Kathy AmRhein of the Columbus Evening Star Quilt Guild and Bonnie Bose of the Pioneer Women’s Club presented various quilting tips to PWC on Feb. 9.
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Pioneer Women’s club
The Pioneer Women’s Club hosted a program on Feb. 9 where members learned how to properly measure and cut fabric, what needles and thread to use in sewing and about iron safety.
Vice President Bonnie Bose taught about properly measuring and cutting fabric. She also shared the types of needles and thread used in sewing and the convenience of die-cutting machines and their accuracy. Kathy AmRhein, president of the Evening Star Guild of Columbus, taught iron safety and how to properly clean and care for irons. She shared ironing techniques as well as information on the use of wool mats and when to use sizing, starch and Flatter. Formulas for best press and flatter were discussed and each member took home samples to try. Several, in progress quilting projects were shared after the program.
The next program will be presented Wednesday, March 9. Learning and practicing proper hand quilting will be taught by Lu Brunnemer. Brenda Fowler will discuss how to create a “Disappearing Hour Glass Block.” Members then will work on these blocks to be joined into a quilt in the near future.
The Pioneer Women’s Club functions as a complimentary group within the Brown County Historical Society. They meet each Wednesday at the Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., from 9 a.m. to noon.
Each Wednesday the PWC has a different focus:
First Wednesday — Members work on their personal projects.
Second Wednesday — A program/lesson is presented.
Third Wednesday — Members work on club projects to place in the gift shop.
Fourth Wednesday — The PWC business meeting is held at 10 a.m., followed by dessert.
The PWC annual Quilt Exhibit will be June 3 and 4 at the Brown County History Center. This year’s raffle quilt was created by Katrina Rose and Brenda A. Fowler.
The club is currently looking for vendors for this event and hope to feature not only fabric vendors, but also those who sell items currently in demand by the general public. Those interested in being a vendor should leave their information at 812-988-2899 and the vendor chairman will contact you.
This Wednesday, Feb. 16, PWC members will be busy working on new merchandise for the gift shop. New table runners, table toppers, wall hangings, quilts, place mats, and more will soon be for sale. They have multiple projects to work on. Those who enjoy sewing and would like to join the fun should join on Feb. 16. Their goal is to have many new items available for purchase when the History Center reopens to the public on March 5.
Interested women are encouraged to call 812-988-2899 and leave their contact information. A member will be in contact to answer any questions and extend an invitation you to visit the club. The PWC membership dues are $10 a year.
The PWC has many opportunities to participate in Historical Society and community events throughout the year. They are always looking forward to developing new friendships, sharing experiences and especially learning from others.
Veterans meetings
Veterans service organizations of Brown County have various meetings throughout the month, all meeting at Veterans Hall, 902 Deer Run Lane. The Veterans Hall is a government facility and is alcohol free.
Vietnam Veterans of Brown County meet on first Wednesdays. The next meeting is March 2 at 7 p.m.
Veterans of Foreign Wars meet on second Thursdays. The next meeting is March 10 at 7 p.m.
American Legion meets on third Wednesdays. The next meeting is Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
For more information on veterans meetings or events, call 812-988-5600.
Rotary Club
The Brown County Rotary Club will meet over Zoom at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17.
Christy Wrightsman will be this week’s speaker. She is the director of Career Connected Learning for Brown County Schools. She will speak about the mission of the CCL initiative, the role of CCL in education from preschool through adult education and the plans for accomplishing the mission. The CCL initiative was created so that all students will learn about themselves and learn about career opportunities as they prepare for the education and training they need to pursue after high school.
Prior to being the director of CCL, Christy was the director of the Brown County Career Resource Center for four years. Before that, she had been a member of the Brown County Schools administration since 2006, serving as the assistant principal at Brown County High School from 2006 to 2012, principal at Nashville Elementary from 2012 to 2013 and principal of Van Buren Elementary School from 2013 to 2017. Most recently was the ROI Ready Schools Grant Coordinator during the 2017-2018 school year.
Wrightsman is a 1995 graduate of Brown County High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Indiana in 1999, her master’s degree from Ball State University in 2004 and Ed. S. from Indiana State University in 2018. She lives here in Brown County with her husband Kirk and children, Reece and Eli.
Members of the community, especially those interested in exploring opportunities to participate in projects and to be of service to our community, are invited to attend via Zoom using a link obtained by visiting www.RotaryClubofBrownCounty.org and clicking on the “Contact us” URL.
Trafalgar Country Gardeners Club
Carrie Tauscher of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will offer advice for homeowners on how to best maintain trees on their property next week.
The program will be at 2 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the Trafalgar Library, 424 S. Tower St.
Tauscher is a certified arborist with more than a decade of experience. She will explain how to prune various kinds of trees, how to spot problems and how to keep these long-term garden elements healthy.
The presentation is open to the public, and no registration is needed. It is sponsored by the Johnson County Public Library and the Trafalgar Country Gardeners Club. For information, call 317-736-9167.
Bluebird club
The Brown County Bluebird Club is again offering fully-assembled cedar bluebird nest boxes for $15 each or two for $25. If interested, call Dan Sparks at 812-200-5700.
Historical society
The Brown County Historical Society holds informative and educational meetings throughout the year, and members receive a quarterly society newsletter and a monthly archives e-journal.
Membership is $10 for students, $20 for individuals and $35 for families.
General membership meetings are pitch-in dinners on the first Monday of every month, in the History Center’s Grand Hall, 90 E. Gould St., at 6:30 p.m. A brief business meeting follows dinner with a historically themed presentation afterwards.
The next meeting is on March 7.
For questions, call 812-988-2899.
Literary club
Nashville Literary Club meets monthly to discuss books and is currently accepting new members.
The literary club was founded in 1934 to encourage reading and an appreciation of literature. The club meets monthly to discuss books based on a topic or an agreed-upon reading list. The club is also an opportunity to make new friends with common interests.
Those interested in joining can contact club president Karen Dunlap at [email protected].
Bible study
BEAN BLOSSOM — Brown County women are invited to attend Joy in the Morning, a non-denominational Bible study for women, at the Bean Blossom Community Church, 5046 State Road 135 North, on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. The next meeting is Feb. 20.
Coffee and fellowship begins at 10 a.m. Childcare is provided and transportation is available if needed. Besides the occasional purchase of the study guide, there is no cost to attend; an offering is taken for childcare. If you would like to attend and need a ride send an email to [email protected].
