Youngsters get story time at the library
Story Time takes place from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 10 at the Brown County Public Library.
The 30-to-45-minute program, for children 6 and younger, is designed to build early literacy skills through books, stories, art and play.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Youth rock band class meets Tuesdays
Rock band class is now offered from 3:05 to 4:05 p.m. Tuesdays at Brown County Intermediate School for middle and intermediate school students. The current session of classes runs Oct. 10 through Nov. 14. The session costs $59; full scholarships are available for kids on reduced lunch.
The class is a joint effort between Everybody Rocks and Ivy Tech.
For more information, email instructor Nathan Dillon at [email protected] or call 312-576-1126.
Free music lessons offered at BCIS, BETA
A new group, the After School Arts Committee, is funding free music lessons for fifth- through 12th-grade students.
For junior high and high school students, guitar lessons will be taught at the BETA teen center on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. by Nathan Dillon, director of Everybody Rocks. Lessons are for eight weeks starting Oct. 3. Guitars are provided.
Contact Dillon at 312-576-1126 or Clara Stanley with BETA at 312-310-3617 for more information.
For fifth- through 12th grade students, keyboard and recorder lessons will be offered on Mondays and violin lessons on Thursdays at Brown County Intermediate School starting the week of Oct. 2. Lesson time is 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Contact Bridget Rinehimer, BCIS music teacher, at 216-372-9383 or Annie Hawk, ASAC coordinator, 440-864-2345 with questions.
Kids can build with blocks at the library
From 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays through Oct. 11, children can build with Legos, Duplos, Keva Blocks and Magna-Tiles at the Brown County Public Library.
Creative Builders, for children 12 and younger, meets in lower-level meeting room B, 205 N. Locust Lane. For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Teen Time planned at library Wednesdays
Teens are welcome to hang out, play games, make crafts, talk about books and do homework during Teen Time at the Brown County Public Library, Wednesday afternoons through December.
A snack is included.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Youth program meets Wednesdays at Baptist church
HAMBLEN TWP. — A program for children and teens at Unity Baptist Church begins with a meal served at 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
For children ages 4 through high school, the Word of Life program includes a singing challenge, Scripture memorization and study, socializing and games. With an emphasis on “foundational truths from the Bible,” the program meets weekly through the school year at the church, 7361 Spearsville Road.
With questions, call Program Director Terry Sisson at 812-720-0299.
Kids 6 to 12 can become ‘Ready Readers’
The Brown County Public Library is hosting Ready Readers, a new program for children ages 6 to 12, on Thursdays through Oct. 12.
Kids practice reading skills and share with each other during the program, from 1 to 2 p.m.
For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
Youth poets, writers welcome at BETA group
A new youth writing group is organizing through Brown County Enrichment for Teens Association (BETA).
The Emerging Poets and Writers group meets Thursdays after school from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. at the BETA center, upstairs from Hoosier Art Gallery, 45 S. Jefferson St.
For more information, email facilitator Lory Winford at [email protected].
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.
Live music is provided. 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.
Firefighters serve chicken dinner Oct. 7
VAN BUREN TWP. — The Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department has moved the chicken dinner planned for Sept. 30 to Saturday, Oct. 7.
The fire department, 4040 State Road 135 South, will serve meals of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll and a drink from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Church serving free cookout in plaza
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, on the west side of Salt Creek Plaza on East Chestnut St., will host a meet and greet cook-out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.
Grilled hot dogs, chips and drinks are free while the food lasts at the church, located behind Hawthorne Hills apartments.
With questions, call 812-988-6585.
State park hosts live raptor programs in fall
Brown County State Park is hosting live bird shows with representatives from the Indiana Raptor Center through fall.
Saturday shows at the Nature Center will be on Oct. 7, 14 and 21, all at 2 p.m. A show at Abe Martin Lodge begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24.
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.
Annual bean supper served at church
VAN BUREN TWP. — Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church, 8624 Mt. Nebo Road, will host its 49th annual bean supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.
Rick Wilson will be the guest speaker and provide music at 6:30 p.m.
For information, call 812-320-5150.
Fall celebration planned at the library
In partnership with the Brown County Literacy Coalition, the Brown County Public Library will host a fall festival in the Children’s Garden from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8.
The free event will include music performed by Robbie Bowden and Carolyn Dutton, free books, food, stories and children’s activities. Costumes are encouraged and a prize will be awarded.
In case of rain, the fall fest will move into the meeting rooms downstairs.
For more information, stop by or call the library at 812-988-2850.
Advance sign-up needed for fall break VBS day
For children in kindergarten through fifth grade, Nashville United Methodist Church is offering a one-day vacation Bible school Wednesday, Oct. 11.
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NUMC, 36 S. Jefferson Street, the program will include STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – activities, art, music and games for kids to explore. Children can make a catapult and design a moving robot that can draw. Lunch and a snack will be provided.
The deadline to sign up for the program is Sunday, Oct. 8. No drop-ins will be allowed the day of event.
For more information or to sign up, call NUMC at 812-988-4666 or email Amanda Middleton at [email protected].
Brown County Hour will air this month
The Brown County Hour, Brown County’s own radio show, will air this month on Sunday October 8th at 9 am and again on Wednesday October 11th at 5:30 pm. Tune in to WFHB (91.3 or 100.7 FM) to hear excerpts from the Fingerstyle Guitar contest held at our Playhouse and interviews on local county projects, commentaries, humor and much more. This wonderful and entertaining show, now in its seventh year spot highlights the diversity of talent, colorful characters and current goings on in our community.
Lions will flip pancakes at Parkview Oct. 14
The Brown County Lions Club will serve a breakfast of pancakes or biscuits and gravy from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.
The location is the Parkview Church of the Nazarene Annex, 1750 State Road 46 East.
Tickets are $6 in advance or $7 per person at the door. For children 11 and younger, the cost is $4. Advance tickets are available from any Lions club member or at Carmel Corn Cottage, 82 N. Van Buren St.
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, Oct. 14.
Served the second Saturday of each month, the menu includes biscuits and gravy, rolls, eggs and more.
Firefighters plan fish fry in Bean Blossom
BEAN BLOSSOM — The Fruitdale volunteer fire department, 5200 State Road 135 North, will host a fish fry from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.
For $9, diners can get meals including tenderloins “as big as your head,” hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, beverages, fish and fish sandwiches.
Final practical history session for children set
The Brown County Historical Society’s children’s program, Hands on History, has been offered from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays once a month. The remaining session, about harvest, will take place Oct. 19. Children ages 8 to 12 are welcome.
Registration is required. The fee is $5 per child.
To volunteer to help with the program, call Kathy Sparks at 812-988-2377 or email [email protected]. To register online, visit browncountyhistorycenter.org.
Foot reflexology sessions available
Simply Fitness, 59 E. Main St., will host foot massage sessions with certified reflexologist Leslie Dyar from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19.
Each 30-minute “Treat your Feet” session costs $30.
To make an appointment, visit squareup.com/store/simply-fitness or call 812-343-3560.
Seed swap, workshops, presentations at inn
The Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, will be the site of SEED Brown County’s local seed swap Saturday, Oct. 21.
Presentations and workshops will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Topics include backyard plant breeding, harvesting acorns for food, and SEED’s local food initiative.
District candidates will meet with county voters
Candidates running for the 9th District Congressional seat in 2018 have been invited to speak with Brown County voters over the next few months.
Liz Watson will be in Brown County Saturday, Oct. 21. Watson, from Bloomington, teaches law and policy courses at Indiana University. To learn more, visit LizforIndiana.com.
Other invited candidates include incumbent Trey Hollingsworth (hollingsworth.house.gov), Tod Curtis (CurtisforCongress.org) and Tom Pappas (tomkpappas.com).
Meetings are sponsored by Brown County Indivisible Common Ground, a group “working for a progressive democracy through positive political action.” With more than 90 members, the group has been calling or writing to state legislators and members of Congress on such issues as social justice, health care, environmental protection, facilitation of voting, gun safety and taxes.
Community harvest fest planned at church
BEAN BLOSSOM — From 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, Bean Blossom Community Church on State Road 135 North will host a free harvest festival. All are welcome at the event that includes food, games, music and more.
For more information, visit beanblossomchurch.com/harvest-fest or call 812-988-7359.
Town decoration contest winners get prizes
Shop owners, businesses and churches throughout town are eligible to win money in a fall decorating contest.
The contest is sponsored by Reynolds Leather and Gifts. The first place winner will receive $500; second place, $300; and third place, $200.
An independent team of judges will vote Friday, Oct. 27.
Gourmet dinner to benefit animals planned
STORY — A gourmet dinner with drinks to will be served in the historic barn at Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, on Friday, Oct. 27.
The $135-per-person-meal will benefit the Brown County Humane Society through a grant from the Tony Stewart Foundation.
The price includes Cardinal Spirits cocktails from 7 to 7:30 p.m., a five-course dinner at 7:30 p.m. prepared by Chef Eric Swanson of Story Inn, and gratuity. Each course is paired with craft beer from Quaff ON!.
Attendees will receive a “wag bag” of pet goodies to take home. Some of the humane society’s four-legged “temporary residents” will be introduced.
For more information or tickets, visit app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/TonyStewartFoundation/Story-Inn-Dinner.html.
Trap shoot to benefit Shriners hospitals
GNAW BONE — The ninth annual Brown County Shrine Club Trap and Still Board Shoot will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Pittman Farms, 6088 State Road 46 East. It will raise money for Shrine hospitals. Food will be sold.
For more information, call 484-888-3622.
Free movie aired at church Oct. 28
The movie, “War Room,” starring Karen Abercrombie, Priscilla Shirer and T.C. Stallings, will be shown at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 51 E. Chestnut St., at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.
The church is on the west side of Salt Creek Plaza behind Hawthorne Hills apartments. Snacks and drinks will be served with the movie, all free of charge.
With questions, call Fr. Dan Conley at 812-988-6585.
Monthly magic shows 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 St. in Antique Alley. Oct. 28 is the next show date, featuring magicians Corbett Troyer and Ace Saturn, as well as 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.
Annual bazaar at Catholic church in November
St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1008 McLary Road, will host its annual Christmas bazaar in the lower level Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4.
The bazaar opens at 9 a.m. both days and closes at 5 p.m. Friday and 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission and parking are free.
Items include Christmas decor; books; jewelry and accessories; a select number of collectibles and vintage dolls; hand-knitted, crocheted and quilted materials; pottery art; wall hangings, wood items; stamping and paper crafting creations; outside vendor specialties; hot tea served by Sweetea’s; cookies by the pound and other baked goods.
It also includes a silent auction of gift baskets and tabletop Christmas trees; and a raffle drawing for a hand-stitched, king-size quilt.
For more information, visit stagneschurchnashville.org or call the church at 812-988-2778.
Firefighters host annual turkey shoot
BEAN BLOSSOM — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire, 5200 State Road 135 North, will host a turkey shoot at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.
Guns can be 12 or 20 gauge, with a 32-inch barrel limit. The cost is $5 per shoot. Prizes include a 50/50 money shoot, turkey, ham and bacon.
Concessions and facilities will be available on site.
For more information, call 812-322-8865 or 812-988-1696.
Chocolate walk to benefit animal shelter
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, the Brown County Humane Society will conduct its annual Chocolate Walk downtown.
Get tickets online in advance at bchumane.org.
Craft, antique bazaar planned at History Center
The third annual Abe Martin Village Bazaar is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. It’s hosted by the Brown County Historical Society.
Items will include ceramics, art, gifts, antiques and other goods.
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.
Training for a community food emergency offered
The Terrorism and All Hazards Preparedness Committee of the Indiana Environmental Health Association will sponsor free training in “Managing Food Emergencies; Strategies for a Community Response.”
Training will take place at the Brown County Office Building, 201 Locust Lane, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 14 and 15. There is no charge to attend, but participants must register.
The course is designed to help communities develop a plan to effectively deal with a large food emergency. Training will include realizing when you need help, figuring out what resources are needed and where to get them, developing a plan to get a response, how agencies interact and who to contact.
Participants from agriculture, emergency management, EMS, fire service, law enforcement, veterinarians, laboratory, private food sector managers and public health employees are encouraged to attend.
The course will be taught by the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training of Louisiana State University under the NCBRT Homeland Security National Training Program.
To register, contact Jennifer Rugenstein at the Brown County Health Department at 812-988-2255.
Steele’s Country Christmas celebration planned
BELMONT — T.C. Steele State Historic Site will open a decorated Studio to friends and neighbors for its annual holiday celebration, Steeles’ Country Christmas.
From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, children and families can visit and get photos with St. Nicholas and Belsnickel, make a Christmas card, decorate an ornament and hear a holiday music program. Cookies and mulled cider will be served.
The event is free with regular site admission and includes a tour of the historic buildings. Families can receive a special discount rate. Members of the Indiana State Museum and the Friends of T.C. Steele are admitted free.
For more information, visit tcsteele.org/programs or call 812-988-2785.
