Community baby shower Nov. 14
GREENFIELD – A free event for new and expecting mothers and families is coming up.
The Greenfield Community Baby Shower is from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 14 at Hancock Regional Hospital’s basement level Keen Classroom, 801 N. State St., Greenfield. No registration is needed for the walk-through tables with community resources and supports; refreshments and a free raffle.
A safe sleep class is at 6 p.m. with the first 30 registrants receiving a safe sleep sack, pack and play, infant care kit. Register for the class by calling 765-643-8022.
The event is hosted by HRH, Firefly Children and Family Alliance, Hancock4Kids, Community Foundation of Hancock County, and Chances and Services for Youth.
Arts programs for all ages coming up
GREENFIELD – The Greenfield Parks and Recreation Art Studio is offering several programs throughout the final two months of 2023.
An adult art event called “Winter DIY Doormats” is at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17. A family art program with ugly sweater decorating is from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 2. A kids’ art program – a three-part series called “Giftable Art” – is set for Wednesdays in December.
For more details, program cost or to sign up, visit parks.greenfieldin.org or call 317-477-4340. Programs are offered at the Patricia Elmore Center at Riley Park, 280 N. Apple St., Greenfield.
Local libraries to host November events
HANCOCK COUNTY – Several science, art and literature events are coming up for local children and teens at area libraries.
International Origami Day Celebration is Nov. 13 at the Hancock County Public Library 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 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.
