Antique Machinery & Old Settlers
The Brown County Antique Machinery Association featuring Old Settlers will be having their fall show on Friday, Sept. 27 at the Fairgrounds. Breakfast and lunch will be served along with craft vendors, swap meet vendors, antique tractors, hit & miss engines, a steam engine operated sawmill, hay press, corn grinding & shelling, and rail splitting. The club will have a tractor drive to the nursing home on Friday at 2 p.m. Straight Line Bluegrass band will be preforming Friday evening at 6:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Sept. 28 there will be a kids straw search and kids pedal pull at 10 a.m. The Old Settlers Pioneer program and awards will be at 1 p.m. and there will be an auction at 2 p.m. with a playhouse, split rails, porch swing, lumber, and various other items. Please come own and enjoy our show.
Brown County Democrat hosting first Nashville ghost walk
Reporter Dakota Bruton will be leading the first-ever Brown County Haunted History Tour through downtown Nashville on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m., sharing spooky stories and historical tales of Brown County.
Tickets for the event can be purchased at the Democrat’s office, 153 E. Main St. and are $13 per ticket 0r $20 for two so you can bring a friend! Space is limited and tickets are selling fast, so get yours before it’s too late… if you dare.
Make sure to wear your comfortable shoes and bring your rain jackets, the walk will last around an hour, rain or shine.
26th annual Studio Tour
The 26th annual Brown County Studio Tour starts on Oct. 2 and runs through Oct. 31. This is a self-guided tour of working artists’ studios throughout Brown County. Enjoy Brown County’s scenic back roads as you travel to different locations where you will have the unique opportunity to meet the artists, tour their studios and purchase directly from them. All studios are open Wednesday through Saturday, with some also open on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information: bcstudiotour.com
Should you have any questions or need more information, please contact Sherry Stiver at (317) 627-0460.
Heart of Christ Ministries Fall Festival
Fall Festival Community Day
Held at 5181 East State Road 46 in Gnaw Bone on Sept. 28 from noon to 3 p.m.
Free Lunch will be provided
Horse Rides, Bounce House, Kona Ice Sno-Cones, Treats for the kids, Games, & Pumpkin Crafts
Find us on Facebook or call (812) 371-0247.
52nd Annual FallFare
Nashville United Methodist Church hosts the 52nd FallFare on Oct. 5, at the Village Green in Nashville, Indiana.
On Saturday, Oct. 5, Nashville United Methodist Church will host its 52nd FallFare on the Village Green at the corner of Main and Jefferson Street in downtown Nashville, Indiana. The event is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will proceed rain or shine.
This year’s event features new booths and old favorites, each selling items that were baked, knitted, painted, sanded, picked, collected, and donated by church members. Scout Troop 190, Cub Scout Pack 190, Girl Scouts, and Sunshine Friends sell breakfast, lunch, popcorn, and homemade treats to raise funds to support youth activities at the church.
Hardin Family Memorial Open Mic Hymn Sing
Join us for the first annual Hardin family memorial open mic sing Green Valley Church, 385 Green Valley Church Road, Nashville on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m.
We will have food beforehand from 5 p.m. until sing starts. Donations/love offering will be accepted and all proceeds will go to the Green Valley Church in the Hardin family’s honor.
Brown County Rising: A film series about community wellness
Brown County Rising film series will continue at 2 p.m. on Nov. 24 with the viewing of Wrestling Ghosts at Brown County Playhouse.
Hickory Ridge Community Center
September is the doorway to fall and the chance for cooler temperatures! Here what is on the calendar for the Community Center:
Sept. 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: A senior day, where a Purdue Extension educator will conduct the “EAT SMART, LIVE STRONG” class. The class will start at 10 a.m. and go for 90 minutes. If you would like more details, please visit our Facebook Event or send us an email at [email protected].
Sept. 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Join us at our yearly Founders’ Day Celebration. There will be door prizes, a quilt drawing, free popcorn, kids’ games, cornhole tournament, live music by Herb Brock & Jack Harden, and we still have openings for our free 10’x15’ vendor booths. If interested, please send an email to [email protected]
We want to thank all those supporters of our breakfast and Live music/food fundraisers, we truly appreciate all your support!
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 library events
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, has upcoming events on its calendar for visitors of all ages.
For Many Ages
Tech Help Thursdays on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Drop in any Thursday for basic help with electronic devices and software questions.
For Adults
BCPL Craft Club: Paper Bead Pens, Wednesday, Sept. 25 · 6 p.m., Create your own abstract designs on paper then roll them into large beads to create a custom ink pen body. All tools and materials supplied. For adults and teens 13+. Space is limited. Registration requested. This is a messy program! Gloves will be provided. Those with respiratory issues should be aware that we will be using products like nail polish and rubbing alcohol in our projects.
Tarot for Total Beginners, Saturday, Sept. 28 · 1 p.m., Learn how to perform quick tarot readings from veteran tarot practitioner, Scott Kellogg. Bring a notebook, writing instrument, and tarot deck if you have one. DIY decks available. Registration requested.
Digital Armor: Protecting Your Online Presence, Thursday, Oct. 10 · 6 p.m., October is National Cybersecurity Month. Commemorate the month by learning how to keep yourself safe online. Expert Ross Moore will cover the basics of cybersecurity, as well as VPNs (virtual private networks), what they are and how to use them. Registration requested.
One State / One Story Programs
Indiana University African American Dance Company presents “Spiritual Beings”, Tuesday, Oct. 1 · 6 p.m., Join the AADC and experience movement traditions and diverse dance forms of the African diaspora and African American culture. All ages welcome. RSVP requested.
Freedom Over Me Book Discussion, Wednesday, Oct. 2 · 5 p.m., Kids and teens can join Miss Samantha for a discussion of this year’s One State / One Story youth selection. Freedom Over Me by Ashley Bryant is the story of eleven slaves, their lives and dreams brought to life. Snacks will be provided. Content Warning: This book features enslaved people and discusses slavery and the sale of people. Caregivers are encouraged to determine if this book is a good fit for their family. Registration requested.
One State / One Story is presented by Indiana Humanities in partnership with the Indiana Center for the Book and the Indiana State Library as part of Indiana Humanities’ Advancing Racial Equity Project, supported by Lilly Endowment.
Book Bike Deliveries
Tuesdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
Weekly in-town stops for library book delivery and returns. Meet the Book Bike at one of our outdoor locations in the Salt Creek Plaza area to pick up items placed on hold, return your library books, pick up program schedules or get a library card.
Weekly in-town stops for library book delivery and returns. Meet the Book Bike at one of our outdoor locations in the Salt Creek Plaza area to pick up items placed on hold, return your library books, pick up program schedules or get a library card.
How it works:
Place items on hold through your account on the Library website by noon Monday
Select “Book Bike” as the pickup location
Meet the Book Bike on Tuesdays at one of the outdoor stops
11 to 11:20 a.m. at Brown County YMCA
11:20 to 11:35 a.m. at Willow Manor Apartments
11:35 to 11:50 a.m. at Hawthorne Hills Apartments
OR call the Library at (812) 988-2850 to request materials
Doorstep Delivery for residences and shops in Nashville proper is available, just call!
Brown County Public Library · 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.
The Brown County History Center and Pioneer Village
The Pioneer Village is open for the summer/fall season. The village will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tours can be arranged upon request. Call the B.C. History center at (812) 988-2899 to make arrangements. The Village is maintained by donations. Come and visit the past.
The History Center is open Tuesdays. Wednesdays. Fridays and Saturdays. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come see all things Brown County.
The Archives are open on Tuesdays and Fridays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special times may be arranged by calling the History Center at (812) 988-2899.
