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

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and there are some great local ways to make it special 💛
From beautiful hanging baskets and fresh flowers to simple moments spent close to home, it’s a great time to get out, support local, and enjoy everything our community has to offer.

💐 Celebrate Mother’s Day in Rising Sun

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and there are a few simple ways to make it special right here in town 💛

You don’t have to go far to find something beautiful—local spots like IGA and nearby garden centers have fresh flowers, hanging baskets, and thoughtful gifts ready to go.

🌿 Morris Landscape & Garden Center offers a wide selection of flowers and plants, plus a small gift shop if you’re looking to add something extra.

🌼 Sun Rise Garden is perfect if you’re looking for vibrant flowers and beautiful hanging baskets ready to brighten Mom’s porch or yard.

Whether it’s a blooming basket, a colorful planter, or a simple bouquet, shopping local makes it even more meaningful 💛

📍 Rising Sun Market Place
💐 Mother’s Day Luncheon — 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📅 Sunday, May 10
📍 The Gathering Place (2nd Floor), 201 Main St

Hosted by Rising Sun Market Place, Marsha Louden / Empire House Hotel, and Amber’s at the Market Place.

📞 Space is limited — call 812-655-2300 to reserve your spot.

🧘 Simple At-Home Ideas

Sometimes the simplest plans—like time spent together—mean the most.

🛍️ Community Yard Sales This Weekend

It’s a great weekend to get out and explore—Rising Sun’s community-wide yard sales are happening all around town!

📅 May 7–9
📍 Various locations throughout Rising Sun

📝 There’s still time to get your address added to the official list—call City Hall at (812) 438-3340.

📄 Garage Sale Locations (So Far)

Here’s a preview of the community yard sale list from City Hall, including addresses and days each sale will be open. The full official list will be released tomorrow.

📍 Rising Sun/Ohio County Tourism Building
🛍️ Phi Beta Psi Sorority Yard Sale
📅 May 7, 8 & 9 (Thursday–Saturday)
🕗 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 217 N. High Street (across from Subway)

Proceeds benefit cancer research and local Ohio County needs 💛

They’re also accepting donations:

📞 Contact: (513) 260-4315

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(May 5 – May 11, 2026)

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

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🍳 Teacher Appreciation Breakfast — 7:30 AM
🎓 Cadet Teacher Signing Day — 1:45 PM

📚 Ohio County Public Library
🚶 Walking Club — 9:00 AM
🧘 Chair Yoga — 9:30 AM
🧶 Learn to Crochet — 1:00 PM 📚 Ohio County Public Library Board Meeting — 3:30 PM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
📘 OCCF Meeting with Juniors (Lilly Scholarship) — 1:35 PM
🇪🇸 Spanish Club Meeting — 3:30 PM (Location TBA)

🏛️ City Council Meeting — 6:00 PM
📍 City Hall Council Chambers

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

🏫 Rising Sun High School 🎓 Senior Meeting — 1:15 PM 🎓 Cap & Gown Walk Thru — 2:30 PM

🎭 Madcap Puppets: Aesop’s Fables — 10:00 AM
📅 Saturday (May 9)
📍 Riverfront Pavilion (Downtown Rising Sun)
☀️ Weather permitting

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

💐 Mother’s Day
💖 Celebrate Mom — All Day

🎓 HSED Boot Camp (GED Program) — 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅 May 11–15 (also future sessions available)
📍 Rising Sun Education Center
📞 Call Heidi: 765-265-4129 👉 Must be 16+ • Valid Indiana ID required • Must attend all 5 days

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

🏫 Rising Sun High School 🎓 Senior Top 10 Luncheon – Historical Society — 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

🏛️ City of Rising Sun
🏢 Revolving Loan Fund Board Meeting — 4:30 PM
🏢 Advisory Plan Commission Meeting — 7:00 PM
📍 City Hall Conference Room

Looking to clear out some items around the house? The Ohio County Recycling Center has a couple of upcoming opportunities to safely dispose of items you don’t need.

📅 Saturday, May 16
🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Ohio County Recycling Center

📅 Saturday, May 16
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Ohio County Recycling Center

Items accepted include:

🚫 No latex paint accepted

👉 A great chance to safely clean out your garage, basement, or shed.

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See you next week,
Peggy