Caregiver educational session to meet at local church
Nashville United Methodist Church, 36 S. Jefferson St., will host an informational session for caregiver support and education on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Christina Rajanayakam of Thrive Alliance will lead a discussion on coping with with stress over the holidays.
The event is free. For more information call 812-372-6918 or e-mail [email protected]
Free writing workshop planned at library
A free writing workshop series in spoken word, poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction that will take place at the Brown County Public Library began Oct. 10 and will continue through December.
The Indiana University Master of Fine Arts creative writing program and IU’s Center for Rural Engagement will host the “Dirt Songs: Telling our stories through poems, prose and the spoken word.” All levels of writers are welcome.
Each program is a stand-alone program. Participants are invited to attend one or all of them. Sessions will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Topics will be announced. The next sessions are Thursday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 20.
For specific dates, call the library at 812-988-2850 or visit the website at browncountylibrary.info.
Skate park to celebrate grand opening
All are welcome to gather at Deer Run Park, 1001 Deer Run Lane, on Friday, Oct. 18 for the grand opening celebration of Victory Skate Park. Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m., with skating and giveaways from Rhett Skate Shop, followed by a dedication of the park at 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call 812-988-5522.
Contribute items to library time capsule
The Brown County Public Library staff has decided to commemorate the 100th birthday of the library by preparing a time capsule to be opened in 2119 during the bicentennial of the library.
If anyone in the community has pictures, articles or other library memorabilia to contribute to the time capsule collection, please bring them to the library between now and November. If they are not included in the capsule, they will be returned to their owners.
During November the library will choose a day for those who are interested to see the items collected. Afterward, staff will seal the capsule with the plan for it to be opened in 100 years.
Music center seeks volunteers for upcoming shows
Brown County Music Center is looking for willing volunteers to assist at upcoming shows.
Volunteers must attend one training and one shadow date before released to volunteer on a regular basis.
- Volunteer class — Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to noon.
- Shadow — Here Come the Mummies concert, Saturday, Oct. 26, 6 to 11 p.m.
Classes must be attended before a shadow date. All training sessions will take place at the music center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd.
RSVP by emailing [email protected].
Lions club to host Saturday breakfast
The Brown County Lions Club will host a Pancake or Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at the Parkview Church Annex, 1750 State Road 46 East.
Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 at the door. Children 11 and under are $4. Tickets are available for purchase from any Lions Club member or from the Carmel Corn Cottage, 82 N. Van Buren St.
Neighborhood yard and craft sale date
HELMSBURG — The Helmsburg General Store, 2268 W. Main St., will host a neighborhood yard and craft sale on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All are welcome. With questions or to reserve a selling space, call 317-989-4421. Spaces start at $5.
Saturday Night Magic presents magicians in town
Rich Hill’s Magic and Fun Emporium, 75 S. Jefferson St., will present magic shows on Saturdays, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.:
- Oct. 19: Jim Keplinger and Barry Rice
- Nov. 16: Eric Rose and Ace Saturn
Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children 18 and younger.
Call 812-720-7029 or visit richhillmagic.com to order tickets.
Visit county landmarks on history tour
Brown County’s human history is tied closely to the story of the land. Ride along with guide David Rupp and learn the story of Brown County from pre-settlement days to the present, visiting historical landmarks throughout the southern part of the county.
Stops will include the state park, Stone Head, Pike’s Peak, the 10 O’clock Treaty Line and Elkinsville.
A highlight to this tour is the Story Inn, home to the Blue Lady Ghost and a home-grown Hoosier lunch. The tour can also be booked as a private tour if Rupp is available.
Tours are Mondays, Oct. 21 and 28, Nov. 4 and 11 from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person.
For more information, call 812-679-8978.
All welcome at regular discussion group
The Fourth Wednesday Discussion Group will discuss “how music affects the emotions” as the October topic. The group of adults meets from 1 to 3 p.m. each fourth Wednesday of the month at the Brown County Public Library. The next meeting will be Oct. 23.
Bring a CD of some of your favorite music (any type) to share with others and be prepared to discuss how various types of music makes you feel and the role that music plays in our lives.
No registration is required for this free program. For more information, call the library at 812-988-2850.
History program for kids offered downtown
The final Hands on History program, for children ages 8 to 12, will take place at the Brown County History Center on Thursday, 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.
Trap shoot, pistol competition set for October
The Brown County Shrine Club will host a still board, trap shoot and pistol competition on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pittman Farms, 6088 State Road 46 East.
Prizes will be awarded at each round. All proceeds will benefit the Brown County Shrine Club.
For more information call Aaron Harden at 812-720-1616 or Gerhard Weber at 812-988-6559.
Harvest Fest brings Grand Ole Opry veteran to Bean Blossom
BEAN BLOSSOM — The community is invited to attend Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bean Blossom Community Church, 5046 State Road 135 North.
The event will feature food, music, games, a bounce house and a special concert by singer, songwriter and storyteller Daryl Mosley.
From countless appearances on “The Grand Ole Opry” to classic shows at the famous Bluebird Cafe to a touring schedule of over 150 concerts per year, Mosley has been sharing his songs and his stories with America for more than 30 years.
The concert is free to the public. For additional information, contact Patty Lindley at 502-262-0428.
Free filmmaking workshops offered at library
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, is hosting free filmmaking workshops in partnership with the IU Center for Rural Engagement, IU Cinema and Cicada Cinema through December.
Participants of all levels are welcome to join on the fourth Saturday of each month and learn about filmmaking. Residents may participate in one or all of the sessions. Each session has been focusing on a different aspect:
- Oct. 26 — Lighting
- Nov. 23 — Sound
- Dec. 21 — Editing
These workshops build upon the rural arts series that IU Center of Rural Engagement launched last year as a way to engage Brown County residents in the art of filmmaking, empowering participants to share their own stories and bring their creative visions to life.
For more information, call 812-855-4992.
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.
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].
Medicare seminar offered in Nashville
A free Medicare 101 seminar will be offered the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at McGinley Insurance Agency, 145 S. Jefferson St., diagonally across from The Salvation Army.
The seminar is for people who are new to Medicare or not happy with their current plan, and those who have questions about anything related to Medicare.
With questions, call 812-988-6399.
Youth program offered at Unity Baptist Church
HAMBLEN TWP. — The Word of Life youth program has begun at Unity Baptist Church, 7361 Spearsville Road. It will meet on Wednesday nights from 6 to 8:15 p.m. through the end of April 2020.
The program includes age-appropriate biblical learning through fun and dynamic activities. A meal is provided. All youth from ages 4 to 17 are welcome.
For more information, email [email protected].
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.
