Order fall mums by this Wednesday
Psi Iota Xi is currently taking orders for its fall mum fundraiser, which supports Brown County High School scholarships and local art, music, literature, and speech and hearing needs. Hardy mums are available for $8 in burgundy, yellow, white, purple, pink and bronze. Call Marie Mooney at 765-860-2683 or another Psi Iota Xi sister by Wednesday, Aug. 16.
A limited amount will be sold at the Nashville Christian Church yard on Friday, Aug. 25 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or until they’re gone.
Red Cross blood drive planned
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types.
Parkview Church of the Nazarene, 1750 State Road 46 East, will host a blood drive to honor fallen officers from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16.
As a special thank you, those who come out to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard.
To schedule an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
All musicians welcome in community band
The Brown County Community Band begins its 18th year when rehearsals resume Thursday, Aug. 17. It meets at the high school weekly and will perform its first concert of the season on Saturday, Oct. 7. The band is made up of seasoned musicians as well as people just getting started.
This year the band will welcome a new director, Shawn Bentz, who directs, arranges music and plays in the Columbus City Band.
If interested in being part of the band, call or text Phyllis Sindlinger at 812-340-4440.
Practical history sessions for children planned
The Brown County Historical Society’s children’s program, Hands on History, is offered from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 17, Sept. 14 and Oct. 19. Programs are geared for ages 8 to 12.
Registration is required and the fee is $5 per child, per program.
Topics vary each session; they include Native American lore (Aug. 17); one-room school days (Sept. 14); and harvest (Oct. 19).
To volunteer to help with the program, call Kathy Sparks at 812-988-2377 or email [email protected]. To register online, visit browncountyhistorycenter.org.
Farmers market open Friday nights
BEAN BLOSSOM — The Bean Blossom Farmers Market takes place in the parking lot of St. David’s Episcopal Church from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays.
Live music is provided. Food and artisan good vendors sell fresh produce, crafts, desserts and hot food for dinner, with a place to sit, a playground and a kids’ activity table.
For booth inquiries, contact Sharon Kitchens at [email protected]. To learn more about the market, visit beanblossomfarmersmarket.org or call 812-988-1038.
Rummage sale to help orphans overseas
Christ the Savior Orthodox Church will have a rummage sale from 9:30 to 4:30 Saturday, Aug. 19.
This is a fundraiser to support orphans in Bulgaria.
The sale will take place at 47 E. Main St, above Brown County Winery. The entrance is in the alley. It will include furniture, display stands and a glass display case, books, miscellaneous toys and household items.
Vegetable swap planned at library
The Brown County Public Library will host “I Have Vegetables! Now What?” — a vegetable exchange from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22.
All adults are welcome to bring vegetables to swap, relishes or dishes for tasting, and recipes to exchange. No registration is required for the free event.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
State summer cooling credit still available
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority is offering a bill credit for summer cooling costs through Friday, Aug. 25.
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program provides a $134 credit to eligible households to use toward their electric bill. Local service providers also have a limited number of air conditioners for people with medical needs.
The Brown County office where program applications can be made is the South Central Community Action Program, 746 Memorial Drive in Nashville. It’s open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is closed during the noon hour for lunch. The phone number is 812-988-6636.
For more information on program eligibility, visit in.gov/ihcda/2329.htm.
Firefighters serve fish dinners Aug. 26
VAN BUREN TWP. — Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department, 4040 State Road 135 South, will host a fish fry from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. The menu will include a fish sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw and a drink for $9.
Monthly magic appearing downtown
“Saturday Night Magic” shows will take place at 6:30 and 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Rich Hill’s Magic and Fun Emporium, 75 S. Jefferson in Antique Alley. Aug. 26 is the next show date, with magicians Eric Rose, Obtuse and Rich Hill.
The family-oriented show features close-up magic and humor with different professional magicians each month. Seating is limited to 25.
Tickets are $8 per child younger than 18 and $12 per adult. For advance tickets, visit richhillmagic.com, call 812-720-7029 or stop by the shop.
Food management certification class offered
The next ServSafe Food Managers class will begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 30 and 31. Offered by the Brown County Health Department, classes are conducted on the second floor of the County Office Building, 201 Locust Lane.
The first day, class ends at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. The second day, class ends with a certification test given at noon after the class, to end at 2:30 p.m.
The course will be based on the seventh edition of the ServSafe Food Manager’s Text. Participants who have the previous (sixth) edition can use it; updates will be provided to make the text current.
All together — classes, text and test — the cost is $125. If just the test is needed, participants can audit the class for $50.
To register, contact the Brown County Health Department between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at 812-988-2255.
Vendors, donors, volunteers wanted at ox roast
CORDRY-SWEETWATER — The Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners Association, 8751 Nineveh Road, will host an ox roast from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2.
The festival will include food, games, vendors, music, face painting, balloon animals and a silent auction.
The band 9 O’Clock Curfew will perform from 3 to 5 p.m.
To volunteer, email Mitzy at [email protected] or call 317-333-3726. To be a vendor or to donate items for the silent auction, email Elaina Deiner at elaina_deiner@yahoo. com or call 317-719-6128. For more information, visit cordrysweetwater.org.
State park hosts live raptor program in fall
Brown County State Park will host live bird shows with representatives from the Indiana Raptor Center through fall.
Shows at Abe Martin Lodge begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, and Friday, Nov. 24.
Starting at 2 p.m., Saturday shows at the Nature Center include Oct. 7, 14 and 21.
The presentations are included with park admission.
Donations to the raptor center are welcome. For more information, call the Nature Center at 812-988-5240.
Call in to request housing vouchers on Sept. 8
On Friday, Sept. 8, the South Central Community Action Program will accept applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list for Brown County and Owen County. This program is also known as Section 8.
Application requests will be taken by phone only from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 8. The number is 812-375-2216. Only the first 200 requests will be accepted. No calls will be taken after 4 p.m.
Applications that are returned by the due date (which hasn’t been announced yet) will be placed on a waiting list based on the preferences claimed, then by time and date the application is received. Being placed on the waiting list does not guarantee that applicants will qualify for assistance.
With questions, call 812-339-3447 ext. 701.
Church breakfast free to community
HAMBLEN TWP. — Sprunica Baptist Church, 3902 Sprunica Road, will serve a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9.
Served the second Saturday of each month, the menu includes biscuits and gravy, rolls, eggs and more.
History Center, Pioneer Village host fall gathering
The Fall Gathering at the Brown County History Center and Pioneer Village will include demonstrations such as blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, music, rope making, quilting, hearthside cooking and candle dipping. They’ll take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at the village in downtown Nashville.
A rock and mineral show will be set up in the History Center on Gould Street at the same time.
Chocolate walk to benefit animal shelter
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, the Brown County Humane Society will conduct its annual Chocolate Walk downtown.
Get tickets online in advance at bchumane.org.
Craft, antique bazaar planned at History Center
The third annual Abe Martin Village Bazaar is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. It’s hosted by the Brown County Historical Society.
Items will include ceramics, art, gifts, antiques and other goods.
Free legal clinic planned at public library
Legal Aid, a nonprofit agency, will host a free legal aid clinic from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Brown County Public Library.
People who attend will receive a 10-minute consultation to answer general questions, offer legal information or to receive other limited assistance or advice. There is no need to register in advance.
Legal Aid provides free civil legal services, lawyer referrals and domestic violence-related legal representation to low-income individuals in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush and Shelby counties.
With questions, contact Legal Aid staff attorney/referral director Kelly Baer at 812-314-2720.
Bluebird nest box kits for sale
The Brown County Bluebird Club is selling cedar bluebird nest boxes for $15 each or two for $25 to raise money for the club. Email Dan Sparks at [email protected] or call 812-200-5700.
Book-a-Librarian service offered
Individuals or small groups can make an appointment with a Brown County Public Library librarian through the free Book-a-Librarian service. Sessions are limited to 30 to 60 minutes and are best used for instruction on how to use the library catalog, databases, digital resources and the Internet. Call 812-988-2850 for an appointment.
