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. 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 Wednesdays
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.
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.
Food pantry to open a week early in December
BEAN BLOSSOM — Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Food Pantry will open from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20. The date is a week earlier than normal due to the holidays.
The church is at 5802 Old Settlers Road, off State Road 135 North behind Brownie’s restaurant.
Donate blood at YMCA later this month
The American Red Cross will offer a blood donation opportunity at the Brown County YMCA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28.
All who donate blood or platelets will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last.
Make an appointment by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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 Indiana Wine Fair 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.
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.
