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AUGUST



FRIDAY (8/10)

l Waggener Community Pool closes for the season.

l Only kindergarten students attend school Aug. 10.

l Manilla Fire Station Fish Fry from 4 to 9 p.m. Unstable Faultline Country Band plays 7 to 9 p.m. Giving away a whole hog and have of angus beef with processing included. Tickets sold at the Fish Fry or see a members of the department. Drawing held at 7 p.m. Aug. 11. Events continue Saturday. Info: Toma Weitzel at 317-401-0769.

SATURDAY (8/11)

l Manilla Fire Station Breakfast, Fish Fry and Garden Tractor Pulls. Breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m. Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Garden Tractor Pulls start at 1 p.m. Info: Toma Weitzel at 317-401-0769.

l 23rd Annual St. Mary Golf Open at Antler Pointe Golf Course. $55 per player or $220 per team. Tee times are 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Lunch provided. Tee ad sponorships $40. Registration and information: Jim and Stacey Cowan, 765-663-2696, Shawn and Stacy Adkins 932-3361, or Gregg and Missy Koors 938-5613. MONDAY (8/13)

l F.I.T. Walkabout, 9 a.m., Amphitheater hike, meet in the Riverside Park  parking lot on South Morgan Street. Everyone welcome!

l Rush County Schools first day of school. No Kindergarten Aug. 13. All attend Aug. 14.

l RCHS Band Boosters for all middle school and high school band parents! Meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 in the RCHS band room. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend and help support the members of the BRMS and RCHS bands. Information: Chris Wilson at 561-3000.

TUESDAY (8/14)

l The Carthage Literary Circle met on July 10 with an All Read of Indiana Authors. We will meet again on Aug. 14 at the Carthage Community Center. Everyone is Welcome.

WEDNESDAY (8/15)

l 2012 Area 9 Agency Senior Art Competition for ages 60 and over runs Aug. 15 to Sept. 21 at Indiana University East Meijer Artway with open judging Aug. 10.

THURSDAY (8/16)

l F.I.T. Walkabout, 9 a.m., Rockin' Rivercrest. Meet in parking lot for Riverpointe Suites, 210 E. U.S. Hwy 52. Everyone welcome!

FRIDAY (8/17)

l Dance for middle school students from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 17 at BRMS. Music

by DJ Kevin Green. $3 per student. Proceeds benefit local cheerleading

program.

SATURDAY (8/18)

l A Walk For Alex will be held starting with registration at 8 a.m. at the Rush County Fairgrounds. Monies raised to be used for autism awareness efforts. Info: Contact Aimee's Beauty Boutique or A. Workman, 1226 N. Perkins St., Rushville.

l All you can eat Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at First Church of God, 1200 W. US HWY 52, Rushville.

l Indiana amateur radio/ham testing by volunteer examiners in the Rushville area. Test 9 a.m. to noon at Rushville Public Library. Test given the third Saturday of the months of August and November. Fee $15. Info: Michael Elder 932-3545, e-mail at w9vle@yahoo.com. Test information found with zip code search at www.arrl.com.

SUNDAY (8/19)

l Moster-Vannatta Reunion for descendants of Joseph Moster-Fame Vannatta, 1 p.m. lunch, Aug. 19 in the Liberty Building by the pool at Roberts Park in Connersville. Bring a covered dish, own service and drinks. Bring pictures, family information and games. Information: Karen Moster Clark 765-825-6738.

MONDAY (8/20)

l F.I.T. Walkabout, 9 a.m., Laughlin Cemetery and neighborhood, meet by the cemetery on South Jackson Street. Everyone welcome!

WEDNESDAY (8.22)

l F.I.T. Walkabout, 9 a.m., Main Street Stroll (heading south). Meet in the SW corner of Wal-Mart parking lot. Everyone welcome!

THURSDAY (8/23)

l Rush County Medical Reserve Corps will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room at the courthouse on Thursday, Aug. 23. The meeting is for MRC volunteers, and those who are interested in becoming a volunteer. For additional information, please e-mail rushcountymrc@gmail.com, or call 765-914-2562.

SATURDAY (8/25)

l The Rushville Riverside Park Amphitheater presents An Innocent Band (Billy Joel Tribute) along with saxophonist Rob Dixon & Triology in concert at 7 p.m. This is a free Show and the final concert in the summer series. Info: 765-932-3735 or e-mail info@rushvilleamphitheater.com.

l Booker T. Washington Community Center Annual Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. to noon, Horseshoe Bend Golf Course. Info: John Byrne at 765-932-2714 or fireball_byrne@yahoo.com or Bill Goins at 765-932-4970 or wgoins@frontier.com

l Chicken Fry Fundraiser for the Rush County Community Foundation, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 227 E. 3rd St., Rushville. Advance tickets available from Board and Committee members and RCCF office. $9 adults, $6 children 6-12, under 6 are free. All carry-out dinners will be $1 additional. Homemade desserts served. Call for carry-outs: 932-2277.

MONDAY (8/27)

l l F.I.T. Walkabout, 9 a.m., East Hill Cemeter. Meet back of Section 13. Everyone welcome!

TUESDAY (8/28)

l Main Street Christian Church, 615 N. Main St., is offering a free hot meal and fellowship with our friends in need on the last Tuesday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The hot meal will consist of chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, salads, desserts and drinks. Carry-out available. Info: 932-2997.

WEDNESDAY (8/29)

l F.I.T. Walkabout, 9 a.m., Shakin' Smith Acres. Meet at First Baptist Church, 1159 S. Airport Road. Everyone welcome!

l BRMS Open House from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Taco Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for students and parents. Book fair.

l RCHS Open House 6:30 to 8 p.m.

FRIDAY (8/31)

l RCHS Band Boosters Fish Fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the RCHS Cafeteria before the first home varsity football game. Rushville Lions vs. Shelbyville.



SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY (9/1)

l RCHS Class of '87 Reunion at the Rushville Elks Golf Course. Go to rcs.rushville.k12.in.us, Rush County Schools homepage for details!

l Tox-away Days are the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon at Smiley Avenue.

MONDAY (9/3)

l Labor Day

SATURDAY (9/8)

l The Rushville Parks Department will sponsor the Second Annual Gospel Sing beginning at 6 p.m. at Rushville Riverside Park Amphitheater. Those interested in performing should contact Nancy Mitchell at 765-629-2125. Info: Rushville Park Department at 932-4146.

l Every other month the Phoenix Lodge No. 62 F&AM hosts an all you can eat breakfast. The breakfast is 6:30 to 10 a.m., Sept. 8. The cost is $5.

l Ray's Crossing Days featuring a "Country Store," auction at 1 p.m., food and fun. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ray's Crossing Christian Union Church.

SUNDAY (9/9)

l St. Mary's Fall Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TUESDAY (9/11)

l Special Hours for Food Pantry, 6 to 7 p.m., Sept. 11, 109 E. Third St. Special hours for those working during normal food pantry days.

SATURDAY (9/22)

l Brian's Cause opening ceremoinies at 9:30 a.m. on the Rush Memorial Hospital campus, 1300 N. Man St. The "Together We Can" 2-mile-walk will follow with participants walking a two-mile loop through Rushville before returning to the RMH campus. On-site health fair from 10 a.m. to noon. A silent auction is planned and lunch will be served. Information: Michele Gettinger 765-932-4111.

TUESDAY (9/25)

l Main Street Christian Church, 615 N. Main St., will be offering a FREE Hot Meal and fellowship with our friends in need on the last Tuesday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The hot meal will consist of chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, salads, desserts and drinks. Carry-Out is available. Please contact the church at 932-2997 for more information.

THURSDAY (9/27)

l Rush County Retired Teachers next meeting will be at noon Sept. 27 at the First Baptist Church.

SATURDAY (9/29)

l Rush County's fall festival, Rush Fest, will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 29 in Downtown Rushville. Watch for specific event and activity times during the day.

SUNDAY (9/30)

l Purdue Extension Rush Co. is planning to offer the Master Gardener classes again this fall. If you are interested in taking the classes, please contact the Extension office at 932-5974. Registration deadline is Sept. 30.



OCTOBER

TUESDAY (10/9)

l Central Indiana Regional Blood Center Blood Drive, 3 to 8 p.m., Oct. 9, Milroy United Methodist Church, 114 N. Pleasant St., Milroy. Appointments preferred; walk-ins accepted. Contact: Jane Adams 765-629-2191 or Merrill

Carrigan 765-629-2354 for appointments.

THURSDAY (10/25)

l Rush County Schools Fall Break Oct. 25 and 26. No school.



MISCELLANEOUS

l Tox-away Days are the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon at Smiley Avenue. Join in making this a Clean, Green Rush County.

l The community food pantry, 109 East Third Street, Rushville is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Bring photo ID. Donations welcomed.

l Diabetes education classes are held from 5 to 7 p.m. on the first, second, and third Tuesday of each month at Rush Memorial Hospital Skills Lab, second floor. Cost, $10 per class with a $25 refund if all three classes are attended. Info: 765-932-7416 or dena.bills@rushmemorial.com

l Partners for a Healthy Rush County meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Boys & Girls Club. open to all interested businesses, organizations or individuals in Rush County.

l AA and Al-Anon meet at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at St. Paulos United Methodist Church.

l Crossroads Serenity Group, an Al-Anon group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. every Monday at 333 N. Main Street, Rushville. Information: Gail at 317-642-9112 or Larry at 765-277-9477.

l A dance at the Raleigh Community Club is held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Saturday. Everyone welcomed.

l Veterans, 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, to arrange a ride in the DAV van. Veterans who need a ride sooner call (765) 561-5445 or (765) 932-2703.

l Rush County Victimos 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. Info: Barbara Kuhn at 938-1555.

l 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. Info: Julie Shelton at 932-5190 or Barb Wilson at 938-1952.



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