Story time sessions offered at library
Tuesday morning story time at the Brown County Public Library runs through Dec. 5. The program, from 10 to 11 a.m., is for children 6 and younger. The purpose is to help kids build their early literacy skills through books, stories, art and play.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Shop, sample wines at art gallery
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, the Brown County Art Gallery will host a winter market featuring nine wineries of the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail. The event includes wine tasting and holiday shopping.
For more information, visit indianauplands.com/event/winter-in-the-uplands.
Beekeeping informational session this Saturday
Schooner Hill Farms will offer a free informational session about its new beekeepers program at noon Saturday, Dec. 2. The meeting will be in the Brown County 4-H building, 802 Memorial Drive at the fairgrounds.
Youth or adults residing in Brown, Bartholomew, Johnson or Monroe counties can participate. For youth, the program is free due to a grant.
The Start-A-Hive program provides a complete Italian honey bee colony with a hive, eight sessions of classroom education, four sessions of hands-on training and hive maintenance. Experienced beekeepers lead training.
At the informational meeting, residents can learn more about the program, meet the beekeepers and get a grant application.
For more information, visit schoonerhillfarms.com/start-a-hive.html.
Junior high students to show off STEM projects
Brown County Junior High School students will present and display science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) projects from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 in the junior high gym.
STEM corporate partners will be on hand, educating students, parents and the community about career opportunities related to STEM fields.
Get a guided tour of local wineries, distilleries
The Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau is offering a weekday Sippin’ Trip of local wineries and distilleries.
The guided walking and bus tour includes transportation, tastings, water, snacks and a Brown County souvenir.
Trips are offered from 1 to 5 p.m. most days Tuesday through Sunday, Dec. 17. Each trip, $45, lasts three to four hours.
For more information/reservations, visit browncounty.com/tours.
Teen Time meets at library WednesdaysÂ
Teens are welcome to hang out, play games, make crafts, talk about books and do homework during Teen Time at the Brown County Public Library, Wednesday afternoons through December. A snack is included.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Youth program meets Wednesdays at Baptist church
HAMBLEN TWP. — A program for children and teens at Unity Baptist Church begins with a meal served at 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
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 weekly through the school year at the church, 7361 Spearsville Road.
With questions, call program director Terry Sisson at 812-720-0299.
Kids, build on Thursdays at the library
A session of Creative Builders on Thursday mornings runs until Dec. 7 at the Brown County Public Library.
The program is from 10:30 a.m. to noon and is for children 12 and younger. Lego, Duplo, Keva Blocks, Magna-Tiles and more will be provided. Meet in meeting room B in the lower level of the library.
For more information call the library at 812-988-2850.
Young adult group meets Fridays
The Young Adult Hangout group meets at 6:30 p.m. most Friday nights for dinner, fellowship and spiritual discussion.
The group, for young adults 18 and older, is sponsored by Bean Blossom Community Church. The location varies each week; call or text to confirm the location before attending. Other social events to meet with young adults in Columbus or Bloomington also are planned.
To learn more or to get connected, visit facebook.com/YoungAdultHangout or call/text 208-290-2406.
Help document bird species at state park
Volunteers are welcome to canvass areas of the state park to estimate the numbers and kinds of birds spending the holidays in Brown County.
The bird count starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Brown County State Park Nature Center. Beginner birders are welcome. Bring binoculars.
The park entry fee applies.
Get discount tickets for wine fair in May
Story Inn will host the 16th annual Indiana Wine Fair from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Tickets are now on sale, discounted to $45 until Jan. 1, when the cost will go up to $60.
Guests can sample and purchase wines from more than 30 vintners. A variety of food trucks and live chamber music from Indiana University School of Music will be included.
All guests will receive a souvenir IWF tasting glass and Story tote bag.
Tickets for designated drivers are $10.
For tickets, visit indianawinefair.com or call the inn at 812-988-2273.
Tea and yoga at Simply Fitness
An easy 30-minute session of yoga movement will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Simply Fitness, 59 E. Main St. The yoga session will be followed by tea sampling in the studio with Laura Boyer of Sweetea’s.
Open to the public, the cost is $10.
For more information or reservations, visit squareup.com/store/simply-fitness or call 812-343-3560.
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.
