McCordsville seeks vendors for market
MCCORDSVILLE – The town of McCordsville is looking for small businesses, crafters, farmers, artisans, food vendors and acoustical musicians to participate in Market in McCordsville.
The events will be one Sunday afternoon from May through October at Town Hall Park, 6280 W. 800N., McCordsville. Vendors do not have to commit to participate at every event.
For more information or to apply, email Niki Jones, [email protected] or call 317-335-5113.
Shares, Inc. to host community event
GREENFIELD – The community is invited to an event coming up to highlight opportunities at Shares, Inc.
March is Disability Awareness Month and a Shares Showcase is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon March 15 at 645 S. State St., Greenfield. Shares Inc. is a not-for-profit which works with adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. The event will feature an awards ceremony and highlight some of the achievements of participants and what people with disabilities would like to see in their future.
Adult prom to benefit Lindsay’s Cheer Foundation
GREENFIELD – An upcoming adult prom will raise money for a foundation in memory of Eastern Hancock cheerleader Lindsay Locker.
Adult Prom for Lindsay’s Cheer Foundation is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at Heartland Resort, 1613 W. 300N., Greenfield.
The foundation is named in memory of the Eastern Hancock senior who was killed in a car accident in November. Funds raised through the foundation help students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it join cheerleading, one of Lindsay’s passions.
The event, for people 21 and older, will also include a silent auction. Cost is $25. Learn more or donate at facebook.com/LindsaysCheerFoundation.
High school volunteers looking to serve
FORTVILLE – Organizations that need help are encouraged to reach out to the Mt. Vernon High School Community Service Club.
The club is looking for volunteer opportunities, to be done by individuals or groups. Email Joe Anderson, [email protected], or Joana Goff, [email protected].
Great Neighbor Contest opens up
GREENFIELD – The Great Neighbor Contest is returning, in a collaborative effort to celebrate outstanding contributions of local residents.
Greenfield-Community announced the content this week. Greenfield-Community is a collaboration between the city of Greenfield, Greenfield-Central schools, Hancock Health and NineStar Connect to provide a concise place for “all things Greenfield.” Nominations for exceptional local neighbors will be accepted Feb. 4 through March 1 at greenfield-community.com. A winner will be announced March 4.
Great neighbors embody the spirit of everyday heroes, demonstrating a commitment to making a positive impact by supporting those in need, championing important causes and fostering meaningful connections within the community.
All nominees must be Greenfield residents and at least 18 years old. No purchase or fee is necessary to enter or win. Nominee submissions must come through the Greenfield-Community website official contest entry form. Submission story about the nominee must be true, and a nominee photo must be included. The nominee’s contact information must be included as well.
Prizes include free summer pool passes to weekly winners, with the overall winner receiving a local Greenfield prize pack.
Friends of the library seeks volunteers
GREENFIELD – Friends of the Library is seeking new members and volunteers that would like to assist with supporting the Hancock County Public Library and its special projects.
Friends of the Library is a volunteer organization that hosts regular book and media sales to raise money for free concerts and children’s events and support special library projects.
Volunteers are needed for book donation days. These are once a month on the second Saturday, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Volunteers will work a two-hour shift, collect donated items and put them in boxes by type: non-fiction, fiction, paperback, children’s, DVDs, CDs and others.
Volunteers are also needed for the four yearly book sales. This year the dates are March 6-11, May 15-20, August 14-19 and November 13-18. Volunteers are needed to help move books to the sale room, sort books into the proper sections, work a 2-hour shift during the sale. At the end of the sale, volunteers are needed to help box the remaining books and take them to a donation site in Greenfield.
Join the Friends of the Library and be eligible for the Friends only preview sale the evening before each sale. Membership forms are available at the Friends Book Store in Greenfield and New Palestine. It is also available to download from the library’s website https://hcplibrary.org/about/friends.htm.
