Fall break programs available with reading dogs
GREENFIELD – Bentley’s Buddies and Friends will host programs during fall break, using books and reading therapy dogs to help children with literacy.
Sit, Stay, Read Fall Camp is Oct. 7-10. Programs on Oct. 7 and 8 are for children in third grade and up, while programs Oct. 9 and 10 are for those in grades kindergarten through second. Program themes range from cooking to animal care to engineering. Bentley’s Place is located at 108 N. State St. For registration and questions, visit bentleysbuddies.com, or call 317-318-2230.
Golf benefit to help families facing cancer
GREENFIELD – The Andy Gilliland and Friends Annual Golf Benefit that assists local families with the cost of cancer treatments returns this month.
The fundraiser is at 1 p.m. Sept. 28 at Arrowhead Golf Course, 2974 Clubhouse Drive, Greenfield. This year’s recipient is Jenni Palmer, a 1984 Greenfield-Central High School graduate.
The event is named after Andy Gilliland, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 1989 and received a bone marrow transplant from his sister. He went into remission and was later cured. However, his father Jack was later diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and his mother Carole, with an aggressive form of leukemia and died of the illness. Due to Andy Gilliland’s numerous experiences with cancer, he was inspired to continue his fundraiser annually to help others.
For more, visit agafbenefit.wixsite.com/agafbenefit; the site includes registration information and a way to donate directly to the event.
HCPL offering apple farm tour
GREENFIELD — The Hancock County Public Library is offering a unique perspective of the county with its upcoming Behind the Scenes Hancock series.
Attendees will be able to tour local businesses. The first destination is Tuttle Orchards, scheduled for 1:45 p.m. Oct. 1.
A guided tour of apple production areas will include cold storage, grader, cider-making facilities and 30 minutes of walking in indoor areas. Learn about apple growing and what happens after the apples are picked.
The adults-only series provides an opportunity to see the inner workings of local organizations without the need to sign up to chaperone a school group. Meet at the business; the library does not provide transportation. The orchard is located at 5717 N. 300W., Greenfield.
Registration is required for the limited-capacity tour at hcplibrary.org or call 317-462-5141 ext. 240. Those who register but cannot attend should cancel their reservation so those on the waiting list may attend.
Finance classes available this fall
GREENFIELD – Faith and Finances classes are coming up this fall.
Love In the Name of Christ of Greater Hancock County (Love INC) is hosting a series from Oct. 8 to Nov. 19. Free financial education is provided, along with dinner and childcare from 6-7:30 p0.m. Tuesday evenings at Bradley United Methodist Church, 210 W. Main St., Greenfield.
Registration is required by Oct. 1 by calling 317-468-6300, texting 317-747-0302 or emailing [email protected].
McCordsville to host events in McCord Square
MCCORDSVILLE – The town of McCordsville will host community events in the new McCord Square Oct. 6.
Market in McCordsville and Cars & Coffee events are scheduled Oct. 6 at the new site, 5811 Main St., McCordsville
Cars and Coffee is from 9-11 a.m. The free community event accepts all vehicle makes, models and years.
The Market in McCordsville runs from 1-4 p.m. Local crafters, artisans, farmers and home-based businesses are on site. Admission and parking are free.
