APRIL 2008

FRIDAY (4/25)

n First Southern Baptist Church will sponsor a bean supper from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the church on Airport Road. Menu will consist of beans, cornbread, coleslaw, drinks. Free-will offering, no carry-outs. Proceeds go for new sweepers for the church. Everyone is invited.

n The Boys & Girls Club of Rush County will be closed after school today and Saturday. If questions contact William Walker at 932-2765.

n Rush County 4-H Jr. Leaders will have their annual geranium sale from 2 to 6 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Livestock Pavilion at the Rush County Fairgrounds. Extra geraniums in red, white, salmon and fuschia will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis.

SATURDAY (4/26)

n Phoenix Lodge No. 62 F. & A.M. Master Mason degree has been postponed from Saturday to a later date to be announced.

n Benefit for Susan Lower 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Elks Lodge in Rushville. Bike ride noon to 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Hog roast 3 to 7 p.m. for a free-will donation. Auction 6 to 7 p.m. Karaoke 7 to 9 p.m. Dave Barnes performing. Mystic River Band 9 p.m. to midnight. Auctioneer, silent auctions, games, door prizes and more. Friends Helping Friends event.

n There will be an eScrap collection Saturday at the back garage of the Rush County Sheriff's Department at Perkins and Water streets. Bring old electronics (anything with a circuit board) from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Also, old books will be accepted for rescue and reuse. This is another Clean Green Rush Project for Rush County residents. Call 765-938-1342 for information.

n Carthage Friends get-together will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Ponderosa in Greenfield. For more information contact Hester at 317-513-2438 or Linda at 317-319-8391.

n All you can eat breakfast sponsored by the Rush County Democrat Party will be from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 227 E. Third Street, Rushville. Menu consists of whole hog sausage, home baked biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, juice, coffee, milk. Free-will offering.

n Band Day at Stagg’s will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Please support the Roaring Regiment.

n The Holy Strollers Relay for Life team is having a candlelight dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church’s dining room. Menu includes appetizer, roast chicken breast, vegetables and dessert.

n Vietnam Veterans of America will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the VFW. The primary business will be to prepare U.S. flags for display throughout the community. The more members present the better. If you are a veteran and would like to participate in this activity you would be welcome!