Owl program set at nature camp
GREENFIELD – Learn about the world of owls in a family-friendly nature program Nov. 19 at Nameless Creek Camp.
“Take Flight – Wildlife Education” is geared for elementary-aged children but all are welcome. Families will hear a story, create a nature craft and see a live owl up close. The event is 1-3 p.m. Nov. 19. Cost is $15 for one registrant; $25 for two; $35 for three; and $50 for four or more.
Deadline to register is Nov. 14. Visit namelesscreekyouthcamp.com and click the registration link from the home page.
Financial aid workshops coming up
HANCOCK COUNTY – Graduating high school students and adult learners can gain insight on financial aid through a series of upcoming FAFSA Days events.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be discussed by INvestED Indiana college funding experts, according to the Hancock County Community Foundation. The HCCF, INvestED and Hancock County LINK are hosting the FAFSA days at all four county high schools.
The FAFSA Day for New Palestine High School is 2:30-7 p.m. Nov. 1; Mt. Vernon High School, 2:30-7 p.m. Nov. 2; Eastern Hancock High School, 4-7:30 p.m. Nov. 8; Greenfield-Central High School, 2:30-7 p.m. Nov. 15; and Hancock County Public Library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 21. There will also be onsite scholarship application support for scholarships through the HCCF.
Sponsorships accepted for Washington D.C. trip
GREENFIELD – Community members are invited to “Adopt an Eighth Grader” for an upcoming trip to Washington D.C.
The Greenfield Central Junior High School Washington D.C. Scholarship funds half the cost of the eighth grade trip. By sponsoring an eighth grader, more students can experience the trip where they’ll learn history and politics. To learn more, email Sarah Wheeler, [email protected].
EH JAG to host food drive
CHARLOTTESVILLE – The Eastern Hancock Jobs for America’s Graduates program is hosting a canned food drive from Oct. 3-21. Canned and nonperishable food items can be sent to school with students and taken to the JAG room at the high school (room 202) or they can be dropped off at the high school office or the superintendent’s office.
PTA seeks consignment sale participants
MORRISTOWN – The Morristown Elementary Parent Teacher Association is hosting its semi-annual consignment sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29, with half-price items noon to 2 pm. The sale is in the cafeteria of Morristown High School, 223 S. Patterson St., Morristown.
Those who would like to sell quality infant, toddler and children’s items can be a consignor at $10; consignors tag their items and drop them off in boxes or totes at the cafeteria Oct. 28 and volunteers help unload items and handle all other aspects of the sale. Consignors receive 70% of their sales, with the rest supporting the PTA, which is a nonprofit organization of parents, teachers and administrators that supports teachers and students in the school. For more information, visit the Morristown Elementary PTA Facebook page, or call or text 765-389-2452.
