Hey everyone!

The trees along the Ohio River are beginning to show a little fall color, the mornings are getting a little cooler.

I snapped a few pictures along the river recently and thought I'd share them with you.

There's also plenty happening around Rising Sun this week, so be sure to check out the upcoming events below!

🎃 Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest – Ohio County Public Library
• October 12–23 – Submit your decorated pumpkin inspired by a favorite book character. Pumpkins must be artificial (no real pumpkins).
• October 24 – Voting begins
• October 31 – Winners announced

Saturday, October 24
🏃 Red Wolf Rampage 5K/10K – Lace up your running shoes for this local race!
🌊 Ohio River Sweep – 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Rising Sun Riverfront, meeting at the shelter near the playground and boat ramp on Front Street. Volunteers welcome! For information, call 513-703-9129.
🎃 Realtors’ Trunk-or-Treat – More Halloween fun for the whole family!

🎃 Halloween

Pumpkin Contest – Friday, October 31
Rising Sun Main Street invites everyone to bring a carved or decorated pumpkin to the Main Street Pavilion from 4:00–6:00 PM. Prizes include $50 for 1st place, $25 for 2nd, $10 for 3rd, plus seven $10 gift certificates from local businesses. Get creative and join the fun!

📚 Ohio County Public Library
• 9:30 AM – Tai Chi with Rosie

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

📚 Ohio County Public Library
• 10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Free Youth Art Class (Grades 6–12)
• 1:00–3:00 PM – Free Adult Art Class
• Registration Required – Call 812-438-2257 to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

🏫 Rising Sun High School 🏐 6:00 PM – Volleyball Sectionals

📚 Ohio County Public Library
• 9:00 AM – Walking Club
• 9:30 AM – Chair Yoga
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Medicare Educational Event: Learn about Medicare coverage and get your questions answered by a local licensed sales agent. Free to attend, with no obligation to enroll.

🏫 Rising Sun High School 9:30 AM – Cross-Country Sectional 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM – Volleyball Sectionals

🐮 Ohio County Open Beef Preview Show
• 11:30 AM – Hoosier Elite Beef Circuit Show at the Ohio County Fairgrounds, 1414 Fairgrounds Road, Rising Sun. Features showmanship, heifers, and steers. Registration and weigh-in from 8:00–10:00 AM.

Help grow a greener Rising Sun! The Ohio County Public Library is hosting a Tree Swap & Giveaway

Have a volunteer tree growing in your yard? Consider bringing it to swap or sharing it with friends and neighbors. It's a wonderful opportunity to give young trees a new home and help make our community a little greener.
Where: Ohio County Public Library

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

Enjoy an evening of live music with DJ Adkins. They play a mix of classic rock ad country classics

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

Looking for pumpkins this fall? Stop by Zack’s Pumpkins at 4217 Pleasant Ridge Road in Rising Sun! Zack has been selling pumpkins for several years to help pay for college. Pick up a pumpkin for your porch or Halloween decorations while supporting a young local entrepreneur!

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