OCTOBER

SATURDAY (10/10)

n A Veterans Day program will not be held at 9 a.m. today at Arlington Elementary School in the gymnasium. The program will be Nov. 10.

n The next eScrap Collection of electronics for recycling will be from 8 to 11 a.m. today 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.

n Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department will be riding in memory of fallen comrades today with proceeds to benefit the Kyle Henderson Scholarship Fund. Registration from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Riders leave 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. today. 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.

n A multi-family rummage sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the New Salem Lions Club. This is a fundraiser for the RCHS band students’ Summer 2010 Europe trip.

n The annual Westland School Reunion will be today at Shiloh Christian Church. Shiloh Church is at the intersection of Hancock County roads 500 East and 500 South. Anyone who attended Westland School is welcome. Social hour is at 11 a.m. with dinner served at noon. Cost is $12 per person at the door. Call 317-462-7873 to make reservations.



SUNDAY (10/11)

n Big Flatrock Christian Church would like to invite everyone to its annual Knowles Shaw/Homecoming Celebration at 10 a.m. Sunday. 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.



TUESDAY (10/13)

n Sign-ups for the fourth grade Girl Scouts troop will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Girl Scouts cabin located at 1321 North Sexton Street. The troop plans to meet the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of the month. Registration fee is $12. Any questions can be directed to Bernice Meyer at (765) 561-0855.

n The Milroy Research Literary Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Norma King will be in charge of the program.



WEDNESDAY (10/14)

n Hint Hunters Homemakers Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Betsy Fox, 1109 North Main Street, Rushville, with Rochelle Christan as cohostess. Roll call will be favorite Halloween movie and program “Staying Healthy by Staying Fit” will be given by Betsy Fox.

n The Rushville Chapter of DAR will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Priscilla Winkler's. Martha Barnhart, state Regent will present the program. The Twin Forks chapter will be guests.

n American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 150 will have its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Legion Post in Rushville. Discussion topics will be community programs and budget. We look forward to seeing all past and present Auxiliary members and anyone interested in what the Auxiliary is doing here in the community.



THURSDAY (10/15)

n The Boys & Girls Club of Rush County will be closed Thursday and Friday for training. The Earlybird will not be available during this time. If questions call William Walker at 932-2765.

n Rush County Health Department will hold a senior screening from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Carthage Community Building. Health education will be included. 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 Carthage area, screening will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in Room 105 of the courthouse.



FRIDAY (10/16)

n St. Mary School will have a rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 17 in the Root Building, Rush County Fairgrounds. Bag sale $2 from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Furniture, household, clothing of all sizes, decor, toys and books.



SATURDAY (10/17)

n Cub Scouts Pack 27 will be selling Trail’s End popcorn Oct. 17 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.

n Rushville Vintage & Modern Race Car Benefit Show Fan Appreciation Day will feature a hog roast from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at the RushShelby Energy Community Building, Rush County Fairgrounds. Adults $6, children 10 and under $4. Free show from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Vintage race cars, TQs, midgets, sprint cars and more. Food available.



TUESDAY (10/20)

n RCHS Fall Choir Concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20. All five choirs of our state-recognized choral department combine for the first concert of the year. Free admission.

n The Memory Crafters Club will visit Mrs. B's scrapbook store in Greensburg. We will leave the Main Street Christian Church parking lot at 6:30 p.m. We hope you can join us. We are a group of people preserving our memories with friends. There are no membership dues.



SUNDAY (10/26)

n The Jackson School alumni will have their 17th annual reunion Oct. 25 at the Jackson Community Building (located where the school used to stand). Pitch-in starts at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a covered dish. We provide the plates, silverware and drinks. Plan to attend if you ever went to Jackson Township School or had friends who attended. Everyone is welcome.



MONDAY (10/26)

n Psi Iota Xi Iota chapter of Rushville will be making wonderful cheeseballs just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Varieties are cheddar, cheddar rolled in pecans, chocolate chip and new addition cranberry pecan. Cost is $7. Orders are due by Oct. 26. Please e-mail Kristen or call her at 932-3641.



WEDNESDAY (10/28)

n The Manilla Town & Country Homemakers Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 in the home of Marilyn White. Thelma Myer will serve as co-hostess. Lois Anderson will give devotions. Roll Call: "Favorite Holiday Food." Nancy Kuhn will give a lesson on "Healthier Holiday Foods/Healthy Holidays."



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.



SATURDAY (10/31)

n The HSUR Shrine Club of Rush County will host its annual community breakfast from 6 to 11 a.m. Oct. 31 in the RushShelby Energy Community Building on the Rush County Fairgrounds. Full breakfast menu. All you care to eat. Tickets available from local Shriners and at the door. Proceeds benefit Shrine charities and programs.

n Door-to-door trick-or-treating in Rushville will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 (Halloween night).



NOVEMBER

SATURDAY (11/7)

n Milroy United Methodist Church will have its annual turkey supper from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7 in the church dining room. Carry-outs available from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Adults $8; children four to 10, $4; children under four, free.



TUESDAY 11/10

n A Veterans Day program will be held at 9 a.m. Nov. 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.



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.