Hello Rising Sun,

Summer isn’t over yet! This week, we’re sharing five simple ways to enjoy the final weeks of the season right here in Rising Sun—from sunflowers and river rides to outdoor dining and ice cream. 🛒 New this week: Be sure to scroll down and visit our new Community Marketplace, featuring local listings from around the community!

I hope you find something fun to enjoy before summer slips away!

Thank you for reading, and have a wonderful week!

Peggy

Five Things to Enjoy Before Summer Ends in Rising Sun

The beautiful Rising Sunflowers display has returned just outside of town and is once again providing a picture-perfect backdrop for late-summer photos. Stop by to admire the field, sit on the bright red bench, and capture a few photos among the blooms.

Visitors can also leave a donation, with 100% of donations benefiting the One Sunny Day fund for security and safety at Rising Sun–Ohio County Schools. It has become a special annual sight in our community—so enjoy it while the sunflowers are in bloom!

📍 Rising Sunflowers is located at Fox Farms, 6125 State Road 56 N, just outside Rising Sun. You can’t miss the bright field as you come into town!

Take a free ride across the Ohio River aboard the Rising Star Ferry and spend a little time exploring Rabbit Hash. Rising Sun and Rabbit Hash are only about 2,000 feet apart by water, making the ferry a fun and convenient way to travel between the two river towns.

The ferry also provides a convenient shortcut from Rising Sun to CVG Airport, Florence Mall, and other businesses in Florence, potentially saving travelers nearly an hour of driving, depending on traffic and their destination.

Walk around Rabbit Hash, stop by the historic general store, enjoy the river views, and then ride the ferry back to Rising Sun. Ferry rides are free thru 2026.

Ferry Hours

There is still time to enjoy a refreshing afternoon at the Rising Sun Community Pool! Beginning August 3, reduced late-summer hours are:

The pool’s final day of the 2026 season will be Sunday, September 6, so plan one more pool day before summer slips away!

Make the most of a warm summer day with a cold drink and something good to eat outside. King’s Landing, located at 143 Main Street, offers sidewalk seating in the heart of town, while Paddy Wagon, at 201 Maiden Lane, provides outdoor seating near the Ohio River. Pick your view, grab a table, and enjoy a relaxed summer meal before cooler weather arrives.

No summer list would be complete without ice cream! I stopped at The Scoop on Main, located at 201 Main Street, for a scoop of Roadrunner Raspberry—and it was so good. I took it outside and enjoyed a little Main Street time with a few of the locals.

Can’t decide on just one flavor? Try an ice cream flight featuring four flavors for only $5.

(August 11– August 17, 2026)

Applications are now open for eligible Rising Sun High School seniors planning to attend an Indiana college or university.

📅 Application deadline: Friday, August 14
⏰ 3 p.m.

Questions? Contact Tracy Stegemiller at 812-438-9401 or [email protected]

📚 Ohio County Public Library
• 9:30 AM – Tai Chi with Rosie
• 1:00 PM – Relaxing with Watercolor

🏫 Rising Sun School School Board Meeting — 5 p.m.

🏫 Rising Sun Middle School Picture Day

📚 Ohio County Public Library
• 9:00 AM – Walking Club
• 9:30 AM – Chair Yoga
• 1:00 PM – Learn to Crochet

🏫 Rising Sun Middle School Aloha Dance — 6–8 p.m. at the Community Center

🏫 Rising Sun High School High School Volleyball vs. South Ripley — 6 p.m. at home

📚 Ohio County Public Library
• 9:00 AM – Walking Club
• 9:30 AM – Chair Yoga

🏫 Rising Sun High School High School Volleyball vs. Morristown — 9 a.m. at home

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 The Gathering Place, 201 Main Street, Rising Sun

Come shop and support Rising Sun’s young entrepreneurs during this special Kid-Preneur event featuring youth vendors under age 18.

Young entrepreneurs interested in participating can reserve a table for $10. Booth space is limited, so stop in or call 812-655-2300 to RSVP.

Residents can dispose of household hazardous waste, including certain cleaning chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, gasoline, oil-based paints, fluorescent bulbs and other approved materials. Containers must be labeled, and latex paint will not be accepted.

See the flyer below for the complete list of accepted materials.

🎵 Pavilion Entertainment at Rising Star Casino
DJ Adkins
4:00–7:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon of Traditional and modern country music, acoustic sets, and heartfelt ballads

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

📢 Community Announcements

Applications are now open for local nonprofit organizations seeking funding for community projects. Applications are due Friday, August 21, at 3:00 p.m.

📞 Questions? Contact Tracy Stegemiller at 812-438-9401 or [email protected].

Featured Listing

Ohio River Property for Sale

Nearly five acres with Ohio River frontage, a large detached garage and workshop, flexible-use upper-level space, and beautiful views of the river.

Learn more → (link to the listing)

The Community Marketplace is a new section featuring local homes, items, services and other community listings. Interested in having something featured in an upcoming issue? Reply to this newsletter or email me with the details.

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See you next week,
Peggy Jones