Tot Time

04/08/2026

Tot Time will not be the same without Amanda, but Tot Time must go on.
New Date and Time to finish out this school calendar year.
Monday April 13th at 11 AM we will gather at Mathews shelter. This session will be led by a familiar face so I hope you all will show up and show us the need for this program to continue. See you Monday. Please share.

04/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to Tot Time today! 💛 Keep the fun going—use this page to connect with other families, schedule playdates, and keep building your village. Play and connection are so important for little ones, and you’ve got a wonderful community right here!

03/31/2026

I wanted to share that Friday, April 3rd will be my last Tot Time, and the program will be on hold until we can find a new volunteer to lead it. Anyone interested in running Tot Time is encouraged to reach out to Parks Director Kathi Jackley at [email protected]

Running Tot Time through the City of Rushville Parks Department has been one of the greatest blessings of my life—and one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to step away from.

As many of you know, I will be starting a new chapter as the Executive Director of the Rush County Chamber of Commerce, and my own children are growing fast and are no longer "tots". While I am incredibly excited for what’s ahead, it comes with the bittersweet reality that my time leading Tot Time is coming to an end.

Tot Time has never just been a program to me. It has been a place where I’ve watched moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers walk in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and sometimes alone—and leave with friendships, support, and a sense of belonging. It’s where I found my own village. It’s where so many of us realized we weren’t doing this alone.

Watching your children grow—taking their first steps, making their first friends, learning how to share, laugh, and just be little—has been nothing short of magical. Being trusted to help create a safe, joyful, and welcoming space for your families is something I will carry with me forever.

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to Kathi Jackley for trusting me with this program. To Becky Bosse and Kaitlin Maples—thank you for pouring your hearts into Tot Time alongside me and helping shape it into what it is today. And to every organization, volunteer, and community member who donated toys, time, resources, or support along the way—this program exists because of you.

This isn’t just a goodbye—it’s also a call to our community. Tot Time is too special to let fade away. If you have ever loved this program, believed in it, or benefited from it, I encourage you to consider stepping into this role or reaching out to learn more. It is a volunteer commitment of about four hours a week, but what you get in return is something truly meaningful.

Thank you for trusting me with your children, your stories, and your friendships. Tot Time will always hold a piece of my heart.
With so much love and gratitude,
Amanda Harris

03/31/2026

This quick survey for the City of Rushville only takes a few minutes to complete. If you have children, please consider filling it out—your input helps city leaders understand what matters most to local families ❤️

This is what happens when a community shows up.

Now it’s your turn to speak up.
Help shape Rushville’s future by taking the 2026 City Survey.

Goal: 1,000 responses by March 31

https://rushcountyecdc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gdbnNRUx8wQHpY

03/18/2026

I took my own kiddos recently and it was so much fun! $7 gets you a movie ticket, cereal and milk or a donut and milk. Pajamas encouraged!

🐣🥣 Hop on over to Cereal Saturday! 🐰🌸

Join us Saturday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m. at the Princess Theatre for a fun, Easter-themed morning the whole family will love!

✨ Special Guest: The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance! Bring your cameras and say hello.

🥣 Admission: $7
Includes your choice of cereal & milk or a donut & milk.

🐰 Easter Egg Fun!
Pick an egg from our Easter basket for a chance to win a fun prize or sweet treat!

🎬 Movie Sponsor: Rushville Eagle Riders
🍩 Donut Sponsor: Jack’s Donuts
🥛 Milk Sponsor: Flatrock Creamery

Put on your jammies, bring your friends and family, and start your Saturday with a movie, treats, and Easter fun! 🌷🐥

03/18/2026

Don’t forget! We will be decorating cupcakes this Friday! No registration required. All caregivers with kiddos 0-5 years old welcome. We meet at the Mathew’s Shelter House (Laughlin Park) from 10-11am.

03/15/2026

The Rushville Public Library will have FREE activities for the kiddos during Spring Break!

Spring Break is right around the corner, and there is something fun waiting for everyone! 🌷

Join our friends at the Rushville Public Library for a full week of FREE Spring Break festivities designed for the whole family. Activities, creativity, laughter… the kind of week kids talk about long after it’s over.

No library card needed. Just show up and enjoy.

The Love Community Center is proud to be home to so many partners creating moments like this for our community. The building is open to everyone. Stop in, walk the halls, connect with our partners, and see what is happening throughout the week.

Bring the kids. Bring a friend. Come spend part of your Spring Break with us. 💛

03/13/2026

The kiddos colored rainbow hearts and found that sneaky leprechaun and his pot of gold hiding in the refrigerator! ☘️ 🌈

03/13/2026

This concert is happening tonight! It’s family friendly 🙂

Candlelight Strings and Silver Screens brings your favorite movie and television themes to life in an unforgettable night of music.

03/13/2026

Something fun to do with the kiddos 🙂

🌎✈️ Spring Break Adventure with Flat Willkie!

Spring break is right around the corner… and Flat Willkie is ready to travel!

Stop by the Love Community Center and pick up your very own Flat Wendell Willkie cut-out to take along on your spring break adventures. Whether you're heading to the beach, the mountains, a national park, or just exploring your hometown — bring Flat Willkie with you!

📸 Snap a photo of Flat Willkie on your trip
📲 Post it on social media using
🎉 All entries will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to the Chocolate Café!

Flat Willkie’s mission is to travel the world and share stories of community, curiosity, and connection — inspired by Rush County’s own Wendell Willkie, the 1940 presidential nominee who believed in global cooperation and civic engagement.

This fun campaign is also part of something even bigger happening here in Rushville…

🇺🇸 The Smithsonian is coming to the Love Community Center this summer!

From July 4 – August 16, we will proudly host the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit: Voices and Votes – Democracy in America as part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

This nationally touring exhibition explores the history of voting, civic participation, and the voices that shaped our democracy — and Rushville is one of just a few communities selected to host it.

🔗 Learn more about the exhibit here:
https://www.lovecommunitycenter.org/smithsoniantravelingexhibitvoicesandvotes

So grab Flat Willkie, hit the road, and show us where your spring break takes you!

03/12/2026

Due to the forecast wind and cold for tomorrow morning, our outdoor activity will be modified and moved inside the shelter house!