Programs for children, teens offered at library

The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, will host a reading program for kids ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. It’s designed to let kids practice their reading skills while exploring the world around them and sharing with each other.

A music and movement class for children 6 and younger will be at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 10 and 17. It features story time filled with music, dancing and stories.

For children ages 12 and older, a creative builders program is happening Wednesdays at 10 a.m. on Dec. 11 and 18.

STEAM day for children ages 5 to 12 is set for Thursday, Dec. 12 beginning at 2 p.m. Children will experiment with tools related to science, technology, engineering and math.

Story time and playtime for babies and toddlers takes place Mondays at 11 a.m. This program will be offered Dec. 16.

For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.

Waterway and stream workshop at county offices

Purdue Extension Brown County will host a waterway permitting and stream etiquette workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Salmon Room at the County Office Building, 201 Locust Lane.

Topics will include:

• “Stream Formation and Function, Stream Etiquette,” presented by Toby Adams from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Water
• “Division of Water Permitting: When is a permit NOT needed and how do I fill out a permit application?” presented by Alysson Oliger of IDNR Division of Water
• “What is a stream? and Army Corps of Engineers Permitting,” presented by the Army Corps of Engineers
• “What’s included in the IDEM permitting process?” presented by Aileen Driscoll Farid, Indiana Department of Environmental Management
• Q&A session, moderated by Kara Hammes of Brown County Purdue Extension.

Coffee and donuts will be provided. For more information, call 812-988-2211.

Bowling trip open to all Brown County teens

COLUMBUS — BETA is sponsoring a trip to the Columbus Bowling Center on Saturday, Dec. 14 for any teen in Brown County who wants to join. The bus will leave from the parking lot at Brown County High School, 235 Schoolhouse Lane, at 12:30 p.m. and return at 5:30 p.m.

The bus, games, bowling shoes and snacks will be provided by BETA.

All teens who participate must bring a permission slip, signed by their parent or guardian, with them if they don’t already have one on file at BETA. The permission slip can be printed off the BETA website at betabrowncounty.org, under the “forms” tab. Permission slips will also be available at the bus in the high school parking lot shortly before the bus leaves at 12:30.

For more information or to have the form emailed to you, call Annie Hawk at 440-864-2345 or Mandy Wade at 812-929-7386.

Gathering for local caregivers set at library

Thrive Alliance will host a caregiver event on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane. The group offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of providing care to a loved one.

For more information, call 812-372-6918 or e-mail [email protected].

Final filmmaking workshops offered at library

The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, is hosting the final session of the free filmmaking workshops in partnership with the IU Center for Rural Engagement, IU Cinema and Cicada Cinema. Participants of all levels are welcome to join on Saturday, Dec. 21 and learn about the editing process of filmmaking. For more information, call 812-855-4992.

YMCA to host blood drive this month

The Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow St., will host a blood drive on Friday, Dec. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those with type O blood are especially needed, but all blood types are welcome.

For more information download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Donors who are 17 in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Medicare seminar offered in Nashville

A free Medicare 101 seminar will be offered the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at McGinley Insurance Agency, 145 S. Jefferson St., diagonally across from The Salvation Army.

The seminar is for people who are new to Medicare or not happy with their current plan, and those who have questions about anything related to Medicare.

With questions, call 812-988-6399.

Youth program offered at Unity Baptist

HAMBLEN TWP. — The Word of Life youth program has begun at Unity Baptist Church, 7361 Spearsville Road. It will meet on Wednesday nights from 6 to 8:15 p.m. through the end of April 2020.

The program includes age-appropriate biblical learning through fun and dynamic activities. A meal is provided. All youth from ages 4 to 17 are welcome.

For more information, email [email protected].

Game library available at 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.

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.