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DECEMBER 2009

TUESDAY (12/8)

n The Rush County Schools Board of Trustees will conduct a work session at 7 p.m. today at the RCS administrative building, 330 W. Eighth Street, Rushville. To be discussed: realignment of school boundaries and realignment of RES into two separate schools.

n Phoenix Lodge No. 62 F.&A.M.; will have its regular stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. today. Election of officers will take place at this meeting. All Master Masons are welcome to attend.

n The Milroy Research Literary Club will meet at 7 p.m. today at the home of Marty Brooks. Carolyn Cleland and her harp will present the program. Members will have a $3 to $5 gift exchange.

n Sgt. Smith's Army-Navy Store at 103 N. Main Street in Rushville is collecting "Toys-For-Tots" on behalf of the Marine Corps League. New toys only. Final pick-ups will start to. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Buzz T. Smith at (765) 932-2899.



WEDNESDAY (12/9)

n Rushville Music Study Club presents “Christmas at the Movies” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. This program is open to the public and will be held at First Presbyterian Church, corner of Third and Morgan Streets. No admission charge but a free-will offering will be accepted to support the club’s scholarship fund.

n The Friendly Homemakers will meet at noon Wednesday at the home of Sarah Halterman with Margaret Reynolds as cohostess. Alice Niedenthal will give the inspiration. Roll call will be to bring a covered dish to share for our Christmas party. There will be a $5 gift exchange. Everyone come and be ready for great fun and fellowship.

n Rush County Heritage is hosting its 24th annual Christmas Fellowship Get-together at the Dutch Mill Buffet near Milroy with the buffet meal to begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Carolyn Cleland will be providing the entertainment on her harp. Everyone is welcome. RVSP at 629-2892. No advance tickets will be sold.

n Hint Hunters Homemakers Club will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Rochelle Christan, 605 N. Perkins Street, Rushville with Betsy Fox as cohostess. This will be a “Swiss Traditional Fare.” Roll call will be Christmas plans.



THURSDAY (12/10)

n The Gingham Pals Home Ec Club will have its Christmas party 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the home of Rosie Chance. There will be a $10 gift exchange and the donation for the pantry this month is a free will offering. Please RSVP by Dec. 8 at 932-5350.



TUESDAY (12/15)

n Farm Bureau Insurance will host a retirement open house for Joe Keith from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at 1056 South Old 3, Rushville. Everyone is welcome.

n The Memory Crafters Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Main Street Christian Church. There will be a $5 gift exchange and snacks. For more information about Memory Crafters Club you can contact Melody Lemmons at 765-525-9445.

n The Manilla Town & Country Homemakers Club will have a Christmas dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the home of Norene Wright. The officers will cohost and Marjorie Carmony will give devotions. Members will enjoy a secret pal gift exchange.



SATURDAY (12/19)

n The Boys & Girls Club of Rush County will host its annual Christmas parties for the youth of Rush County Dec. 19. The boys’ party will begin at 9 a.m. and the girls’ party will begin at noon. Open to all children ages 5 to 19; club membership not required. All attendees receive a gift as well as a snack.



FRIDAY (12/25) Christmas

n There will be a live nativity from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 25 at 2145 Flatrock River Road. From the Rush County Courthouse in Rushville go west 1.25 miles on SR 44, then turn south on Flatrock River Road. Go 1.6 miles and look for the live nativity in the big white barn on the right. Jerry and Linda Petty wish to invite the community as they share the story of the birth of the Christ child.



MISCELLANEOUS

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 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 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.

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