Student art show returns
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County Student Art Show returns this May.
The annual event features work from students in all four public school corporations, along with a senior award recognition. The event is open to anyone from 3:30-8 p.m. May 2 and May 3. The show rotates between high schools every spring, and the show is hosted this year at Greenfield-Central High School, 810 N. Broadway St., Greenfield in Dellen Automotive Gymnasium.
Photography exhibit coming to gallery
GREENFIELD — “Photography From You” will be featured at the Twenty North Gallery in May.
The exhibit welcomes photo entries: members of the Hancock County Arts Council pay $20 for three entries, non-members pay $30. Awards are $25-$100.
Intake is 2-6 p.m. April 29 with a reception from 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 10. The gallery is located at 20 N. State St., Greenfield. For more information, visit hancockcountyarts.org.
Designer purse fundraiser for Talitha Koum
GRENFIELD — “Racing to Recovery” is the theme of a designer purse bingo fundraiser event May 17.
The event raises money for Talitha Koum Women’s Recovery House and is set for 6:30 p.m. May 17 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Greenfield. Tickets at $45 includes dinner, dessert, beverages and 11 games of bingo. Talitha Koum is a nine-bed women’s recovery house in Greenfield. For more, visit talithakoumtk.org.
Donut Dash coming soon to Pennsy Trail
GREENFIELD – Go for a run, grab a donut and support Alternatives Inc. in an event this Saturday.
Alternatives Inc.’s 2024 Donut Dash 5K supports domestic and sexual violence survivors. The event is at 9 a.m. April 27 at Depot Street Park, 251 Depot St., Greenfield. At sign-up pick between competitive or casual run/walk. The route goes down the Pennsy Trail with donuts at the turnaround spot at Brandywine Park and the finish line. Tickets are $15 for adults and free for children under 12 at eventbrite.com.
Nameless Creek Camp to host family event
GREENFIELD – A Free Family Fun Day is coming to Nameless Creek Camp.
The nonprofit camp just south of Greenfield is typically closed to private functions and groups, but there have been several improvements over the last few years and the board wants to show off the facility.
Walk the trails, play in the creek, play on the grounds and tour the buildings between 2-4 p.m. May 5 at 2675 S. 400E., Greenfield. The event includes a free walking taco bar. For more, visit namelesscreekyouthcamp.com.
MV seeks residence documents from students
FORTVILLE – Mt. Vernon Community Schools are requesting parents and guardians of kindergarteners through 11th grade to upload a new proof of residency in their Skyward Family Access portal this month.
The state requires all school districts to have a valid proof of residency on file and the MV district is preparing for an expected data audit. Proof of residency documents require one of the following: residential building permit; rental agreement or mortgage statement; property tax statement or title document; voter registration card; or two types of utility bills dated within 60 days of submission.
For assistance uploading proof of residency, parents and guardians can take their documents to one of their schools or attend one of these information events where Spanish translators will be in attendance: 4-6:30 p.m. April 23 at Mt. Comfort Elementary School; and 4-6:30 p.m. April 24 at Mt. Vernon Middle School.
