Goat yoga at Goat Conspiracy
The Goat Conspiracy, 6022 Kent Road, will host several goat yoga sessions in June.
Sessions are as follows: Sunday, June 5 at 6 p.m.; Thursday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m.; and Thursday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Participants of all ability levels are welcome.
Pre-registration is encouraged by visiting www.thegoatconspiracy.com/goat-yoga.
Events scheduled at the library
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, will host several classes and events in the upcoming weeks.
“Building Community: Summer Reading program” begins on June 1. Sign up online at BrownCountyLibrary.info/summer2022 or stop by the library to sign up in person. Summer reading begins June 1 and ends with an ice cream party on July 30 at 1 pm. Kids, teens and adults can get prizes for reading.
“Staying Sharp: Knife Sharpening Demonstration and Tips” will take place on June 7 at 6 p.m. Brett Morse of Bloomington Precision Sharpening Service will demonstrate how to sharpen kitchen knifes, mower blades and more. Registration is requested by visiting browncountylibrary.info/events.
“Songs of Emancipation: Exploring Juneteenth through Music” will occur on June 13 at 6 p.m. A presentation by Dr. Michael Cartwright will follow a musical performance by tenor Sylvester Maokobi. Registration is requested by visiting browncountylibrary.info/events.
“MUSH! With Noggin the Sled Dog” will take place on June 14 at 5:30 p.m. Three-time Iditarod competitor Karen Land will discuss dog mushing and her sled dog, Noggin. All ages are welcome. Registration is requested at browncountylibrary.info/events.
The library will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth.
Volunteers needed for Weed Wrangle event
The Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District needs volunteers for its Weed Wrangle event this weekend.
Anyone who wishes to help remove, and control, invasive plants on the Salt Creek Trail are welcome to come out for the weeding event on Saturday, June 4. Volunteers are to meet in the Brown County YMCA parking lot, 105 Willow St., at 9 a.m. The event will go until noon.
All ages are welcome. Volunteers will learn about native plant replacements. Volunteers should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Gloves, sunscreen, bug spray and water are encouraged.
Free legal aid phone clinic set this month
Legal Aid will conduct a free legal service phone clinic on Tuesday, June 7 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 June 7 between noon and 2 p.m. A volunteer attorney will return a call to registered individuals between 3 and 5:30 p.m.
Lake Monroe forums happening
The Friends of Lake Monroe and the Leagues of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County and Brown County will host several community forums to discuss the newly published Lake Monroe Watershed Management Plan.
The Lake Monroe Watershed Management Plan, developed by the Friends of Lake Monroe, is the product of a two-year project gathering and analyzing data about the lake and its watershed. The report summarizes the available data, identifies the top threats to water quality and outlines an action plan to reduce non-point source pollution. Public input is now needed to help prioritize project implementation and to mobilize the community to take action.
The first forum was held on May 24.
The second forum will be held on June 9 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane.
The final forum will be held virtually on June 15 during the same time frame. The Zoom link will be sent in advance.
Those interested should visit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxdfwbSZF9P2SjskNft4U3l9iEfhk7_uan25j5Dl6M1ioFUg/viewform to register. For questions, contact Lake Monroe Watershed Coordinator Maggie Sullivan at [email protected] or 812-558-0217.
The full Lake Monroe Watershed Management Plan and a shorter executive summary are available online at friendsoflakemonroe.org/watershed-plan/.
Bear Creek Cemetery meeting
MORGANTOWN — Bear Creek Cemetery’s Annual Meeting will be at the cemetery on Sunday, June 5 at 1 p.m. For more information, call Jeff Weddle at 317-847-1570.
Soccer camp happening this month
Brown County Parks and Recreation, 1001 Deer Run Lane, will host a Challenger Soccer Camp this month.
The camp will take place from June 6 through 10 and is presented by Challenger Sports.
Half day sessions for ages 6 to 9 and ages 10 to 14 will take place from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost per session is $155.
Registration is currently open at challengersports.com. Those interested can also register in the Parks and Recreation Office. A $10 late fee will be applied after May 27.
A free ball and T-shirt is included with the camp.
Lions Club grant applications
The Brown County Lions Club is accepting grant applications from organizations to fund special projects and not routine operating expenses.
Grant applications must be postmarked no later than June 30 to be considered.
Forms can be secured by contacting the Brown County Lions Club, P.O. Box 716, Nashville, Indiana 47448 or the Lions Club website at e-clubhouse.org/sites/browncounty/.
The Grants Committee will review all applications during July with allocations to be made in mid-August.
Nashville Farmers Market continues
The Nashville Farmer’s Market will continue through Oct. 30.
The market runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday in the parking lot of the Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East. Parking is free. The market is the place to shop local and support local growers, bakers and makers.
Each week market vendors offer an ever changing selection of locally grown plants from local gardens, seasonal produce, breads and baked goods, pastured meats and eggs, arts and more. Live music will also be performed.
SNAP shoppers can have their benefits doubled at the market information tent. All shoppers can enter to win the market’s weekly $10 raffle. The market is a rain or shine event.
COVID testing hours extended
The Brown County Health Department, 200 Hawthorne Drive, has extended testing hours for the months of May and June. The hours are as follows:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 4 to 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, June 18: 8 to 11:45 a.m.
Only PCR tests are available. Testing will be completed in the vehicles. Those interested will need to make an appointment at scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov or by calling 211.
Grants available for septic, well repairs
The Great Lakes Community Action Partnership Decentralized Water Systems program recently announced the availability of grants for water well, in-home water treatment and septic system repairs.
The maximum loan amount is $15,000 with a 1% interest rate. The maturity may not exceed 20 years and will depend on repayment ability.
To be eligible for the grant, the applicant’s household income cannot exceed $33,470. In addition, applicants must own and occupy the home or be in the process of purchasing the home for occupancy. New home construction and community water systems are not eligible.
For more information and to apply, call the Brown County Health Department at 812-988-2255.
BucCornEar Festival returns
The 10th annual BucCornEar Festival is scheduled for June 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department, 4831 Helmsburg Road.
Visit the Pirate Village and participate in corn shucking, bucket brigade and a firefighter challenge. Food, games and prizes will be available. Be sure to wear a pirate outfit.
Admission to the festival is free. There is a small charge for food and games.
For more information, call 812-988-6201 or visit facebook.com/jtfd5inc.
Alumni Association banquet
The Brown County High School Alumni Association will hold its Annual Banquet on Saturday, June 25 at 3:30 p.m. with dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Seasons Lodge, 560 State Road 46 East.
The banquet will honor the 50 year classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972. The cost is $25.
For information, contact Linda Hobbs at 812-320-1828 by call or text, or email [email protected].
Lions Club fireworks return
The Brown County Lions Club Independence Day Fireworks will return on July 3. The celebration will start at dark at the Brown County High School football field, 235 Schoolhouse Lane.
The Brown County Lions Club has put on the display to honor America each year for over 50 years. The Scouts of Troop 190 will sell food and glow bracelets to earn money to pay for camp.
The fireworks are paid for by small business donations and with money collected by Lions members wandering through the crowd before the fireworks.
Mobile mammography unit to visit this summer
The Ascension Mobile Mammography Unit will be in the Indiana University Health Nashville Family Practice parking lot, 103 Willow St., on July 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Those who are eligible for a mammogram should call 317-338-9595 to schedule an appointment and inform the operator that they are calling from Brown County. The registration deadline is one week prior to the visit.
Become a foster grandparent
Thrive Alliance and AmeriCorps Seniors are currently looking for foster grandparents for children.
Thrive Alliance and AmeriCorps Seniors work with public and faith-based schools, Head Start Centers and youth serving facilities in five counties, including Brown, being role models, mentors, tutors and friends.
Those interested should call 812-374-2711, 812-372-6918, or visit fostergrandparentsthrive.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.
