Greenfield-Central schools are working with four puppies to eventually be used as therapy dogs within the schools. A benefit comedy show is coming up Sept. 29.
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Therapy dogs to benefit from show
GREENFIELD – A free, family-friendly comedy show in support of Greenfield-Central’s therapy dogs is coming up.
HeeHaws for Paws will be at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Greenfield-Central High School, 810 N. Broadway St., Greenfield. Dave “The King” Wilson will be featured, along with the G-C ComedySportz High School League.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at gcmusic.ludus.com. Proceeds support the training of therapy dogs.
Weston mum fundraiser through Sept. 9
GREENFIELD – Weston Elementary School is hosting a mum fundraiser now through Sept. 9. Funds raised will allow the parent teacher organization to provide a source of funding for Weston teachers to help offset the cost of fun, extra activities that are outside of the school budget. Orders can be made through a student, or online at fundraiseit.org and click on “Online Shopping.” Enter a student’s first and last name and Weston as group. Pickup of mums is from 4-7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in the north parking lot of Weston Elementary School, 140 Polk Ave., Greenfield. For questions, email [email protected].
Free movies available to local students
GREENFIELD – Free student days at VIP Cinemas in Greenfield are available to Hancock County students.
The program is through Neighborhoods Against Substance Abuse (NASA).
Show a child’s student identification card and receive free admission on Sept. 15, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17. For more information, call 317-477-0200. The theater is located at 2347 W. Main St., Greenfield.
Winter clothing giveaway Sept. 14
GREENFIELD – Pick up free winter coats, hats, gloves and more in a giveaway event.
Coats of Many Colors is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at Steak ‘N Shake, 2121 N. State St., Greenfield. The event is hosted by Apostolic Pentecostal Church and includes items of all sizes, from infant to adult. Contact Pastor Joseph Riggs with questions at 317-496-6845.
GCSF gala coming up Sept. 28
GREENFIELD – The Red Letter Gala benefiting the Greenfield Central School Foundation is coming up Sept. 28.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. A program at 7:15 will celebrate the foundation, which connects the community to the classroom through educational grants and scholarships. The event is an opportunity to support the foundation’s Wish Upon a Star program to grant wishes of G-C teachers and their classrooms. Hall of Fame inductees this year are William Nigh, Hancock Central High School class of 1967; Andy Arland, Greenfield-Central High School class of 1983; David Spencer, G-CHS 1989; and Claudia Foster Sahm, G-CHS 1994.
The event will be at the Community Life Center, 10612 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Seating is limited; reserve a spot by Sept. 6 at gcschoolfoundation.com/red-letter-gala. Individual tickets are $80; a pair of tickets is $150. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Golf fundraiser set for MVEF
FORTVILLE – The Mt. Vernon Education Foundation is planning a golf fundraiser.
Chip In Fore Kids is 5-8 p.m. Sept. 12 at TopGolf in Fishers. The event includes drinks, food and golfing games while raising funds for grants, programs and resources for students and teachers. Sponsorships are available and registration is open. Email [email protected] or visit onecau.se/mvgolf.
