Cops-4-Kids needs local donations
GREENFIELD – The Greenfield Police Department is currently accepting donations for its annual Cops-4-Kids event.
The program provides breakfast for local children and a shopping trip. The goal is to spend $350 on each of the 40 children to help kids get clothing and toys they may not otherwise receive at Christmastime. It’s also a way for officers to positively interact with children of Greenfield. The program is funded solely by donations.
Donations are accepted now through Dec. 11. Checks may be made payable to Cops-4-Kids and mailed to the Greenfield Police Department at 116 S. State St., Greenfield, IN 46140.
For questions, call 317-477-4410 and ask for Dana Nance.
Memorial dedication ceremony coming up
GREENFIELD – A dedication ceremony for a new memorial is coming up.
The VFW Post 2693 will host a community ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 9 at Vietnam Veterans Park, located at the intersection of Ind. 9 and Davis Road. The ceremony is for a memorial honoring Indiana Rangers serving in Vietnam, specifically Company D (Ranger) and the 151st Infantry (Airborne) Battalion. A light lunch will follow at the post.
Creepy, kooky play coming to stage
FORTVILLE – Mt. Vernon High School presents “The Addams Family” this weekend in a stage play.
Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 2; and 2 p.m. Nov. 3.
Cost is $16 for adults and $12 for children or seniors 55 and older.
The auditorium is located at MVHS, 8112 N. 200W., Fortville.
Order tickets at mvhs.booktix.com; convenience fees apply.
Weed prevention events coming up
GREENFIELD – Volunteer to eradicate invasive species in upcoming weed wrangle events.
The Hancock County CISMA Invasive Species Management is seeking volunteers for weed wrangles. Help remove invasive species in Hancock County at two upcoming events: 9:30-noon this Saturday, Nov. 2 at Beckenholdt Park (Greenfield); 9:30-noon Nov. 16 at Beckenholdt Park (Greenfield).
Meet in the parking lot of the park and wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Some loppers and gloves are provided, or bring your own. Snacks and drinks are also provided. The event will be canceled in inclement weather. Learn more by emailing Director Jenni Leary, [email protected].
The group will also host an educational event called ‘The Basics of Natives and Invasives.” The event is at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 at Purdue Extension Hancock County, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield.
G-CHS students to perform Shakespeare play
GREENFIELD — “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare will be performed by Greenfield-Central High School students this weekend.
It will be the final theatrical show in the old auditorium of the high school, 810 N. Broadway St., Greenfield.
Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1; 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and can be purchased at gcmusic.ludus.com.
Hay quality seminar coming up
GREENFIELD – Learn about the quality of hay in an agricultural seminar coming up online.
The Indiana Forage Council and Purdue University Extension will host a virtual seminar covering forage quality from 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 12. The event is free at Purdue.ag/hayquality. For more information, visit indianaforage.org or call 765-494-4783.
