OCTOBER

SATURDAY (10/24)

n Scottypaluzza, a benefit for cancer patient Scott Brooks, will take place starting at 5 p.m. today with a hog roast at the Rushville Elks and K of C. Live music, DJs, and more. Open to the public.

n The Rushville Friends of the Library will meet at 10 a.m. today. The meeting will last one hour. All interested persons are invited to attend. Refreshments and child care will be provided.

n Bobby Holmes Benefit Bike Ride will be today. Sign up 11 a.m.; leave Rushville Eagles at noon, to Knightstown American Legion, Pit Stop at Carthage, back to Eagles for food, music, auction. Bobby has been diagnosed with cancer. He is a member of the Rushville Eagle Riders and has participated in fundraisers for others. Auction donations accepted. Please contact Debbie Combs 765-698-3767 (cell 765-309-5435) or Larry Tompkins 765-561-1342.

SUNDAY (10/25)

n The Jackson School alumni will have their 17th annual reunion Sunday at the Jackson Community Building (located where the school used to stand). Pitch-in starts at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a covered dish. We provide the plates, silverware and drinks. Plan to attend if you ever went to Jackson Township School or had friends who attended. Everyone is welcome.

n Ham and bean dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion, 113 S. Morgan Street, Rushville. Adults, $6; children under 12, $3. Post open 2 to 8 p.m.

MONDAY (10/26)

n Psi Iota Xi Iota chapter of Rushville will be making wonderful cheeseballs just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Varieties are cheddar, cheddar rolled in pecans, chocolate chip and new addition cranberry pecan. Cost is $7. Orders are due by Monday. Please e-mail Kristen or call her at 932-3641.

TUESDAY (10/27)

n Rush County Board of Health will have its regular October meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday instead of the regular scheduled date of Oct. 20.