Fall kickoff scheduled at local church
New Life Community Church, 1450 State Road 135 North, will be kicking off its fall semester on Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. The community is invited to join for food and to learn about the classes offered and youth and children’s opportunities.
For more information, call 812-988-6543.
Ribbon cutting for new music center
The Brown County Chamber of Commerce will cut the ribbon on the Brown County Music Center Thursday, Aug. 15.
The event at 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, off State Road 46 East near the McDonald’s stoplight, will start at 4:30 p.m. Speeches will begin at 4:45 p.m. followed by the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. Afterward, guests are welcome to enjoy social time with drinks, appetizers and a pianist from 5 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a performance from 5:30 to 7 p.m. by the Not Too Band Bluegrass Band.
Cocktail attire is requested.
History programs for kids offered downtown
The Hands on History program, for children ages 8 to 12, will take place monthly on Thursdays at the Brown County History Center on Aug. 15, Sept. 29 and Oct. 24. The program enables children to engage in many of the day-to-day activities experienced by children living in pioneer times. Activities take place from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Pioneer Village and the History Center, 90 E. Gould St.
Planned topics tied to history will include hearthside cooking; dyeing yarn and weaving; household chores; Hoosier inventions; wildlife; braille and sign language; the Indiana state flag, seal, song, foods and tree; and one-room schoolhouse.
Participation costs $5 per child. To register, call Kathy Sparks at 812-988-2377 or visit browncountyhistorycenter.org for a registration form.
Food pantry to sponsor drive at music center
Mother’s Cupboard will sponsor a food drive at both soft opening events at the Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items when attending music center events on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Mother’s Cupboard, on Memorial Drive in Nashville, provides daily meals free of charge and carry-out food items 364 days a year to Brown County residents in need. The pantry served 3,061 meals in June. Donations of non-perishable food are always needed.
Country groups to perform at Bill Monroe
BEAN BLOSSOM — Diamond Rio and Restless Heart will be live in concert at Bill Monroe’s Music Park Saturday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m.
Diamond Rio will play music from its new studio album, “I Made It.” Diamond Rio was the first country music group in history to reach No. 1 with a debut single.
Restless Heart will be performing its 35th Anniversary Tour. With six consecutive No. 1 hits, four of the band’s albums have been certified gold and it’s won many awards, including the Academy of Country Music’s Top Vocal Group Trophy.
Doors at 4 p.m.; the show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $75. Visit billmonroemusicpark.com or call 812-988-6422 for more information or to buy tickets.
Family reunion to be at history center
The Hezekiah Deckard Reunion will take place Saturday, Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St.
Substance abuse info session offered in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Learn more about the national opioid crisis and how local areas are responding to it at the new Columbus Regional Hospital Treatment and Support Center, which opened on the CRH campus last month.
The event will take place at WellConnect, 237 Washington St. in downtown Columbus, on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from noon to 1 p.m.
Dr. Kevin Terrell, DO, medical director of the center, will discuss opioid and substance use disorders and a new local treatment option.
The presentation is free. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required by going to crh.org/events or calling 812-376-5136.
Indiana historical marker celebration to be downtown
An unveiling of a new Indiana Historical Marker honoring Frank M. Hohenberger will take place on the grounds of the former Nashville House, corner of Main and Van Buren streets, Thursday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.
The program highlighting Hohenberger’s life from 1876 to 1963 will include guest speakers, stories and light refreshments. He was a photographer, artist and newspaper columnist who moved to Nashville in 1917. Through his black-and-white, large-format photographs, he documented the residents, artists, daily life, traditions and natural beauty of Brown County.
The event is being organized by the Peaceful Valley Heritage Preservation Society Inc. All are welcome.
Market features locally grown goods, recycling
BEAN BLOSSOM — The farmers market at St. David’s Episcopal Church is open from 4 to 7 p.m. each Friday through Aug. 31. The church is at state roads 45 and 135 North.
The market features vendors selling locally made baked goods, fresh produce, and arts and crafts.
St. David’s Outreach Committee will host its annual outreach rummage sale on Aug. 16 during the market, continuing through Sunday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Centerstone personnel will be in the Outreach Community Service booth to share about their local programs for families.
Darlene McDonald will prepare wraps, salad and chips in the market cafe. Nate Tipton will perform music.
SNAP, WIC and senior farmers market vouchers are honored for eligible purchases. SNAP tokens are available in the outreach booth.
For more information about participating in the market, visit beanblossomfarmersmarket.com or call 812-988-1038.
Annual dinner and auction to be at Sweetwater
NINEVEH — The 60th annual Ox Roast and Silent Auction will take place at the Cordry-Sweetwater Lot Owners Association clubhouse, 8751 Nineveh Road, Saturday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The rain-or-shine event will feature live animal demonstrations by Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators from 11 a.m. to noon. There will be a silent auction from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and live music from Naptown Revue from 1 to 5 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy food, vendors, face painting, games and more.
For more information, call 317-719-6128.
Market doing weekly ‘Market Bucks’ drawing
The Nashville Farmers Market is open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East.
The market has launched a free weekly drawing for “Market Bucks.” Visitors can enter to win market bucks that can be redeemed at any market vendor. Vendors offer an array of local produce, meat, baked goods, plants, and artisanal crafts and gifts.
The market is a rain-or-shine event. For more information, email [email protected] or follow the market on Facebook at NashvilleIndianaFarmersMarket.
Alpha Course offered through local church
Parkview Church, 1750 State Road 46 East, began an Alpha Course on Monday, Aug. 5 that will continue on Mondays through Nov. 25 from 5:50 to 8 p.m.
The Alpha Course offers a non-judgmental, non-denominational place to explore and discuss these questions with fellow seekers. Each week there is a meal, video and discussion. The group will discuss answers to questions such as, “What is the meaning of life?” “What am I doing here?” or “Is there a God?”
All are welcome to attend at no cost. Childcare is provided.
To register, call Mark at 812-350-9655 or email [email protected].
Firefighters will serve fish fries monthly
BEAN BLOSSOM — Fruitdale volunteer firefighters will host fish fries from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 24, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5 at the fire station, 5200 State Road 135 North.
Volunteers prepare the food and provide a combo plate for $9, a number of side dishes, drinks and desserts, along with hot dogs and breaded tenderloins.
Proceeds go to the general fund which pays for equipment and training. For more information, visit facebook.com/Fruitdale-Volunteer-Fire-Company or call 812-988-1696.
Consult with a lawyer for free at library
The Brown County Public Library will host Talk to a Lawyer Day between 3 and 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 3. Local attorneys volunteer to give short, confidential, free legal consultations, sponsored by Legal Aid District 11.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Septic Summit to be at fairgrounds
A Septic Summit will take place at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
The program will feature an equipment show from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a panel discussion with representatives from agencies that regulate residential wastewater treatment. They will be available to answer questions about existing septic systems and new installations. Experts will discuss how septic systems are designed and installed to work properly and safely.
The equipment show will include septic pumper trucks, various septic tanks, lift pumps and control systems, and demonstrations of other technologies for treating household wastewater.
Food and prizes are also planned for the evening. All are welcome.
Save the date for dog event at state park
The Brown County Humane Society and YMCA have partnered to host an event for dogs and their owners at Brown County State Park from Friday, Sept. 6 to Sunday, Sept. 8.
Participants will be able to enjoy hikes, agility challenges, 4-H demos, vets and Paws in Pool on Sunday.
Check for more details to be posted at bchumane.org/upcoming-events, browncountyymca.org/events and on the organizations’ Facebook pages.
Tour Lake Lemon homes on pontoons
UNIONVILLE — Enjoy the beauty of fall in Brown and Monroe counties at the Lake Lemon Fall Home Tour by Boat, Saturday, Sept. 14 from noon to 6 p.m.
Tour-goers will be able to sit back and enjoy the tranquility of Lake Lemon as they take a boat ride which stops at some of the homes on the lake for a personal tour.
At the Riddle Point Shelter House, wine, beer and spirits will be available for tasting; there will be a silent auction, live music, food and fun activities to benefit the Lake Lemon Enhancement Fund.
Boat tours begin and end at Riddle Point, 7599 N. Tunnel Road, Unionville. The last boat tour departs at 3 p.m.
Part of the event is free; tickets for Home Tour by Boat are $25 presale, $30 at the door; and tastings are $10 presale, $15 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit lakelemon.org.
For more information, email [email protected].
Color Walk is fundraiser for preschool fees
The Brown County Community Foundation will host a Color Walk/Fun Run Saturday, Sept. 21 to raise money for preschool scholarships.
Over the last four years, the BCCF has provided $160,792 in grants for 101 children to attend preschool in Brown County Schools. The group needs help to fund this program for the spring semester.
The run/walk will start at the Brown County Music Center parking lot and go on the Salt Creek Trail, through Nashville and end at Hard Truth Hills with an after-party with music by Clayton Anderson. Along the walk, you’ll be blasted at various stations with vibrant colored, cornstarch-based powder.
This will be about a 2-mile route. There will be no winners or official times. Participants of all ages, including in strollers, are welcome.
The event is scheduled for between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Shuttle transportation will be available back to the music center.
To participate, create a team and invite your friends and family to join; or join an existing team. Raise $1,800 (the cost to sponsor a child’s preschool tuition for a year) and the BCCF will refund your registration fee.
Children younger than 4 can register for free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Nashville/TheBCCFColorWalk.
Save the date for food certification class
The dates for the next ServSafe Food Manager Certification class will be Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 29 and 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The test will be given on the 30th starting at noon.
The cost is $125. This cost may be increasing in 2020. Class size is limited to 12 people.
The class will use the 7th edition of the ServSafe Food Manager text with updates for the 2017 Food Code.
All food establishments, unless nonprofit or serving only prepackaged food requiring no refrigeration, are required to have a certified food manager on staff. When Indiana adopts the 2017 Food Code, it will be a requirement to have a certified food manager onsite at all times that the establishment is open for business.
Reserve a space by calling 812-988-2255.
Game library available at the local Toy Chest
The Toy Chest, 125 S. Van Buren St., has created a game library that locals can use for a $10 annual membership fee.
Game library members can check out one game at the Toy Chest register. Games can be kept for a week or they can be renewed for another week. If the game is late, $1 will be charged each day up to the price of the game.
See the Toy Chest Game Library Facebook page for new game and other announcements.
Bluebird box sale to benefit local club
Fully assembled cedar boxes intended for bluebirds to nest in will be sold to benefit the Brown County Bluebird Club. They cost $15 each or two boxes for $25. With questions or to place an order, email Dan Sparks at [email protected] or call 812-200-5700.
Recycle center will take bagged trash for $2
The Brown County Recycle Center now accepts trash at its drive-through during regular hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.
Drop-off costs $2 per bag. The center offers prepaid sticker books for $10 or $20, with five or 10 yellow stickers to affix to trash bags up to 55 gallons.
For more information, call the center at 812-988-0140. The center is at 176 Old State Road 46.
Book-a-Librarian service offered
Individuals or small groups can make an appointment with a Brown County Public Library librarian through the free Book-a-Librarian service. Sessions are limited to 30 to 60 minutes and are best used for instruction on how to use the library catalog, databases, digital resources and the Internet. Call 812-988-2850 for an appointment.
