Local group donates backpacks, supplies
HANCOCK COUNTY – Those still in need of school supplies should speak with their school counselor, who might be able to get backpacks or supplies from local organization Blue Angel Connect.
BAC works with local school counselors in Hancock and Henry counties, including all elementary schools in the Mt. Vernon, Greenfield-Central and Eastern Hancock school districts. While families in need of assistance should reach out to their school counselor, those that are not included in listed elementary schools may also receive supplies by emailing [email protected]. Include the child’s name, age, school and grade level. Assistance is on a first-come, first served basis. To learn more or to donate to Blue Angel Connect, visit blueangelconnect.org.
High school reunion coming up
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Charlottesville High School alumni will have a get-together Aug. 12. To reserve a spot for the event or to learn more, call or text Judy at 317-753-4337.
Author with local ties to speak at event
GREENFIELD – A young adult author with Greenfield roots will return to the community for an event about writing and publishing books Aug. 9.
Kyle Willis, author of “Jason Phoenix and the Demon Lamp” will speak on the process of writing, editing, publishing and marketing a book at the event at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the main branch of the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. The event is for teens and adults; registration for the free event is at hcplibrary.org.
Willis is a Greenfield-Central High School and Hanover College graduate who currently lives in Columbus, Ind.
School foundation planning gala event
GREENFIELD – The Greenfield Central School Foundation is hosting its annual Red Letter Gala Sept. 30 and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Sponsorship levels range from $250 to $6,000 and must be received by Sept. 3 for inclusion in the program.
The event is at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Adaggios, 5999 W. Memory Lane, Greenfield. To learn more about the event or sponsorships, visit gcschoolfoundation.org or call 317-477-4103.
MVHS class reunion coming up
FORTVILLE – The Mt. Vernon High School Class of 1973 is planning a 50-year celebration.
The event will be Sept. 9 and include a catered dinner in Fortville. Those interested should join the Facebook page “Mt. Vernon HS Class of ‘73-Fortville IN” or contact Pam Beyers Buckley at 317-910-5337 or Mike Noe at 317-703-5757.
Band, guard to host golf fundraiser
GREENFIELD – The Greenfield-Central Band and Guard Summer Scramble fundraiser is coming up at noon Aug. 20 at links Golf Club in New Palestine.
The event is $85 per person for a quartet scramble; hole and cart sponsors are available. Enter by Aug. 13; see the Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation’s Facebook site for a registration link.
Yovanovich graduates from RIT
MCCORDSVILLE – Alexander Yovanovich of McCordsville recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology.
He holds a masters degree in materials science and engineering and a bachelor’s degree in microelectronic engineering. RIT is located in Rochester, New York.
Brown earns educational grant
GREENFIELD – The Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations recently named Ginny Brown as a recipient of a professional growth grant.
Brown is director of the Greenfield Central School Foundation. The grant will allow for coursework at The Fund Raising School; she was among 14 grant recipients statewide.
