Women’s Bible study begins next month
A new Bible study for women will begin next month.
Laura Stuart and Deeper Truth Ministries will offer the women’s Bible study beginning Tuesday, March 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Nashville Christian Church Lifehouse, 216 S. Van Buren St. The study will continue weekly through April 12.
“The Forgotten Jesus: How Western Christians Should Follow an Eastern Rabbi” by Robby Gallaty, will be studied.
Participants may order study books through a variety of places, including www.lifeway.com or www.christianbook.com.
For questions about the study, please contact Stuart at 812-988-9072.
Free legal aid phone clinic set this month
Legal Aid will conduct a free legal service phone clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 22 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 Feb. 22 between noon and 2 p.m. A volunteer attorney will return a call to registered individuals between 3 and 5:30 p.m.
Social security seminar scheduled
WestPoint Financial Group is hosting a free lunch seminar for Brown County seniors on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at noon at the Brown County Library, 205 Locust lane.
The seminar is for any inquiries or issues about Social Security and Medicare. The guest speakers are Joe Knoth and Greg Alexander, WestPoint financial advisors specializing in Social Security and Medicare areas. This is open to the public.
RSVP to Clara Stanley at 312-310-3617 or email [email protected] to reserve a spot. The next sessions will be on March 30 and April 27 at noon at the library.
Library announces activities, events
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, will host several activities and events in the upcoming week.
Monday Morning Storytime will happen on Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Kids ages up to age 6 can enjoy songs, stories and activities.
At the Library After School (ATLAS) for teens in sixth grade and up will occur on Feb. 24 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Crafts and snacks will be available.
BCPL Craft Club will meet on Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. The theme will be intro to metal embossing and is open to adults and teens 13 and older. Registration is open at www.browncountylibrary.info/craft-club.
“Good Dancing – Good People!” performance, presented by Indiana University African American Dance Company, will take place on March 8 at 6 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public. Those interested can register at browncountylibrary.info/aadc or by calling 812-988-2850.
The library is also partnering with United Way of Monroe County to provide free federal and Indiana tax preparation for qualified residents.
To verify qualification, call the library at 812-988-2850 or visit browncountylibrary.info/freetaxprep.
Participants can pick up a free tax prep packet at the library. The completed packet can then be returned to the library.
A volunteer certified tax preparer will complete your tax forms and schedule an in-person appointment where you will approve and sign your tax returns.
The lower level parking lot will be closed from March 7 to May 20 during solar project construction.
The library will have a planned power outage on March 7 from 10 to 11 am. The building will remain open for browsing and book checkout, but will not have public computers or internet available during this time.
Bible study classes starting this month
All people are invited to come and learn more about Community Bible Study, an in-depth interdenominational study.
The study began in 1975 and is now available in 78 languages all around the world. The intent is for the Nashville community to be an in-person remote core group as part of the Bloomington Coed Class. The organization is planning three informational meetings that will meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for one hour at The Chapel at the Cornerstone Inn, 54 E. Franklin St.
The remote core group will continue to meet on this same day and time following the informational meetings.
The current 30 week study will end in April and then resume again in September. For questions, contact Mike Heil at [email protected] or Shelley Heil at [email protected]. Information about Community Bible Study can be found at www.communitybiblestudy.org.
Bike shop to host movie night
Brown County Bikes, 185 S. Jefferson St., will host a “World Ride” movie night on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.
World Ride is a nonprofit that has a mission of empowering women globally through mountain biking. They work with local women in Nepal, Guatemala, and hopefully more countries soon to help get more women on mountain bikes.
World Bikes strives to establish bike libraries for women to borrow from, donate gear for women to use or borrow, support women with leadership and guide training and much more.
Follwing a short welcome at 6 p.m., Kate Strom, Danielle and Kate Nolan and Janie Welsh will host an “Ask an Instructor” panel. Afterward, five short films will be presented, followed by a raffle to help support World Ride.
Admission for the event is $5 for students and $10 for adults. Adults may also purchase a $20 donation ticket. Tickets for the event can be purchased at browncountybikes.com/about/world-ride-movie-night-pg213.htm?preview=true.
Ag day breakfast at county fairgrounds
The annual Brown County Ag Day Breakfast is planned for Feb. 25 at 8:30 a.m. in the Exhibit Building at the Brown County Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive.
The theme will be “Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorow.” The featured speaker will be Dr. James Farmer, associate professor of outdoor recreation, parks and human ecology at Indiana University.
To RSVP, call the Brown County Soil and Water District office at 812-988-2211 or [email protected].
The breakfast is presented by Purdue University Extension Brown County, Indiana Farm Bureau and Brown County Soil and Water District.
Project Lifesaver applications open
TRIAD and the Brown County Sheriff’s Department have announced that applications are now open for Project Lifesaver.
Those with loved ones at risk of wandering would obtain a personalized wrist-watch sized radio transmitter fitted to their wrist that would be used to locate them if they go missing.
This program is available to any Brown County resident due to a grant support from the Brown County Community Foundation and its partners.
For more information, call TRIAD at 812-988-5606.
Goat milk soap workshop slated
Learn how to make goat milk soap in a workshop at Goat Conspiracy, 6022 Kent Road, on Feb. 27 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tour the farm, meet the goats and end with a glass of wine.
Participants will get to take home five bars of soap from the batch. Admission is $80. For reservations and information, email [email protected] or visit thegoatconspiracy.com.
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. 27.
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].
Victorian candlelight dinners this month
The Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, will host Victorian candlelight dinners every Friday and Saturday evening through February. There will be two seatings: One at 5 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m.
Staff will be dressed in authentic Victorian clothing with traditional live music from the piano. The evening will feature a special menu that can be found at www.storyinn.com/dining.
Call 812-988-2273 or visit storyinn.com for reservations.
Information sessions for caretakers slated
Thrive Alliance will offer a virtual information session for those interested in gaining tools for caregiving.
“Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is an 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 through Feb. 23, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
For more information or to register, contact Thrive Alliance at 812-372-6918 by Jan. 18. 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.
Deescalation workshop scheduled
The Brown County Health Department has received a grant to host Verbal Judo, a deescalation workshop, on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15 and 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 State Road 46 East.
Participants will learn how to increase workplace safety by decreasing the chance of workplace violence and learn how to defuse verbal conflict.
The class is free to any county employee courtesy of a grant from the Smithville Charitable Foundation. The class will be open to the community to enroll after Feb. 15.
The instructor is Mike “Ziggy” Siegried, a speaker who spent 26 years working as a full-time peace officer prior to becoming the COO of the Verbal Judo Institute. Siegfried is a court recognized use-of-force expert and a published author in Police Magazine, the FBI National Academy Associate Magazine, Police Recruit Magazine and Campus Security Magazine.
The class is free to all Brown County employees. The class will be open to the community to enroll after Feb. 15.
To register, email [email protected] or call 812-988-2255.
Homeownership classes
A series of home ownership classes have started for both current homeowners and those interested in purchasing a home in the future.
The classes were postponed from January to Feb. 7 due to the current COVID-19 situation in the county.
Brown County Habitat for Humanity is hosting the classes in collaboration with Purdue Extension and Thrivent.
Classes consist of six in-person sessions in the Purdue Extension community meeting room every Monday through March 14.
A daytime class option is available from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The evening classes will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. The cost of the class will be reimbursed to individuals who attend all six sessions.
To register, visit www.browncountyhabitat.org.
For more information, contact Brown County Habitat for Humanity at 812-988-4926.
Recycling, shredding days announced
The Brown County Solid Waste Management District, 176 Old State Road 46, has announced the dates for tire recycling, electronics recycling, and document shredding.
Tire recycling day will be on Friday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the back of the Recycle Center property. Passenger tires and small truck tires will be no charge. Fees for rims and larger tires will apply.
Electronic recycling day will be on Saturday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to noon, or until the trucks are full, at the back of the Recycling Center property. TV sets and computer monitors will be $20 to recycle.
Document shredding day will be on Saturday, April 9 from 9 to 11:45 a.m. in the front lot of the Recycle Center.
High school 50th reunion
Brown County High School class of 1972 will have a 50 year reunion this year.
To celebrate this milestone, there will be a casual event on Friday, Sept. 9 followed by a dinner on Saturday, Sept. 10.
Both events will take place at 1641 Oak Grove Road. The classes of 1971 and 1973 are also invited to attend.
Join the “Brown County HS Class of ‘72 Reunion” Facebook page for updates and reservations.
Counseling service available 24/7
A free mental health crisis hotline is available through Be Well Indiana.
The Be Well Indiana Crisis Hotline is confidential and available 24 hours a day. Individuals who call the crisis helpline can seek support for several distress reactions including anxiety or fearfulness, issues with sleep, isolation, intrusive thoughts, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, fatigue and sadness.
A trained counselor will speak with callers and refer them to additional crisis counseling or mental health resources if needed.
Individuals can call 211 to reach the helpline.
