Pearl Harbor remembrance
The Brown County Bald Eagles will host their Pearl Harbor remembrance on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Brown County Historical Society building located at 90 E. Gould St. in Nashville. The meal will be $20 cash or check paid at the door.
At our upcoming meeting, Retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Moore will be speaking about flying the F-117 Stealth fighter in the opening wave of attacks to Baghdad in Desert Storm.
The Brown County Bald Eagles have been meeting twice a year around D-Day (June 6) and Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7) for over 30 years. The group is made up of active duty Military and Veterans and others who have an interest in aviation and aviation history. The public is invited, dress is casual. RSVP is requested by Noon on Wednesday Dec. 6 or if you have questions and need additional information, call (812) 988-2377 and leave voice mail or email [email protected].
Brown County PACEs Initiative Presents Community Conversation: Creating and Strengthening Connections
Join us for a facilitated conversation about strengthening community support for a resilient Brown County.
Nov. 16 from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Nashville Town Hall Community Room, 200 Commercial Street, Nashville, IN 47448
Pizza will be provided for attendees.
Remembrance reception for John L. Kipp
John’s life touched many people, and we invite you to join us as we remember ad reflect. Please see reception details below and know how much the family appreciates the kindness that has been shown to us in this time of loss.
Date: Saturday, November 25, 2023
Location: Brown County History Center, Upper Level; 90 E. Gould Street, Nashville, Indiana 47448
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
We look forward to sharing memories and visiting with people from so many aspects of John’s life. There will not be a formal program, however there will be a spot for you to share written memories.
Hickory Ridge Community Center
November sees us at the doorstep of winter and the holidays. As the beautiful fall colors fade, we look to family and friends gathering for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Activity at the center will slow down a bit since our last fundraising breakfast was in October. Breakfast will return in March. The Board wants to thank all of those that supported our breakfasts this year, we were truly blessed! Here is what is going on in November at the community center:
Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: The Brown County Health Department nurse will visit for a health check. After there will be a potluck and a few hands of cards.
Nov. 26, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Hamblen Township Civic League board meeting
Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: There will be some senior exercises, followed by a potluck and some cards.
When the center isn’t rented for an event, the playgrounds, walking track, and horseshoe pits (bring your own shoes) are available for use by the community. Our address is 2314 Hickory Ridge Lane, Morgantown IN 46160. More information can also be found on our website at hickoryridgecommunitycenter.org.
Upcoming events set at library events
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, has upcoming events on its calendar for visitors of all ages.
For kids
Monday Morning Storytime, Mondays, November 20 at 10:30 a.m., Songs, stories, rhymes and movement for kids 6 and under with their caregivers.
Pre-K Days: World Music, Friday, Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m., Explore instruments from around the world. For kids age 6 and under. Registration requested.
Animal Book Club, Saturday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Read and discuss your favorite animal books and make animal-themed crafts and snacks. For kids in grades 1-4. Registration requested.
Lego Club, Saturday, Nov. 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Drop in and collaborate with other Lego builders.
Open Play and Family Literacy, Thursday, Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m., Social play for kids 6 and under, plus literacy tips and family networking for adults. Registration requested.
Holiday Crafts for Families, Monday, Dec. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m., Family-friendly holiday crafts with Miss Samantha. Registration requested.
For teens
ATLAS (At the Library After School), Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 3:15 to 5 p.m., Hang time, games, crafts and snacks for grades 6 and above.
For adults
The Basics of Family Law: Paternity to Divorce, Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m., Learn about establishing paternity, custody, visitation, child support, divorce, marital rights and more from attorney Kathryn Miller, Director of Legal Advocacy for Turning Point Domestic Violence Services. Program provided by Legal Aid Pro Bono Indiana. Registration requested
Windows Computer Basics: Thursday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m., Learn the basics of using Windows 10 – how to navigate the computer, how to find and manage files and folders, save and delete files and more. Space is limited. 6 laptops will be available for participant use, or you may bring your own laptop. Registration required.
Air Fryer 101, Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m., Learn to make the most of this handy appliance. Discover different types of air fryers and the best foods for air frying, plus sample some tasty food! Presented by Purdue Extension Brown County. Registration requested.
Stay Safe Online: Cybersecurity Basics, Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m., Learn to recognize secure websites, spot ‘phishing’ emails, stay safe from scams and fraud, and build confidence and stay safe while online. All participants will be entered into a drawing to win a new iPad. Registration requested.
iPhone and iPad Basics at the Library, Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m., Learn to use your Apple mobile device, including basic functions and power user tips. All participants will be entered into a drawing to win a new iPad. Registration requested.
Android Phone Basics at the Library, Thursday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m., Bring your Android smartphone and work along. Learn to navigate the phone, use basic apps, helpful settings, and other useful tips. Registration requested.
Cordry Sweetwater programs
CSW Bookies Book Club, Wednesday, Nov. 15 · 6:30 p.m. at the CSW Branch Library, Join the discussion of The Lake House by Kate Morton. Everyone is welcome.
November closures
The Library will be closing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22 for Thanksgiving Eve and be closed all day on Thursday, November 23 for Thanksgiving Day.
For our complete schedule of events or to register for a program, visit our online events calendar at BrownCountyLibrary.info/events or call 812.988.2850.
Book bike deliveries
The Library Book Bike has new delivery hours and stops. The Book Bike will make in-town outdoor deliveries on Wednesdays, through October, to the following locations:
11 to 11:20 a.m. — Brown County YMCA
11:20 to 11:35 a.m. — Willow Manor Apartments
11:35 to 11:50 a.m. — Hawthorne Hills Apartments
Patrons can request and pick up holds, return library items, register for Library programs, browse books from our traveling collection and even get a library card — all from the Book Bike. If you work or live in the Nashville town proper area and are not on our route, call the Library at 812.988.2850 to enquire about a Doorstep Delivery.
Compassionate Friends
Have you or someone you know experienced the loss of a child? If so, then it is our hope you will consider attending a meeting of Compassionate Friends in Nashville. All families and family members, regardless of the reason for the loss of your child, are welcome. Even though there are a variety of grief groups in the area, meeting participants will tell you that losing a child presents very different challenges than those one faces when losing a spouse, parent, or close friend.
The South-Central Indiana Chapter of Compassionate Friends will meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings will take place at the Nashville United Methodist Church.
Our meeting for November will take place at Rafters on Sat., Nov. 18 at 12:30 p.m. Call Chris at 815-814-8138, so we know how many people are attending.
We will not meet in December or January 2024 as weather is unpredictable.
The agenda for monthly meetings is driven primarily by the questions and needs of those in attendance. Even though the group meets in a church. Compassionate Friends is not affiliated with any religious denomination, and it does not promote religious viewpoints.
We do not charge fees or dues to attend a Compassionate Friends monthly meeting, although “love gifts” offered in memory of our lost children are welcome and will be used to help pay for materials used to spread the word about our local chapter which is one of just three in the state.
TRIAD
Are you concerned about a loved one?
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 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 is 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 of 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.
Support group meets for grieving parents
Even though the grieving process one goes through when losing a child doesn’t take a break, the South Central Indiana Chapter of Compassionate Friends will not be holding their regular meetings at the NUMC for the next 2 or 3 months. Should you experience a loss and need to talk with someone, please contact Chris Kraft, Shirley Drake or Bill Schnackel. The chapter will announce the continuation of meetings in the BC Democrat once details are finalized.
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]
Foster grandparent signups are now open
Thrive Alliance and AmeriCorps Seniors are currently looking for foster grandparents for their 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.
