Small pigs raced against each other in an obstacle course for the grand prize of an Oreo cookie at last year’s Hancock County 4-H Fair. The attraction returns this year, with opening day coming up Tuesday, June 18.
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Fair opens Tuesday
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County 4-H Fair kicks off next week featuring a new, 10-day schedule.
The first day features a dog show at 5 p.m. June 18 in the show arena. The carnival is open from 6-10 p.m. featuring a “Two for Tuesday” deal where two people ride for the price of one. Barnyard pig races and shows are at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the community plaza.
The fairgrounds is located at 620 Apple St., Greenfield.
Community survey, workshops available
GREENFIELD – Provide input in the quality of Hancock County’s communities in upcoming workshops.
The Community Foundation of Hancock County and the Hancock Economic Development Council have partnered with HWC Engineering to develop a Quality of Place Plan. “Quality of place” refers to the elements of the community that make it feel like home, such as mom-and-pop restaurants, multi-use trails and public art. The plan will serve as a roadmap for improving the quality of place across the county.
Take a survey at surveymonkey.com/r/7YXFFYY or attend a community workshop: 6:30 p.m. June 18 at New Palestine Wellness Center, 4055 Roy Wilson Way, New Palestine; 6:30 p.m. June 19 at McCordsville Wellness Center, 8505 N. Clearview Drive, McCordsville; 6:30 p.m. June 25 at Thrive Center, 971 W. U.S. 40, Greenfield; or 6:30 p.m. June 27 at Eastern Hancock High School, 10320 250N., Charlottesville. Visit CelebrateHancock.org for more.
Leadership class applications open
GREENFIELD – Leadership Hancock County is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 class. Applications are due no later than Aug. 13, and class size is limited. Visit www.LeadHC.org to complete and submit the application.
Leadership Hancock County strives to empower leaders through education and connections, cultivating growth in our community.
Class sessions are held once monthly from September 2024 to May 2025. Full day sessions include two retreat days, non-profit and community issues day, local business and agriculture day, history day, government day, servant leadership and situational leadership.
Leadership Hancock County was formed in 1996 under the care of Thomas Seng, CEO of Central Indiana Power and Nancy King, Hancock County home economist. They wished to create a leadership training opportunity for Hancock County that did not exist at the time. Leadership Hancock County has continued to grow and develop leaders in the community through classes, training, projects and more, according to a press release.
For more information, email Director Melissa Ewald at [email protected].
Qdoba to host fundraiser for Humane Society
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County Humane Society will benefit from a dining fundraiser from 4-8 p.m. June 20.
Qdoba will donate 25% of sales to the nonprofit organization. Show a flyer at the restaurant; the flyer can be found at facebook.com/hancockhumane. When ordering online, enter the coupon code “Qdobagives”. The restaurant is located at 2037 N. State St, Greenfield.
