Several types of apple recipes — including pies — lined the table at the Baker’s Best contest in 2023. This year’s contest will feature pumpkin recipes.
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Baker’s Best contest Sept. 28
GREENFIELD — All Hancock County residents are welcome to join in the Baker’s Best contest. The program is sponsored by Tuttle Orchards and the Hancock County Extension Homemakers, and this year’s theme is “pumpkin.”
The contest will be 9-10 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Hancock County Extension office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield. Judging will begin at 10:15 a.m.; winners will have their picture taken along with their baked product displayed at the Home Arts Show during the festival at the Hancock County Courthouse Annex.
The grand champion, in addition to receiving a $50 cash prize, will present their winning baked entry to the mayor at the Mayor’s Breakfast festival event Oct. 5. See rileyfestival.com for rules.
HCPL giving away iPads
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County Public Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month in September with entries to win an iPad.
For every five items checked out Sept. 1-30, earn an entry into a prize for an iPad. There will be two winners.
All card holders who check out at least five items will receive a voucher for up to $5 in fine forgiveness. See hcplibrary.org for more.
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.
Book events, family activities planned at libraries
GREENFIELD – Local libraries are hosting family parties, story times, crafting events and more throughout the month of September.
Children ages 6 to 12 and their families are welcome to the Third Annual Back to Hogwarts Night Sept. 9 at the Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield. The Harry Potter-themed event includes activities and games based on the popular book series.
The Greenfield library is also hosting chess club for children and teens on Mondays; story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers throughout the month; and family yoga on Wednesdays. Teens are welcome to a movie night Sept. 16 and tiny tabletop games Sept. 5. The library is at 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. For more details and to register, visit hcplibrary.org.
In New Palestine, the Sugar Creek branch of the HCPL offers family story time and Little Crafters on Wednesdays; a bi-weekly after school hangout for teens Sept. 12 and 26; a teen story making event Sept. 24; and a science squad for tweens ages 8-12 Sept. 17. The library is at 5731 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine. Visit hcplibrary.org to register.
The Vernon Township Public Library in Fortville offers Play & Learn Storytime every Wednesday; a book club for grades 4-6 Sept. 9; and Little Learners on Monday mornings, offering early literacy and social skills for toddlers and preschoolers. The VTPL is at 625 E. Broadway St., Fortville. Visit vtpl.lib.in.us for details.
