Good Friday community worship service

The Brown County Pastor’s Fellowship will hold a community worship service at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7.

Nashville United Methodist Church, 36 South Jefferson Street, will host the service, which will include pastors from seven local congregations: Nashville United Methodist Church, The Pentecostals, The Salvation Army, Parkview Church Of The Nazarene, Bear Creek Church, St. David’s Episcopal Church and St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Local musician John Whitcomb will provide special music. All are welcome.

Easter service coming next weekend

SPEARSVILLE — Unity Baptist Church, 7361 Spearsville Road, will hold Easter services on Sunday, April 9. The Sunrise service will be at 8 a.m. and normal worship will be at 9:30 a.m.

Teacher appreciation concert scheduled

Brown County PTO Council will hold its annual Teacher Appreciation Concert on Thursday, May 18 at 5 p.m. at Brown County High School Auditorium, 235 Schoolhouse Lane.

Dinner will start at 4 p.m. at Brown County High School cafeteria to serve teachers and staff with food donated by local businesses and concert will start at 5 p.m. in the auditorium. This concert will also especially honor retiring teachers and staff.

Brown County PTO Council is a network of all PTOs in Brown County Schools and looking to recruit any parents and local residents volunteers to make this event meaningful and successful. So far Hard Truths and 7P Solutions have signed up for food and material support.

If you would like to perform for the concert please contact Clara Stanley, 312-310-3617 or email [email protected].

If you are looking to volunteer, donate food, or provide gifts for teachers and staff please contact one of the school’s PTO presidents:

Lorna Reichmann (Helmsburg Elementary School PTO President), [email protected]; Heather Sawyer (Van Buren Elementary School PTO President), [email protected]; Lauren McKinney (Sprunica Elementary School PTO President), [email protected]; Kimberly Spencer (Brown County Middle School PTO President), [email protected].

Last legislative update scheduled for April

The final of three nonpartisan legislative updates will be held in April, as a part of updates during the Indiana General Assembly, are co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters Brown County, League of Women Voters Bloomington-Monroe County, Brown County Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.

At the updates, state legislators are asked to provide introductory remarks on their priorities for the current session of the Indiana General Assembly. Each legislator is given 10 minutes for these opening statements. Then audience questions are posed, rotating the order of legislator responses.

These updates are intended to be informative, not debates.

Please join the conversation. All state legislators who represent a portion of Brown County and Monroe County are invited, including Indiana State Representatives Bob Heaton, Dist. 46, Peggy Mayfield, Dist. 60, Matt Pierce, Dist. 61 and Dave Hall, Dist. 62.

Indiana State Senators Eric Koch, Dist. 44 and Shelli Yoder, Dist. 40 are also invited.

Register online for these virtual events at the links below. Once registered, you will receive an email with a Zoom link to join the meetings. All meetings are held at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 15 update: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMufuCspjwpHdbQokWvRZEiIpiQSJymMtSt

Upcoming events at the library

The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, has upcoming events on its calendar for visitors of all ages.

Monday Morning Storytime meets April 3, 10, 17 , and 24 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes and crafts for kids 6 and under with their caregivers.

We Dance to Live! Performance by Indiana University African American Dance Company will be Friday, March 30 at 6 p.m., Join us at the Library for a free performance by the African American Dance Company. Experience movement traditions and dance forms of the African diaspora and African American culture. All ages are welcome. Registration is requested, but walk-ins will be welcomed ad space allows.

ATLAS: At the Library After School meets on Wednesday, April 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Hang time, games, crafts and snacks for kids and teens grades ages to 6 to 12.

LEGO Club will meet Saturday, April 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop in and show off LEGO skills.

Meet Princesses and Superheroes, Saturday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids can meet and hang out with their favorite superheroes and princesses.

Open Play and Family Literacy will be Friday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. Open play for kids ages 0-6 and early literacy tips for adults.

Games 4 a Change: Teen Game Night will be Monday, April 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 can drop in for board, card and collaborative games.

Paper Play: Mini Accordion Folder will be Monday, April 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. An afternoon of paper crafting for adults. All tools and materials supplied to make your own mini accordion folders, perfect for holding teas, gift cards and more.

Create a Meal: Meal Planning will be Tuesday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. Learn how meal planning can help simplify your life and make the most of your food budget. You will get to sample tasty food and get to take home easy to prepare recipes, while learning tips for healthy eating on a budget. For adults and accompanied teens 13 and older. Registration requested. Presented by the Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program

Jamie Ward: Author Visit and Book Signing will be Thursday, April 6 at 6 p.m., Indiana author Jamie Ward shows you the Hoosier State as you’ve never seen it before. Her latest book, 100 Things to Do in Indiana Before You Die, guides you through all of the best places with tips only a native to Indiana would know. Find new adventures in your own state as Ward shares her discoveries. Books will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. An RSVP is helpful but walk-ins are welcome.

Harp Start Live Harp Performance, will be Thursday, April 6 at 11 a.m., Gather by the upstairs fireplace and learn about this unique instrument followed by a live performance. All ages welcome. Presented by USA International Harp Competition.

Free Tax Preparation is happening at the library through April 12. The library is once again partnering with United Way of Monroe County to offer free basic state and federal tax preparation to qualified Brown County residents. Residents may stop by or call the library to see if they qualify. Once qualified, participants will receive a packet of information to complete and return to the library. Certified volunteer tax preparers will complete the returns and schedule in-person appointments with taxpayers when their tax returns are ready for review and pick up. To see if you qualify for free tax preparation, visit BrownCountyLibrary.info/freetaxprep.

For program details and registration visit BrownCountyLibrary.info/events or call the library at 812-988-2850.

Motorcycle, car, truck show coming

Nashville #135 Annual Car, Truck, Jeep, and Motorcycle Show will be Saturday, June 17 at the Nashville Masonic Lodge, 19 Artist Drive. Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon.

There will be “People’s Choice Judging” classes, activities, door prizes, music and on-site food. Trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m. Contestants must be present to win.

For additional information or pre-registration contact, call or text Matt Willoughby at 812-801-6329 or email [email protected]

Foster grandparent signups now open

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.

Support group meets for grieving parents

Compassionate Friends meets once a month to provide adults with concerns about having lost a child for whatever reason. Whether your child died last week or more than 20 years ago, this group provides participants with an opportunity to share feelings, insights or just ask questions about the grieving process. The monthly agenda for the gathering is largely guided by the wishes of those present at the meeting.

Meetings are held at the Nashville United Methodist Church, 36 S. Jefferson St.

 

Bible studies ongoing in county

Community Bible Study is an in-depth, caring Bible study for all people. The Brown County Remote Core Group is connected to the Bloomington Class and the greater international community around the world. We meet from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Chapel at Cornerstone Inn, 54 East Franklin St, Nashville. We are currently studying 1 and 2 Peter until May 2. Then we will break for the summer and resume mid-September. Anyone is welcome to visit on any Tuesday evening.

For more information, visit www.communitybiblestudy.org or contact Mike Heil at 605-660-8250 or [email protected]

Men’s Fellowship at East Columbus Christian Church at 6:30 p.m. on March 28th.

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.