Mickie Hansen
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Hansen named national president of sorority
GREENFIELD – Mickie Hansen of Greenfield was installed as the national president of Psi Iota Xi. In this role, she will oversee the activity of 90 chapters throughout Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky.
Hansen has been a member of Psi Iota Xi for 30 years. She joined the Bloomfield chapter in 1994 to meet women who shared her values of fun, faith, and philanthropy, according to a press release from the local chapter. Soon after, she and her husband, Rusty, moved to Greenfield. Hansen quickly became active in the Upsilon chapter. She has held every chapter officer position.
In 2012, Mickie joined the Indiana State Association of Psi Iota Xi leadership as treasurer. She worked her way up to president of the Indiana State Association, and the Upsilon chapter hosted the state meeting in Greenfield in 2016.
Continuing her leadership ascent, Hansen joined the Psi Iota Xi national council in 2016 as the Southeast District Officer. Over the past several years, she fulfilled the roles of conductress, project chair, secretary, and vice president.
Hansen and the Upsilon chapter will host the 2025 National Convention of Psi Iota Xi in Indianapolis next June.
Psi Iota Xi, founded in 1897 in Muncie, Ind., is a women’s philanthropic organization with chapters throughout the midwestern United States. Psi Iota Xi chapters are focused on raising money and offering volunteer service to improve the quality of life in their communities. Membership in Psi Iota Xi is open to any female 18 years of age and older. If you are interested in joining the Upsilon chapter in Greenfield, please contact Deidre Low, chapter president, through direct message on Facebook @PIXUpsilon or at [email protected].
Master gardeners to host plant sale
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County Master Gardener Association will host a fall pant sale in September.
The event features fall annuals, perennials, live demonstrations, and master gardeners on site to answer questions.
The sale is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 6, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds 4-H Show Arena, 620 N. Apple St., Greenfield. For updates, visit hancockmga.com or facebook.com/hancockmga.
Retired teachers group awards scholarship
NEW PALESTINE – Vivian Miller, a New Palestine High School Class of 2024 graduate, received a $1,000 scholarship from Hancock County Retired Teachers Association. The group awards a scholarship to a future educator annually; Miller plans to become an elementary school teacher and will attend Indiana University.
The next meeting of the group is coming up Sept. 11. Any retired educator who taught or lives in Hancock County is invited to attend Hancock County Retired Teachers’ meetings. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Square dance lessons available this fall
GREENFIELD – Square dance lessons for all ages are available starting in September.
Swinging Singles will host lessons this fall, from 7-9 p.m. on Monday evenings in September. Events are at Buck Creek Township Community Room, 5809 W. Airport Blvd., Greenfield. No experience or partners are necessary; families are also encouraged to attend. For more information, call or text 317-292-1683 or 317-308-1440. The first lesson is free, and then each lesson is $4.
Quilt guild to meet Aug. 21
GREENFIELD – The Common Threads Quilt Guild will host a meeting at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 21 at NineStar Connect, 2243 E. Main St., Greenfield. New or prospective members are welcome to attend. Shannon Arnstein will speak about “Quilting with Panels and Patchwork.” She will have a trunk show and books available for purchase.
Shrine club to host meeting
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County Shrine Club will host a meeting and a meal at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27. The event will be at the Hancock County Fraternal Order of Police, 400 E. Davis Road, Greenfield. Cost is $10 for the meal.
Make a reservation by Aug. 23 by emailing, texting or calling Dan Riley, 317-502-0614, [email protected].
Steak ‘n Bake ‘n Raffle returns in September
GREENFIELD – The annual Steak ‘n Bake ‘n Raffle, hosted by the Rotary Club of Greenfield, is coming up in September and tickets are available now.
The annual event returns to the Hancock County Fairgrounds from 6-10:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Last year, Hancock County nonprofits raised more than $190,000 through the event.
The event for those 21 and older includes Jai Baker 3, a country/rock cover band. Tickets can be purchased through local Rotary members, or in person at USLA and Forty Financial. For updates, visit rotaryclubgreenfield.org or facebook.com/RotaryClubGreenfield.
