DECEMBER 2009

TUESDAY (12/15)

n The Rush County Libertarian party invites all interested persons to a public meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Rushville Public Library, 130 W. Third Street, Rushville. Libertarians believe in the American heritage of liberty, enterprise and personal responsibility. Also, in smaller government, lower taxes and more freedom, and that the government should work under the guide of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the state of Indiana.

n Farm Bureau Insurance will host a retirement open house for Joe Keith from 1 to 4 p.m. today at 1056 South Old 3, Rushville. Everyone is welcome.

n The Memory Crafters Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at Main Street Christian Church. There will be a $5 gift exchange and snacks. For more information about Memory Crafters Club you can contact Melody Lemmons at 765-525-9445.

n The Manilla Town & Country Homemakers Club will have a Christmas dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at the home of Norene Wright. The officers will cohost and Marjorie Carmony will give devotions. Members will enjoy a secret pal gift exchange.

n The Rushville Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at 5:30 p.m. today in Council Chambers, 270 W. 15th Street, Rushville. The Rushville Common Council will meet at 6 p.m. today in Council Chambers.

THURSDAY (12/17)

n RMH Sheehan Cancer Center Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Sheehan Cancer Center, 110 E. 13th Street, Rushville. Bring friends and family. Open to anyone regardless of where you are being treated. Questions, call 765-932-7534.

n Rush County Health Department will hold a senior screening from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Rush County Health Department. 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.

FRIDAY (12/18)

n Christmas bake sale and silent auction sponsored by RMH Cultivation Club will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the Kenneth L. Earnest Family Conference Center at the RMH Medical Office Building. All proceeds benefit the Brian’s Cause Rush County Cancer Treatment Relief Fund.