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A wilderness survival course was hosted by the Vernon Township Public Library in June. Coming up this month, a Homeschool Nature Club is Oct. 25.

A wilderness survival course was hosted by the Vernon Township Public Library in June. Coming up this month, a Homeschool Nature Club is Oct. 25.

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Children’s programs coming to libraries

GREENFIELD – Programs for children are coming up in October at local libraries.

The Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield will host Monster Bash for grades 2-5 is this Wednesday, Oct. 16. A Minecraft game night is Oct. 21; and a Mad Scientists program for ages 5-10 Oct. 24.

At the HCPL in New Palestine, Science Squad is set for Oct. 15. Visit hcplibrary.org for details or to register.

The Vernon Township Public Library in Fortville will host Play & Learn Storytimes every Wednesday; Little Learners Oct. 28; and Homeschool Nature Club Oct. 25. Visit vtpl.lib.in.us for more.

Bentley’s Buddies and Friends reading therapy dogs will be at the VTPL Oct. 19; and at both locations of the HCPL Oct. 20.

EH alumni award nominations open

CHARLOTTESVILLE – Nominations are open for the 2025 Eastern Hancock High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.

The award was founded to recognize and celebrate the positive accomplishments and contributions of Eastern Hancock High School alumni. Graduates of Eastern Hancock as well as Charlottesville, Westland, and Wilkinson High Schools are all eligible for consideration.

The Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have, through their performance, conduct, and achievement, brought credit and honor to themselves and EHHS. Their public example will hopefully serve to inspire future graduates to perform and serve in the same spirit.

Honorees will be recognized for outstanding achievement in their chosen field, leadership, the arts, and volunteer/community service. Nominees with outstanding records of achievement deserving of special recognition are eligible.

Nominations are due by Jan. 17, 2025. For full guidelines, qualifications, previous inductees and nomination forms, visit www.easternhancock.org/page/alumni-hall-of-fame.