Annual Studio Tour through Oct. 31
The 26th annual Brown County Studio Tour starts runs through Oct. 31. This is a self-guided tour of working artists’ studios throughout Brown County. Enjoy Brown County’s scenic backroads 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, including a list of featured artists and studios and a map that can downloaded or printed, visit bcstudiotour.com. Should you have any questions or need more information, contact Sherry Stiver at (317) 627-0460.
Fall-O-Ween Party 2024
Brown County Parks and Recreation’s 2024 Fall-O-Ween Party at Deer Run Park will be Friday, Oct. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This is a free event for all ages featuring face painting, bounce house, food, drinks, popcorn, weenie roast, and much more. The movie in the park, “Despicable Me 4”, will start at 7:15 p.m. For questions or more information, call BC Parks and Recreation at (812) 988-5522.
Brown County Democrat hosting first Nashville ghost walk
Reporter Dakota Bruton will lead 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 office, 153 E. Main St. Tickets are $13 or $20 for two. Space is limited and tickets are selling fast, so get yours before it’s too late … if you dare!
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. The walk will last around an hour, rain or shine.
Hardin Family Memorial Open Mic Hymn Sing
Join Green Valley Church for the first Hardin Family Memorial Open Mic Sing on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 385 Green Valley Church Road, Nashville
The church will have food beforehand from 5 p.m. until the sing starts. Donations/love offerings will be accepted and all proceeds will go to the Green Valley Church in the Hardin family’s honor.
Concert for Democracy
A Concert for Democracy will take place on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Seasons Event Center. Live music will be provided in four acts by local musicians Jan Bell, Frank Jones, Christy Crandall, and The Guthries. Hear original music as well as covers from rock and roll, Americana and folk genres. Each musical act will perform for about 45 minutes. A $20 donation is suggested (more if you can, less if you can’t). Cash bar available. The event is sponsored by the Brown County Democratic Party.
Upcoming library events
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, has upcoming events on its calendar for visitors of all ages.
For kids
Morning Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 15, 22 & 29, Stories, songs, rhymes and crafts for kids under 6 with their caregivers.
Stuffies Spend the Night!, Sunday, Oct. 13, Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for a weekend of fun! Drop your stuffy off and they’ll get to sleep over at the library! They’ll have popcorn and watch movies. They’ll tell stories and secrets. The librarians will be here to tuck them in and take their picture. Drop off Friday, Oct. 11-Saturday, Oct. 12 during Library open hours. Pick up begins Monday, Oct. 14, at 11:30 a.m. at a special Stuffy Storytime. Registration requested.
LEGO Club, 5- 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 14 and 28, drop in and show off your LEGO skills and collaborate with other builders.
Spooky Slime, 2-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, drop in and make your own slime! For kids in grades K-5. Registration requested.
For teens
ATLAS (At the Library After School), 3:15-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Drop in after school for hang time, games, crafts and snacks. For grades 6-12.
For many ages
The Forgotten Clefs: “Canterbury Tales,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Join the Forgotten Clefs for a live musical storytelling performance of “The Canterbury Tales” played on Renaissance instruments such as the sackbut, dulcian and crumhorns to bring the tale to life. Registration requested.
Family Movie Night, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. Drop in and watch your favorite lasagna-eating cat, “Garfield”, and his pal, Odie. Snacks will be served, but feel free to bring your own picnic. Everyone is welcome.
Ukulele OWLS Reception and Performance, 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Join the Ukulele OWLS for morning refreshments and a ukulele performance, as the group shows off their new musical skills learned over the past nine weeks. RSVP requested. The Ukulele OWLS: Beginning Ukulele for Older, Wiser Learners, is a 10-week beginner intensive ukulele workshop taught by Kristin Thompson of Weed Patch Music Company, and funded by a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission in partnership with the Family and Social Services Administration.
Tech Help Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m., Drop in any Thursday for basic help with electronic devices and software questions.
For adults
Digital Armor: Protecting Your Online Presence, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. 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.
Novel Bunch Book Club, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. Join the discussion of “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls. Everyone is welcome.
CSW Bookies Book Club, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Cordry Sweetwater Branch Library, Join the discussion of “West With Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge. Everyone is welcome.
“Daybreak and Deep” poetry reading and book signing with Jessica D. Thompson, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. Join author and Brown County resident Jessica D. Thompson for a reading from “Daybreak and Deep,” her 2024 Indiana Authors Award-nominated book of poetry, followed by a book signing and chance to chat with the author. RSVPs helpful.
BCPL Craft Club: Macrame Keychains, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. Learn basic macrame knots to make your own keychains. All tools and materials supplied. For adults and teens 13+. Registration requested.
Book Bike Deliveries
Tuesdays, Oct. 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.
How it works:
Place items on hold through your account on the library website by noon Monday. Select “Book Bike” as the pickup location, then 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!
For complete schedule of Brown County Public Library events or to register for a program, visit the 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.
Raptor Rendezvous Fundraiser
The Indiana Raptor Center announces its annual fundraiser, Raptor Rendezvous, on Sunday Nov. 3 at the Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Festivities include a bird presentation, sandwich buffet, and silent auction. Tickets are $35 and include entrance to the park. Tickets may be purchased by mailing a check to PO Box 1153, Nashville IN 47448, calling the Center at 812-988-8990 with a credit card, or using the Paypal donation buttons on our website, indianaraptorcenter.org. Please indicate that you are interested in tickets.
If you are interested in supporting us but cannot attend the event, please consider sending a donation to the PO Box listed above.
In other news, we are in great need of sheet and towel donations for use in animal care. We have had an extra large number of patients this year, and our supply of sheets and towels is very depleted. Please contact us at 812-988-8990 for drop off information. If you are coming to the Rendezvous, you may also bring sheets and towels with you at that time. Thank you for your support!
Abe Martin Bazaar
Looking for something to do? Come to the Abe Martin Bazaar at the Brown County History Center on East Gould Street (one block north of the stop light) on Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A diverse gathering on vendors will be selling a variety of items from Christmas decorations, to jewelry, to wood turned bowls, to locally made soap, and a variety on craft items just right for Christmas gifts.
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
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.
