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Thursday, Dec. 5

Old Friends meet

The Old Friends and Bright Beginnings Luncheon will start at 11:30 a.m. at Dearborn Hills United Methodist Church, Bright. Ben and Garry Price will present Christmas tunes, playing the dulcimer and other musical instruments. For reservations, call the church by Monday, Dec. 2, at 1-812-637-3993. $10 donation.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Christmas parade

Harrison Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony starts at 4 p.m. Parade line-up at 5 p.m. Parade begins at the Harrison Community Center; 6 p.m. - family friendly activities in The District include free pictures with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate, live nativity, live entertainment, food trucks and downtown shopping.

7:15 pm - tree lighting ceremony.

Breakfast with Santa

St. Johns P.T.C. presents Breakfast With Santa at St. John the Baptist cafeteria. There will be 2 seatings at 9 9 a.m. and 11a.m. The cost is $5 per person, and includes letters to Santa, face painting, Christmas crafts, and cookie decorating. You will be able to take your childs picture with Santa so please bring your cameras. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, and beverages. Reserve your seat by Tuesday, Dec. 10. Email amferg77@gmail.com, and you will receive a response with a flier that you will be able to send to St. John School with your money. Put Attn: Breakfast with Santa/Angela Hayes.

Saturday, Dec.14

Dolly and Me

Xi Eta Iota is hosting a Dolly and Me Tea Party from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 115 S. Vine Street in Harrison. The event, sponsored by FCN Bank, features lunch and the chance to win the 2019 American Girl Doll and other raffle items. Each child also receives a porcelain teacup and saucer, and there is also the opportunity for a picture with Santa. The cost is $15 per child and $10 per adult. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 513-845-4151, emailing midgedole@aol.com, or by visiting FCN Bank and asking for Debbie. Proceeds will be used to sponsor a needy family during the holidays and for Xi Eta Iotas high school scholarship.

Ongoing

Church offers financial course

Legacy Christian Church, 207 N. Vine St, is hosting the leading personal money management course, Financial Peace University. The nine-week course teaches you how to pay off debt, develop a budget, save money, plan for a kids college or your retirement, plus build wealth. More than 5 million people have used Dave Ramseys principles to transform their finances and their lives. The course starts on Monday, Sept. 30, and will last for nine consecutive Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For course info, cost and registration, email Tom Kendrick at tkpro1951@gmail.com.

Amazing quilters

Amazing Grace Quilters,

9961 New Haven Road, lower level, meet Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 513-202-0688.

Fiddlers fest

The Old Time Fiddlers group meets the first Sunday monthly from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Harrison VFW Post 7570, 9160 Lawrenceburg Road.

Guests are encouraged to bring acoustic instruments to play, or come just to enjoy. Refreshments are included. For more information, contact Rose Ballard at 513-526-8512.

Line dancing

Yeager Benson American Legion Post 199 offers line dancing lessons from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Doors open at 10 am. Cost is $3 per person and is open to the public. Come on out to learn some new dances and get a little Saturday morning exercise. Hope to see you there.

Wellness meeting

The Harrison Wellness Coalition meets the second Friday of the month at noon at The Coffee Peddlar in downtown Harrison. The coalition aims to educate and empower all members of the community to lead healthier lives. For more information, email harrisonwellnesscoalition@gmail.com.

Family Council

The family council meetings are the third Thursday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Civic Center, 9940 New Haven Road, Harrison. The purpose of our family council meeting is to provide a structure for families to discuss and take actions related to improving the care, well-being, and happiness of all residents of Shawneespring. For more information, email beverlykroeger@gmail.com.

Bingo

Bingo at the American Legion Post 199, located at 10700 Campbell Road, every Thursday. Doors open at 6 p.m., Bingo games start at 7:15 pm. Come and play Bingo and help support veterans and the community.

Sit-down meal

Bountiful Hearts serves a free hot sit-down meal four times monthly from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

First Saturday: First Presbyterian Church, 115 Vine St. Also personal care pantry; 513-367-4301.

Second Saturday: Harrison Avenue Baptist Church, 1125 Harrison Ave.

Third Saturday: Harrison Church of the Nazarene, 249 Sunset Ave. Also food and clothing pantry; 513-316-5860.

Fourth Saturday: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 509 Harrison Ave. Also St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, 513-367-9086, ext 303.

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AROUND TOWN - The Harrison Press