MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
5:00 pm Utilities Service Board, Board Room, 600 E. Miller Dr.

First Aid / CPR / AED Challenges
The Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering First Aid/CPR/AED Challenges on September 30 from 1:00-4:00pm. This class allows participants to update their certifications in CPR, 1st Aid, and AED without completing the individual courses. Students must take a written exam and demonstrate proficiency in each skill they wish to challenge. For fee information and to schedule an appointment for a challenge, call 332-7292. The American Red Cross is proud to be a United Way Member Agency

Wanted: stories, video of state parks visits
Work on a video history to commemorate the 100th birthday of Indiana state parks and reservoirs, which will be celebrated in 2016, has started. To connect that video with Hoosiers from all around the state, the DNR Division of State Parks and Reservoirs is seeking stories and videos from those who have visited the properties over the years.
The video, which will air in fall 2009, is being developed in partnership with WTIU, the public television station in Bloomington.
Items sought vary from old still photos to slides, film, videotape, and souvenirs from visits to any of Indiana’s 24 state parks. Examples include scenic black-and-white photos from the 1930s, 8mm film of family camping trips in the 1960s, postcards, buttons, pins or banners. Written descriptions of the items and any stories or memories associated with the object are encouraged.
Only images and memorabilia received before June 2009 will be considered for use in the production.
Items related to Indiana’s nine reservoir properties (Mississinewa, Salamonie, Roush, Monroe, Brookville, Patoka, Cagles Mill/Lieber, Cecil M. Harden/Raccoon and Hardy Lakes) will be collected, too, but at a later time.
Items may be loaned or donated. WTIU will create digital copies of loaned items, then return the originals to the owner. Items donated will be archived or curated for future use in a State Parks and Reservoirs Centennial collection.
Photos, film and other memorabilia submitted may also be used on the Web, in Outdoor Indiana magazine, and in exhibits, brochures and other interpretive media over the next few years, as the Indiana State Parks Centennial celebration starts to move into full swing.
Those who may not have photos or physical objects to contribute are welcome to contribute a memorable story or experience at an Indiana state park.
To contribute to this project, download and complete a release form at interpretiveservices.IN.gov, then mail it with your photos or other memorabilia to:
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Division of State Parks and Reservoirs
c/o Leslie Nocton, Historian
402 W. Washington St., W298
Indianapolis, IN 46204
If you would like to have the item(s) returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
To find out more about the Indiana State Parks Centennial, obtain a hard copy of the information and release form, or ask a question about donating, please contact Leslie Nocton, (317) 234-6442, lnocton@dnr.IN.gov.

Subject: BROWN COUNTY FALL STUDIO TOUR
What: The Back Roads of Brown County_A driving tour of Artist s and Craftsmen’s Studios
When: Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, 2008
Where: Nashville and rural Brown County, Indiana
Contact: Visitor’s Center (800)276-9995, Cheri Platter (812)988-8378, or Chris Gustin (812) 988-8622.
The seventh annual Back Roads of Brown County driving tour of artist’s and craftsmen’s studios is scheduled for Oct. 1 to 31. This free, self-guided educational event is designed to showcase the arts and crafts of The Art Colony of the Midwest. tm
A select group of artisans, who continue this cultural heritage, open their studios to the public for the month of October. The public will experience the wealth of natural beauty and the vast talents of the creative people that make their homes in Brown County. Participating artists and craftsmen, and their media, on this year’s tour include: Chris Gustin - Hand woven recycled rugs, accessories and clothing; Joe & Peggy Henderson - Sculptural clocks, furniture & accessories, jewelry, contemporary and traditional baskets and gourds; Amanda Mathis - Brown County’s resident Americana folk art painter; Anne Ryan Miller-stained glass with metal overlay; Cheri Platter-floral porcelain pottery, sculpture & whimsy; Judy & Tom Pritchard-Functional & decorative terra cotta pottery; Greg Schatz-Richly glazed functional stoneware and porcelain; Larry Spears & Kyle Spears-stoneware, porcelain pottery and fine art photography; R. Thomas Tedrowe, Jr. -Fine wood furniture and decorative objects; Mindy Weddle-Functional and decorative stoneware pottery; Sarah Noggle-Household weaving, hand towels, rugs; Dean Howard-blacksmith; Maps and brochures for the tour are available at the Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the House at Stonehad, and many local businesses and lodges.

The Monroe County YMCA will CLOSE on Thursday, Oct. 2 – Sunday, Oct. 5 for Track coat and seal applications. Even though the area can be sealed off for the work, the fumes from the polyurethane will be pulled through the ventilation of entire facility, resulting in an unsafe exercise environment.
Due to the torrential flooding last June, the West Track was damaged; and now after months of patiently working with FEMA and insurance adjusters, the hardwood floors are now being laid down and sanded. The final stage is polyurethane application and curing of floor. The YMCA will re-open on Monday, October 6th at 5am. The new track area is expected to open on Wednesday, October 8th.
Please see website for alternative exercise options at www.monroecountyymca.org. Staff will not be in the building, but if you need to contact someone, call 332-5555 with list of extensions. Staff will check their voicemails during the closing time.

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
When: Thursday, October 2; 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: 714 S. Rogers Street, Room 225, Bloomington
What: One-day course designed for health care professionals who have a duty to respond to emergencies. The course covers adult, child, and infant skills as well as relief of choking, BVM, and AED training.
Cost: $35
For more info: Call 812.335.5185 for information or to register.

Community Conversations - A four-part Alzheimer’s education series
When: Thursday, October 2; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington
What: Elder law attorney Lance Like will discuss financial and legal issues that arise with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
Cost: FREE
For more info: Pre-registration requested. Call 800.272.3900 to register or for more information.

The Bloomington Playwrights Project (BPP) is seeking four artists to create
“mini-galleries” in one of the window boxes at the theatre for its 08/09
season. The window displays provide a public art space within the
Bloomington Entertainment & Arts District (BEAD), showcase the work of local
artists and enhance the building’s image. Selected artists will receive a
$125 materials budget. Proposals, describing the artist’s plan with two to
three examples of past work, should be sent to BPP Development Assistant
Clare Canzoneri at ccanzone@indiana.edu. The deadline for proposals for Sans
Merci is October 3. Proposals for the rest of the season (Nocturnal, Chicks
with Dicks II, and BloomingPlays festival) should be received by November
14.

Organizations wishing to become a local host site for the 2008-09 ADA Audio Conferences should submit an application postmarked by Friday, October 3rd.
For an application form or further information, visit www.adaindiana.org, or contact Vicki Pappas, Fiscal Agent for ADA-Indiana, at 812-855-6508 or email adainfo@indiana.edu.

Saturday, Oct. 4: Sassafras Audubon Society is sponsoring a Bird Feeder Cleaning Fundraiser
The Sassafras Audubon’s Fall Feeder Cleaning will take place on
Saturday, Oct. 4, at Bloomington Hardware, located on South College
Mall Road. Feeders may be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., and
picked up between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The cost is $4 for small feeders
and $6 for large feeders. Proceeds will go toward SAS conservation and
educational programs. Sorry, but we can’t accept hummingbird feeders
or suet feeders. Volunteer are needed; to help, contact SAS
Vice-President David Daniels at (812) 333-212.

Come and enjoy the music of Brown County as the artists from “Its Not Just a Dream” celebrate the CD’s release the first Saturday in October. The CD is Brown County ethos: mostly acoustic blues, bluegrass and folk, all original songs from Brown County artists such as Gordon Bonham, Kara Barnard, Lou Stant and many more. All proceeds from the sale of the CD go to Mothers Cupboard Community Kitchen, Inc. Music begins at Noon on Saturday October 4.
Time: Noon - 6pm
Location: Nashville Christian Church Parking Lot, On State Road 135 (160 S. Van Buren St.) just North of SR 46…in the heart of downtown Nashville.
Phone: 317.412.1702
Website: http://www.browncountymusicians.embarqspace.com/
Admission: FREE

Sunday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m.: Sassafras Audubon Society is sponsoring a Migrating Birds Seminar
David Daniels will lead the group to local hot spots to look for
migrating birds. Meet at the northeast corner of the parking lot (next
to Bloomingfoods) of the Kmart on East Third Street at 8 a.m.

The Monroe County Chapter of The American Red Cross is offering a two-evening Standard First Aid course on October 6 & 8 from 6pm-9pm. This class offers certification in first aid and adult CPR. This full length course will teach individuals how to care for victims of choking, breathing, and cardiac emergencies, as well as how to care for victims of sudden illness and injury. For more information or to register, call the Red Cross at 332-7292. The American Red Cross is proud to be a United Way Member Agency.

Friday, Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m.: Sassafras Audubon Society is sponsoring a Nature Photography Exhibit Opening Reception
The Sassafras Audubon Society and the Bloomington Photography Club
are sponsoring ‘Focus on the Natural History of Southern Indiana,’ an
exhibit of nature photographs at the Monroe County History Center that
starts on Oct. 1 and runs through Jan. 24. The history center will
host an opening reception with refreshments on Oct. 10 from 5:30 p.m.
to 7:30 p.m. Members of both sponsoring organizations and the public
are invited.

The Monroe County Chapter of The American Red Cross is offering an Adult, Infant, Child CPR with AED course on Saturday, October 11 from 9am-3pm. Learn the skills to care for respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants including how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). For fee information or to register call the Red Cross at 332-7292. The American Red Cross is proud to be a United Way Member Agency.

The Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a Blended Learning Adult, Infant & Child CPR / AED / Standard First Aid course on October 14 from 6-10pm. This class trains lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations, to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, infants, and children, and provides the knowledge and skills necessary to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) on an adult. For more information or to register call the Red Cross at 332-7292. The American Red Cross is proud to be a United Way Member Agency.

The Departments of Physics and Astronomy at Indiana University warmly welcome you to their annual Open House on the Indiana University campus, Saturday, October 18, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Swain West, 737 East Third St. Physicists and astronomers have created an exciting day of fun hands-on indoor and outdoor learning activities, including the Exploratorium, the spectacular Physics lecture demonstration show, and fascinating Astrophysics and particle physics lectures. There will be guided tours of the IU Cyclotron Facility and the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute based there, as well tours of nearby Kirkwood Observatory and the solar observatory given by IU astronomers. The event is free and includes refreshments. You can get more information about the Open House by contacting Susan Brown at (812) 855-1246 or by visiting http://www.indiana.edu/~iubphys/outreach/openhouse.shtml.

Saturday, Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m.: Sassafras Audubon Society is sponsoring a Migrating Birds Seminar
Monroe County Naturalist Cathy Meyer will lead the group through
Flatwoods Park near Ellettsville to look for migrating birds. Meet at
the park at 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.: Sassafras Audubon Society is sponsoring The New Griffy Lake Management Plan Presentation
Bill Jones, limnologist at IU’s School of Public and Environmental
Affairs, will discuss management of Lake Griffy and some of the
problems and potential solutions associated with this popular
recreational and birding site north of Bloomington. Jones has been
involved with development of the management plan and will be able to
give the inside story. The program will be held in Room 1-B of the
Monroe County Public Library. Light refreshments will be served.