The Pioneer Women’s Club is all about teamwork. This patriotic table runner was pieced by Krista August, left, new to quilting, and quilted by Katrina Rose. Working together and learning from each other is a strong attribute of PWC. Quilted projects will soon be available in the Brown County Historical Society Gift Shop.
Woodworking club
The Brown County Woodworking Club will meet Wednesday, July 6 at 7 p.m. at the Brown County Library, 205 Locust Lane, in the lower level meeting room.
Master woodcarver Bob Taylor will present the program.
Pioneer women
The Pioneer Women met on June 22. Members worked on personal creations and items that will be for sale in the Brown County History Center gift shop.
June 29 will be the club’s monthly business meeting. The club will share successes and discuss ways to improve the quilt exhibit for next year. A luncheon will follow the meeting to celebrate a successful quilt exhibit and to thank everyone for their hard work.
The Pioneer Women’s Club functions as a complementary group within the Brown County Historical Society.
They meet each Wednesday at the Brown County History Center, 60 E. Gould St. from 9 a.m. until noon. 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 to visit the Club, PWC membership dues is $10 a year.
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.
Veterans organizations
Veterans service organizations of Brown County have various meetings throughout the month, all meeting at the 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 July 6 at 7 p.m.
Veterans of Foreign Wars meet on second Thursdays. The next meeting is July 14 at 7 p.m.
American Legion meets on third Wednesdays. The next meeting is Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. The American Legion will not meet in July.
For more information on veterans meetings or events, call 812-988-5600.
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 Society will have a picnic on July 4.
For questions, call 812-988-2899.
