The Rising Sun-Ohio County Parks and Recreation Department is very excited to announce the upcoming June Programs for kids in the Shiner Community Park Below is a list of those activities that begin in June.
Tyke Hike – Parents are invited to explore the wonders of nature and go for a walk with your little tyke.  [...]

Seventy nine entries competed for the top honors at this year’s QuiltFest.  Organizers, Ohio County Historical Society and Sunshine Stitchers, are proud to announce the winning entries. 
The coveted Best in Show Quilt was awarded to “Stellar Legacy” by Diane Livezey of Edgewood, Kentucky.  In addition, Diane was the first place winner in the Mixed Techniques [...]

Dagaz Acres Zip-line Adventures
Rising Sun, IN – Looking for an extreme thrill in the great outdoors?  Well, look no further.  Rising Sun, Indiana, is now home to the new Dagaz Acres Leadership Center and Zip-line Adventure Course.
The first of its kind in the tri-state, Dagaz Acres’ state-of-the-art zip-line and challenge course offers an eco-adventure along [...]

Come step back in time with the Ohio County Historical Society on June 4th from 6 to 9 pm on Main Street. You will have the opportunity to meet Civil War soldiers, some of whom will try to recruit you! For those of you who muster in, you may be put through some exciting drills.
Even [...]

Martial Arts Classes Begin
The Rising Sun Ohio County Parks Department is partnering with Gary Van Guelpen of the Chinese Fighting Arts Academy to offer Kung Fu classes to adults and children.  Kung Fu is a martial art for both children and adults giving healthy training for bodies and minds
Children 6 to 9 years old from [...]

On Sunday, Nov 9th the Rising Sun Senior Community Building, 510 South Mulberry Street, will be the site for a “Girls Day Out” open house from 12-4pm.  Woman can come and shop for themselves or look for the perfect holiday gift.  No charge to attend and come anytime throughout the 4 hours.
-     Brandie “Smith” Black, [...]

Each year do you make a new year’s resolution to loose weight, to get fit? Do you watch the reality tv shows and think that would motivate you to stick with a program? Do you want to feel better about yourself and be more active?
Well, Extreme Fitness and the Historic Downtown Program can help. Rising [...]

Holidays in small-town Indiana is a time when friends and family draw nearer to each other.  The bonds of love and friendship become closer, warmer and more dear, and the memories of holidays past add to the brightness of the holidays we experience today.  Downtown Rising Sun hopes that you and your friends and family [...]

Walking is the most popular physical activity in the United States.  There are many health benefits to walking.  These include:
• Protects against heart disease and stroke
• Reduces risk of diabetes
• Helps prevent weight gain
• Enhances fitness
• Reduces Stress
31 Miles in October is a free walking program designed to provide the citizens of Rising Sun and Ohio County an opportunity to [...]