McCordsville to host markets, car shows
MCCORDSVILLE – The town of McCordsville will host community events on Sundays this summer and fall.
Market in McCordsville and Cars & Coffee events are scheduled for Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 6.
Cars and Coffee events are from 9-11 a.m. at McCordsville Town Hall Community Park, 6280 W. 800N, McCordsville. The free community event accepts all vehicle makes, models and years. Parking is on the grass until the field is wet; free coffee and donuts are available.
The Market in McCordsville runs from 1-4 p.m. on the same dates and also at Town Hall Community Park. Local crafters, artisans, farmers and home-based businesses are on site. Admission and parking are free.
For details, visit facebook.com/townofmccordsville. The community is also seeking volunteers to assist with the events.
Sister Cities 5K event coming up
GREENFIELD – Registration is open for the 11th annual Sister Cities 5K Run/Walk.
The event is at 9 a.m. Aug. 17 and begins at the Sister Cities Park on the Pennsy Trail, next to the Greenfield Police Department. The course follows the trail, heading west before turning around and returning to the park.
Registration is $25 from now through Aug. 3 and includes a T-shirt. After that the price increases to $30 with no shirt.
Sister Cities of Greenfield relies on fundraising from the community to help provide opportunities for local students to visit Kakuda, Japan. A group of Japanese students will visit Greenfield this August and will be at the event. For more or to donate directly to the program, visit sistercitiesofgreenfield.org.
Gala for CASA Aug. 8
GREENFIELD – Change a Child’s Story Gala is coming up Aug. 8.
The event is hosted by Court Appointed Special Advocates of Hancock County and raises money through sponsorships and auctions. Guest speaker is Ashley Rhodes-Courter, a former foster youth who became a New York Times Bestselling author.
The event is at Daniel’s Vineyard, 9061 N. 700 W., McCordsville. Tickets are $50 per person, or $400 for a table of eight. Learn more at casahancockcountyin.org.
