Annual humane society barn sale happening this week
GNAW BONE — The Brown County Humane Society will have its annual Barn Sale this weekend at the former Olde Time Flea Market, 5400 State Road 46 East, on the south side of the highway.
Shoppers can visit Thursday, Aug. 12 through Saturday, Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
All proceeds from the Barn Sale benefit the animals at the shelter.
Free legal aid phone clinic set for this week
Legal Aid will conduct a free legal service phone clinic on Tuesday, Aug. 10 for low-income residents of eight Indiana counties, including Brown County.
The clinic will take place from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Callers can expect a 10-minute phone consultation where legal professionals will answer general questions and offer legal information.
Individuals seeking consultation must register by calling Legal Aid at 812-378-0358 on Aug. 10 between noon and 1:30 p.m. A volunteer attorney will return a call to registered individuals between 3 and 5:30 p.m.
Community development group meets monthly
HELMSBURG — Helmsburg Community Development is a nonprofit group working to redevelop Helmsburg. The group aims to improve infrastructure, revitalize businesses in the area and bring in new homes and families.
The group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Brown County Community Church, 2370 W. Main St. in Helmsburg. The next meeting is Aug. 11.
For more information and updates, follow the Facebook page “Helmsburg Community Development.”
Book signing planned at Fallen Leaf Bookstore
Local author Gail Pate will have a book signing this week at the Fallen Leaf Bookstore, 45 S. Jefferson St.
Pate will be signing her two books “The Light” and its sequel “Halo” from 2 to 5 p.m.
“The Light” is a young-adult novel about a 16-year-old girl who goes on a trip to the beach with her aunt and has an experience she will never forget. “The Light” was Pate’s first published book.
Inspiration for the young-adult novel came from Pate wanting to write something for her niece Aubrey and their love of the beaches in South Carolina, which is where the book is set.
Story time returning to the library next week
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, will hold Monday Morning Story Time with children’s librarian Miss Samantha on Aug. 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Story time will be outdoors on the lower library patio, weather permitting. All children ages 6 and younger are welcome. For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Virtual information sessions for caretakers set
Thrive Alliance will have a virtual information session for those interested in the Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) Program on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Volunteers help enhance an individual’s quality of life by making decisions on that person’s behalf which reflect, as much as possible, the individual’s own choices and preferences.
For more information about the sessions, the VASIA program and to reserve a spot at one of the sessions, email [email protected] or call 812-372-6918.
“Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is another educational series by Thrive Alliance designed to provide caregivers with the tools needed to take care of themselves and those to whom they provide care. The program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings better, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources.
Classes consist of six sessions virtually via Zoom every Wednesday, Aug. 25 through Sept.29, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
For more information or to register, contact Thrive Alliance at 812-372-6918. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.
“Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is made possible in part by support from Meredith-Clark Funeral Home and Cremation in Morgantown.
Jeep, motorcycle rally to aid fire department on 9/11
The Brown County Volunteer Fire Department will have a Red Line Ride fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the local fire department will honor those who lost their lives in the attack with a fundraiser.
The route will begin at the House of Thunder, 4413 State Road 46 East, and travel through Solsberry, Tulip Trestle, Bedford and Story. The event will end with food and music.
The cost is $25 per person and includes one meal ticket. All proceeds go toward the Brown County Volunteer Fire Department.
For more information and to register, visit browncountyvfd.org/fundraisers/911-motorcycle-rally.
Solar Tour to provide information about switching
On Saturday, Aug. 21, interested residents can drop by the Nashville United Methodist Church to see specific figures on what some homeowners have spent on solar, how much they are saving annually, what vendors they worked with and more.
The church invested in solar in 2018 and immediately began seeing savings; the Brown County Public Library has committed to converting to solar, too.
Come to the church at 36 S. Jefferson St. between 10 a.m. and noon. Park in back and go downstairs. From there, you may choose to visit some of the homes by signing up for time slots.
This free Solar Tour is sponsored by Brown County’s Earth Rising, which strives to learn and share how to tread lightly on the Earth.
Nashville Farmers Market now open Sundays
The Nashville Farmers Market will be open every Sunday through October 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. Various meats are also offered. Local growers will sell shrubs, perennials and annuals for shoppers’ gardens.
Local crafters and artists share their talents in a variety of forms: Handwoven goods, soy and beeswax candles and more. Locally made goat’s milk soaps and bath and body products are also available.
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.
Live musical performances will be scheduled every weekend. Follow the Nashville Indiana Farmers Market on Facebook to see each week’s music act or email [email protected] to be added to the weekly market newsletter.
Local bluebird club selling nesting boxes
The Brown County Bluebird Club’s annual bluebird nest box sale is underway. 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.
Get on the calendar: Community Calendar is for events and happenings that involve and are open to the community. The deadline to make the Aug. 18 edition is noon Thursday, Aug. 12. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
