Marianne Hughes was presented recently with the Outstanding Volunteer for Vietnam Veterans award from DAR State Regent Cheri Baxter.
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Hughes named outstanding Vietnam volunteer
KNIGHTSTOWN – Marianne Hughes, a member of the Major Hugh Dinwiddie Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was awarded the “Outstanding Volunteer for Vietnam Veterans” award representing Indiana.
The honor was announced July 1 at the 131st Continental Congress of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington D.C. Hughes was presented with the award Aug. 4 at a district meeting in Anderson.
Hughes is the only recipient to receive this national accolade twice. She volunteers time and resources in assisting veterans. As NSDAR continues to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the war, Hughes has distributed “A Time to Honor” and welcomed home Vietnam veterans at several DAR sponsored book giveaways. She has spearheaded the collection of comfort items, treats, and games shipped to active servicemen and women.
The next chapter meeting is at 1 p.m. Sept. 3 at Historic Knightstown, Inc., 24 N. Washington St., Knightstown.
MOPS carnival scheduled
GREENFIELD – Mothers of Preschoolers will host a carnival from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 26 at Brandywine Community Church, 1551 E. New Road, Greenfield.
Brandywine MOPS, part of MOPS International, hosts regular meetings, events and play dates to support and encourage women who have children from pregnancy through kindergarten. The free carnival for children and parents will include sensory play, bounce houses, food and information on MOPS. For more, visit Brandywine Indiana MOPS Welcomes You on Facebook.
Holiday market scheduled
GREENFIELD – Hancock County Extension Homemakers will host a Country Vintage Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.
The event that encourages people to start their holiday shopping early features free parking, free admission and food trucks on site. It will be located at the Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St. For information, call Vickie Ramsey, 317-753-4144, or Margie Clark, 317-498-1549.
Items collected locally for Ky flood victims
Locals collecting for flood victims
GREENFIELD – Residents wanting to assist flood victims in southeastern Kentucky can contribute to a local emergency supply collection.
Former Greenfield Rotarian Jim Snellenberger is leading up a countywide collection of supplies, including water (bottles and gallon); non-perishable food and snacks; cleaning supplies like bleach, all-purpose cleaners, sponges and rags; toiletries and personal hygiene items; first aid kits; industrial trash bags; box fans; and baby supplies like formula, bottles, diapers, pacifiers and wipes. Snellenberger announced the project at a recently meeting of the Rotary Club of Greenfield.
Items may be dropped off at all county and Greenfield fire departments (if firefighters are responding to an emergency, leave items in the foyer); Miller’s Jewelry; Vail’s Classic Cars; and the storage building at the Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds. The fairground storage building is located to the west of the Sarah Burke Exhibit Hall and marked “flood victims,” open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. For questions, email [email protected].
Harvest of Quilts Show scheduled for Sept. 23-24
GREENFIELD – Common Threads Quilt Guild will host a quilt show Sept. 23-24.
The “Harvest of Quilts Show” will be at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, and is open to the public with $7 admission. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 23 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24. Quilts will be on display, as well as vendors and scissor sharpening.
A quilt will be raffled to benefit Women Helping Women. Chances are $1 or six for $5. For more, visit commonthreadsin.com.
