Market to feature walking tacos, live music
BEAN BLOSSOM — The farmers market at St. David’s Episcopal Church will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. each Friday through Aug. 31. The church is at state roads 45 and 135 North.
Visit the market Friday, June 7 for the 5th Annual Bean Blossom Farmers Market Strawberry Festival. Enjoy shortcake, strawberries, ice cream and whipped cream, live music from Roger Grissette and Don Ford, and pulled pork from Ben Smith in the market’s café. Lemon shake-ups and other beverages will be available.
The Brown County Lions will be promoting their double value coupon books.
Local artisans will have a variety of handmade products for sale including soaps, candles, jewelry and fabric art. Donna Copeland, of Breezy Manor Farm, raises sheep and rabbits for spinning wool to create fabric art. She will bring rabbits and a spinning wheel to the market each week.
SNAP, WIC and senior farmers market vouchers are honored for eligible purchases. SNAP tokens are available in the outreach booth.
For more information about participating in the market, visit BeanBlossomFarmersMarket.com or call 812-988-1038.
Game library available at the local Toy Chest
The Toy Chest, 125 S. Van Buren St., has created a game library that locals can use for a $10 annual membership fee.
Game library members can check out one game at the Toy Chest register. Games can be kept for a week or they can be renewed for another week. If the game is late, $1 will be charged each day up to the price of the game.
See the Toy Chest Game Library Facebook page for new game and other announcements.
BCHS Class of ’73 reunion set for June 8
A party for the Brown County High School Class of 1973 will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8 by the pool at the Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East.
An RSVP is needed by Friday, May 31 with check or money order for $10 per person made to Jed Bessire, P.O. Box 1366, Nashville, IN 47448.
Charity fundraiser for St. Vincent De Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Brown County will host a charity fundraiser in the IGA parking lot, 30 Hawthorne Drive, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. Shoppers can find household items, collectibles and treasures of all kinds.
Shriners to host downtown parade June 8
The Murat Brown County Shrine Summer Festival Parade will start at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8. All ages can enjoy little cars, Corvettes, clowns and a calliope. Entries in the parade will leave from Brown County High School and process down portions of Jefferson and Van Buren streets.
For more information, call 812-345-9500.
Firefighters will serve fish fries monthly
BEAN BLOSSOM — Fruitdale volunteer firefighters will host fish fries from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, June 8, July 13, Aug. 24, Sep. 7 and Oct. 5 at the fire station, 5200 State Road 135 North.
Volunteers prepare the food and provide a combo plate for $9, a number of side dishes, drinks and desserts, along with hot dogs and breaded tenderloins.
Proceeds go to the general fund which pays for equipment and training. For more information, visit facebook.com/Fruitdale-Volunteer-Fire-Company or call 812-988-1696.
Habitat for Humanity to celebrate partner family
HAMBLEN TWP. — Habitat for Humanity will celebrate its partner family home dedication on Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m. at 7803 Brocks Lane. There will be a brief program, a tour of the home, and the opportunity to congratulate Daniel Minor and his family, the partner family for 2018.
Members of the Habitat community will also elect officers in a brief annual meeting at the event.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. Habitat volunteers build homes that are purchased by partner families through a no-interest mortgage and with sweat equity through working on their own and on other Habitat homes that are built. Habitat believes that affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities, and hopes the community will come together in celebrating the newest partner family.
Schools host free movie on childhood stress
Brown County Schools will host a free screening of the one-hour documentary, “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope” on Monday, June 10 at the Brown County High School auditorium, 235 Schoolhouse Lane in Nashville. The movie will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Educators, parents and all those who work with children and youth are invited to attend.
The documentary looks into the science of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the treatment and prevention of toxic stress in children.
A panel discussion and Q&A will follow the documentary.
Computer basics workshop at the library
Brown County Public Library will conduct a computer basics workshop Tuesday, June 11 from 4 to 6 p.m.
“Technology changes fast,” reads the program description. “Whether you’re just getting started or want a refresher, this computer basics program will get you up and running.”
For more information, call 812-988-2850 or visit browncountylibrary.info.
Annual report on schools, economic development
Superintendent Laura Hammack will present an annual report to the community focusing on Brown County Schools on Wednesday, June 12 at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St. in Nashville.
The Brown County Redevelopment Commission also will present its recently completed draft of the county’s economic development plan.
The meeting is expected to run from 6 to 8 p.m.
The redevelopment commission is organizing this educational series to engage the community on key issues impacting citizens. This is the second of four public meetings that will take place this year.
All community members are invited to attend and give feedback.
Creekside Retreat to host grand reopening barbecue
Join in the celebration of the Grand Reopening of Creekside Retreat, 2450 State Road 46 East, at the annual Brown County Chamber of Commerce Connections BBQ Bash, Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The event will be catered by Sugar Creek Barbeque Co. All are welcome.
Brown County Community Band concerts
The Brown County Community Band will present its free annual concert at Sweetwater Beach Saturday, June 15 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Listeners can enjoy a lineup of traditional favorites, patriotic tunes, and some music from the big band era.
The band will perform a benefit concert for the Brown County Playhouse as a part of Big Band Weekend at the Playhouse Friday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $12; senior tickets are $8.
For more information on upcoming concerts and events, or how to join the band, visit browncountycommunityband.com.
Free Dumpster Days planned for June
The Brown County Recycle Center will place Dumpsters at two locations on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15, where any county resident can dispose of items for free.
One container will be placed at the Recycle Center at Old 46 and Greasy Creek Road; the other will be at the Sweetwater Drive entrance to Cordry Lake.
The containers could be removed early if they fill up. Keep Brown County Beautiful asks for no TV sets, tires or any electronics to be placed in the containers.
A different container will be available for TVs, computer monitors and electronics.
Tires will be collected separately on June 28 and 29.
With questions, call the recycle center at 812-988-0140.
Singing Winds Visitor Center opening soon
BELMONT — Visit T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T.C. Steele Road, Saturday, June 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. to tour the grounds, see updates to the historic buildings, and explore new offerings for kids and families, including an outdoor studio space.
No official tours will be conducted and there will be no admission fee on opening day. Staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions.
For more information, call 812-988-2785 or visit tcsteele.org.
‘To Mars and Beyond’ Vacation Bible School
St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1008 McLary Road, will be hosting VBS Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Children ages 4 through sixth grade are welcome to attend a week of fun learning about God’s word. Donations are welcome.
For more information call 812-325-9527.
‘Roar’ Vacation Bible School at Becks Grove
BECKS GROVE — Becks Grove Christian Church, 8009 Becks Grove Road, will host VBS Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Children ages 5 through 12 are welcome to participate.
For more information, call 812-498-1088 or 812-988-7753.
‘Game On!’ Vacation Bible School scheduled
Rising Hope Baptist Church Nashville, 1267 Old State Road 46, will host VBS Tuesday, June 18 through Thursday, June 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A family barbecue and closing ceremonies will take place Friday, June 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Children entering kindergarten through the sixth grade are encouraged to grab their megaphones, lace up their cleats and tune up their instruments. As they fill up the offensive line, sideline, and drumline, players, cheerleaders and band members will “realize God has given them the ultimate playbook.”
For more information call 812-720-1505 or email [email protected].
Brown County Community Foundation annual report
The Brown County Community Foundation (BCCF) will give its Annual Report to the Community at the Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East, Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m.
Grant dollars will be presented to local nonprofits, and various Brown County civilians will be rewarded for their service to the community. Refreshments are provided.
RSVP by calling 812-988-4882 or emailing Maddison at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome.
History programs for kids offered downtown
The Hands on History program, for children ages 8 to 12, will take place monthly on Thursdays at the Brown County History Center on the following dates: June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 29 and Oct. 24. The program enables children to engage in many of the day-to-day activities experienced by children living in pioneer times. Activities take place from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Pioneer Village and the History Center, 90 E. Gould St.
Planned topics tied to history will include hearthside cooking; dyeing yarn and weaving; flag etiquette; household chores; Hoosier inventions; wildlife; braille and sign language; the Indiana state flag, seal, song, foods and tree; and one-room schoolhouse.
Participation costs $5 per child. To register, call Kathy Sparks at 812-988-2377 or visit browncountyhistorycenter.org for a registration form.
SCI REMC to host children’s day camp
MARTINSVILLE — South Central Indiana REMC will offer a free day camp for students in Grades 4 to 6 at its headquarters in Martinsville on Friday, June 28.
The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities will be centered on vegetation management, power line components and safety, solar energy, fiber internet and energy efficiency. Bucket truck rides will be offered.
For children to be eligible, their parent or legal guardian must be a SCI REMC member. A reservation and signed waiver are required.
Space is limited to the first 50 students. Lunch will be provided. To reserve a spot, call the SCI REMC office at 800-264-7362 before June 12. For additional information, visit sciremc.com.
Kids on Wheels fundraiser to take place June 22
Support Kids on Wheels’ effort to build a skate park by attending a Jeep Poker Run starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22.
Participants will drive the back roads to some of Brown County’s favorite destinations: Story Inn, Salt Creek Winery, Hernandia Establo, Bear Wallow Distillery and Hard Truth Hills.
Tickets are $35 and include poker cards and entry into all drawings, special promotions and pricing, and a T-shirt if registered by June 16. There will be prize drawings at every stop, including two admission tickets to Disney World and a $200 cash prize for the winning poker hand.
Jeepers will end the day at Hard Truth Hills, enjoying live music, free appetizers and tastings, a $10 gift card toward food purchases, a silent auction, and the announcement of the winning poker hand.
Some age restrictions may apply. To register, or visit kidsonwheelsnashville.com. For more information regarding the event or Kids on Wheels, call Colleen Smith at 812-929-0160.
Weave-in, Spin-in planned at the library
The Brown County Public Library will be hosting weavers and spinners of all levels on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Come and share projects and ideas with fellow fiber enthusiasts.
This program is free and requires no registration. It’s open to adults and teens.
For more information, call 812-988-2850.
Church hosting retreat for women of all ages
GNAW BONE — Women of all ages are invited to the Heart of Christ Ministries Women’s Retreat Saturday, June 22 at the church, 5181 State Road 46 East. The retreat will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A light breakfast and lunch will be served.
For more information, call Melissa Duncan at 812-350-0388 or Arin Larrison at 812-371-7370.
Touch-A-Truck fundraiser to help feed kids
A fundraiser for the Brown County Weekend Backpacks program will be set up in Brown County High School’s parking lot on Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 30 trucks will be in the lot, including fire trucks, bucket trucks, tow trucks, military trucks, race cars and many more.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome. All proceeds will benefit the Brown County Weekend Backpacks program, whose goal is to provide children with meals over the weekend, ensuring no child goes hungry.
Visit browncountytouchatruck.com for more information.
Bluebird box sale to benefit local club
Fully assembled cedar boxes intended for bluebirds to nest in will be sold to benefit the Brown County Bluebird Club. They cost $15 each or two boxes for $25. With questions or to place an order, email Dan Sparks at [email protected] or call 812-200-5700.
Recycle center will take bagged trash for $2
The Brown County Recycle Center now accepts trash at its drive-through during regular hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.
Drop-off costs $2 per bag. The center offers prepaid sticker books for $10 or $20, with five or 10 yellow stickers to affix to trash bags up to 55 gallons.
For more information, call the center at 812-988-0140. The center is at 176 Old State Road 46.
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.
