Food pantry to sponsor drive at music center
Mother’s Cupboard will sponsor a food drive at the soft opening events at the Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items when attending the event on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Mother’s Cupboard, on Memorial Drive in Nashville, provides daily meals free of charge and carry-out food items 364 days a year to Brown County residents in need. The pantry served 3,061 meals in June. Donations of non-perishable food are always needed.
Blood drive scheduled at local church this week
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Parkview Church of the Nazarene, 1750 State Road 46 East, on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 2 to 7 p.m.
Those who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to give again. Blood can be safely given every 56 days and Power Red donations can be given every 112 days.
Make an appointment to donate by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the blood donor skill on an Alexa Echo device.
Substance abuse info session offered in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Learn more about the national opioid crisis and how local areas are responding to it at the new Columbus Regional Hospital Treatment and Support Center, which opened on the CRH campus last month.
The event will take place at WellConnect, 237 Washington St. in downtown Columbus, on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from noon to 1 p.m.
Dr. Kevin Terrell, DO, medical director of the center, will discuss opioid and substance use disorders and a new local treatment option.
The presentation is free. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required by going to crh.org/events or calling 812-376-5136.
Free filmmaking workshops offered at library
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, will host a free filmmaking workshop in partnership with the IU Center for Rural Engagement, IU Cinema and Cicada Cinema. The first session will be Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library
Participants of all levels are welcome to join on the fourth Saturday of each month and learn about filmmaking. Residents may participate in one or all of the sessions. Each session will focus on a different aspect:
- Aug. 24 — Writing
- Sept. 21 — Shooting
- Oct. 26 — Lighting
- Nov. 23 — Sound
- Dec. 21 — Editing
These workshops build upon the rural arts series that IU Center of Rural Engagement launched last year as a way to engage Brown County residents in the art of filmmaking, empowering participants to share their own stories and bring their creative visions to life.
For more information, call 812-855-4992.
Community yard and craft sale in Helmsburg
HELMSBURG — The Helmsburg Community Development Corporation (HDC) will host its first community craft and yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m at the Helmsburg General Store, 2268 Main St.
The cost is $5 to set up a six-foot table as a vendor.
Members of the HDC aim to do their part in revitalizing Helmsburg, drawing in more families for the school and more business to the area.
For more information or to become involved in the sale, call 812-929-7797.
Indiana historical marker celebration downtown
An unveiling of a new Indiana Historical Marker honoring Frank M. Hohenberger will take place on the grounds of the former Nashville House, corner of Main and Van Buren streets, Thursday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.
A program highlighting Hohenberger’s life from 1876 to 1963 will include guest speakers, stories and light refreshments.
He was a photographer, artist and newspaper columnist who moved to Nashville in 1917. Through his black-and-white, large-format photographs, he documented the residents, artists, daily life, traditions and natural beauty of Brown County.
The event is being organized by the Peaceful Valley Heritage Preservation Society Inc. All are welcome.
Local chamber to host marketing workshop
The third workshop in the Brown County Chamber of Commerce Year of Marketing will be Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. Socializing begins at 5:30 p.m. Snacks and drinks are provided.
Jenn Lisak Golding, CEO of Sapphire Strategy, will lead a presentation on using content authority and social commerce to establish brands as leaders in their markets. Golding is a strategic marketing expert whose past clients include Angie’s List, ExactTarget, GoDaddy and more.
The event is free for chamber members or $25 for nonmembers. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit thebrowncountychamber.org.
Market features locally grown goods, recycling
BEAN BLOSSOM — The farmers market at St. David’s Episcopal Church is open from 4 to 7 p.m. each Friday through Aug. 31. The church is at state roads 45 and 135 North.
The market features vendors selling locally made baked goods, fresh produce, and arts and crafts.
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.
Annual dinner and auction to be at Sweetwater
CORDRY-SWEETWATER — The 60th annual Ox Roast and Silent Auction will take place at the Cordry-Sweetwater Lot Owners Association clubhouse, 8751 Nineveh Road, Saturday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The rain-or-shine event will feature live animal demonstrations by Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators from 11 a.m. to noon. There will be a silent auction from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and live music from the Naptown Revue from 1 to 5 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy food, vendors, face painting, games and more.
For more information, call 317-719-6128.
Market doing weekly ‘Market Bucks’ drawing
The Nashville Farmers Market is open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East.
The market has launched a free weekly drawing for "Market Bucks." Visitors can enter to win market bucks that can be redeemed at any market vendor. Vendors offer an array of local produce, meat, baked goods, plants, and artisanal crafts and gifts.
The market is a rain-or-shine event. For more information, email [email protected] or follow the market on Facebook at NashvilleIndianaFarmersMarket.
Alpha Course offered through local church
Parkview Church, 1750 State Road 46 East, began an Alpha Course on Monday, Aug. 5 that will continue on Mondays through Nov. 25 from 5:50 to 8 p.m.
The Alpha Course offers a non-judgmental, non-denominational place to explore and discuss these questions with fellow seekers. Each week there is a meal, video and discussion. The group will discuss answers to questions such as, “What is the meaning of life?” “What am I doing here?” or “Is there a God?”
All are welcome to attend at no cost. Childcare is provided.
To register, call Mark at 812-350-9655 or email [email protected].
Firefighters will serve fish fries monthly
BEAN BLOSSOM — Fruitdale volunteer firefighters will host fish fries from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 24, Sept. 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.
Consult with a lawyer for free at library
The Brown County Public Library will host Talk to a Lawyer Day between 3 and 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Local attorneys volunteer to give short, confidential, free legal consultations, sponsored by Legal Aid District 11.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Septic Summit to be at fairgrounds
A Septic Summit will take place at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
The program will feature an equipment show from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a panel discussion with representatives from agencies that regulate residential wastewater treatment. They will be available to answer questions about existing septic systems and new installations. Experts will discuss how septic systems are designed and installed to work properly and safely.
The equipment show will include septic pumper trucks, various septic tanks, lift pumps and control systems, and demonstrations of other technologies for treating household wastewater.
Food and prizes are also planned for the evening. All are welcome.
First teen band concert taking place at high school
A BETA Teen Band Concert will take place at the Brown County High School auditorium, 235 Schoolhouse Lane, on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.
Dedicated to the memory of Paul Landry, a dedicated BETA volunteer who passed away in July 2018, the concert will raise money for the After School Arts Committee (ASAC), which has received $1,900 matching grants under BETA’s 501(c)(3) from the Brown County Community Foundation.
Any teen bands or performers are welcome to join.
Admission is free to the concert. Donations are welcome.
BETA offers after-school programs for teens in Brown County and is open to students in the fifth through 12th grades. It’s open on Tuesdays from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at 175 S. Jefferson St.
For more information — or to join the concert or volunteer — contact Clara Stanley at 312-310-3617 or [email protected].
Color Walk is fundraiser for preschool fees
The Brown County Community Foundation will host a Color Walk/Fun Run Saturday, Sept. 21 to raise money for preschool scholarships.
Over the last four years, the BCCF has provided $160,792 in grants for 101 children to attend preschool in Brown County Schools. The group needs help to fund this program for the spring semester.
The run/walk will start at the Brown County Music Center parking lot and go on the Salt Creek Trail, through Nashville and end at Hard Truth Hills with an after-party with music by Clayton Anderson. Along the walk, you’ll be blasted at various stations with vibrant colored, cornstarch-based powder.
This will be about a 2-mile route. There will be no winners or official times. Participants of all ages, including in strollers, are welcome.
The event is scheduled for between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Shuttle transportation will be available back to the music center.
To participate, create a team and invite your friends and family to join; or join an existing team. Raise $1,800 (the cost to sponsor a child’s preschool tuition for a year) and the BCCF will refund your registration fee.
The cost is $15 to register; $30 for a family of four. Children younger than 4 can register for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Participants may purchase $10 event shirts.
Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Nashville/TheBCCFColorWalk.
Annual rock and mineral show set for September
The Brown County Rock and Mineral Club will host its fourth annual Rock and Mineral Show at the Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., Saturday through Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
There will be demonstrations on gold panning, flintknapping, wire-wrapping jewelry and more. Stop by to find fossils, minerals, gems, geodes, healing crystals, opals, agates, turquoise jewelry and handmade rock crafts.
All are invited to come study, browse or shop. There will be a children’s corner with activities. The event is free for all.
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 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; 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.
Fall events set at Hard Truth Hills
The second annual Midwest Distillers Fest will be Saturday, Oct. 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46.
Participants can enjoy an immersive craft spirits tasting experience featuring craft distilleries from across Indiana and the Midwest, offering more than 100 different spirits to taste, sample or enjoy as a part of a cocktail.
General admission tickets are $40; VIP tickets are $55 and include an extra hour to enjoy the event with shorter lines and access to limited-edition spirits and cocktails. Designated driver tickets are $10.
For more information and tickets, visit hardtruthhills.com.
Save the date for food certification class
The dates for the next ServSafe Food Manager Certification class will be Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 29 and 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The test will be given on the 30th starting at noon.
The cost is $125. This cost may be increasing in 2020. Class size is limited to 12 people.
The class will use the 7th edition of the ServSafe Food Manager text with updates for the 2017 Food Code.
All food establishments, unless nonprofit or serving only prepackaged food requiring no refrigeration, are required to have a certified food manager on staff. When Indiana adopts the 2017 Food Code, it will be a requirement to have a certified food manager onsite at all times that the establishment is open for business.
Reserve a space by calling 812-988-2255.
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.
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.
