Hancock County is represented with this sculpture in a 92-county walking tour at the Indiana State Museum.
Here is a list of events happening in Hancock County this weekend and beyond. If you know of an upcoming community event that you’d like to see featured here, email [email protected].
Special Olympics plans bowling fundraiser
GREENFIELD – Special Olympics of Hancock County will host a bowling fundraiser 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at Strike Force Lanes, 1539 W. Main St. Cost is $25 per team of two for the inaugural Noah Glover Memorial Scotch Doubles event. Ticket price includes three games of bowling and shoe rentals. Visit facebook.com/soinhancockcounty.com for details.
Greek cooking demonstration scheduled
GREENFIELD – Learn about cooking with Greek herbs in a demonstration today, April 7 by the Hancock County Herb Society.
The program is presented by Ellen Manolopoulos and will feature multiple Greek dishes. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Lizabuth Ann’s Kitchen, located behind the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home, 250 W. Main St., Greenfield. Light refreshments will be served; meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 317-326-2274 or visit facebook.com/HerbiesofHancockCounty.
Poetry open mic night set
GREENFIELD – Read your own poetry, share from your favorite poet or simply listen and enjoy at the Riley Boyhood Home and Museum Poetry Open Mic Night. The event is 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 at Lizabuth Ann’s Kitchen behind the home, 244 W. Main St., Greenfield. Visit jwrileyhome.org or call 317-462-8539 for more.
Portrait gallery coming to Twenty North
GREENFIELD – “More Than Face Value” will be the show featured at the Twenty North Gallery in the month of April, showcasing Indiana members of the Portrait Society of America. Portraits of a variety of subjects will be featured at 20A N. State St. in downtown Greenfield. The public is invited to the opening reception at 6:30 p.m. April 8. A special event is also scheduled for Saturday, April 9 when artists will be creating portraits of “local celebrities” like Mayor Chuck Fewell. The event is also an opportunity for anyone who is interested having a portrait made of themselves to meet artists.
The portrait gallery will be on display through April 30. The gallery is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To learn more or for a list of classes such as watercolor and wood burning, visit www.hancockcountyarts.org or www.portraitsociety.org.
Graphic novel, comic sale set
GREENFIELD – A mini book sale hosted by Friends of the Hancock County Public Library will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at the main branch, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. Featured is gently-used anime, manga and graphic novels; proceeds from the sale benefit programs and events at the library. Visit hcplibrary.org for more.
Hancock County represented in walking tour
INDIANAPOLIS – Hancock County is represented in a 92-county Walking Tour starting 11 a.m. April 29 at the Indiana State Museum. Each county is represented in sculptures on the exterior of the building and in sidewalks; Hancock County’s piece of work, found on a sidewalk, depicts the words of poetic refrain taking a man’s silhouette and was created in 2001. James Whitcomb Riley is represented through his poetic words and small pieces of turquoise stone simulate his blue eyes. The museum building, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, turns 20 in May and visitors can tour and learn about all 92 pieces of art. Visit indianamuseum.org for more.
