JUNE 2009
SATURDAY (6/13)
n The New Salem Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet and business meeting at 6 p.m. today at the New Salem Lions Club Building. Feel free to come early and browse through the “Eagles Nest,” located at the school site, and socialize with friends. Send reservations to Marcia Carney Snyder at 1287 South State Road 3, Rushville IN 46173. Reservations are $20 for alumni (dues and dinner) and $10 for spouses and guests.
n A prayer tent will be set up at Relay this year today and Sunday. People may sign up for a specific time to pray by contacting Lisa Wagner at 765-529-7908 or tlwagnerfamily@hotmail.com. People are also welcome to enter and pray even if they are not signed up for a specific time.
n Town of Carthage Community Day is today at the fire department: food, music, games, medical helicopter, old-time gun fight actors, and more including town-wide yard sale.
n The Indiana South Youth Choir of the Church of God will perform a concert of praise and worship at 7 p.m. today at First Church of God, 1200 West U.S. 52, Rushville. This choir has 35 talented high school students from across Southern Indiana. Everyone is invited. A free-will offering will be received.
MONDAY (6/15)
n Heart in Hand Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the County Quilt Barn east of Arlington on U.S. 52. Come share your love of quilts. Lesson for June is appliqué. Guests are always welcome. For information call 565-6170.
n St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School is from 9 to 11:45 a.m. Monday through Saturday for students who have just finished kindergarten up to just completed sixth grade. Theme: Camp E.D.G.E (Experience + Discover God Everywhere), an extreme adventure camp taking kids on exciting Bible treks to experience and discover God. Questions contact St. Paul’s UMC at 932-3777 or Linda Petty at 938-2145.
n The Rush County Community Foundation would like to remind all non profit organizations of the upcoming deadline for Community Grants from the unrestricted funds. The deadline for Cycle 2 is 4 p.m. Monday. Applications may be obtained from the Foundation office at 117 N. Main. If questions please call the office at 938-1177. There will be one additional cycle in 2009 with the deadline being 4 p.m. Oct. 15.
TUESDAY (6/16)
n If interested in learning to can and freeze food or you want to know latest techniques Purdue Extension Hancock County is offering a program about basic techniques at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Extension office, 802 N. Apple Street, Greenfield. Topics include canning and freezing procedures, equipment needed, current USDA regulations for canning, and selecting food for freezing and canning. Registration fee is $7. Please preregister by 4 p.m. Monday by calling the Hancock County Extension office at (317) 462-1113.
n Holli Spaeth Day at Stagg's Restaurant and Dairy Treats will be Tuesday. A portion of sales that day will go to the Holli Spaeth Memorial Scholarship at the Rush County Community Foundation. Donations for the scholarship also will be accepted. Four students from the RCHS Class of 2009 were awarded from the fund this year. Please come visit with Holli's family and enjoy great food.
WEDNESDAY (6/17)
n A 43 car tour sanctioned by the Veteran Car Club of America will be in Rushville on Wednesday evening in an area bordered by Harrison, Seventh, Eighth and Jackson streets. The cars range from 1914 to 1980 and come from Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Time of arrival is 6 p.m. and departure at about 8:30 p.m. The public is welcome.
THURSDAY (6/18)
n Rush County Health Department will hold a senior screening from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Raleigh Community Center. There will be screening for weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, hemoglobin, blood sugar and hemocult testing. Also, health education will be included during the screening program. 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 Raleigh area, screening will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 105 of the courthouse.
n RMH Sheehan Cancer Center Support Group invites anyone interested to attend its monthly support group at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Center, 110 E. 13th Street, Rushville. Bring friends and family. Open to anyone regardless of where you are being treated. Questions: 765-932-7534.
SATURDAY (6/20)
n The RHS/RCHS Alumni Association 52nd annual reunion banquet will be at 6 p.m. June 20 at the Rushville Elementary School cafeteria. Reservations ($12) due by Saturday to Cinda Pavey, PO Box 134, Rushville IN 46173. At the door $15. Dues $10. Doors open 5 p.m.
n Knights of Columbus No. 769 will have a chicken fry from 5 to 8 p.m. June 20. Price is $8.50 for adults and children are $5.50. All you can eat (dine in only). Carry-outs available. The public is invited to attend.
n Wortman-Lowe Enduring Freedom Detachment of the Marine Corps League is having a breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. June 20 at American Legion Post No. 102 in Morristown. Price is $5. Public invited.
n The sixth annual garden tour sponsored by Xi Eta Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20. Rain date June 27. Tour donation $6.
SATURDAY (6/27)
n Moscow School reunion will be at 1:30 p.m. June 27 at Moscow Christian Church. For information call Kenny Stiers at 765-525-6484 or 317-697-3926.
n Sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, 7 to 9:30 a.m. June 27 at Lewisville Masonic Temple sponsored by Lewisville Lodge No. 72 and Eastern Star No. 463. Open to the public.
n Boys & Girls Club of Rush County 13th annual Scramble Golf Tournament is June 27 at Antler Point Golf Club. Registration 7 a.m.; shotgun start 7:30 a.m. Fee $65 per four player team. Deadline 4 p.m. June 23. Send entries and payment to Boys & Girls Club of Rush County, 1590 N. Sexton St., Rushville IN 46173. Questions, call William Walker at 932-2765 or 561-1718.
SUNDAY (6/28)
n Vacation Bible School at Main Street Christian Church will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 28 through July 2. Theme: Crocodile Dock, filled with incredible Bible-learning that kids see, hear, touch and even taste. (Since everything is hands-on, kids might get a little messy. Be sure to send them in play clothes and safe shoes). Call 765-932-2997 to register your children for this life-changing adventure.
n Tree City Classics 20th annual benefit open car show is June 28 at Rebekah Park, Greensburg. Registration 8 a.m. to noon, awards 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Disc jockey, door prizes, pedal car drags, concessions and more. For information call John or Ann at 812-662-7899.
MONDAY (6/29)
n VBS SonRock Kids will be from June 29 through July 3 at First Baptist Church, U.S. 52, Rushville. Ages three years through just completed sixth grade. Register now by calling 932-2153 or 938-4328.
JULY 2009
SATURDAY (7/4)
n Breakfast Optimist Club 23rd annual 4th of July Car Show - registration opens 8 a.m. July 4 in North Veterans Memorial Park, Rushville. Food and drink booths, door prizes, dash plaques, parade, ‘50 and ‘60s music and more. For information contact Chuck Kemker at 317-752-2073 or rushvilleoptimist@yahoo.com.
SATURDAY (7/11)
n The annual Neeb Open will be the second weekend of July. The golf event will be held at Antler Pointe Golf Course on July 11 and the tee time is set for 7:30 a.m. Men and women are both welcome and encouraged to play.
SUNDAY (7/12)
n The annual Orange High School reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12 at the New Salem Lion’s Club on U.S. 52. Buffet dinner served at 12:30 p.m. Reservations and payment needed by June 29. For reservations and more information contact Duane Beaver 317-898-1034 or Flossie McFall 765-825-1232.
SUNDAY (7/19)
n Raymond Gibson Day will be from 1 to 6 p.m. July 19 with free admission to Waggener Community Pool in Rushville.
THURSDAY (7/30)
n Registration for Rushville Elementary School will be from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 30 and from 8 a.m. until noon July 31.
MISCELLANEOUS
n Enrollment for all Benjamin Rush Middle School students in grades seven and eight for the 2009-2010 school year will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 5 and from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 6. BRMS, 1601 N. Sexton Street, Rushville.
n Have you ever thought of a Catholic school education for your child? Have you ever considered the benefits of a faith-based school? St. Mary Catholic School is accepting names for preschool, kindergarten and new students in grades one through six for the 2009/2010 school year. Call the school office at 932-3639 to place your child's name on a class list or for more information.
n Census Bureau hiring for 2010 Census. Temporary part-time and full-time jobs. Good pay with mileage reimbursement and paid training. Work in your own community. Call 1-866-861-2010 to make an appointment.
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.
