Information session for caretakers set
Thrive Alliance will hold a virtual information session for caretakers on April 14 at 4 p.m.
Volunteer Advocated for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults aims to increase an individual’s quality of life by making decisions that reflect their own choices. The VASIA program recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers to provide support and advocacy to those who are unable to care for themselves.
For more information about the session or to volunteer for the program, email [email protected].
Activities, events at library
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, will host several activities and events this month.
Saraswathi Ranganathan will perform Indian classical music on April 12 at 10:30 a.m. The performance is presented by Library Lotus Blossoms. Registration is required by calling 812-988-2850 or visiting www.BrownCountyLibrary.info.
Harp Start, a program and performance by harpists from IU Jacobs School of Music, will occur on April 13 at 3 p.m. The performance will take place by the upstairs fireplace in the library. Everyone is welcome.
Local author and historian Rachel Berenson Perry will present “Frank V. Dudley and the Indiana Dunes” on April 21 at 7 p.m. Registration is requested by visiting BrownCountyLibrary.info/events/Dudley or calling 812-988-2850.
The Friends of the Library Annual Plant Sale will occur on April 29 from 2 to 6 p.m. and April 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A large selection of plants, as well as trees will be available. Cash or checks will be accepted. The Friends are also accepting donations of yard art and gently used garden tools to be included in the sale. Please email [email protected] with any questions or donations.
The lower level parking lot will be closed until May 20 for construction of the power-producing solar panels in that area.
Meeting of support group for families this month
A meeting of the Compassion Friends of South Central Indiana will happen Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church, 36 S. Jefferson St.
Compassion Friends is a national organization for families that have experienced the loss of a child. Group meetings are for all regardless of cause of death, circumstances or age of the child.
Parking will be available in front and behind the church.
For more information, call 812-720-0222.
Earth Day celebration at YMCA
The Brown County Food and Farm Council will host an Earth Day celebration at the Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow St., on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This community event will feature demonstrations, exhibitors, door prizes and activities for children and adults.
The Y’s community garden will also host special demonstrations and provide a sneak peak of more opportunities to come this growing season.
Those interested in becoming a vendor can visit the Brown County Purdue Extension Office or email [email protected] for a registration form. There is no charge for exhibit space.
Free legal aid phone clinic set this month
Legal Aid will conduct a free legal service phone clinic on Tuesday, April 26 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 April 26 between noon and 2 p.m. A volunteer attorney will return a call to registered individuals between 3 and 5:30 p.m.
The next Legal Aid Phone Clinic is on Tuesday, May 10 with the same registration requirements and timeframe.
Nominations being accepted for volunteer of the year
The Brown County Community Foundation is asking the community for nominations for the 2022 Volunteer of the Year.
Local nonprofits can nominate up to two volunteers who have demonstrated “a commitment to service in the Brown County community,” according to BCCF.
In order to nominate a volunteer, a single page letter describing the reasons for nominating the volunteer must be mailed to P.O. Box 191 Nashville, Indiana 47448 or emailed to [email protected] by April 15. The letter must include the nominee’s name and the nominating organization along with the submitter’s name, phone number and email.
The winner will have $500 donated to the charity of their choice. Winners will be announced during the Annual Report to the Community in June.
For more information, call the community foundation at 812-988-4882.
Multiple local Bible studies
Over the next few months, multiple Bible studies will be available to residents.
Laura Stuart and Deeper Truth Ministries will offer the women’s Bible study every Tuesday 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.
All ladies are invited to join a Bible study of the “Invincible” DVD series by Robert Jeffress, which will happen every Tuesday to May 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Rising Hope Baptist Church, 1267 Old State Road 46. Personal study guides and Bibles will be provided. Those interested should call 812-720-1570 and leave a message.
All people are invited to visit and learn more about Community Bible Study, a caring, in-depth, interdenominational study. The intent of the study is to be an “every person’s Bible study in their community.” The Nashville Remote Core Group is a part of the Bloomington Coed Class. The Nashville group meets Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Chapel at The Cornerstone Inn, 54 E. Franklin St. The current study will end April 19 and then resume again in mid-September. Everyone is welcome. For questions, contact Mike Heil at [email protected] or Shelley Heil at [email protected]. More information can be found at www.communitybiblestudy.org.
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.
High school band seeking information
The Brown County High School Band is seeking information from the community as they prepare for their spring concert in May.
The band will honor those in the community whose lives were lost to COVID-19 with a dedicated song and a picture slideshow during the spring concert on May 12. The concert will take place in the auditorium at the high school.
Those interested in having their loved one honored should send names and photos to [email protected].
Class of 1973 reunion
Brown County High School class of 1973 will have their annual reunion this year.
They will celebrate on Saturday, June 11 in the Woodland Room at the Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East from 4 to 7 p.m.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Checks can be made payable to Jed Bessire and mailed to P.O. Box 366, Nashville, Indiana 47448.
For questions, call Bessire at 812-988-4408.
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.
Funding available for nonprofits
Requests are now being accepted for over $13,000 in federal funding that is available to emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
Brown County recently received $13,418 in federal funding from the National FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Board, according to Linda Welty the Brown County coordinator for the South Central Community Action Program.
The funding is to be used to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. The SCCAP board made up of local service agencies will determine how the funds are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations. The board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds.
Brown County has distributed these funds previously to Salvation Army, Turning Point and Society of St. Vincent DePaul. These agencies were responsible for providing meals, emergency lodging and utility assistance to residents.
A written request of funds is required, which must include the agency’s name and address, contact person and phone number along with a roster of the organization’s volunteer board, federal identification number and amount of the funding requested and program area (food, rent, utilities).
Under the terms of the grant, organizations selected to receive funds must be nonprofit, have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit, practice nondiscrimination and have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and shelter programs.
If it is a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Qualifying organizations are urged to apply.
For information, call local Welty at 812-988-6636.
The local board in Brown County is also looking to expand their membership. Please contact Welty if interested in serving.
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.
