Good morning Rising Sun!
Here’s what’s happening this week around town.

Peggy Jones
Publisher, Rising Sun Newsletter

In honor of Earth Day this week (April 22 🌎), here’s a local resource worth checking out:

📍 Ohio County Recycling Center
1432 Barbour Way (Industrial Park), Rising Sun

Along with regular recycling, they also offer a Free Store — a space where residents can:
👉 Drop off usable household items
👉 Pick up items they can use — completely free

You never know what you might find — items can include:
• Books and small household goods
• Home décor and kitchen items
• Clothing (clean and in good condition)

It’s a great way to reuse items and keep them out of the landfill.

♻️ Recycling is also available for:
• Cardboard, paper, magazines
• Plastic bottles (#1 & #2) and #5 plastics (yogurt cups, sour cream containers, etc.)
• Screened electronics (TVs, monitors, tablets) have a $15.00 disposal fee
• Battery Types: Rechargeable, lithium, and car batteries are accepted (car batteries must be capped)
• Alkaline batteries are not accepted

🕒 Hours:
• Mon, Wed, Fri: 1:00–6:00 PM
• Sat: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

👉 A simple way to declutter, save money, and help the environment — all in one stop.

♻️ SEIRD Earth Day Raffle — April 20–25
Stop by the recycling center to enter for prize bundles and a grand prize.
👉 See flyer at the bottom for full details

👉 ♻️ SEIRD also offers scholarships for students making an environmental impact — see flyer below for details.

⚾ Rising Sun Opening Day – April 25

This will be Rising Sun’s very first Opening Day celebration, and it’s shaping up to be a fun new tradition for the community.

The day will include a parade, picnic, and ballpark party—bringing everyone together to kick off the season.

Schedule of Events:

• 9:30 AM – Parade on Main Street
Each team will have a float or decorated vehicle to kick off the day.

• 10:15 AM – Pep Rally & “Float Vote” (Riverfront)
Support your favorite team by voting with donations — the winning team earns a banner displayed all summer.

• 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Picnic, Gear Swap & Main Street Activities
Bring lunch or grab food locally. A swap table will be available to share or pick up equipment.

• 12:30 PM – Field Day Fun at the Ballpark
Families and players can head to the fields for games and activities.

👉 A great way to kick off the season and spend the day with the community.

Looking for a flexible weekend job in Rising Sun?

Ohio County Tourism is hiring part-time staff to help welcome visitors and support local tourism.

🗓️ Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
🕚 11 AM – 3 PM
💵 $20/hour
📍 Rising Sun Visitors Center

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, sharing local knowledge, and being part of the community.

📧 Apply by May 4
Send resume to: [email protected]

(April 21 – April 27, 2026)

📚 Ohio County Public Library
🧘 Tai Chi with Rosie — 9:30 AM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🏌️ Boys Golf @ Switzerland County — 5:00 PM
🏃 Track & Field @ Lawrenceburg — 5:00 PM

🌎 Earth Day
🌱 A great reminder to recycle, reuse, and take care of our community and environment.👉 If you’re looking for a place to start, check out the Ohio County Recycling Center and Free Store this week.

📚 Ohio County Public Library
🚶 Walking Club — 9:00 AM
🧘 Chair Yoga — 9:30 AM
🎨 Adult Craft — 11:00 AM
🧶 Learn to Crochet — 1:00 PM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🎓 Box 2 Meeting for All Juniors — 1:45 PM
⚾ Baseball @ South Ripley — 5:00 PM
🥎 Softball @ South Ripley — 5:00 PM
🏌️ Boys Golf @ Sportsman — 5:00 PM

📚 Ohio County Public Library
📖 Children’s Story Time — 10:30 AM

🏫 Rising Sun Schools
📝 PK3 & PK4 Registration — 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
⚾ Baseball vs Switzerland County (Home) — 5:30 PM
🥎 Softball vs New Washington (Home) — 6:00 PM

📚 Ohio County Public Library
🚶 Walking Club — 9:00 AM
🧘 Chair Yoga — 9:30 AM

🍟 Twisted Tater Food Truck 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Rising Sun Visitors Center — 217 N. High Stree 👉 Street & side parking available for safety. Stop by and grab a bite!

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🏃 Track & Field @ South Dearborn — 5:00 PM

⚾ Rising Sun Opening Day ⚾ 9:30 AM – Parade on Main Street
📣 10:15 AM – Pep Rally & “Float Vote” (Riverfront)
🧺 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Picnic, Gear Swap & Main Street Activities
🎉 12:30 PM – Field Day Fun at the Ballpark

🐑 Spring ID Day: Sheep, Goat & Swine
📍 Ohio County 4-H Fairgrounds 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
👉 Contact Jill at Purdue Extension (812) 438-3656

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🏌️ Boys Golf @ Corydon 1:30 PM

🎶 Live Music: Hey Bartender
📍 Rising Star Casino Resort (Pavilion) 4 - 7 PM

👉 Plenty to do this Saturday — get out and enjoy Rising Sun!

📚 Ohio County Public Library
🚶 Walking Club — 9:00 AM
🧘 Chair Yoga — 9:30 AM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🏌️ Boys Golf @ Switzerland County — 5:00 PM
🎶 RSHS Spring Concert — 7:00 PM

Planning a garage sale in Rising Sun?

👉 Send it in and I’ll include it in next week’s newsletter.

Just reply with:
• Address (or general area)
• Date & time
• A few items you’re selling

If you know of an event or community story, hit reply — I’d love to hear it!

Thank you for supporting local news in Rising Sun.
If this newsletter helped you stay connected this week, please forward it to a neighbor or friend — that’s how our community grows.

See you next week,
Peggy