church, Flushing United Methodist Church and Tippecanoe Methodist Church. Sandwiches, soups and a variety of menu items are among the offerings. Many of the churches will also have craft and bazaar items available for sale.

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A USED Christmas Decoration sale will be held Nov. 5 at the Hopedale Sacred Heart Church. The sale will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. along with a bake sale and lunch stand.

It is being sponsored by the CWC. For more details call 740-937-2941 or 740-937-2062.

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A CRAFT Show will be hosted Nov. 6 by the Moorefield Township Volunteer Fire Department at the Piedmont-based firehouse.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a lunch stand provided.

Enterested vendors should call Cindy Bear at 740-968-4114 to reserve a space. Table fee is $10 per space.

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THE HOPEDALE Players will present the much loved musical “Annie” this coming weekend. The classic musical will launch Nov. 5-7, starting 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults and can be ordered or bought at the door for an extra $2. Tickets are on sale Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hopedale Village Administrative Office or by calling Executive Director Andy Pelegreen at (740) 937-2629 or President Donna Runt at (740) 937-2208.

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A SPAGHETTI dinner will be hosted by the Harrison County Humane Society on Nov. 6 from 4-7 p.m at the Cadiz Presbyterian Church on West Main Street, Cadiz. Ticket are $7 for adults and $4 for children and may be obtained by calling Marilyn Cope at 740-942-3077 or Dolly Kidwell at 740-942-8010 or purchased at the door.

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THE FREEPORT Family Health Center will hold a free skin screening on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free oral cancer screenings will also be held. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the clinic at 740-658-3329.

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TEACHERS, COACHES and alumni from Conotton Valley High School will play a benefit basketball game against the famous Harlem Clowns.

During the game, the school will be endorsing its anti-drug philosophy of “Just Say Not to Drugs: and “Yes to Life, Education and Family.” Proceeds from the event will support the school’s sports teams.

Advance tickets are $6 per person and can be purchased at the school’s athletic office or at any elementary school. Tickets at the door will be $8 per person.

For more information, call Athletic Director Kay Spidell at 740-269-9141.

Sedgmer may be reached at ksedgmer@timesleader online.com