From left: Tri Kappa members (l-r) Joanne Kelly, Linda Welty, President Mary Ann Soll, Kara Barnard, Charlene Jones-Wahl, Cheri Sumter, Janet Norman and Sue Corsentino.
Submitted photo
Lions club
The Brown County Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18 in the lower level of the Brown County Library, 205 Locust Lane. The club will finalize plans for the Spring Blossom Parade on May 6 and the pancake breakfast on May 13. Anyone interested in Lions Club membership is invited to attend.
Peaceful Valley Heritage
Peaceful Valley Heritage, Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18 in the Brown County Community Foundation, 209 N. Van Buren St.
Tri Kappa
Kara Barnard was presented Tri Kappa’s Chooses You Award for her outstanding contribution to our community. Barnard created the Silver Strings program for the elderly residents of Brown County Health and Living Community.
Barnard designed a simple, large print songbook and mountain dulcimers designed for those with physical challenges, to teach residents the joys of playing. By training activities directors how to use the program it has been implemented in Indiana and Kentucky. Barnard was given The “Chooses You” award, a thank you card and gift certificate for her cheerful, dedicated service to the community.
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.
Veterans of Foreign Wars meet on second Thursdays.
American Legion meets on third Wednesdays.
American Legion Riders (ALR) Group meets on second Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
For more information on veterans meetings or events, call 812-988-5600.
Bridge club
Brown County Parks and Recreation is currently seeking additional players for its Bridge Club. Those interested should contact parks and rec at 812-988-5522.
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.
