To the editor:
Forty years ago, a group of Brown County locals gathered on the Liars Bench in downtown Nashville and discussed a way to ensure that all kids in the Brown County school system have warm clothes for winter.
They came up with the idea to gather goods from local merchants and hold an auction, and the Brown County Children’s Auction was born. This group called themselves the No-Name Committee, and each year since that time, the auction has been held on the first Friday in December. All proceeds continue to be used to provide clothing for children in need.
The annual auctions have provided more than $600,000 in clothing and helped many Brown County children. This is the 40th anniversary of the first auction, and we are dedicating this auction to the members of the original No Name Committee.
The auction will be held on Dec. 1 starting at 6 p.m. at Out of the Ordinary Restaurant in downtown Nashville. The auction will feature donated art, crafts, antiques, donated items from local merchants, gift certificates for local restaurants, hotels, and many outside organizations, including the Indianapolis Zoo and the Cincinnati Reds.
There is a special group of “Ladies from Indy” who have been attending our auction for many years, and are one of biggest supporters. Locals donate home-baked cookies and prize-winning brownies and there is always something really special to bid on.
All proceeds are used to purchase clothing for local children in need.
We are now collecting donations and those items can be dropped off at Out of The Ordinary or at PNC Bank. Cash donations can be made at any of the local banks in Nashville. If you would like to have items picked up, or if you have questions, please call 812-320-2601.
This is a fun event and you can complete your Christmas shopping in one evening! Come out on Dec. 1 and help us ensure that all children in Brown County have a very Merry Christmas!
Carol Birkemeier, Jackson Branch Ridge
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