JANUARY 2010

SATURDAY (1/2)

n Weather permitting, the Clean Green Rush Tox-Away Center on Smiley Avenue, just beyond the animal shelter, will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 2. Call 765-938-1342 Monday through Friday for more information.

n The U.S.M.C. League is having its quarterly breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Jan. 2 at the American Legion in Morristown. Come have breakfast with us. Biscuits and gravy, eggs to order, hash browns, ham and pancakes for $5.



THURSDAY (1/7)

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. Jan. 7 in Room 105 of the Rush County Courthouse. Immunizations available are diptheria, tetanus, whooping cough, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, Hib, hepatitis B, chickenpox, prevnar and meningococcal. These are free of charge from the Indiana State Department of Health. Parents or guardians are required to sign permission forms each time the child receives an immunization. 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. There will be seasonal flu vaccine for children on a first come, first served basis at this clinic. NO H1N1 vaccine will be given at this clinic.



THURSDAY (1/14) 

n Rushville Consolidated High School will host Financial Aid Night at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 in the RCHS cafeteria. Information regarding filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be discussed. Other financial information concerning paying for college will also be presented. Seniors who plan to go to college as well as their parents are encouraged to attend. Anyone with any questions should contact the RCHS Guidance office.

n The Rush County Democrat party will meet at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at Rushville City Hall. The group meets the second Thursday of each month except December.



MONDAY (1/25)

n The Libertarian Party of Rush County will next meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Rushville Public Library. This meeting will include the Libertarian Party of Rush County Convention. Everyone is welcome to attend.



WEDNESDAY (1/27)

n Manilla Town & Country Homemakers Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the home of Phyllis White. Evonne Kuhn is cohostess. Teola Carmony will give devotions. Roll call: Favorite accessories to wear. Donna Kuhn will give lesson on "Trapped in the Closet." Nominating committee is reminded to meet during January.



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 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.