Legal aid clinic coming next week
Legal Aid is holding a Free Legal Aid Phone Clinic for residents of their eight-county district on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. The district includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush, and Shelby Counties. The phone clinic will be conducted from 3 to 5:30 p.m. though registration is required between 12 pm to 2 pm.
The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Program utilizes local volunteer attorneys, offering free legal consultations to low-income individuals for the provision of legal advice and assistance in furtherance of equal access to justice within our communities whom might not otherwise be able to afford the counsel of an attorney.
Individuals calling to the Legal Aid Phone Clinic can expect to receive a brief consultation to answer general and eviction questions, offer legal information, or to receive other limited pro se assistance or advice, over the phone. Individuals seeking legal consultation must register by calling Legal Aid at 812-378-0358 on Tuesday, May 9, between noon and 2 p.m. A volunteer attorney will return calls to registered individuals between 3 and 5:30 p.m. Individuals must be available between 3 and 5:30 p.m. to answer a call from an attorney.
Legal Aid will be offering additional Phone clinics throughout the service region. The next Legal Aid Phone Clinic is on Tuesday, June 13 with the same registration requirements and time frame.
Silent auction coming for PTO
Sprunica Elementary PTO will host a spring cookout with silent auction for the Sprunica family on Friday, May 5.
The PTO group is seeking donations from the Brown County community for the silent auction. Items such as gift cards, gift baskets, and medium to high-end household decor, artwork, appliances, tools, sports items, etc. are needed.
Proceeds of the auction will go towards funding the updating and replacement of essential classroom items, hosting events for students, and providing any additional support needed to teachers and staff.
If interested, contact Sprunica PTO President Lauren McKinney at [email protected] or 260-348-9692.
Memorial Day ceremony
Brown County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6195 will host the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Brown County Courthouse later this month.
The event is to honor those who have served and passed. The ceremony will be held on Monday, May 29 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Brown County Courthouse, 20 E. Main St.
On Saturday, May 27 the Brown County VFW Post 6195 will hand out Buddy Poppies from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brown County IGA on Hawthorne Drive, at the courthouse corner and at the Four Corners intersection of Main and Jefferson streets.
Donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds from the Buddy Poppies will support VFW projects in Brown County.
Participate in cemetery cleanup
JACKSON TWP. — Bear Creek Cemetery on Bear Creek Church Road, will have its spring cleanup at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 (weather permitting).
The makeup day will be the following Saturday, May 20.
All are welcome.
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. Msgr. Fred Easton, Noel Pryzybyla, and Allison Suse-Michel form St. Agnes Church, Connie, Shakalis, Sally Gaskil and Mary Reardon from Bloomington musicians, Mrs. Jenna Sears and her Brown County Middle School band students, and Mr. Daniel Webb, Tom Brown are featured so far. Hard Truths, Brown County Inn and Salt Creek Golf Retreat will be providing dinner for the event, and 7P Solutions and Dr. Jessica Wagers are providing donations for material support.
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].
Upcoming events at the library
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, has upcoming events on its calendar for visitors of all ages.
LEGO Club, Monday, May 8 and 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. Drop in and show off your LEGO skills and collaborate with other LEGO builders.
History Hang, Thursday, May 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Biographer’s Day with hands on activities and biography writing for kids in grades 2-5. Registration requested.
Fairy Storytime and Fairy House Building, Monday, May 15 at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 at 11 a.m., and Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m., Join Miss Samantha for a special fairy storytime followed by a fairy house sessaion led by the Nature Explorers Club. Registration requested.
Coppélia, Saturday, May 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. MotionArts Dance Academy will present selections from the Coppélia ballet. All ages are welcome. Registration requested.
Games 4 a Change: Teen Game Night, Monday, May 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. Drop in after school for fun games and snacks. For grades 6 and up.
Pysanky Eggs: A History and Demonstration, Tuesday, May 9 at 6 p.m. Traditional Arts Indiana artist and Master Pysanky Writer Natalie Kravchuk and her apprentice Gabriela Coolidge will discuss the history and making of these intricately decorated Ukrainian eggs. All ages are welcome. Funded by a grant from Traditional Arts Indiana. Registration requested.
Rhythm Fun Workshop, Friday, May 19 at 11 a.m. From spoons to washboards and everything in between, Traditional Arts Indiana artist and idiophonist Bill Bailey will demonstrate how he makes and plays his homemade percussion instruments. Audience participation is encouraged. All ages are welcome. Funded by a grant from Traditional Arts Indiana. Registration requested.
Eat Smart from the Start, Friday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. Learn about healthy eating habits for you and your child. Learn how parents serve as role models for food choices, take home child friendly recipes, and enjoy activities for parent and child. For caregivers and children ages 0-6. Registration requested. Presented by Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program.
First Time Homebuyer Workshop, Thursday, May 18 at 6 p.m. Learn about the home buying process from pre-approval to getting the keys to your new home including types of loans, loan programs and first time home buyer benefits. Presented by Seth Wilcock of Draper and Kramer Mortgage Co. Registration requested.
Monday Morning Storytime meets May 8, 15, 22 and Tuesday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes and crafts for kids 6 and under with their caregivers.
ATLAS: At the Library After School meets on Wednesday, May 3 and 10 from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Hang time, games, crafts and snacks for kids and teens grades ages to 6 to 12.
Homeschool Huddle, Friday, May 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. Meet with other homeschool families for fun and support. Activities for kids and family networking for adults. Open to all Brown County homeschool families. Registration requested.
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]
Support group meets for grieving parents
Have you experienced the loss of a child. We have. We are the members of the South Central Chapter of the Compassionate Friends, a group that meets once a month to provide support for one another. We meet the third Tuesday of each month at the Nashville United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. Our agenda is derived from the concerns of those in attendance. Whether your loss occurred last week or 30 years ago, we would appreciate hearing your story as it can help benefit others going through the grieving process. No matter when, no matter how, no matter the age … you are welcome.
Have questions? Please contact: Bill Schnackel, 765-490-0789, [email protected]; Chris Kraft, 815-814-8138, [email protected]; or Shirley Drake Jordan, 386-559-1030, [email protected]
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.
The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chapel at Cornerstone Inn, 54 East Franklin St., Nashville. The group is currently studying 1 and 2 Peter until May 2 and 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]
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.
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.
Project Lifesaver taking applications
Are you concerned about a loved one who may wander from home?
Project Lifesaver International, founded in 1999, is a private not-for-profit organization, working with search and rescue teams nationwide.
TRIAD was awarded a grant from the Brown County Community Foundation in 2021, to partner with our local sheriff’s department, to bring this training and technology to Brown County.
Individuals in the program wear a personalized, wrist-watch sized radio transmitter that allows first responders to rapidly locate them. The sheriff’s department has received the training on how to operate the tracking equipment. Additionally, the sheriff’s department has added drone technology, which can aid in rapidly covering difficult ground.
The sheriff’s department has also received specialized training on ways to address behavioral and communication challenges specific to people with a variety of cognitive conditions. This training is a bridge critical to gaining the person’s trust and facilitating a safe return home.
The cost of the program is borne by the sheriff’s department, TRIAD, and as affordable, to individual families. The foundation grants, of which three were received, offset the cost of the program to individuals, either in part or in full. We do no means testing, but let families choose their level of financial ability. The program is completely voluntary and one can enter or exit the program at any time.
To get more information, please call TRIAD, at 812-988-0109 and leave a message.
