Several local families participated in last year’s Turkey Day 5K, including Chris and Chloe Borgmann, Harper Goodwin, Emily Voorhis and Murphy. This year’s event is on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23.
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Turkey Day 5K registration open
GREENFIELD – The annual Thanksgiving Day run in downtown Greenfield is scheduled for Nov. 23.
The Turkey Day 5K will be at 9 a.m.; price is $35. There is also a one-mile event for $25; prices increase Oct. 30. Proceeds of the race benefit Greenfield Parks & Recreation, Hope House, and Greenfield Main Street.
Learn more or register at greenfieldturkeyday5k.com.
Local libraries to host November events
HANCOCK COUNTY – Several science, art and literature events are coming up in November for local children and teens at area libraries.
Children in grades pre-K to 2 might want to join in on finger painting– “when science meets art.” STEAM Masterpieces is Nov. 6 at the main Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield. International Origami Day Celebration is Nov. 13 in Greenfield. The Sugar Creek branch in New Palestine will host a Pals & PJs event for ages 3-7 Nov. 15, a Reading Dragons book club Nov. 9 for school-aged children and tweens, as well as a homeschool writing club Nov. 10 and a homeschool middle school girls book club Nov. 17.
Dogs will be featured in a couple of events: A Bluey & Bingo Bash is set for Nov. 14 in New Palestine, targeting children ages 2-9 and their families. Both branches will feature Bentley’s Buddies & Friends reading dogs Nov. 19.
Teens in grades 6-12 can build towers with noodles and marshmallows Nov. 2, or create “bad art” Nov. 20 in Greenfield. Ages 9-18 can create stocking stuffers and cards for seniors in the community Nov. 29.
Registration for HCPL events is at hcplibrary.org.
In Fortville, a Play & Learn Storytime is every Wednesday morning for all ages at the Vernon Township Public Library. A homeschool STEAM club is Nov. 17, while Bentley’s Buddies reading dogs will be available Nov. 18. For more, visit vtpl.lib.in.us.
Strike Out Drugs fundraiser Nov. 4
GREENFIELD – The annual Strike Out Drugs fundraiser is coming up 5-8 p.m. Nov. 4.
Support helps agencies like Hancock County D.A.R.E., Celebrate Recovery of Brandywine Community Church and Neighborhoods Against Substance Abuse “strike out drugs” in the community through bowling, auctions and more. The event will be at Strike Force Lanes, 1539 W. Main st., Greenfield.
Competitive open bowling is for teams. Family bowling is $18 for adults and $15 for youth high school and under; three games plus shoes are included. Purchase tickets at the NASA table prior to bowling. There will be score-based prizes, as well as door prizes and a silent auction.
For information contact Tim Retherford of NASA at 317-477-0200; Dep. Kyle Addison of D.A.R.E. at 317-482-1144; or Paul Galbraith of Celebrate Recovery, 317-462-4777.
Sponsorship opportunities start at $50 and are available for up to $500. Contact Retherford via phone or [email protected] for sponsorships.
Health, wellness event for families coming up
GREENFIELD – The annual Rise Above It health and wellness event is coming up in November.
The free community event, hosted by Healthy 365, is set for 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 9 at Greenfield-Central High School, 810 N. Broadway St., Greenfield.
Self-care stations include chair massage, coloring pages and fidgets, exercise, deep breathing techniques, food and mood, weighted blanket sampling, gratitude and affirmation, hair and nails. Information booths and snacks are provided; participants are encouraged to learn about services available in and around Hancock County.
The event will also feature a space for adults only: “Hidden in Plain Sight” is a simulation of a teenager’s bedroom, designed to educate parents and guardians about pro-drug messages in clothing; products designed to stash alcohol and drugs and more.
Pre-registration is preferred, but registration is also available at the door the day of the event. Register at behealthy365.org/RiseAboveIt. For questions, call 317-468-4231 or email [email protected].
