Market includes rummage sale this week
BEAN BLOSSOM — In addition to vendors, the Bean Blossom Farmers Market will host the St. David’s Episcopal Church annual rummage sale in the Gathering Place from 4 to 7 p.m. during the Aug. 3 market.
The market takes place in the parking lot of St. David’s church, at state roads 135 North and 45, each Friday through Aug. 31.
Market vendors will sell herbs, house plants, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, squash, beets, greens, pork and beef, fresh baked breads, soaps, honey, handmade paper flowers, jewelry and greeting cards, pies and cakes, mushrooms, cinnamon rolls and eggs.
The rummage sale will continue from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 4 in the church. Donations of furniture, toys, household goods, linens, books, antiques have been collected. All proceeds from the sale will support outreach ministries in the community.
During the Friday market, Waycross Camp and Conference Center will be featured at the outreach community booth, sharing programs for children, families, schools and organizations.
The Good Will Girls, Angie Aumage and Joyce Cassel, will share melodies and singalongs.
For outdoor dining, guest chef Joan Amati will serve Italian beef, pasta salad and chips. Lemon-shake-ups are always available.
The market welcomes growers, producers, gardeners, artists, crafters and music makers. Market volunteers for setup, parking, hosting and closing also are welcome. For more information, visit beanblossomfarmersmarket.com or call 812-988-1038, or market coordinator Donna Niednagel at 812-272-9254.
Hillbilly Ninja Warrior contest is this week
Local kids and adults will navigate mud pits, tractor tires, straw bales, rope swings, a salmon ladder, and more during Hillbilly Ninja Warrior. It all starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 in the grandstand at the Brown County 4-H Fairgrounds on Memorial Drive.
Participating in the competition costs $15 per adult 16 and older and $10 per youth. No entries will be taken after 6:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in each division. Age divisions are 6 to 8 years, 9 to 11 years, 12 to 15 years, and adults 16 and older.
To watch the show, the cost is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 4 to 11, and free for ages 3 and younger.
For more information, call 812-988-5522.
Church to host back-to-school revival
Rising Hope Baptist Church will host a back-to-school rally and revival starting at 7 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Aug. 4 to 6. The Rev. Daniel Bardales, a former international missionary, will preach.
Student backpacks and one teacher tote, both full of school supplies, will be presented on Aug. 5. Anyone can register for the drawing at the revival or at the Brown County Fair through Aug. 3.
The church is at 1267 Old State Road 46 in Nashville.
For more information about the church, visit [email protected].
Sunday farmers market seeks more vendors
The Nashville Farmers Market is looking for more vendors. The market takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays in the parking lot at the Brown County Inn, at state roads 46 East and 135 North.
Customers have been asking for prepared food, coffee and drinks to enjoy while shopping, market organizers report. The market also still is accepting applications for vendors of honey, eggs, value-added products, bread, fine arts and other items.
For more information, email [email protected] or search for “Nashville Indiana Farmer’s Market” on Facebook.
Blues competition planned at dance barn
The South Central Indiana Blues Challenge 2018, Boogie to Beale, will start at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 at Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West.
The deadline for entry for the solo/duo and band competition is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5.
For more information, visit sciblues.org/challenge.
Kids’ summer day camp available at Y
The Brown County Community YMCA summer day camp runs weekdays through Aug. 8. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This year, campers are split into two groups, one for ages 3 to 5 and the other for children in kindergarten through the sixth grade.
For day camp information, stop in at the Y on Willow Street or visit browncountyymca.org.
Food manager certification class offered in August
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 and Friday, Aug. 10, a food manager certification class will be taught at the County Office Building, 201 N. Locust Lane.
The Wednesday session will end at 12:30 p.m. and the Friday session will end at 2:30 p.m. A test will be given Friday at noon.
The class costs $125, which includes the book and test. The book should be picked up at the Brown County Health Department to study in advance. To take the test only, the cost is $50.
All businesses serving food, except nonprofits, are required to have a certified food manager on staff. Certification is good for five years.
For more information, reservations or to pick up the book, call the health department at 812-988-2255 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.
Order cover crops from the SWCD until Aug. 8
Cover crop seeds are available to order from the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District, 802 Memorial Drive at the fairgrounds.
Species include crimson clover, hairy vetch, radish, turnips, winter peas, buckwheat, annual ryegrass, cereal rye, winter wheat, oats and more. Cover crops improve overall soil health, reduce erosion, control weeds, create pollinator habitat, and enhance nutrient and moisture availability. The seed mixes also make great wildlife food plots.
Order forms are due back at the office by Wednesday, Aug. 8. Pick up seeds Saturday, Aug. 18 at the SWCD office.
For order forms, visit [email protected], stop by or call the office at 812-988-2211.
Meet new eye doctor at Chamber event
The Brown County Chamber of Commerce will host a meet-and-greet for Dr. Ben Gootee, the new doctor at Brown County Eye Care. The public is welcome at the free event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 at the Sycamore Valley Community Center, 746 Memorial Drive by the fairgrounds. Trail’s End Saloon will cater. Gootee will share his plans for the clinic.
Free block party for families planned Aug. 11
Families are invited to attend Rock the Block in the Brown County High School parking lot from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11.
Seven local churches worked together to host the free block party, which will feature Untitled Skateboards, a professional skateboard company, performing stunts and demonstrations.
Food (including hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy), carnival-style games, face painting, bounce houses, art, a photo booth, a kid zone, BMX stunt bike demonstrations and more will all be available for free.
Kids on Wheels also will have a booth to give away skateboard-related items such as stickers and deck tape.
Questions can be directed to Associate Pastor Cory Joy at New Life Community Church, 812-988-6543.
Monthly weave-in, spin-in planned at library
Teen and adult weavers and spinners, expert or beginner, can bring looms, spindles and wheels to the Brown County Public Library. The free program from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 18 is an opportunity to share weaving and spinning projects, ideas and to ask questions. No prior registration is needed. For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
BCHS Class of ’78 reunion planned
The Brown County High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 40-year reunion with a casual get-together Saturday, Aug. 18 at Salt Creek Golf Retreat.
The event will begin at 5 p.m. at the 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East.
With questions, call 812-320-6785, text or leave a message, including name and number.
Get free technology help at library
Volunteer Ryan Ridge will offer a free tutorial on internet safety in a lower-level meeting room of Brown County Public Library.
From 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, Ridge will demonstrate how to spot online dangers and increase internet safety to protect yourself online.
With questions, stop by the library, 205 Locust Lane; visit browncountylibrary.info or call 812-988-2850.
Women’s Bible study planned for Fridays
A women’s Bible study using the Pricilla Shirer book, “Fervent,” will meet at 11 a.m. Fridays beginning in late August. The group will meet in a Nashville home off West Main Street. The book costs about $10. For more information, call Jessica Miller at 208-290-2406.
Firefighters will serve fish fry Aug. 25
BEAN BLOSSOM — The Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Company will host fish fries from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on one Saturday each month, Aug. 25, Sept. 8 and Oct. 6. The fire station is at 5200 State Road 135 North.
The menu will include fish sandwiches, tenderloin sandwiches, french fries, onion rings, baked beans, slaw, desserts and drinks.
For more information, call 812-720-0442.
Head Start fun fest slated for Sept. 12
Brown County Head Start will host a safety fun fest from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 in the Brown County IGA parking lot, 30 Hawthorne Drive. The event is free and open to the public.
The Indianapolis Colts Museum Bus will be there. Face painting and information resources for families will be available. Representatives will be on hand from the public library, veterans, Weekend Backpack program, local police and fire department. Representatives of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program also will be available.
For more information, call 812-988-6630.
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.
Register for cardboard boat fundraiser
SWEETWATER LAKE — Brown County Parks and Recreation will host a cardboard regatta competition, Corrugated Chaos, Saturday morning, Sept. 22.
The race will begin at 10:30 or 11 a.m., with sign-in at Sweetwater Beach beforehand.
The challenge is to design and build a boat out of corrugated cardboard, powered by one to four crew members, capable of traversing and racing a 100-yard-long course in the lake.
Awards will be given for most creative design, fastest in the county, as well as “Gilligan” (most likely to leave you stranded) and “Titanic” (most spectacular sinking) awards.
The registration deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. The cost is $10 per boat entered, or $25 per business.
Proceeds will go toward grounds upkeep and program improvements at parks and rec.
For rules and to register, visit bcparksrec.com/corrugated-chaos-in-brown-county or stop by the parks and rec office, 1001 Deer Run Lane.
Mini-grant applications for landowners available at SWCD
The Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking applications for 2019 mini-grants. The grants aid landowners looking to implement, improve and/or promote conservation techniques on their property.
Grant money is awarded through cost-sharing reimbursements. Applications must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 28. They will then be reviewed by the county soil and water board.
With questions, call District Manager Allison Shoaf at 812-988-2211 or email [email protected].
Rock, mineral show planned in September
The Brown County Rock and Mineral Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30 at the Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St.
The free event will include exhibits of gems, jewelry, rocks, minerals and fossils, as well as youth activities, door prizes, demonstrations of gold-panning, wire-wrapping jewelry and flintknapping (making or shaping flint tools).
For more information, call the History Center at 812-320-6237.
Seed-saving demonstration planned at market
Torrie Rae of SEED Brown County and Ben Cohen of Small House Farm in Michigan will present a seed-saving demonstration at the Sunday farmers market Oct. 7.
From noon to 2 p.m. at the Brown County Inn parking lot, 51 State Road 46 East, visitors can get lessons on processing homestead-size seed harvests. Rae and Cohen will share information about the seed library and provide plants and seeds to process. Everyone is encouraged to bring plants and seeds to process from the seeds and plants they received through Brown County SEED earlier in the year.
For more information, visit facebook.com/BrownCountySeedProject.
Christmas drive-through light show set
BEAN BLOSSOM — Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground will host Christmas at the Bean, an interactive, drive-through light show and live nativity scene. The event will run from dusk to 11 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, Nov. 28 to 30, and Friday, Dec. 14 to Thursday, Jan. 3.
Photo opportunities with Santa will be available.
For more information, call the music park at 812-988-6422.
Tickets available for self-guided log cabin tour
Four log homes and a Presbyterian log church will be open to ticket holders for self-guided tours between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.
The tour will include a 1937 home built using logs from the 1800s, a new partial-log home, a completely renovated log home, a log home once owned by Brown County artist Marie Goth, and a 19th century log church. Homeowners will be at each location to provide history on the homes and the church.
Tickets will be available at the History Center and the Brown County Visitors Center for $10 each prior to the event. Tickets at the History Center, visitors center and log church the day of the event will cost $12. Proceeds will go to the Brown County Historical Society for programming.
For more information or tickets, visit browncountyhistorycenter.org or call 812-988-2899.
