Families invited to National Night Out
The Nashville Metropolitan Police Department will host National Night Out on Aug. 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the Village Green at the corner of Main and Jefferson streets.
National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch that promotes police-community relations and neighborhood unity.
The goal of National Night Out is to strengthen financial support of and participation in local programs that prevent and deter crime, in an effort to make the Nashville and Brown County community a safer place to live. Donations will be accepted at the event.
With the help of community partners, this will be a totally free event for the kids, families and residents of the community.
Sugar Creek BBQ will donate food for all in attendance and the Methodist Church is donating dessert for the night.
The National Night Out organization will also have giveaways for the event. A dunk tank and games will be available to play.
Family arts day happening in town
Peaceful Valley Heritage, Inc. is sponsoring a Family Arts Day, which will take place on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Village Green in Nashville.
Arts and crafts will be available at no cost at the corner of Main and Jefferson streets.
For any questions, call 812-320-3304.
Parks and rec wrestling club, softball registration
Brown County Parks and Recreation is offering a wrestling club for students in first through 12th grade this summer.
The club will meet until Aug. 6 in the wrestling room at the Brown County Educational Center, 260 Schoolhouse Lane.
The club 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.
Parks and recreation is also offering adult co-rec. softball this summer.
Adults 16 and up will be eligible to play.
The registration deadline is Aug. 12 and games will begin on Aug. 22. Games will occur on Mondays, Tuesdays and /or Thursdays.
The player fee is $30. Those interested can register at the parks and recreation office, 1001 Deer Run Lane.
Eagle Open fundraiser happening this month
The Inaugural Brown County Football Eagle Open will take place on Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. at Salt Creek Gold Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East.
The cost for a foursome is $300, which includes green fees, cart, a box lunch and beverage ticket. Participants must be 21 or older to play.
There will be cash prizes for first, second and third place teams. Additional prizes will be awarded for “Longest Drives” and “Closest to the Hole.”
Hole sponsors are available for $150.
Funds raised will be used to purchase additional equipment and uniforms for the Brown County High School football team, assist with game day operations and provide student athletes with more opportunities
For questions, contact coach Colten Sample at 815-644-2055 or [email protected].
Free legal aid phone clinic set this month
Legal Aid will conduct a free legal service phone clinic on Tuesday, Aug. 9 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 Aug. 9 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, Sept. 13 with the same registration requirements and time frame.
Daddy-daughter dance returns
Brown County Parks and Recreation’s annual Daddy-Daughter Dance will take place on Friday, Aug. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Seasons Lodge Event Center, 560 State Road 46 East.
Daddies and daughters are invited to enjoy refreshments, games, face painting, a selfie station and dancing. This event is for ages 3 to 18. Reservations are required to attend, and space is limited. Register online at www.bcparksrec.com or at their office at 1001 Deer Run Lane.
Payment is required to reserve a spot. The cost is $25 per couple and $12 for each additional child. Formal wear is encouraged.
For questions, call parks and recreation at 812-988-5522.
Upcoming events at library
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, has two events planned for the upcoming week.
“An Artist’s View of Frank Lloyd Wright” will occur on Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. Join artist Jeff Hagen as he discusses the philosophy and groundbreaking techniques of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Everyone is welcome. Registration requested at browncountylibrary.info/events.
Monday Morning Storytime will happen on Aug. 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Back-to-school grants available for veteran families
Applications will be accepted until Sept. 15 for $500 grants to help cover back to school costs for veteran families.
Operation Back to School Military Family Relief Fund will award the grants to Indiana veteran families experiencing financial hardship. Families can apply for $500 per dependent child for back-to-school expenses. Dependents eligible include children in kindergarten through 12th grade, up to age 18 and full-time college students, up to age 23. Students must live in the veteran’s home.
To apply, documents needed are DD-214, W-9, Direct Deposit form, proof of income, band statement and proof of child’s residency.
For more information and to apply, visit in.gov/dva/about-idva/links/military-family-relief-fund/.
Discipleship Bible study
The study on biblical discipleship that inspired Fertile Ground Ranch Discipleship Ministry (FGR) will be taught on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The study will be led by Bill Schlipp, FGR founder. The group will meet at the FGR farmhouse on the east side of Brown County. Bring a Bible and a notebook. A study guide will be provided.
Sign up to attend, or request more information, by contacting Schlipp at [email protected] or 630-776-5582. He will provide directions to the farmhouse.
FGR is a Brown County-based Christian ministry whose mission is to follow the command of Jesus Christ to be and make disciples. More information is available at fertilegroundranch.org.
Free program at Trafalgar library
The Trafalgar Country Gardeners and the Johnson County Public Library — Trafalgar Branch are sponsoring a free program at the library, 424 S. Tower St., later this summer.
During “Indiana Grown,” attendees can learn about the state-run initiative designed to bring consumers closer to agricultural producers. The presentation will take place on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.
For more information, call 317-517-0566.
Free picnic set for this summer
Brown County TRIAD will hold its annual free picnic on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Parkview Church of the Nazarene, 1750 State Road 46 East.
The picnic will include free food, door prizes and music. Everyone is welcome.
Deckard family reunion scheduled
The Deckard family will have their annual family reunion at the Brown County History Center, 70 Gould St., on Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
They will celebrate with a pitch-in lunch for family and friends.
“LIKE” documentary screening at high school
A screening of the documentary “LIKE” is planned for Aug. 24 at Brown County High School Auditorium, 235 Schoolhouse Lane, at 6:30 p.m. The film plus discussion will last approximately 90 minutes.
The film is the second installment in the award-winning iNDIEFLEX Mental Health Trilogy, which was created to “entertain, engage and enlighten about issues surrounding mental health,” a press release from the school district states.
“LIKE” encourages kids and teens to consider a life of “JOMO,” or joy of missing out, instead of FOMO, or fear of missing out. The documentary will educate kids and families on strategies they could begin using that day to change their smartphone habits.
To watch the “LIKE” trailer and learn more about the film visit www.thelikemovie.com.
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.
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.
Annual 9/11 5K run, walk set
Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department, 4831 Helmsburg Road, will host the 9/11 annual 5K FUN Run, Walk on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 a.m.
Participants can run, walk or stroll through the countryside. The course will finish in the Friendly Forest at the department.
Brown County High School 45th reunion
The Brown County High School class of 1977 will have their 45th reunion at the Seasons Lodge Event Center, 560 State Road 46 East, on Sept. 17 at 5 p.m.
The evening will include a buffet meal, pictures, trivia and door prizes. The cost for the buffet is $25.
The entire class of 1977 is invited to attend, regardless of graduation.
Those planning on attending are asked to RSVP by Sept. 1. Checks can be made payable to Pam Hochstetler, 6660 Bean Blossom Road, Morgantown, Indiana 46160. For questions, call Hochstetler at 317-473-3806.
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.
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.
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.
