Mobile ‘vet center’ happening this week
A mobile counseling center for veterans will be in the county on June 15 to offer a wide range of social and psychological services.
The mobile vet center will be at the Brown County Veterans Building, 902 Deer Run Lane, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The center is free. Veterans and their families are invited to come to the center to see what resources are available to them.
Events scheduled at the library
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, will host several classes and events in the upcoming weeks.
“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.
“Energized by the Sun” will happen on June 15 at 11 a.m. Michaela Bell, the project engineer who built the library’s solar panels, will lead a presentation about how energy from the sun is used, followed by a solar oven craft.
Bell will also present “Solar 101: Parts, Pieces and Payback” on June 15 at 6 p.m. Attendees can learn how solar electricity works along with how systems are designed and installed. Registration is requested by visiting browncountylibrary.info/events.
ATLAS (At the Library in the Summer) will take place on June 16, 23 and 30 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Games, crafts, and snacks will be available for kids and teens grades six and up.
LEGO Club will meet on June 16 at 6 p.m. and June 22 at 3 p.m.
The library will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth.
A discussion of “World of Wonders” by Aimee Nezhukumatathil will take place on June 21 at 6 p.m. The discussion will be led by Beth Schroeder. Copies are available at both library branches.
“Evening Storytelling with Martha” will happen on June 23 at 6 p.m. Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited for an evening of stories, tales and fables.
On June 27, “Spread Joy Card Making” will happen from 6 to 7 p.m. Kids and caregivers can make cards, pop-up cards and more to send to residents of Brown County Health and Living Community. Registration is requested at browncountylibrary.info/events.
BCPL Craft Club will meet on June 29 at 6 p.m. Adults and teens ages 13 and up can make embroidered photographs. All tools and materials are provided. Registration is required at browncountylibrary.info/events.
Virtual Lake Monroe forum this week
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 final forum will be held virtually on June 15 during the same timeframe. 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/.
Wrestling club this month
Brown County Parks and Recreation is offering a wrestling club for students in first through 12th grade this summer.
The club will meet from June 11 to Aug. 6 in the wrestling room at the Brown County Educational Center, 260 Schoolhouse Lane. Each meeting will be instructed by the high school wrestling coach.
The program fee is $20. Those interested can register at the parks and recreation office, 1001 Deer Run Lane.
There is no registration deadline and children can sign up at any time.
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].
Becks Grove Family Festival
Becks Grove Christian Church, 8009 S. Becks Grove Road, will host its annual Family Festival on Saturday, June 25 from 4 to 8 p.m.
A live band, dunking booth, games and food will be available for free.
Free concert at Unity Baptist Church
The Mark Dubbeld Family will perform at Unity Baptist Church, 7361 Spearsville Road, on Sunday, June 26 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
The concert is free and open to the public.
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.
Hope Fest returns this summer
The fifth annual Hope Fest is scheduled for later this summer at Deer Run Park.
The resource and recovery fair will be on Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Deer Run Park, 1001 Deer Run Lane.
Support services will have booths with information. The day will also feature music, food, giveaways, activities for kids, a dunk tank, recovery testimonies, cornhole and more.
Hope Fest is put on by Do Something Inc., a local nonprofit which operates the Launch House in Nashville that helps those in addiction recovery.
Free summer meals at YMCA, other locations
Students 18 years old and younger can get free meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide through the Indiana Department of Education’s Summer Food Service program.
Families can visit IDOENutrition.com to search by the meal served and days of the week where meals are offered. They can also called the National Hunger Hotline at 1-86603-HUNGRY or text “summer meals” to 914-342-7744.
As part of the program, the Brown County YMCA, 105 Willow St., will have breakfast available at 8:30 a.m. and lunch available at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday until July 30.
Lions Club grant applications
The Brown County Lions Club is accepting grant applications from organizations to fund special projects.
Grant applications must be postmarked no later than June 30 to be considered. Funding must be used for special projects, not operating expenses.
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.
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 Lions have 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.
Color Walk set for this summer
Colors will soon fill the air again as the Brown County Community Foundation’s Color Walk is set to take off later this summer.
The Walk will be Aug. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting and ending at the Brown County Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive.
The Walk is approximately a two mile route along the streets of Nashville where walkers will be blasted at various stations with vibrant colored powder. The powder is non-toxic, safe and biodegradable.
An after party at the fairgrounds will feature live music, food booths, activities and more. Participants can walk at their own pace. Toddlers and strollers are welcome.
The event is happening with the support of Brown County Bikes. Some activities they will provide will include learning bike safety basics, bike maintenance workshops, pump track and bike skills courses, and demo bikes to ride.
Over the last five years, the community foundation has provided $183,943 in grants for 130 children to attend preschool in Brown County Schools. Money raised from the Color Walk will support those preschool grants.
Tickets are only required for the Color Walk. Tickets are $10 to $40. The event and fairground activities are free. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com/e/brown-county-community-foundation-2022-color-walk-and-community-event-tickets-324045247057.
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, May 21 and 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.
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.
