Youth program begins Wednesday at Baptist church
HAMBLEN TWP. — A program for children and teens at Unity Baptist Church will begin with a meal served at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6.
For children ages 4 through high school, the Word of Life program includes a singing challenge, Scripture memorization and study, socializing and games. With an emphasis on “foundational truths from the Bible,” the program meets most Wednesdays through the school year at the church, 7361 Spearsville Road.
With questions, call program director Terry Sisson at 812-720-0299.
Biker breakfast, blessing hosted by church
BEAN BLOSSOM — St. David’s Episcopal Church, at state roads 135 North and 45, will host a bikers’ breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 8.
The church will have a blessing of the bikes at the Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground entrance, a block north of the church, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9.
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.
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 (also known as Section 8) waiting list for Brown County and Owen County.
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.
Yard sale to benefit local nonprofits
A yard sale to support the Brown County Community Foundation will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Hills O’ Brown Realty Office, 158 N. Jefferson St.
The sale is sponsored by the Brown County Division of Mid-Indiana Board of Realtors. All proceeds go to a BCCF endowment for distribution to local nonprofit organizations.
Learn about land management at Nature Daze
The Brown County Native Woodlands Project will host its annual Nature Daze from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. The free event for landowners will meet at CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, 2230 Clay Lick Road.
Activities include interpretive hikes, a free picnic-style barbecue lunch, children’s day-long activities, native plant sale, door prizes, chainsaw safety information by state forester Derrick Potts, and guest speakers encouraging property management to ensure healthy native habitat.
Speakers include Will Drews with the Knox County Soil & Water District, state park naturalist Patrick Haulter, Brent Luttrell with South Central REMC, Kris Medic with the Bartholomew County Purdue Extension, Torrie Birkemeier with SEED Brown County, and Dan Shaver with The Nature Conservancy’s Brown County Hills Project.
To sign up or get more information, visit bcnwp.org, email [email protected], or call 812-988-2211.
Patriot Day walk planned to remember 9/11
MORGANTOWN — To commemorate the 16th anniversary of 9/11 and Patriot Day, Meredith-Clark Funeral Home will sponsor a Remember 9/11 Patriot Walk to honor those who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001. It will also pay tribute to those who defend and protect our nation.
Morgan, Brown and Johnson county communities are welcome to participate in the walk, which begins and ends on the lawn of Meredith-Clark Funeral Home, 179 E. Mulberry St.
The opening ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11.
Four stops will be made based on events that transpired that day. Stops include words of reflection followed by a moment of silence and lowering of the American flag to half-staff.
After the walk, baked goods and refreshments will be served at the funeral home.
For more information, call the funeral home at 812-597-4670.
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 once a month. Programs are geared for ages 8 to 12. Topics for remaining sessions are one-room school days (Sept. 14); and harvest (Oct. 19).
Registration is required and the fee is $5 per child, per program.
To volunteer to help with the program, call Kathy Sparks at 812-988-2377 or email [email protected]. To register online, visit browncountyhistorycenter.org.
Jackson Township history meeting planned
HELMSBURG — Longtime Jackson Township residents and anyone with an interest in the township are welcome to an informational meeting on Jackson Township history hosted by the Brown County Genealogical Society.
The free event will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at Brown County Community Church, 2370 Main St.
Members of the genealogical society plan to write a book on the history of the township and they are seeking information and photos.
High school choirs to present coffee cabaret
The Brown County High School choirs will host their fifth annual coffee cabaret in the high school auditorium at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16.
A silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. The event includes coffee, dessert, singing and dancing.
Advance tickets cost $10 per adult and $8 per student or senior. Tickets at the door will be $12 per adult and $10 per student/senior. Children 5 and younger are admitted free.
For more information, visit facebook.com/browncountychoirs.
Conservancy annual meeting planned
STONE HEAD — The annual meeting of the Stone Head Conservancy will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at Stone Head Nature Preserve, at State Road 135 South and Bellsville Pike.
President Mike Kelley and members of the board will talk about accomplishments at the preserve during the past year and goals. Director of Forest Conservation at The Nature Conservancy in Indiana, keynote speaker Allen Pursell, will talk about ways to help in nature conservation during a walk in the preserve. He’ll also introduce his concept of minimum standards for nature preserves.
At 4 p.m., a cookout with hot dogs and brats will wrap up the meeting. Bring you own non-alcoholic beverage and washable place settings.
Admission is free and open to the public; donations are welcome. In case of rain, the meeting will begin at the Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane.
Applications open for conservation mini-grants
The Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting applications for grants up to $3,500 for projects that enhance or educate people about natural resources and/or water quality.
Grants will be awarded to private landowners and local organizations on a first-come, first-served basis with costs shared 50/50. Plans for the project should be included with the application.
Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 22. Those who qualify will be asked to present proposals to the BCSWCD board. After all presentations, the board will determine the impact of each project on the county’s natural resources.
Best management practices that control erosion, enhance water quality, positively impact the land or otherwise improve natural resources are good choices for consideration.
For an application, email [email protected] or stop by the office, 802 Memorial Drive (shared with the Brown County Purdue Extension) at the fairgrounds. With questions, call the office at 812-988-2211.
Vendors, volunteers sought for festival
HELMSBURG — Jackson Township Fire Department, 4831 Helmsburg Road, will host its sixth annual BucCornEar Festival from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23.
Vendors are needed, including home-based businesses, volunteer groups, service organizations and activity providers. The fee is $20 for at 10-by-10-foot area. No food vendors are allowed.
No admission is charged to the family-friendly event, which celebrates pirates, popcorn and fire prevention while raising money for the volunteer fire department’s community education and training programs.
Firefighters will be on hand in pirate attire, and photo ops to meet Smoky Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog will also be available. A live power line demonstration and house burn are also planned. Carnival games, contests and challenges will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Biscuits and gravy will be sold from 8 to 10 a.m., plus hot dogs and coney dogs, pulled pork, baked beans, cheesy macaroni, assorted chips, drinks and ice cream.
For those interested in volunteering at the festival, a training session is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 20. If unable to attend, inform a JTFD member, stop by or call the station at 812-988-6201.
For vendor applications, call the station at 812-988-6201, email [email protected], or visit facebook.com/jtfd5inc.
Community band rehearses on Thursdays
Brown County Community Band rehearsals began in mid-August. They take place on Thursdays at Brown County High School from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The first concert of the season is Saturday, Oct. 7.
The new director is Shawn Bentz; he directs, arranges music and plays in the Columbus City Band.
New band members are welcome. Call or text Phyllis Sindlinger for more information at 812-340-4440.
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 St. in Antique Alley. Sept. 23 is the next show date, featuring magicians Daniel Lee, Crystal James 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.
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.
State park hosts live raptor programs in fall
Brown County State Park will host live bird shows with representatives from the Indiana Raptor Center through fall.
Starting at 2 p.m., Saturday shows at the Nature Center include Oct. 7, 14 and 21. A show at Abe Martin Lodge begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24.
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.
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.
Steele’s Country Christmas celebration planned
BELMONT — T.C. Steele State Historic Site will open a decorated Studio to friends and neighbors for its annual holiday celebration, Steeles’ Country Christmas.
From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, children and families can visit and get photos with St. Nicholas and Belsnickel, make a Christmas card, decorate an ornament and hear a holiday music program. Cookies and mulled cider will be served.
The event is free with regular site admission and includes a tour of the historic buildings. Families can receive a special discount rate. Members of the Indiana State Museum and the Friends of T.C. Steele are admitted free.
For more information, visit tcsteele.org/programs or call 812-988-2785.
