If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, guidance, or simply a hot meal and a welcoming space—mark your calendar for the FCC Hub, happening Saturday, November 22nd at the First Church of Christ Family Life Center in Grayson.
From 9 to 11am, guests will find a wide range of free resources, including financial advice, thrift items, addiction recovery support, grief counseling, and social services—alongside mental health care, medical help, and even groceries to take home.
There’s no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome. It’s all about bringing the community together to lift one another up.
The church is located at 287 Pomeroy Street. For connection, compassion, and care—look to the FCC Hub.
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The holiday season is rolling in, and with it comes one of Hitchins’ most beloved traditions — the 11th Annual Hitchins Christmas Parade, returning this year on Saturday, December 6th.
For more than a decade now, this parade has been the heartbeat of the Hitchins holiday season… a small-town celebration built on familiar faces, local pride, and the joy of seeing Main Street sparkle with Christmas spirit. Families line the road, kids wave to friends on the floats, and the community gathers in that only-in-Hitchins kind of way — where everyone feels like part of the same big holiday family.
Lineup for this year’s parade begins at noon on Old 773, with the parade officially stepping off at 1:00 PM sharp. Whether you’re planning to enter a float, bring out the fire engines and ATVs, decorate a vehicle, or simply cheer from the sidelines, organizers say there’s room for everyone to join in the fun.
The Hitchins Fire Department is once again coordinating this year’s event, and they are encouraging community groups, churches, clubs, and families to be part of the lineup. If you have questions, want to register, or just need more information, you can reach out to the Hitchins Fire Department anytime through Facebook Messenger, or by giving them a call directly.
It’s another chance to celebrate together, make memories, and keep one of Carter County’s sweetest Christmas traditions shining bright. Mark your calendars for December 6th — the Hitchins Christmas Parade is almost here, and you won’t want to miss it.
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No one in our community should have to go to bed hungry — and this holiday season, Fresh Start Health is stepping up to make sure every family has food on the table.
You can help make a difference right now by joining Fresh Start Health in their Feed Local Families Drive. It’s easy to lend a hand — just drop off non-perishable food items or sponsor a meal box for a family in need for just $25.
Every donation helps provide fresh meals and groceries for neighbors right here at home — families who could really use a little extra kindness this season.
Some of the most needed items include canned vegetables, beans, and soups, along with rice, pasta, cereal, shelf-stable milk, baby formula, peanut butter, canned proteins, cooking oil, and spices. Every can, box, and bag makes a difference!
Donations can be dropped off at any Fresh Start Health clinic location — in Ashland, Grayson, Vanceburg, or Morehead.
Together, we can make sure no family in our area goes without a meal this season. So pick up a few extra items on your next grocery run, and help Fresh Start Health feed hope and kindness throughout our community.
Because when we give a little, we all gain a lot.
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The magic of Christmas is on its way back to Olive Hill — and this year’s Christmas at the Depot promises to shine brighter than ever.
Set for Monday, December 15th from 6 to 8 p.m., this free community event turns the Depot area into a winter wonderland, where hundreds of local kids line up each year to meet Santa and take home a special gift — last year, more than 500 children received presents, and the goal is to spread even more smiles this season.
Hosted by Olive Hill Trail Town and Cash Express, the event brings neighbors, churches, and volunteers together to make sure every child feels the warmth of the holidays. Donations of toys, coats, scarves, blankets, treats, and hot cocoa are all welcome — and anyone wishing to give can drop toys off directly at Cash Express on Railroad Street.
Organizers are also inviting groups and individuals to set up booths, hand out goodies, or help decorate — because every little bit of cheer helps make this night unforgettable.
If you’d like to volunteer or donate, reach out after November 4th to join the effort. Bring your Christmas spirit, your generosity, and your love for community — because at the Depot, the true magic of the season is found in giving.