Teddy bear clinic coming up
GREENFIELD – Gateway Hancock Health just west of Greenfield will host a Teddy Bear Clinic event for children of all ages.
The free event is 9-11 a.m. July 8 at 6189 W. John L. Modglin Drive, Greenfield. Bring a favorite teddy bear, stuffed animal or doll to Gateway Hancock Health and learn how to care for them and keep them healthy. Children will check in their special friend; be called back to get their height, weight and temperature; and help their friend get vitals and vaccinations. Each family will receive a swag bag with items to help continuing care at home; there will be more giveaways throughout the morning. Register for the event at eventbrite.com.
Events for children abound at fair
GREENFIELD – Several free family events are coming up at the Hancock County 4-H Fair.
In addition to animal shows and exhibits by 4-H’ers throughout the week, families can also watch the parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 24; the baby contest at 9 a.m. June 24; and a youth pedal pull at 7 p.m. June 27.
There is also a Silly Safaris animal show at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 26 and 6 and 7:30 p.m. June 28. On the Edge of Illusion Variety Show is at noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. June 28. Free live concerts happen each night of the fair, which is at 620 Apple St., Greenfield.
Children’s concerts, shows coming to libraries
HANCOCK COUNTY – Free summer reading programs continue at local libraries across Hancock County.
Mr. Daniel Sings is a free children’s concert with family singing and dancing, coming up at 10 a.m. this Saturday in McCordsville Town Hall Park, 6280 W. 800N., McCorsdville. The event is presented by the Vernon Township Public Library.
Madcap Puppets are coming to two libraries June 26. The all-ages performances are at 10 a.m. June 26 at the Sugar Creek branch, 5731 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine; and 2 p.m. June 26 at the main branch, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. School-aged children are also invited to a Hawaiian Adventure craft program June 27 at the main branch; or a Play with Food program June 27 at the Sugar Creek branch. Teen science challenges continue throughout the summer, as well as a Mario Kart tournament. Register for events at hcplibrary.org.
