MARCH 2010
TUESDAY (3/16)
n RCHS Choir spring concert will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the Laughlin Center on the RCHS campus, Rushville. All five choirs from the high school will perform. Come support the performing arts in our community and enjoy some truly powerful music.
n The Memory Crafters club will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at Main Street Christian Church. Our lesson will be on "Using Ribbon in Your Scrapbook and Card Projects." Everyone is invited. No membership fees.
THURSDAY (3/18)
n RMH Sheehan Cancer Center Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the center, 110 E. 13th Street, Rushville. Open to anyone. For information call 765-932-7534.
n Rush County Health Department will hold a senior screening from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the New Salem United Methodist Church. Referrals to private physicians will be made when needed. This is available to all Rush County senior citizens at no cost. For those not in the New Salem area, screening will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 105 of the courthouse.
FRIDAY (3/19)
n St. Patrick’s Dance for all seventh and eighth grade students will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the BRMS cafeteria. Sponsored by the Rushville Parks & Recreation Department. Music by DJ Kevin Green. School dress code please. No admission charge. Free refreshments.
SATURDAY (3/20)
n Rushville Knights of Columbus will be holding a chicken fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. The price for the meal is $8.50 for adults and $5.50 for children All you can eat (dine in only). Carry-outs available. The public is invited to attend.
n Big Flatrock Christian Church invites everyone to its annual chili supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. A free-will offering will be accepted and donated to Jacob Ping to help with his fight against cancer. Carry-outs available. Bake sale held by Dorcas Circle during meal. Church is located one mile east of Gowdy on 650 S. For more information contact Larry Gordon at 765-663-2419.
SUNDAY (3/21)
n Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rush County and Little Flatrock Christian Church, 2471 South CR 450E, are hosting a Gospel Sing fundraiser. The one-day event will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday. Multiple acts will perform: the P.R.O.P.H.E.T.S., the J.J. Singers, the Clarksburg Christian Church Singers, Anna Smith and others. The event is open to the public and a free-will offering will be taken to assist BBBS.
WEDNESDAY (3/24)
n The Manilla Town & Country Homemakers Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. March 24 at the home of Kathy Wright. Kellie Kuhn is the co-hostess. Thelma Myer will give devotions and Teresa Farthing will present a lesson on "Living with Less and Loving It." Roll call: Give a cost-cutting idea.
n The Rush County ECDC is hosting a housing seminar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 24 in the Assembly Room in the Courthouse. If you are anticipating purchasing a lot to build on or refinancing an existing home this will be a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Contact Brad Buening, 765-938-3232 or e-mail at bbuening@rushecdc.org with questions
n 4-H parents concerned about the new release form that we are required to sign for our children to participate in 4-H, please join us for one of two informational and organizational meetings. They will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 23 at the Batesville Library located, 131 N. Walnut, and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 25 at the Brookville Library located at 919 Main Street. Go to www.indianafourhreleaseformopposition.org for more information.
SUNDAY (3/28)
n Big Flatrock Christian Church invites everyone to a special Palm Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. March 28. Vocal group Joshua’s Vision will bring the message. Church is located at 4782 W 650 S, Rushville, one mile east of Gowdy.
MONDAY (3/29)
n The Little Blue River Cemetery Association of Center Township, Rush County will have a meeting at 7 p.m. March 29 at the home of Marvin Johnson, 2299 W 650 N. All interested parties are invited to attend.
APRIL 2010
THURSDAY (4/1)
n Big Flatrock Christian Church would like to invite everyone to its Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. April 1. Church is located at 4782 W 650 S, Rushville, one mile east of Gowdy.
FRIDAY (4/2)
n Deadline for sign-up for Rush County T-ball is April 2. Applications are being accepted at the Boys & Girls Club of Rush County. Ages four through seven. For information call Ruby at 765-932-2378.
THURSDAY (4/8)
n The Rush County Democrat party will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 8 at Rushville City Hall. The group meets the second Thursday of each month except December.
SATURDAY (4/10)
n 12th annual pork chop supper hosted by the 4-H Horse & Pony Club will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. April 10 at the RushShelby Energy Community Building, Rush County Fairgrounds, Rushville. Carry-out and extra pork chops available. Cost $7, includes grilled smoked pork chop, cheese potatoes, green beans, applesauce or slaw, homemade roll, dessert and drink. Kid’s $4 hot dog meal also available. Tickets sold at door. Proceeds benefit Rush County 4-H Horse & Pony Club.
SATURDAY (4/17)
n Rush County Schools will conduct a Kindergarten Round-up from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 17 in the Red Gym at Rushville Elementary School. This is for all 2010/2011 kindergarten students and their parents.
n Relay for Life benefit ride presented by Team Rouse Promotions registration will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17 at the Eagles Lodge. Hog roast, auction, live DJ to follow ride. Dinner at 4 p.m., auction 6 p.m., DJ all day. Riders $10, extra rider $5. Dinner only $5. All proceeds benefit Rush County Relay for Life.
MAY 2010
SATURDAY (5/15)
n The Milroy Alumni Association will host an alumni banquet May 15 at Milroy School. Guided tours will be given, class pictures taken, a catered meal served, local history shared by Phil Mitchell, and entertainment provided by former students. Tentative times are set from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Dinner price is $15 per person, or interested individuals can attend the program only (7 p.m.) at no cost. More information can be found on the Milroy School Alumni Banquet page on Facebook or by contacting a committee member.
n Jeff’s Sharpshooters premier 3-D Shoot will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15 at the Dalrymple farm, 7946 S Keal Road, Laurel. 3-D shoot, food, games and more. For information call 765-561-5341 or 765-561-5678. All proceeds benefit Rush County Relay for Life.
MISCELLANEOUS
n Rush County 4-H enrollment for the 2010 fair season is underway. Youth in grades three through 12 who are interested in enrolling in 4-H may contact the Rush County Extension Office, located on the first floor of the courthouse, for an enrollment form or enroll on-line at www.ces.purdue.edu/Rush. To receive an enrollment form via mail, call 932-5974 or e-mail kamos@purdue.edu. On-time enrollment ended Jan. 15.
n The Census is doing employment testing for 2010 Census jobs on Wednesdays at the Rushville Public Library. Call 1-866-861-2010 to make an appointment. If you have questions call Complete Count Chairman Carla Sharpe at City Hall, 932-3735.
n Support the troops through the holidays: The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 150 would like to have the names of those family members who are serving our country that are in our community. We are wanting to be a support group for the family members that are home waiting for their soldier to return, and be able to send care packages to them. Contact the post at 765-561-8896 and allow us to have the information requested. Special thanks to those families that are serving with their loved ones for our freedom.
n AA and Al-Anon meet at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at St. Paul United Methodist Church.
n Al-Anon meets at 6 p.m. every Monday at 333 N. Main Street in Rushville. For information call 765-593-0141.
n Here’s Hope, a Christ-centered, Bible-based support group for anyone that is alcohol or drug dependent meets at 6:30 p.m. every first and third Monday. Call (765) 698-2855 and ask for Rob.
n A dance at the Raleigh Community Club is held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Saturday. Everyone is welcome.
n The DAV veterans van is now in Rush County. If you have an appointment at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis call (765) 932-3075, seven to 10 days in advance. Veterans who need a ride sooner call (765) 561-5445 or (765) 932-2703.
n The Community Food Pantry is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 109 East Third Street. Please bring your photo ID. Donations are welcome.
n The Rush County Victim's Assistance, Inc. has its monthly meeting on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. For location please contact the office at 938-1555. The public always is invited to attend. For more information contact Barbara Kuhn at 938-1555.
n The Board of Health for Rush County will hold its monthly meetings at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday except for December, when there is not a scheduled meeting.
n The Alzheimer’s Association offers support groups for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Participants receive emotional support, practical assistance in coping with issues they face and the latest information about research. Meetings are confidential and free. Meetings are held in Rushville at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at Rush Memorial Hospital, 1300 N. Main Street, third floor conference room. For more information call Julie Haley at (317) 431-5357 or 765-932-3592 or the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900.
n Rushville Breakfast Optimist Club meetings are at 6:15 a.m. every Tuesday at Rush Memorial Hospital’s Kenneth Earnest Family Conference Center. Feel free to contact Shirley Biehl at 765-645-5410.
n A parent support group meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the Rushville Public Library meeting room. This group is for parents, guardians, caregivers or any family member of someone with mental or physical challenges. Those attending the group decide the topics. For the more information contact Julie Shelton at 932-5190 or Barb Wilson at 938-1952. Hope to see you there.
n Rushville Kiwanis meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Elks Lodge in Rushville. Everyone is welcome to join us.
n The Rush County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets on the third Monday of every even month. Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. in the Rushville Police Department meeting room, 270 W. 15th Street, Rushville. The public is welcome.
