Picnic for veterans, county government workers
All area veterans, active duty personnel, county government workers and their families are welcome at a picnic and pitch-in from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 at the Deer Run Park shelterhouse.
The Brown County American Legion Post 13 will provide meat, buns, drinks, ice and table service. Those attending should bring a covered side dish such as a salad or dessert.
Annual hog roast, new truck dedication
The Brown County (Nashville) Volunteer Fire Department will host its sixth annual hog roast and dedicate its new rescue truck on Wednesday, July 4.
The dedication for the new Rescue 16 is slated from 4 to 6 p.m. The hog roast will be served from 6 to 9 p.m. Donations are welcome.
Food prices range from $9 for a meal or $1 to $4 for individual items, such as Uncle Beni’s barbecue. Sandwiches are $4.
The rain date for the event at the fire station, 231 E. Main St., is Saturday, July 7.
All proceeds and donations will stay with the volunteer fire department.
For more information, visit facebook.com/BCVFD231 or call 812-988-4242.
Annual celebration at inn before fireworks
A Fourth of July celebration at the Brown County Inn will include music by Zion Crossroads, yard games, a bounce house, bubbles, miniature golf and an open swim.
The event from 5 p.m. to dusk will also include a cookout with food, beer, wine and other drinks sold. For more information, visit browncountyinn.com or call 800-772-5249.
Fireworks display planned at high school track
To celebrate Independence Day, the Brown County Lions Club will sponsor a free fireworks display at dusk Wednesday, July 4 at the Brown County High School track. Donations are welcome. The rain date is Saturday, July 7.
Southern Gospel Jubilee coming to music park
BEAN BLOSSOM — The 9th Annual Bean Blossom Southern Gospel Jubilee, hosted by the Perrys, will take place Thursday to Saturday, July 5 to 7 at the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park.
This three-night gospel weekend has grown to be one of the largest gospel music festivals in Indiana. Performers include the Booth Brothers, Gold City, Guardians, Perrys, Josh & Ashley Franks, Triumphant Quartet, McKameys, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Joseph Habedank, Master’s Voice, Conquerors Quartet, Woodsmen Quartet, Hoppers, Kingsmen, Karen Peck & New River, and Heirline.
Gate adult tickets are $20 per night or $55 for a three-night pass. Children ages 3 to 11 are $5 per night. Bring lawn. The sing goes on rain or shine. For more information, visit beanblossom.us or billbaileyconcerts.com.
Sign up for July blood drive at the market
BEAN BLOSSOM — The Bean Blossom Farmers Market on Friday, July 6 will feature locally grown produce, fresh breads, pork and beef, plants, soaps, handmade paper flower arrangements, pies, cakes, cinnamon rolls, eggs and even dog biscuits.
The market takes place in the parking lot of St. David’s Episcopal Church, at state roads 135 North and 45, from 4 to 7 p.m. each Friday through Aug. 31.
Chefs Jan Minton and Skip Patchin will serve sloppy joes, potato salad and chips. Lemon shake-ups also are sold. An air-conditioned indoor gathering place is available.
The community outreach booth will feature Centerstone, a group that offers a wide range of behavioral health services and counseling.
At the outreach booth, visitors can register to give blood when the Indiana Bloodmobile visits July 20.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) tokens will will be available at the outreach booth. Market vendors accept SNAP vouchers.
The market still seeks growers, producers, gardeners, artists, crafters and music makers to be vendors, or market volunteers for setup and parking, hosting and closing.
For more information, visit beanblossomfarmersmarket.com or call 812-988-1038. For booth inquiries, call market coordinator Donna Niednagel at 812-272-9254.
Comedy, music to benefit families in Guatemala
A family comedy night with comedian/musician/inspirational speaker Tony Wolf will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, July 6 at Nashville United Methodist Church.
While the entertainment at NUMC, 36 S. Jefferson St., is free, a love offering will be received for Mission Guatemala to help provide medical care and educational assistance to children and families in Panajachel, Guatemala.
Wolf also will perform for campers at Hillside Christian Camp on July 8.
For more information, visit nashvilleumc.net or call the church office at 812-988-4666.
Firefighters will serve fish fry July 7
BEAN BLOSSOM — The Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Company will host fish fries from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on one Saturday each month, July 7 through Oct. 6. The fire station is at 5200 State Road 135 North.
Other Saturday fish fries include Aug. 25 and Sept. 8.
The menu will include fish sandwiches, tenderloin sandwiches, french fries, onion rings, baked beans, slaw, desserts and drinks.
For more information, call 812-720-0442.
Radio show about Brown County airs regularly
“The Brown County Hour” airs the first Sunday of every month at 9 a.m. on WFHB (91.3 or 100.7), and the following Wednesday at 6 p.m. The next shows will air July 8 and 11.
Listen to the show at BrownCountyHour.com or by liking the show on Facebook.
Sunday farmers market seeks more vendors
The Nashville Farmers Market is looking for more vendors. The market takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays in the parking lot at the Brown County Inn, at the corner of state roads 46 East and 135 North.
Customers have been asking for prepared food, coffee and drinks to enjoy while shopping, market organizers report. The market also still is accepting applications for vendors of honey, eggs, value-added products, bread, fine arts and other items.
For more information, email [email protected] or search for “Nashville Indiana Farmer’s Market” on Facebook.
Sheriffs’ Youth Leadership Camp planned
JACKSON TWP. — The 39th annual Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Youth Leadership Camp will include a session at Waycross Episcopal Camp. It will begin with registration from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday, July 9 and conclude at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 11.
The camp is for boys and girls who are currently in the seventh or eighth grades and interested in learning more about a possible career in law enforcement.
“The camp provides a meaningful experience and relationship with other campers from throughout the state, as well as sheriff officers who serve as counselors and instructors,” said Bartholomew County Sheriff Matthew A. Myers.
Information and application forms have been mailed to every middle and junior high school counselor in the state.
To download an application, visit indianasheriffs.org/youth-leadership-camp.aspx#content.
Consult with opioid treatment center July 9
The Brown County Health Board Opioid Subcommittee meeting will feature a presentation by Brandon Drake, an experienced expert on treating substance use disorder and founder of Monroe County Pathways. The meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, July 9 will be in the Salmon Room of the County Office Building, 201 Locust Lane.
After the meeting, Drake will consult with people who are seeking help for family members to navigate through treatment options and establish a recovery plan.
Get legal questions answered at library July 10
The Brown County Public Library will host a free legal aid clinic from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 10.
Kelly Baer and Michelle Clark of Legal Aid District 11 will volunteer their time to help with legal questions on a first-come, first-served basis. Each consultation is expected to last 10 minutes.
Another legal aid clinic is planned Tuesday, Oct. 2.
With questions, stop in at the library, 205 Locust Lane or call 812-988-2850.
Local children’s author to host workshop
Local children’s author Kelly Tully will visit the Brown County Public Library between 2 and 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 to host a creative writing workshop and answer questions. This program is for children ages 5 and older.
Site will host children’s tea, hat decorating
BELMONT — A Mad Hatter-themed tea party and workshop for children, with artist-in-residence and hatter Susan Freese, will take place Saturday, July 14 at T.C. Steele State Historic Site.
The event will include tea and cookies, decorating a hat for a doll or teddy bear, and a concert by the band Daily Bread & Butter. The party will start beside the formal garden at 11 a.m. and will conclude at 12:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $8 per child with an adult and $5 per additional child. The tea party is limited to 12.
Adults can partake in the tea party or just watch the artists at work, while listening to the band perform less common instruments and traditional music from Indiana during the 18th and 19th centuries.
For more information, visit tcsteele.org/programs. To register, call 812-988-2785.
Library will host ice cream social July 14
Everyone is welcome at the Brown County Public Library for an ice cream social from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 14 in the Children’s Garden. The event at 205 Locust Lane will include live music, ice cream provided by The Chocolate Moose and “bubble fun.”
With questions, visit browncountylibrary.info, call the library at 812-988-2850 or stop by.
Wellness retreat planned at state park
A SummerBliss Wellness Retreat will be conducted from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 20 and from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park.
The retreat includes yoga, massage and an array of offerings including creative arts, sound healing, meditation, guided woodland walks, collage and more.
The overnight retreat costs $139; for Saturday only it’s $99.
With questions, call 317-501-9000. For more information or to register, visit SummerBliss-Wellness-Retreat on Facebook.
‘Creating happiness’ program slated at Playhouse
Women and men will share approaches to “Creating Happiness” during a Walk the Talk Speaker Series Friday, July 20 at the Brown County Playhouse. The program will seek to help people “grow through inspiration, motivation and enlightenment.”
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The event will include live music, six storytellers, confetti, interactive activities, a balloon drop (with a motivational phrase inside each balloon), light show and “lots of takeaways.”
Admission costs $15 per adult, $14 per senior and $11 per student. For more information or reservations, visit browncountyplayhouse.org or call 812-988-6555.
Litter clean-up days slated for July, November
Keep Brown County Beautiful has tentatively scheduled community clean-up days for July 21 and Nov. 3. Meet-ups will begin at 9 a.m. at McDonald’s, where free coffee will be provided.
Gloves, grabbers, vests and trash bags will be available.
An affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, KBCB seeks to educate the community about roadside litter and recycling. Projects focus on recycling, beautification, education and reducing litter.
For more information, call 812-988-0140 or 812-327-9617.
Get free technology help at library
Volunteer Ryan Ridge will offer free help tutorials at the Brown County Public Library for those who struggle with computers, smartphones or tablets.
From 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, July 24 and Aug. 21, Ridge will be available in a lower-level meeting room of the library, 205 Locust Lane.
The July 24 session will cover ins and outs of basic computing, for those just getting started or brushing up on the latest upgrade.
On Aug. 24, Ridge will demonstrate how to spot online dangers and increase internet safety to protect yourself online.
With questions, stop by the library, visit browncountylibrary.info or call 812-988-2850.
Sign up for demolition derby at the fair
The Brown County Fair Demolition Derby will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at the Brown County Fairgrounds grandstand.
A Power Wheels demo derby for kids ages 4 to 8 will start the evening. Other car classes include full-size stock, full-size “gut-n-go,” “mini-mod,” and mini-car.
Tickets to attend the derby are $10 general admission, $5 for children ages 4 to 11, free for children 3 or younger, or $15 for a pit pass.
For rules and entry information, visit bumperthumperpromotions.com or BumperThumperPromotions on Facebook.
Fair pie contest in new location this year
The Brown County Purdue Extension has put the county fair pie contest in the Exhibit Building at the fairgrounds this year.
Pie entries are due between 5 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 31; judging starts at 6:30 p.m.
Pie categories include apple, berry, cherry, other fruit (fresh or dried), nut, and chocolate combinations. Bettys, cobblers or crisps also can be entered in a separate category, but they must be in a square pan.
Pie and ice cream will be sold after the contest, with proceeds to benefit the Brown County Extension Homemakers.
The “pie guide” and contest rules are available at the Extension office, Brown County Public Library and Brown County Democrat. For more information, stop by the Extension office, 802 Memorial Drive at the fairgrounds, or call 812-988-5495.
Kids’ summer day camp available at Y
The Brown County Community YMCA is offering summer day camp on weekdays through Aug. 8. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This year, campers are split into two groups, one for ages 3 to 5 and the other for children in kindergarten through the sixth grade.
For day camp information, stop in at the Y on Willow Street or visit browncountyymca.org.
Bluebird nest boxes for sale this spring
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.
Head Start fun fest slated for Sept. 12
Brown County Head Start will host a safety fun fest from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 in the Brown County IGA parking lot, 30 Hawthorne Drive. The event is free and open to the public.
The Indianapolis Colts Museum Bus will be there. Face painting and information resources for families will be available. Representatives will be on hand from the public library, veterans, Weekend Backpack program, local police and fire department. Representatives of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program also will be available.
For more information, call 812-988-6630.
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.
Register for cardboard boat fundraiser
SWEETWATER — Brown County Parks and Recreation will host a cardboard regatta competition, Corrugated Chaos, Saturday morning, Sept. 22.
The race will begin at 10:30 or 11 a.m., with sign-in at Sweetwater Beach beforehand.
The challenge is to design and build a boat out of corrugated cardboard, powered by one to four crew members, capable of traversing and racing a 100-yard-long course in the lake.
Awards will be given for most creative design, fastest in the county, as well as “Gilligan” (most likely to leave you stranded) and “Titanic” (most spectacular sinking) awards.
The registration deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. The cost is $10 per boat entered, or $25 per business.
Proceeds will go toward grounds upkeep and program improvements at parks and rec.
For rules and to register, visit bcparksrec.com/corrugated-chaos-in-brown-county or stop by the parks and rec office, 1001 Deer Run Lane.
Rock, mineral show planned in late September
The Brown County Rock and Mineral Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30 at the Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St.
The free event will include exhibits of gems, jewelry, rocks, minerals and fossils, as well as youth activities, door prizes, demonstrations of gold-panning, wire-wrapping jewelry and flintknapping (making or shaping flint tools).
For more information, call the history center at 812-320-6237.
Seed-saving demonstration planned at market
Torrie Rae of SEED Brown County and Ben Cohen of Small House Farm in Michigan will present a seed-saving demonstration at the Sunday farmers market Oct. 7.
From noon to 2 p.m. at the Brown County Inn parking lot, 51 State Road 46 East, visitors can get lessons on processing homestead-size seed harvests. Rae and Cohen will share information about the seed library and provide plants and seeds to process. Everyone is encouraged to bring plants and seeds to process from the seeds and plants they received through Brown County SEED earlier in the year.
For more information, visit facebook.com/BrownCountySeedProject.
Christmas drive-through light show at music park
BEAN BLOSSOM — Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground will host Christmas at the Bean, an interactive, drive-through light show and live nativity scene. The event will run from dusk to 11 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, Nov. 28 to 30, and Friday, Dec. 14 to Thursday, Jan. 3.
Photo opportunities for children with Santa will be available.
For more information, call the music park at 812-988-6422.
Tickets to be sold for self-guided log cabin tour
Four log homes and a Presbyterian log church will be open to ticket holders for self-guided tours between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.
The tour will include a 1937 home built using logs from the 1800s, a new partial-log home, a completely renovated log home, a log home once owned by Brown County artist Marie Goth, and a 19th century log church. Homeowners will be at each location to provide history on the homes and the church.
Tickets will be available at the History Center and the Brown County Visitors Center for $10 each prior to the event. Tickets at the History Center, visitors center and log church the day of the event will cost $12. Proceeds will go to the Brown County Historical Society for programming.
For more information or tickets, visit browncountyhistorycenter.org or call 812-988-2899.
