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SEPTEMBER THURSDAY (9/2) 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. today in Room 105 at the Rush County Courthouse. These clinics are held throughout the year on the first Thursday of each month. Any questions may be directed to 765-932-3103, Rush County Health Department. FRIDAY (9/3) n RCHS Roarin’ Regiment’s annual fish fry will be 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday in the RCHS cafeteria prior to the varsity football first home game when the Lions will host Shelbyville at 7 p.m. at Hinshaw Field. Tickets are available from any band student. Cost is $6 in advance and $7 at the door. Carry-out available. For more information call 765-629-2525. n First Friday celebration in downtown Rushville. Merchant specials, extended hours until 7 p.m., sidewalk sales, food, music by D.J. Kevin Green and more. SATURDAY (9/4) n The 48th semi-annual Milroy Amish School auction will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Abe Keim Farm, 4126 W. 900 S., Milroy. It is a consignment auction and bake and quilt sale. We want your good, clean items to sell; turn them into cash! Consignments accepted 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Horses and other animals accepted for consignment until 10 a.m. Saturday. Proceeds donated to area Amish schools. For more information call 812-663-4803. TUESDAY (9/7) n The local Tea Party group, God’s Army for Us, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Brau Haus in Oldenburg. Franklin County commissioner candidates will hold a debate. THURSDAY (9/9) n All local 1118 UAW that are drawing a pension from the union are welcome to come to the Roots Blower retirees’ dinner. The retiree pitch-in dinner will be at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 9 at Eastside Methodist Church in Connersville. Please bring a filled, covered dish. We will provide all drinks and plates, etc. Come alone or bring a friend. It is a casual event so come and relax and enjoy some time with old friends. n The Rush County Democrat party will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Rushville City Hall. The group meets the second Thursday of each month except December. Everyone interested is invited to attend. This is a very important meeting. FRIDAY (9/10) n St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Hamburg, turkey supper, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10, church hall. Adults, $8; children 4 to 10, $4 (3 and under free). Raffles, baked goods, country store, children’s games. Carry-outs available. SATURDAY (9/11) n There will be a benefit ride for Patti Owens Sept. 11. Sign-up at 11 a.m. at Rushville Eagles. Ride leaves at noon. Stops include Ainsley’s Harbor Bar, Brookville Lake; Hearthstone Tiki Bar, Metamora; Bay Shore Inn, Lake Santee; Stone’s Tavern, Millhousen; ends at Rushville Eagles. Patti is recovering from cancer and proceeds will help offset her medical expenses. Cost is $15 per bike, $5 rider and $5 non-riders. Includes meal. For more info call Steve or Autumn Comer at 765-561-3242, Larry or Peggy Scott at 765-932-4756, Pete Menkedick at 812-614-9771 or Keith Combs at 765-698-3767. n The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s National Championship Shoot will be Sept. 11 to 19 in Friendship. There will be black powder shooting competitions, Early American crafts and classes, living history demonstrations, museum displays and lectures, period music, youth activities and some of the finest commercial vendors in the black powder community. Admissions is charged. For more information contact the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, 1-800-745-1493, nmlra@nmlra.org, www.nmlra.org. n Hint Hunters Homemakers will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the home of Yvonne Carter, 814 N. Morgan St., Rushville, with Alma Bailey serving as co-hostess. A light meal will be served. The program, “Living with Less and Loving It” will be given by Alma Bailey. n The Rushville Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Main Street Christian Church. A lunch will be served and members may bring a guest. SUNDAY (9/12) n Everyone’s invited to the annual St. Mary Catholic Church Fall Festival Sept. 12 on the corner of Fifth and Perkins Streets, Rushville. Chicken dinners served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gym. Tickets $8 in advance, $8.50 at the door, children under 10 eat for $5. A variety of games and raffles throughout the day. (License # 121342) n The VFW will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast for $6 from 7 to 10 a.m. Sept. 12. Open to the public. n Friend’s Day is 9:30 a.m. Sept. 12 at First Baptist Church, 1431 W. U.S. 52. All members are to bring friends and side dishes for the picnic after the morning worship. MONDAY (9/13) n Rush County Ag Outlook Meeting and free breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Rush County Fairgrounds Root Building. RSVP by Sept. 9 to 765-932-5974. Speakers include Susan House, Rush County Farm Service Agency, with “FSA Update” and Dr. Chris Hurt, Purdue University Ag Economist with “General Economy, Assessing the Farm Situation and Purdue’s Grain and Livestock Predictions.” TUESDAY (9/14) n Area 9 In-Home and Community Services Agency’s 2010 Annual Picnic, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 14 in Dunlapsville Pioneer Village at Brookville Lake. Games, prizes, entertainment, cookout, pontoon rides, health fair and classic vehicles. Cost $5 per person. RSVP: 1-800-458-9345 by Sept. 1. THURSDAY (9/16) n Benjamin Rush Middle School needs volunteers to help students get a dose of “reality.” From 9:06 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Sept. 16, MainSource Bank will lead the effort to help students in operating the “Reality Store ®” in the BRMS gym. If you would like to volunteer feel free to contact Nancy Rice or Tianne Ripberger at 765-932-2941. SUNDAY (9/19) n Plum Creek Christian Church’s “Praise in the Park” service will be from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in the gazebo at South Veterans Memorial Park, Rushville. Service will begin at 10:45 a.m. Join us for a wonderful service, great music and fellowship. There is a church lunch planned after the service for everyone. There will be corn hole, skillet toss and a jumping gym for activities after lunch. A balloon release will be at approximately 3 p.m. Dress is casual. The rain location will be at Starweld, 709 W. First Street, Rushville. TUESDAY (9/21) n Orange Lodge 234 F. and A.M. is hosting a golf outing at Horseshoe Bend Golf Course on CR 1200 N, Rush County. Four person scramble with a shotgun start. Meal will follow. Cost is $200 per team. Various prizes to be awarded. Call Jim Wilkinson at 765-932-5651 with any questions. THURSDAY (9/22) N Manilla Town and Country Homemakers Club will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 for a dinner meeting at Cozy Table Restaurant in Rushville. Marjorie Carmony and Virginia Rogers will co-host the meeting. For more information call Donna Kuhn at 765-663-2438. SATURDAY (9/25) n Rushville Animal Shelter will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at the shelter, 223 Smiley Ave. Meet the staff, see recent changes to the shelter and learn about proper pet care. A limited number of T-shirts are available with a minimum donation of $20. Come down and maybe you will find the perfect pet to complete your life. For more information call 765-932-4754. n Miles for Mesothelomia sponsored by Simmons Firm and organized by Anytime Fitness begins with registration from 7 to 8:45 a.m. with the event following at 9 a.m. Sept. 25 at the Rush County Fairgrounds. A shirt is included with the event cost of $20. Donations can be made out to M.A.R.F. Prizes include $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third. A three month membership to Anytime Fitness will be awarded to all three places. Monday (9/27) n Rush County Homemakers will sponsor "Women's Self Protection" at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 in the basement of St. Paul's United Methodist Church at Fifth and Morgan Streets. Pinnacle Protection Service will be presenting the program. There is no cost. For more information call the Rush County Extension office at 932-5974. OCTOBER Saturday (10/9) n A benefit ride for six-year-old Jamison Anderson, who was diagnosed with high risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia, will begin with sign-up from 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 9 at the Rushville Eagles. The ride will leave at noon and return to the Rushville Eagles. The cost is $5 for non-riders. Ride schedule stops will be available the day of the ride. Checks for money donations should be made out to Eagle Riders. Donations for auctions are greatly appreciated. Please contact Keith Combs at 765-698-3767, Gary Anderson at 317-398-7357 or Dr. Dean Lunsford at 765-938-9646. For more information on Jamison’s story go to caringbridge.org. MISCELLANEOUS n The Rushville Breakfast Optimist Club meets at 6:15 p.m. every Tuesday at the Cozy Table Restaurant. Anyone wanting to help make a difference in the youth of Rush County is welcome to attend. Call President Ken Masters at 765-565-6221 for more information. n The Community Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 109 East Third Street. Please bring your photo ID. Donations are welcome. 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 Rush County Victim's Assistance, Inc. has its monthly meeting on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. For location 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 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.