Ribbon cutting for town water project this week
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Town of Nashville’s water system improvement project was to be conducted at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28 at Town Hall, 200 Commercial St.
Several projects have been completed over the past year and a half, such as replacing water meters throughout the system, expanding a water main on Freeman Ridge Road and upgrading old equipment. The town received funding from USDA/Rural Development and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The Indiana Bond Bank served as interim financing during construction.
The ribbon cutting will feature Michael Dora, Indiana director for rural development at USDA; Mark Wuellner, executive director of Indiana Bond Bank; Jodi Golden, executive director of OCRA; and members of the town council.
Kids on Wheels conducting more fundraisers
Local restaurants are planning to donate a percentage of their sales on certain days to the Kids on Wheels skate park project. The KOW group has until Sept. 22 to raise $50,000 in a matching grant challenge. The participating restaurants are:
Wednesday, Aug. 29: Brozinni Pizzeria, 140 W. Main St.
Wednesday, Sept. 5: Casa del Sol, 101 E. Washington St.
Wednesday, Sept. 12: Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls, 29 E. Washington St.
Wednesday, Sept. 19: Johnny’s Grub to Go, food truck parked at Knight’s Corner (State Road 46 West and Yellowwood Road)
Donation coupons to present to the restaurants can be picked up at the Brown County IGA.
Kids on Wheels also is selling T-shirts with the organization’s logo on them for $10 each. Half of each sale will go toward the fundraiser. The order deadline for school children (who came home with order forms in their backpacks) is Friday, Aug. 31, and for the general public the order deadline is Saturday, Sept. 15. Order forms can be found at the Kids on Wheels Facebook page. With questions or to order, contact Michelle Roberson at 812-340-5583 or [email protected].
Donations toward the skate park project can be made by mailing checks to BETA, P.O. Box 1194, Nashville, IN 47448 with “Kids on Wheels” in the memo line. Donors of $500 or more will be recognized on the donor board when the skate park is built. With questions, call Colleen Smith at 812-929-0160.
Try yoga, cupping, cinnamon rolls on Tuesday
Erica Weddle of Simply Fitness and Leah Craig of Roots of Healing Acupuncture will provide an evening to explore general yoga and cupping at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28. The event will be at Ooey Gooey Rolls, 29 E. Washington St.
Cupping is attaching small silicone cups to the skin by creating a vacuum underneath. This is done to stimulate blood flow, minimize inflammation, aid in stress relief and soften body tissue.
The $20 session is suitable for any age or fitness level. Participants should wear a tank top or v-neck shirt. With the cups in place, Weddle will guide participants through simple yoga poses using bolster pillows. After the session, Ooey Gooey cinnamon roll samples will be available.
For more information or to sign up, visit squareup.com/store/simply-fitness or call 812-343-3560.
‘Old-time revival’ planned at Nashville church
Evangelist Jay Griffet will lead an “old-time revival” Wednesday to Saturday, Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 at Greasy Creek Community Church. Meetings will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at the church, 1015 Greasy Creek Road. The Saturday meeting will begin at 6 p.m.
With questions, call Pastor Sim Brock at 812-597-5975 or 812-390-9346.
Community band welcomes newcomers
The Brown County Community Band rehearses under the direction of Shawn Bentz from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Brown County High School band room.
Members are preparing for the next concert, “Let’s Dance,” in October at Nashville United Methodist Church. The band can always use additional members, young and old.
For more information, call or text Phyllis Sindlinger at 812-340-4440.
Women’s Bible study planned for Fridays
A women’s Bible study using the Priscilla Shirer book, “Fervent,” will meet at 11 a.m. Fridays beginning Aug. 31. 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.
Market celebrates harvest during final session Friday
BEAN BLOSSOM — The final Bean Blossom Farmers Market of the season will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31 in the parking lot of St. David’s church, at state roads 135 North and 45.
Shoppers are encouraged to stock up, preserve and store beef, pork and vegetables for their freezers. Jams, jellies, pies and breads also will be sold. Plants and flowers are available for fall plantings.
The indoor, air-conditioned café will serve all-you-can-eat ham and beans with cornbread prepared by Jane Herr. Apple cider, lemon-shake-ups, and cold drinks will be available.
Don Ford will perform during the market.
The community outreach booth will feature court-appointed special advocates for children, the Brown County Guardian ad Litem program. The CASA/GAL program trains volunteers to represent the best interest of children who are involved in court through no fault of their own.
The market advisory committee welcomes comments and suggestions concerning the seasonal Friday market. To give input, visit BeanBlossomFarmersMarket.com or call St. David’s at 812-988-1038.
CSLOA Ox Roast set for Saturday
CORDRY-SWEETWATER — The Cordry-Sweetwater Lot Owners Association will host its annual Ox Roast from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m, Saturday, Sept. 1. The address is 8751 Nineveh Road.
Barbecue sandwiches, corn on the cob, green beans, onion rings, fries, lemon shakeups and desserts will be served. Music will be provided by Naptown Revue Band from 1 to 5 p.m. Face painting, games and a merchandise raffle will take place.
A silent auction will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m, with item pickup at 6 p.m. The auction will help fund CSLOA events and activities, such as Santa’s workshop, the spaghetti supper, chili cook-off, Memorial Day parade, beach concert, Fourth of July fireworks, maintenance of the library and clubhouse, and other monthly events.
For more information visit cordrysweetwater.org, call Craig Deiner at 317-619-1580, or email [email protected].
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 through October in the parking lot at the Brown County Inn, at 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
Dogs can swim at state park pool Sept. 4
Before the pool is drained for cleaning, Brown County State Park will allow well-behaved dogs to swim from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4. One dog only per person is allowed.
The cost is $15 per dog, plus a bag of food for the humane society. Each dog must be up-to-date on vaccinations and leashed when not in the pool.
The event at the park, 1810 State Road 46 East, is sponsored by the Brown County YMCA.
Firefighters will serve fish fry Sept. 8
BEAN BLOSSOM — The Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Company will host fish fries from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on one Saturday each month, 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.
Free beekeeping presentation, honey samples
Ten O’clock Beeline Beekeeping Club member Tony Gaudin will discuss beekeeping in Brown County and the importance of honey bees in pollination from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 at Brown County Public Library.
Gaudin also will give a brief history of beekeeping in the United States and provide samples of raw honey produced in Brown County. The event is free.
For more information, stop in at the library, 205 Locust Lane, visit browncountylibrary.info or call 812-988-2850.
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.
Golf retreat to host book fundraising events
A golf tournament and happy hour with craft beers is planned Thursday, Sept. 13 at Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2358 State Road 46 East.
The events are planned to raise $14,000 for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to help give free books each month to area children from birth to age 5.
Registration will begin at noon Thursday. The shotgun start will be at 1 p.m.
The tournament will include silly holes and prizes. A Dolly Parton look-alike contest and $100,000 shootout also will take place between 5 and 6 p.m.
A post-tournament happy hour party will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring music by the Acre Brothers. For a $10 cover charge, the event will include heavy appetizers, craft beer, participation in the Parton look-alike contest and watching the shootout.
Chamber event set to appreciate members
The Brown County Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly meeting will include its Membership Appreciation Day from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13. The event hosted by HFI Mechanical and McGinley Insurance will include food, music and door prizes in the McGinley parking lot, 146 E. Main St.
Antique machinery show slated at fairgrounds
The Brown County Antique Machinery Association will host its annual show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14 and 15 at the Brown County Fairgrounds.
Biscuits and gravy will be available at 7 a.m. both days. Registration begins at 8 a.m. each day. The flea market and craft buildings will open at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday in the large swap meet area.
There is no admission charge. Beginning at 9:15 a.m., demonstrations will include corn grinding, fence rail splitting, a steam engine, shingle mill, hit-and-miss engines and a baler. Kettle-cooked ham and beans, a children’s activities area and barrel rides will be available.
Saturday, Sept. 15 activities will include a 10 a.m. tractor parade to downtown Nashville; a 2 p.m. auction in the swap meet area with club-built playhouse, split-rail fence, lumber and quilts; and a 3 p.m. kids’ pedal tractor pull in the stage area.
A $10 membership is required for exhibitors. Security will be provided during the show.
For more information, visit bcama.net or call 812-336-0613.
Tour Lake Lemon homes by boat
UNIONVILLE — At 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, a boat will leave Lake Lemon Riddle Point Park, 7599 N. Tunnel Road. It will stop to tour some homes on the lake until 6 p.m.
The event includes music, a silent auction, optional wine and beer tasting (for $10 with indentification) and other activities to benefit the Lake Lemon Enhancement Fund. Home tours are free; the boat ride costs $20 per person.
For more information or to buy tickets, visit lakelemon.org, email [email protected] or call 317-832-8675.
Child care available weekdays at YMCA
Tthe Brown County YMCA offers child care for two hours at a time while parents are in the building.
The service is free to Y members and for $2 per child for non-members. Children ages 6 months to 8 years old are welcome. Child watch hours are from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays until Sept. 21.
For more information, stop in at the Y, 105 Willow St., or call 812-988-9622.
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.
Rock, mineral show planned in September
The third annual 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, geodes, 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, visit browncountyrock.webs.com, email [email protected], or call the history center at 812-320-6237.
Meet local candidates at forums in October
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 2, 3 and 4, voters can meet and question candidates running for election in November. All events will take place in the second-floor Salmon Room at 201 Locust Lane. The schedule is:
Tuesday, Oct. 2
- 6:30 p.m. — Brown County clerk candidates
- 7 p.m. — Brown County auditor candidates
- 7:30 p.m. — Brown County prosecutor candidates
- 8 p.m. — Brown Circuit Court judge candidates
Wednesday, Oct. 3
- 6:30 p.m. — Brown County commissioner candidates
- 7:30 p.m. — Brown County Council candidates
- 8:15 p.m. — Brown County school board candidates
Thursday, Oct. 4
- 6:30 p.m. — Nashville Town Council candidates
- 7:15 p.m. — Township trustee candidates
The events are sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Brown County. Refreshments will be provided by the Indiana Farm Bureau.
To vote in the Nov. 6 election, you must register to vote by Tuesday, Oct. 9. For more information about registering, call the Brown County clerk’s office at 812-988-5510.
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 with Santa will be available.
For more information, call the music park at 812-988-6422.
Tickets available for self-guided 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.
