Get free technology help at library
Volunteer Ryan Ridge will offer free 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. 21, 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.
Market sells produce, honey, house plants
BEAN BLOSSOM — The Bean Blossom Farmers Market will have new vendors with plenty of produce, including corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, mushrooms, squash, beets and greens on Friday, July 27. Pork and beef, fresh baked breads, house plants, honey, soaps, handmade paper flowers, jewelry and greeting cards, pies, cakes and cinnamon rolls, eggs, and even dog biscuits also will be sold from 4 to 7 p.m.
The market takes place in the parking lot of St. David’s Episcopal Church, at state roads 135 North and 45, each Friday through Aug. 31.
SNAP tokens are available at the outreach booth, along with Boy Scouts from Troop 193, who have been faithful volunteers all season. Scouting programs and activities, as well as progress on Matt Bruce’s Eagle Scout project in the Children’s Garden, will be featured this week.
The Children’s Garden will be open for children, parents and nature lovers to learn, explore and observe pollinators, native plants and natural habitats.
Don Ford, a regular performer at the market, will sing and play guitar.
The market also has air-conditioned, indoor dining. This Friday, guest chefs Sandy and Joe Ridenour will serve sloppy joes, salad and chips. Lemon-shake-ups are always available.
The market seeks growers, producers, gardeners, artists, crafters and music makers. Market volunteers for setup, parking, hosting and closing also are needed. For more information, visit beanblossomfarmersmarket.com or call 812-988-1038, or market coordinator Donna Niednagel at 812-272-9254.
Sign up for demolition derby at fairgrounds
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,” mini-car and “powder puff.”
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.
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.
Vesper service will open fair Sunday evening
The Brown County 4-H Fair will host a vesper service from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 29 at the pavilion on Memorial Drive. The event is free and open to the public.
The Rev. Charlie Wright will act as master of ceremonies for 13 churches with children’s and adults’ choirs performing. The following churches will participate: The Pentecostals, Cottonwood Church, Unity Baptist Church, Bean Blossom Community Church, Parkview Church of the Nazarene, Nashville Christian Church, Nashville United Methodist Church, North Salem United Methodist Church, Salvation Army Church, Heart of Christ Church, New Life Community Church, Spearsville Wesleyan Church and Rising Hope Baptist Church.
Pie contest in new location at the fair
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.
Hillbilly Ninja Warrior competition set for Aug. 3
Local kids and adults will navigate mud pits, tractor tires, straw bales, rope swings, a salmon ladder, and more during Hillbilly Ninja Warrior. It all starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 in the grandstand at the Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds on Memorial Drive.
Admission costs $15 per adult 16 and older and $10 per youth.
Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in each division. Age divisions are 6 to 8 years, 9 to 11 years, 12 to 15 years and adults 16 and older.
For more information, call 812-988-5522.
Church to host back-to-school revival
Rising Hope Baptist Church will host a back-to-school rally and revival starting at 7 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Aug. 4 to 6. The Rev. Daniel Bardales, a former international missionary, will preach.
Student backpacks and one teacher tote, both full of school supplies, will be presented on Aug. 5. Anyone can register for the drawing at the revival or at the Brown County Fair July 30 to Aug. 3.
The church is at 1267 Old State Road 46 in Nashville.
For more information about the church, visit [email protected]
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.
Food manager certification class offered in August
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 and Friday, Aug. 10, a food manager certification class will be taught at the County Office Building, 201 N. Locust Lane.
The Wednesday session will end at 12:30 p.m. and the Friday session will finish at 2:30 p.m. A test will be given Friday at noon.
The class costs $125, which includes the book and test. The book should be picked up at the Brown County Health Department to study in advance. To take the test only, the cost is $50.
All businesses serving food, except nonprofits, are required to have a certified food manager on staff. Certification is good for five years.
For more information, reservations or to pick up the book, call the health department at 812-988-2255 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.
Order cover crops from the SWCD until Aug. 8
Cover crop seeds are available to order from the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District, 802 Memorial Drive at the fairgrounds.
Species available include crimson clover, hairy vetch, radish, turnips, winter peas, buckwheat, annual ryegrass, cereal rye, winter wheat, oats and more. Cover crops improve overall soil health, reduce erosion, control weeds, create pollinator habitat, and enhance nutrient and moisture availability. The seed mixes also make great wildlife food plots.
Order forms are due back at the office by Wednesday, Aug. 8. Pick up seeds Saturday, Aug. 18 at the SWCD office.
For order forms, visit [email protected], stop by or call the office at 812-988-2211.
Monthly weave-in, spin-in planned at library
Teen and adult weavers and spinners, whether expert or beginner, can bring looms, spindles and wheels to the Brown County Public Library. The free program from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 18 is an opportunity to share weaving and spinning projects, ideas and to ask questions. No prior registration is needed. For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Women’s Bible study planned for Fridays
A women’s Bible study using the Pricilla Shirer book, “Fervent,” will meet at 11 a.m. Fridays beginning in late August. The group will meet in a Nashville home off West Main Street. The book costs about $10.
For more information, call Jessica Miller at 208-290-2406.
Firefighters will serve fish fry Aug. 25
BEAN BLOSSOM — The Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Company will host fish fries from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on one Saturday each month, Aug. 25, Sept. 8 and Oct. 6. The fire station is at 5200 State Road 135 North.
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.
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 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 set
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 available 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.
