Hello Rising Sun,

This week’s newsletter is a short and sweet edition focused on what’s happening around town. From Friday’s Critter Cinema & Family Night to Navy Bean Festival news, there is plenty to mark on your calendar.

🛒 Be sure to visit the Community Marketplace for local listings!

Thank you for reading, and have a wonderful week!

Peggy

Families can enjoy an evening of activities, treats, and an outdoor movie during the Critter Cinema Family Night on Friday, August 28.

The fun takes place from 5–8 p.m. at the Ohio County Tourism Visitors Center, 217 N. High Street, followed by a showing of Zootopia 2 beginning at 8 p.m.

The evening will include arts-and-crafts vendors, Boots & Mini Moo’s, face painting, and a make-and-take craft. Dori’s Rolled Ice Cream will also be there, with 50% off selected items sponsored by JAM Real Estate. The Scouts will provide free popcorn for the movie.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a fun family evening in Rising Sun.

Event details are subject to change. Visit the Ohio County Tourism event calendar for the latest information.

The city is now selling advance amusement-ride wristbands for the September 18–19 Navy Bean Fall Festival. The advertised advance price is $20 per day, available at City Hall, 200 N. Walnut Street. Festival admission is free. Current wristband announcement

The city announced that Tim Hillman, longtime local newspaper editor, will serve as the 2026 Navy Bean Fall Festival Grand Marshal.

(August 25– 31, 2026)

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

🏫 Rising Sun High School 🏐 Volleyball — Rising Sun vs. Oldenburg Academy
6:00 p.m.

New Beans Coffee Co. opens Tuesday, August 25, at 211 Main Street in Rising Sun. Regular hours will be 5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

A grand-opening celebration is planned for Saturday, August 29, at 9:00 a.m.

📚 Ohio County Public Library
• 9:00 AM – Walking Club
• 9:30 AM – Chair Yoga
• 11:00 AM – Adult Craft
• 1:00 PM – Learn to Crochet

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

🎬 Critter Cinema & Family Night 📍 Ohio County Tourism Visitors Center
217 N. High Street, Rising Sun

Family activities from 5:00–8:00 p.m., followed by an outdoor showing of Zootopia 2 at 8:00 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

☕ New Beans Coffee Co. Grand Opening
📍 211 Main Street, Rising Sun
Celebrate the grand opening of New Beans Coffee Co. beginning at 9:00 a.m. Regular hours are 5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

🌻 Free Felt Sunflower Class
🏫 Ohio County Public Library
Create a felt sunflower during this free community art class beginning at 10:00 a.m. Open to ages 15 and older. Space is limited, and advance registration with the library is required. If you register but cannot attend, please notify the library so someone on the waiting list can participate.

🎵 Pavilion Entertainment at Rising Star Casino

Sticktight Akins
4:00–7:00 PM

Enjoy an afternoon of live music with Sticktight Akins. He blends classic country, outlaw country, blues, and southern rock.

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

Featured Listing

🏡 River Property for Sale

Know someone looking for peaceful country living with an incredible Ohio River view? This 4.69-acre property near Patriot includes river frontage, a home, and a large garage/workshop with finished bonus space upstairs.

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.

Have an event, announcement, or story idea? Just hit reply—I’d love to hear from you!

See you next week,
Peggy Jones