Blood drive happening on Friday
Versiti Blood Center of Indiana will hold a blood drive at Brown County High School, 235 Schoolhouse Lane, on Friday, July 10 from 1 to 7 p.m.
Versiti employees wear face masks or cloth face coverings and are temperature tested before their shifts. Donors are also temperature tested and pre-screened before their donation. All donors are asked to wear their own face covering during their appointment.
Social distancing is being practiced at all Versiti blood drives throughout Indiana. Versiti is efficiently cleaning and disinfecting all facilities and equipment at all drives.
Donating blood takes about an hour. Anyone age 17 or older in good health who meets eligibility requirements is encouraged to give. Parental consent is required for donors age 16 to donate blood. Donors should bring a photo ID that includes their birth date.
Appointments are encouraged at any of Versiti’s seven donor centers in Indiana and at any local community blood drive, but walk-ins are always welcome. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 317-916-5150 or visit Versiti online at versiti.org/Indiana.
Annual parade happening this weekend
MORGANTOWN — This year’s 108th Morgantown Memorial Parade will be Sunday, July 12 at 1 p.m. in downtown Morgantown.
All are welcome.
Annual picnic and outhouse races postponed
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Brown County’s We Care Gang has decided to cancel this year’s Abe Martin Picnic and Outhouse Races originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19.
The 2021 picnic and race are now scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18.
The We Care Gang is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and offers aid to county residents in need of short-term assistance for food, shelter (rent), utilities, basic living and some health-related needs. The primary target group has been working people dealing with financial hardships who may fall through the cracks of traditional assistance programs, including seniors and those with children in their homes. The group relies on other established organizations and respected community leadership for case screenings and references.
The We Care Gang does not respond directly to individuals requesting aid, but instead reacts to the referral process with payment made directly to the landlord, food source or service provider. Assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis and is always subject to the availability of funds and the number of cases submitted.
All donations to the organization are tax-deductible and volunteers are always needed and welcomed. Donations and offers to volunteer can be made to the We Care Gang by writing the group at P.O. Box 1492, Nashville, IN 47448. Contact can also be made through their website at wecaregang.org or by email at [email protected].
VBS happening at Pentecostals church
GNAW BONE — The Pentecostals, 60 Mt. Liberty Road, will host a three-day vacation Bible school from Thursday, July 23 to Saturday, July 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
A Back to School Bash will happen that Saturday. School supplies and prizes will be given away. There will be snacks. The event is free.
For more information or to register, call 812-361-8462 or email [email protected].
Annual benefit set at music center
Do Something BC invites the community to the third annual HopeFest 2020, at the Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 1 to 5 p.m.
HopeFest is an opportunity to bring awareness, resources and hope to those who are struggling with or affected by addiction.
A $20 contribution for booth space will makes the event possible. Indoor and outdoor spaces are available.
Do Something values the health and safety of all attendees and will host the event in the safest manner possible.
Nashville Farmers Market now open Sundays
The Nashville Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Brown County Inn parking lot, 51 State Road 46 East.
Shoppers can find seasonal produce grown by local farmers, eggs and baked goods. Local growers also offer vegetable starts for gardens, deer-resistant and native plants for landscaping, house plants, perennials and annuals to spruce up patios and porches.
Local crafters and artists share their talents in a variety of forms: Pottery, quilting, jewelry and more. Locally made goat’s milk soaps and bath and body products are also available.
Vendors are socially distanced to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All vendors wear masks and provide hand sanitizer. Shoppers are encouraged to wear face covers. The market offers free masks to those who don’t have their own.
The market doubles SNAP and WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits up to $10 per shopper per week. Stop by the information booth for details.
Annual wine fair rescheduled for August
STORY — Story Inn’s annual Indiana Wine Fair has been postponed to Aug. 8. The schedule of the events will remain the same as it was planned for May 2.
Local bluebird club selling nesting boxes
The Brown County Bluebird Club’s annual bluebird nest box sale has begun. Boxes are all cedar and fully assembled. One box is $15 and two boxes are $25. If interested, call Dan Sparks at 812-200-5700.
