Farmers market open Friday nights
BEAN BLOSSOM — The Bean Blossom Farmers Market takes place in the parking lot of St. David’s Episcopal Church from 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays.
Food and artisan good vendors sell fresh produce, crafts, desserts and hot food for dinner, with a place to sit, a playground and a kids’ activity table.
For booth inquiries, contact Sharon Kitchens at [email protected]. To learn more about the market, visit beanblossomfarmersmarket.org or call 812-988-1038.
Humane society sale this week
The Brown County Humane Society will have its annual Barn Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 10 to 12. It’ll be at the barn at the shelter, 128 State Road 135 South. All proceeds will benefit shelter animals.
For more information, visit bchumane.org/barn-sale.
CPR/defibrillator class offered in county
A Heartsaver CPR/AED class, approved by the American Heart Association, will be taught Friday, Aug. 11 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Enrollment will be on a first-come basis.
This class is not meant for people who need CPR as part of their employment requirements. “Your employer should arrange to provide CPR for you, or assist you with finding classes,” the local health department says. “If you are a community member and wish to become certified in CPR, please contact Jennifer Unsworth, RN, at the Brown County Health Department by calling 812-988-2255 to enroll in the class and for further information.”
Church breakfast free to community
HAMBLEN TWP. — Sprunica Baptist Church, 3902 Sprunica Road, will serve a free community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12.
Served the second Saturday of each month, the menu includes biscuits and gravy, rolls, eggs and more.
Cakewalk benefit planned at pavilion
Brown County Habitat for Humanity’s inaugural cake walk is planned from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Village Green Pavilion downtown.
Proceeds will go to support the local nonprofit group.
Wesleyan church to host revival
SPEARSVILLE — Evangelist Bro. Casey Davis will be the featured speaker at a revival hosted by Spearsville Wesleyan Church, 9147 Bean Blossom Road. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14.
For more information, contact Pastor Carl Barnett at 317-603-5517.
Red Cross blood drive planned
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types.
Parkview Church of the Nazarene, 1750 State Road 46 East, will host a blood drive to honor fallen officers from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16.
To schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
State summer cooling credit still available
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority is offering a bill credit for summer cooling costs through Friday, Aug. 25.
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program provides a $134 credit to eligible households to use toward their electric bill. Local service providers also have a limited number of air conditioners for people with medical needs.
The Brown County office where program applications can be made is the South Central Community Action Program, 746 Memorial Drive in Nashville. It’s open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is closed during the noon hour for lunch. The phone number is 812-988-6636.
For more information on program eligibility, visit in.gov/ihcda/2329.htm.
Practical history sessions for children planned
The Brown County Historical Society’s children’s program, Hands on History, is offered from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 17, Sept. 14 and Oct. 19. Programs are geared for ages 8 to 12.
Registration is required and the fee is $5 per child, per program.
Topics vary each session; they include nature study, early transportation, Native Americans of Brown County, pioneer household chores, one-room school days and harvest.
To volunteer to help with the program, call Kathy Sparks at 812-988-2377 or email [email protected]. To register online, visit browncountyhistorycenter.org.
Vegetable swap planned at library
The Brown County Public Library will host “I Have Vegetables! Now What?” — a vegetable exchange from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22.
All adults are welcome to bring vegetables to swap, relishes or dishes for tasting, and recipes to exchange. No registration is required for the free event.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Monthly magic appearing downtown
“Saturday Night Magic” shows will take place at 6:30 and 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Rich Hill’s Magic and Fun Emporium, 75 S. Jefferson in Antique Alley. Aug. 26 is the next show date, with magicians Eric Rose, Obtuse and Rich Hill.
The family-oriented show features close-up magic and humor with different professional magicians each month. Seating is limited to 25.
Tickets are $8 per child younger than 18 and $12 per adult. For advance tickets, visit richhillmagic.com, call 812-720-7029 or stop by the shop.
Food management certification class offered
The next ServSafe Food Managers class will begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 30 and 31. Offered by the Brown County Health Department, classes are conducted on the second floor of the County Office Building, 201 Locust Lane.
The first day, class ends at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. The second day, class ends with a certification test given at noon after the class, to end at 2:30 p.m.
The course will be based on the seventh edition of the ServSafe Food Manager’s Text. Participants who have the previous (sixth) edition can use it; updates will be provided to make the text current.
All together — classes, text and test — the cost is $125. If just the test is needed, participants can audit the class for $50.
To register, contact the Brown County Health Department between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at 812-988-2255.
Vendors, donors, volunteers wanted at ox roast
CORDRY-SWEETWATER — The Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners Association, 8751 Nineveh Road, will host an ox roast from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2.
The festival will include food, games, vendors, music, face painting, balloon animals and a silent auction.
The band 9 O’Clock Curfew will perform from 3 to 5 p.m.
To volunteer, email Mitzy at [email protected] or call 317-333-3726. To be a vendor or to donate items for the silent auction, email Elaina Deiner at [email protected] or call 317-719-6128. For more information, visit cordrysweetwater.org.
State park hosts live raptor program in fall
Brown County State Park will host live bird shows with representatives from the Indiana Raptor Center through fall.
Shows at Abe Martin Lodge begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, and Friday, Nov. 24.
Starting at 2 p.m., Saturday shows at the Nature Center include Oct. 7, 14 and 21.
The presentations are included with park admission.
Donations to the raptor center are welcome. For more information, call the Nature Center at 812-988-5240.
Free legal clinic planned at public library
Legal Aid, a nonprofit agency, will host a free legal aid clinic from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Brown County Public Library.
People who attend will receive a 10-minute consultation to answer general questions, offer legal information or to receive other limited assistance or advice. There is no need to register in advance.
Legal Aid provides free civil legal services, lawyer referrals and domestic violence-related legal representation to low-income individuals in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush and Shelby counties.
With questions, contact Legal Aid staff attorney/referral director Kelly Baer at 812-314-2720.
Bluebird nest box kits for sale
The Brown County Bluebird Club is selling cedar bluebird nest boxes for $15 each or two for $25 to raise money for the club. Email Dan Sparks at [email protected] or call 812-200-5700.
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.
