In recent years the American Cancer Society’s signature event, Relay for Life, has been embraced locally by nearly the entire community. The 24-hour event will again this year be held during Father’s Day Weekend in South Veterans Memorial Park.

This year’s trio of co-chairs — Aimee Bowles, Michele Gettinger and Mike Ooley — recently released a partial schedule of approaching team events.

Saturday

9 a.m. to noon, Carthage Community Center, 6 block of North Main Street, Carthage - Sharon’s Stars of Hope will host a Carthage Lions Club breakfast and bake sale.

6 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 426 North Morgan Street, Rushville - Holy Strollers will host a roast chicken breast benefit dinner with all the trimmings. Tickets are limited and can be obtained by calling (765) 932-4652 or (765) 932-5680.

6:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 227 East Third Street, Rushville – The Cure Crusaders will host a euchre tournament. Cost is $5 per participant and will include door prizes. Participants are still being sought for the event.

May 3

8 a.m. to noon, behind the Rush County Sheriff’s Department garage, 131 East First Street, Rushville - Stella’s Star Cruisers will host a car wash. Free-will donation accepted.

May 4

6 a.. to close, OCC (Ooley’s Cancer Crushers) will wait tables at the Park Restaurant, 1015 North Jackson Street, Rushville. All tips generated going to the ACS.

May 10

8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Knights of Columbus, 227 East Third Street, Rushville - Sam’s Supporters will host “And Then He Kissed Me,” an adult prom. Admission $10 single and $15 couple.

May 16

Rushville Church of Christ, 627 West 11th Street, Rushville - The Walk of Love Team will host a gospel sing. A free-will offering will be taken.

May 17