SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY (9/30)

n Rushville Church of the Nazarene is having a chili dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. A free-will offering will be received to support the Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis. Carry-outs available.



OCTOBER

THURSDAY (10/1)

n The Nelons from Georgia will be singing at First Southern Baptist Church, 1159 S. Airport Road, Rushville at 7 p.m. Thursday. Pastor Jeff Edwards and the congregation invite everyone to attend. For more information call 938-9196.

n The Rush County Health Department will conduct its next immunization clinic for children from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Room 105 of the Rush County Courthouse. These are free of charge from the Indiana State Department of Health. Parents or guardians are required to sign permission forms. Records of previous immunizations should be brought in with the child. These clinics are held the first Thursday of each month. Questions may be directed to 765-932-3103, Rush County Health Department.



SATURDAY (10/3)

n Clean Green Rush Tox-Away Center, located just beyond the animal shelter on Smiley Avenue, will be open 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 3 to accept household hazardous waste from Rush County residents. Call 765-938-1342 for details.

n The Blue River Community Harvest, Inc. of Carthage is pleased to host its annual COAT GIVEAWAY from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Harvest building, 9462 N. Carthage Pike. Persons needing winter coats and jackets will also be welcome to choose five winter outfits from the clothing collection. Family members who wish to receive coats and clothing must be present. For more information call Robin Goodpaster, director, at 317-402-4089 or the Blue River Community Harvest at 765-565-6960.

n The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an Indiana Trapper Education course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Rushville Conservation Club. Pre-registration is requested by calling (765) 647-5835.

n The Rush County Schools Board of Trustees will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at the East Central Education Service Center, 1601 Indiana Avenue, Connersville, to conduct a work session that will include discussion on long-range planning.



FRIDAY (10/9)

n Friends of Greensburg Public Library are having their annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10 and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 in the library meeting room. The library is located at 1110 E. Main Street, Greensburg.



SATURDAY (10/10)

n The next eScrap Collection of electronics for recycling will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Oct. 10 at Perkins and Water streets in the back garage of the Rush County Sheriff’s Department. There will be a small fee for televisions and computer monitors. All other items with a circuit board will be accepted at no charge. Call Clean Green Rush 765-938-1342 for questions.

n A Veterans Day program will be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 at Arlington Elementary School in the gymnasium. All veterans and interested persons are invited. For more information call the school at 765-663-2416.

n Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department will be riding in memory of fallen comrades Oct. 10 with proceeds to benefit the Kyle Henderson Scholarship Fund. Registration from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Rides leaves the Glenwood firehouse at 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per person and includes a meal at the end of the ride. For more info call Brian Napier at 765-561-2522 or 765-679-5111.

n Trinity Presbyterian Church, Seventh and Harrison streets in Rushville, will have its annual spaghetti dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10. Carry-out available. Tickets available from members or at the door. A portion of the profits have been designated to aid a cancer victim. Please come enjoy good food and fellowship.



SUNDAY (10/11)

n Big Flatrock Christian Church would like to invite everyone to its annual Homecoming Celebration at 10 a.m. Oct. 11. Special guests bringing the message will be the award-wining Kentucky Sisters. A pitch-in dinner will follow the service. The church is located one mile east of Gowdy on 650 S. For more information contact Larry Gordon at 765-663-2419.



SATURDAY (10/17)

n Cub Scouts Pack 27 will be selling Trail’s End popcorn starting at 9 a.m. at the Rushville Marsh store.

n Brooks-Mathews Reunion will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Park Restaurant.



FRIDAY (10/30)

n The City of Rushville in conjunction with the Rushville Parks & Recreation Department and Rush County FOP invites everyone to the eighth annual Halloween Costume Parade at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Rush County Fair Grounds Livestock Pavilion. Judging begins at 6 p.m. For all ages. Treat bag for all children. Prize for every child.



MISCELLANEOUS

n Free student evaluations are being offered at Rushville Public Library from 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for anyone of any age with the purpose of recovery from past struggles in school and/or at work. Some of the learning issues may include reading, math, how to learn, how to store information in the brain for the long-term instead of the short-term, how to be organized, how to focus and concentrate, how to take notes and tests, how to study, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, and more. This free evaluation process will continue Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at RPL through at least the end of the year. For more information or questions call (765) 932-2490.

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 and the last Saturday of every month 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 the Country Cooker Restaurant. 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, third and fifth Wednesday of each month at the Flatrock Grill in Rushville. Everyone is welcome.

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.