TOUCH-A-TRUCK June 22, 2024
C & C EQUIPMENT continued from 17 event, raising funds for the Weekend Backpack Program, which provides food to underprivileged local students. Debbie Kelley, who is in charge of fundraising for the Backpack program, said C & C Equipment has been a regular part of the annual program as well as a regular sponsor. She said the organizers of Touch-A-Truck appreciate the unique vehicles which are part of the event,“ We want the community to thrive,” Bridgette said, adding that they donate“ just because the community has been good to us.”
They enjoy the small-town feel that Brown County affords and strive to build good relationships. Bridgette said she and Clinton don’ t have much time to do volunteer work but can help through monetary donations.
Bridgette calls it“ being a good human,” being kind to others and helping others feel good.“ You gotta be nice to everybody,” Clinton added. For more information: C & C Equipment, 4111 State Road
45, Nashville, IN, 47448;( 812) 336-2894; < ccsurplus. com >. •
TOUCH-A-TRUCK June 22, 2024
A hands-on free annual event designed for family fun and to raise money to combat food insecurity in Brown County schools, Brown County Touch-A-Truck is now in its fifth year. Last year more than 1,200 people attended and about $ 18,000 was raised through donations and sponsorships. The main sponsors this year are Duke Energy and SCI REMC.
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This year about 50 vehicles will be on display for anyone who wants to explore them. Donations are accepted, and all money raised will go to the Brown County Weekend Backpack Program. Free books, hats and toothbrushes and toothpaste will be handed out while supplies last. WHAT: A free event geared toward children and their families, which allows them to see, hear and touch unusual vehicles. WHEN: 10 a. m.-1 p. m. June 22. The first hour will be a quiet time, with no loud trucks or sirens. Rain date is June 23. WHERE: The Brown County Music Center parking lot on the east side of Nashville. WHO: The event is organized by Tim and Debbie Kelley and Teresa Brown, members of the Brown County Weekend Backpack Program’ s board of directors. WHY: To help children understand emergency vehicles and unusual equipment, and to raise funds for the Weekend Backpack program. THE STARS OF THE SHOW: Equipment on display is expected to include emergency vehicles from Nashville Police, Brown County Sheriff’ s Office, a ladder fire truck, tanker fire truck, ambulance and military vehicles; unusual vehicles including antique trucks, a Corvette Stingray, a 1946 Willys, motorcycle with sidecar, Porsche Boxster, Indy Watson Roadster, and a NASCAR stock car; construction, transport and farm vehicles including semi tractors, backhoe, excavator, splicer truck, cement mixer, pump truck, bucket truck, skid steer, tractors, an asphalt paver, tow truck and dump truck; a public access van, school bus, and a large RV. Brown County Weekend Backpack Program The Weekend Backpack Program is a 501( c)( 3) nonprofit organization which relies entirely on volunteers. Youth who qualify for free lunch through the Brown County school system receive a backpack filled with four healthy breakfast items, four lunch items, four dinner items and two snacks. This food may be shared with the family. For more information: < bcweekendbackpacks. org >. •