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UPDATE- No Phone Service at City Buildings During Upgrade Feb. 28

Posted by Ynez Taylor on January 30, 2017
UPDATE- No Phone Service at City Buildings During Upgrade Feb. 28

Thanks to a $14,790 grant from the Rising Sun Regional Foundation, the City of Rising Sun is getting a new phone system installed in several of its buildings.  Orginally, the system was to be installed on February 6 and 7.  However, the upgra…

How To Become A Beekeeper

Posted by Ynez Taylor on January 30, 2017
How To Become A Beekeeper

Ever thought about becoming a beekeeper?  Purdue Extension-Ohio County has a free program to help get you started.   Angie Priest will help walk you through the basics during a presentation on Monday, February 27 at 7:30 pm at the Ohio County…

Healthy Soils for the Grazing Farmer

Posted by Ynez Taylor on January 30, 2017
Healthy Soils for the Grazing Farmer

Purdue Extension-Ohio County in conjunction with the Switzerland County SWCD is sponsoring a workshop for farmers that will help them increase their pastures’ health and productivity.  The presentation will be held Thursday, February 2 at 6 pm in …

Chef School for 3rd and 4th Graders

Posted by Ynez Taylor on January 24, 2017
Chef School for 3rd and 4th Graders

Do you have a third or fourth grade child who is a “foodie”, likes to hang out in the kitchen, curious about recipies and cooking?  Then sign up your child for Chef School. This hands-on culinary program for current third and fourth grade students…

Get Cookin’ with Cauliflower

Posted by Ynez Taylor on January 24, 2017
Get Cookin’ with Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a rich source of vitamin C and potassium, low in calories (25 per half cup), low in sodium, fat free and cholesterol free.  Come learn new recipes and ways you can make incorporate this healthy buzz food into your meal plans. Come t…

Heavenly Hands Massage Opens In Rising Sun

Posted by Ynez Taylor on January 12, 2017
Heavenly Hands Massage Opens In Rising Sun

The Rising Sun Wellness Spa opened on April 1, 2008.  Unfortunately, it is being sold by the spa’s owner.  But do not fear.  As one door closes, another one opens. Jennifer Brittain, a veteran licensed massage therapist, helped build a s…

Rising Sun Senior Nutrition Activity Center for January

Posted by Ynez Taylor on January 5, 2017
Rising Sun Senior Nutrition Activity Center for January

Please see the attached document below for the revised January 2017 Rising Sun SNAC Calendar.   

Biggest Loser Contest Starts January 7

Posted by Ynez Taylor on January 4, 2017
Biggest Loser Contest Starts January 7

The Biggest Loser Contest returns to Rising Sun for 2017.  This is a great event to help motiviate you to achieve your weight loss and health resolutions.  A grand prize of $500 will be awarded to both the female and male contestant who loses…