Kristi Barber holds her dog Kodak as the two enjoy P.A.W.S Pool Party in 2023. Dogs and their owners were given special access to the grounds at the Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center; this year’s pool party for dogs is Aug. 10.
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Pool party for dogs this August
GREENFIELD – The annual pool party for dogs and their humans returns this August.
Partners in Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S. Hancock) hosts the event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center, the community pool in Riley Park. Cost is $20 per human and one dog, and $3 extra per human or dog for a maximum of $30. Pay at the door, cash or credit is accepted.
Proof of vaccinations are required before entry: rabies, Bordetella and distemper vaccines must be proven. The event is a fundraiser for P.A.W.S. Hancock; for more visit pawshancock.org or facebook.com/PAWSHancock.
Greenfield Main Street seeks volunteers
GREENFIELD – Greenfield Main Street is looking for community volunteers to join the group.
Greenfield Main Street works to enhance the downtown area. Volunteers could help with marketing and image building, business promotions, special events and festivals, business retention programs, historic preservation and more. To learn more, visit greenfieldmainstreet.org, call 317-649-0890 or email [email protected].
Bed race event returns in September
GREENFIELD – The Four Post 400 Bed Race Challenge returns this September.
Race a wheeled bed at the Hancock County Fairgrounds with a group of friends, coworkers or nonprofit organization. Additional prizes are given for best-decorated bed.
The event is a fundraiser for the Dale E. Kuhn American Legion Post 119. It is set for Sept. 14. Vendors open at 11 a.m., a presentation of the nations’ colors, pledge and invocation is at noon; Hometown Heroes will be at 1:15 p.m.; the Parade of Beds is at 12:30 p.m. and races start at 1 p.m. A cornhole tournament for all levels is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The legion is currently seeking sponsors for the event, ranging from $50 to $500. Those who want to participate can join for $75 if using one of the legion’s beds, or $50 by bringing your own bed. Send registration information and fees to American Legion, P.O. Box 96B, Greenfield. Registration should include a team name, members of the team and ages, and parents’ signature if under 18. Email questions to [email protected].
