Women’s heart health program this week
Cathi Barzilauskas, a registered nurse with Indiana University Health, will conduct a healthy heart presentation for women from 2:30 to 4 p.m Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Brown County Public Library.
Those who attend can learn to recognize signs and symptoms of a heart attack or heart failure. Discussion will be about risk factors that increase chances of having heart disease; and healthy target figures for blood sugar, blood pressure and weight.
With questions, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Food manager certification class offered
The next Brown County Health Department ServSafe Certification Class Class will start at 8:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 16 and 17 at the County Office Building. Thursday’s class finishes at 12:30 p.m.; Friday’s ends at 2:30 p.m. Attendance is required both days to meet the Indiana Food Code requirement to have a certified food manager on staff where food is served.
The class costs $125, which includes the class, test and the text, “6th Edition ServSafe Manager.” Without the text, the class and test cost $50.
Class is limited to 12 people.
For more information, call 812-988-2255 or visit the Brown County Health Department website.
Make jewelry from beads and wire at free program
From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, a free jewelry program will be offered for adults and teens at the Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, led by local artist Cheri Platter.
Materials will be provided for making small items such as earrings and a bracelet.
Stop by the library to sign up, or call 812-988-2850.
Benefit will include local distillery’s bourbon
COLUMBUS — Local bourbon maker Bear Wallow Distillery will participate in Bourbonfest, a benefit for the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at The Commons in downtown Columbus.
Besides bourbon tasting, it will include live music by The Tiptonians, food samples and bar snacks.
Tickets are $50 for VIPs, $30 for general admission and $15 for designated drivers. For tickets, visit thecip.org/bourbonfest or call 812-376-2638.
Radon test kits still available for free
January is National Radon Action Month. Free radon tests kits are available in the Brown County Health Department, on the second floor of the County Office Building, 201 Locust Lane.
Radon is an invisible gas that forms naturally when radioactive metals break down in rocks, soil and groundwater. It can’t be seen, smelled or tasted. Radon in air can come through cracks and gaps in buildings and homes. When breathed in, radioactive particles from the gas can get trapped in the lungs, increasing the risk of lung cancer.
Testing for radon requires opening a package, placing a small measuring device in a room and leaving it there for a few days.
To get a free test kit, ask at the health department desk, open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Carpool to the Statehouse in support of trees
INDIANAPOLIS — Rally for the Trees, a demonstration in support of the state forests, will take place at the Indiana State Capitol from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20.
A carpool will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Nashville Christian Church, 160 S. Van Buren St. Others interested in carpooling or attending the rally are welcome.
The event will include speakers, snacks and performances by local musical groups Tim Grimm, Cari Ray, and Hammer and the Hatchet, AKA John Bowyer and Jayme Hood.
Free parking is available at Inter-Church Center, 1100 W. 42nd St. A shuttle bus from the center leaves every 20 minutes to take people to and from the Statehouse, 200 W. Washington St. Parking is also available at the Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., which is four blocks from the Statehouse.
For more information about the event, visit indianaforestalliance.org.
Nonprofit groups can attend grant workshop
At 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Brown County Community Foundation will offer a grant workshop to show nonprofit organization representatives how to apply for BCCF grants and explain changes in the grant process. Applications will be distributed.
For more information or to register, email [email protected] or call 812-988-4882.
CPR/AED training rescheduled for March
In recognition of February being “Heart Month,” the Brown County Health Department will offer training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator.
The class has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 31 in the lower-level meeting room of the Brown County Office Building, 201 Locust Lane. It costs $7, which pays for the certification card.
Class size is limited to six; call 812-988-5483 for availability.
History Day judges sought for spring contests
The Indiana Historical Society is calling for volunteer judges for the 2017 National History Day in Indiana contests.
Judges are needed for the South Central regional contest at Brown County High School in Nashville on Saturday, April 1; three other regional contests; and state competition at Ivy Tech’s campus downtown in Indianapolis May 6.
More than 5,400 students are expected to participate, creating documentaries, exhibits, papers, performances and websites. “Taking a Stand in History” is this year’s theme.
Volunteer judges will work in teams to evaluate projects, interview students and rank winners. Regional winners will advance to state. The top two entries from each junior and senior category at state are eligible to compete in The Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest in June at the University of Maryland.
Typically, NHDI judges have a background or interest in education, social studies or media. Teachers who volunteer as judges will be eligible for Professional Growth Points.
Sign up to judge at indianahistory.org/historyday. For more information, call 317-232-1882.
Tavern hosts monthly spiritual discussions
At 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2, The Pine Room, 51 E. Chestnut St., will host Theology Pub, a discussion group supported by St. David’s Episcopal Church. It meets the first Thursday each month to wrestle with tough issues and current events.
The group is “spiritual, not religious,” an event flier says.
For more information, visit facebook.com/pubtheologybc.
Weaving workshops offered at Artists Colony
Artists Colony Inn, 105 S. Van Buren St., will offer weaving workshops from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 12 and Saturday, April 29.
The workshop includes a tapestry weaving loom and tools, a variety of yarn textures and colors, a printed weaving guide and a meal voucher for lunch or dinner at Artists Colony the day of the workshop.
Each workshop costs $75 and registration is non-refundable. Call 812-988-0600 or visit artistscolonyinn.com.
Get tickets for conservation district annual meeting
The Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District will host its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 at the Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St.
The event is open to the public and will feature guest speaker Dr. John Foster addressing “The Art of Pollinators.” Food, district updates and door prizes will be included.
Tickets are $5 before the date or $8 at the door. For more information or tickets, call 812-988-2211.
Jackson Fire hosts community yard sale in March
HELMSBURG — From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18, Jackson Township Fire Department, 4831 Helmsburg Road, will host a community yard sale.
Biscuits and gravy, hot dogs, chips, soda and coffee also will be sold.
To reserve booth space, call Cathy at 317-532-7536.
Purdue teaches food preservation basics
A workshop to learn the basics of canning and freezing fruits and vegetables will be offered from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Brown County Purdue Extension office at the fairgrounds.
For more information or to register, call the extension office at 812-988-5495 or email [email protected] before Monday, March 27.
Victorian tea date set at art gallery
The Brown County Art Gallery will host its 23rd annual Victorian tea from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 9.
For $37, the event includes shopping and punch with local vendors at 12:30 p.m.; tea served at 2 p.m.; Debra Slone’s “Thoroughly Modern Addie” exploring women and the vote; favors; a raffle and door prizes.
For required reservations or more information, call the gallery at 812-988-4609.
Historical society 60th anniversary recognized
The Brown County Historical Society will celebrate its 60th anniversary at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, with music, refreshments and tours of the Pioneer Village.
Andy Rogers, the only surviving founding member of the society, will be honored.
The event, at the History Center, 90 E. Gould St., is free and open to the public.
