Brown County High School Class of 1973 Annual Reunion
Saturday, June 15 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Brown County Inn
$15 per person
RSVP by May 18
Send payment to treasurer Jed Bessire at P.O. Box 1366 Nashville, Indiana 47448
Hickory Ridge Community Center
April showers have come and gone, and May is in full bloom. The Community Center’s activity has increased, and we will have a lot going on this year!
So here is what we have going on in May at the Center:
May 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: The Seniors will have a potluck, play some cards, and work a few puzzles.
May 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Seniors will have a potluck, and play some cards at the center.
We want to thank all those supporters of our breakfast and Live music/Food fundraisers, we truly appreciate all of your support!
When the center isn’t rented for an event, the playgrounds, walking track, and horseshoe pits (bring your own shoes) are available for use by the community. Our address is 2314 Hickory Ridge Lane, Morgantown IN 46160. More information can also be found on our website at hickoryridgecommunitycenter.org.
Upcoming library events
The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, has upcoming events on its calendar for visitors of all ages.
For kids
Morning Storytime, Tuesday, May 28 · 10:30 a.m., Stories, songs, rhymes and movement for kids under 6.
Kids’ Group Ukulele Class, Thursday, May 23 · 1-2 p.m., Kids ages For ages 6-11 will learn the basics of playing the ukulele with instructors from Weed Patch Music. Maximum class size 12 kids. Registration required.
Pre-K Days: Words and Wiggles, Friday, May 31 · 10:30 a.m., Creative movement and dance followed by open play time. For kids under 6. Registration requested.
For teens and young adults
One More Chapter Young Adult Book Club, Tuesday, June 4 · 3:30 – 5 p.m., Drop in and discuss The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Copies are available for checkout at the main Library.
For Families
WonderLab presents Bright Science, Saturday, May 25 · 1 p.m., Explore LIGHT… the energy we can see! Discover what light is made of and the science behind the surprising ways it’s generated. Featuring brightly colored flames, cool glowing liquids, bizarre fluorescent materials and other surprises! All ages welcome. Registration requested.
Family Movie Night at the Library, Thursday, May 30 · 5-7 p.m., Come to the Library to vote for your favorite movie and see which one wins! Visit the bulletin board in the children’s area to see all of the movie candidates. The winner will be shown at Family Movie Night. Everyone is welcome. No registration required.
For Adults
BCPL Craft Club: Decorative “Book” Boxes, Wednesday, May 29 · 6 p.m., Create your own book-shaped boxes, perfect for storing small treasures or as gift boxes. All tools and materials supplied. For adults and teens 13 +. Registration requested.
3rd Annual Juneteenth Commoration: Black Settlements in Indiana with Eunice Trotter, Tuesday, June 11 · 6 p.m., Join Eunice Trotter, Director, Black Heritage Preservation Program at Indiana Landmarks as she discusses the history and location of Black settlements in Indiana. RSVP requested.
For everyone
Tech Help Thursdays, Thursdays · 2-3 p.m., Drop in for basic help with your electronic devices. Get answers to your phone, tablet and computer questions, help installing and connecting to Library apps and basic software assistance. No appointment required, just ask at the check out desk.
Book Bike Deliveries
Tuesdays, May 28
Weekly in-town stops for library book delivery and returns. Meet the Book Bike at one of our outdoor locations to pick up items placed on hold, return your library books, pick up program schedules or get a library card.
How it works:
Place items on hold through your account on the Library website by noon Monday
Select “Book Bike” as the pickup location
Meet the Book Bike on Tuesdays at one of the outdoor stops
11:00 – 11:20 a.m. · Brown County YMCA
11:20 – 11:35 a.m. · Willow Manor Apartments
11:35 –11:50 a.m. · Hawthorne Hills Apartments
OR call the Library at (812) 988-2850 to request materials
Doorstep Delivery for residences and shops in Nashville proper is available, just call!
Holiday Closures
The Library will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.
Lions Club 4th of July Fireworks 2024
Brown County Lions Independence Day Fireworks to light up the sky over Nashville, Saturday, July 6
The “Greatest Small Town Independence Day Fireworks in America” will explode over Nashville on Saturday, July 6. The Brown County Lions have put on the display to honor America each year for over 50 years, and are excited to do it again this year.
“The Independence Day fireworks are always the highlight of the summer. Everyone gets to spend the evening with all their friends and neighbors,” said Lion Fireworks Chair Jim Oliver. The fireworks will fly “when it is good and dark,” says Oliver. As always, the best views of the fireworks are on the hill west of the high school football field.
The Scouts of Troop 190 will sell food and glow bracelets to earn money to pay for summer camp.
The fireworks are paid for by small business donations and with money collected by Lions members wandering through the crowd.
WHAT: Brown County Lions Club Independence Day Fireworks
WHERE: Brown County High School football field
WHEN: Saturday, July 6, 2022, at dark
D-Day Remembrance
The Brown County Bald Eagles will host their D-Day remembrance on Saturday June 8 at the Brown County History Center, 70 Gould Street in Nashville. Meet and greet will start at 5 p.m. and a buffet dinner at 6 p.m. The meal will be $20 cash or check paid at the door.
At our upcoming meeting, Naval Aviator, Captain Jeff “Scuz” Daus (USN ret.) will be telling the story of the F-14 Tomcat and his 1200 hours flying the “Big Fighter” over Iraq and Bosnia while a member of VF-84 Jolly Rodgers.
The Brown County Bald Eagles have been meeting twice a year around D-Day (June 6) and Pearl Harbor Day (Dec 7) for over 30 years. The group is made up of active duty Military and Veterans and others who have an interest in aviation and aviation history. The public is invited, dress is casual. RSVP is requested by noon on Wednesday June 6 or if you have questions and to RSVP Call (leave VM) or text (812) 325-3021
The Brown County History Center and Pioneer Village
The Pioneer Village is open for the summer/fall season. The village will be open 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tours can be arranged upon request. Call the B.C. History center at 812-988-2899 to make arrangements. The Village is maintained by donations. Come and visit the past.
The History Center is open Tuesdays. Wednesdays. Fridays and Saturdays. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come see all things “Brown County”.
The Archives are open on Tuesdays and Fridays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Special times may be arranged by calling the History Center at 812-988-2899.
The Brown County History Center will host the “Spring in to Arts and Craft” show on May 11 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Local artists will be selling their art. Here is a chance to find that one of a kind “Mother’s Day” gift.
BC Cemetery Preservation Society
BC Cemetery Preservation Society is seeking your help to honor those children and babies who passed before us. Help us by adopting a lamb at $10 or an angel at $20 or $30. Drop your money off to Rhonda Dunn at BC History Center, 90 East Gould St. on Tuesday or Fridays from 1-4 or write a check to Rhonda Dunn or Mandy Wade and mail it to P.O. Box 2023 Nashville, IN 47448 attn: Rhonda Dunn.
2024 4-H Fair
The 2024 Brown County 4-H Fair will be June 9–June 15.
