Katherine Nagy performs July 30 at the Hancock County Public Library.
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Summer reading programs wrapping up
GREENFIELD – Local families have a few more days to keep track of the hours they read in summer book clubs hosted by Hancock County libraries.
Those who signed up for summer reading can log through Aug. 1 and enter e-tickets to win prizes. Prizes must be picked up by Aug. 31. Visit hcplibrary.org for details of the Hancock County Public Library’s program. Visit vtpl.lib.in.us for details about the Vernon Township Public Library.
Katherine Nagy & Friends will provide a concert Tuesday at the conclusion of the HCPL’s summer reading program. Nagy is an Indianapolis-based songwriter and performer; the event is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Greenfield library, 900 W. McKenzie Road. Register at hcplibrary.org.
Science program open house Aug. 7
GREENFIELD – Learn about the Fort Ben Composite Squadron in an open house event Aug. 7.
The program provides aerospace, STEM emergency services, communications training, leadership and more to ages 12 and up to Hancock and Hamilton counties. The event is at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Indianapolis Regional Airport, 3867 N. Aviation Way, Greenfield in the blue T-hangars. In case of rain, the event will be at the Buck Creek Community Center in front of the airport. For more information, email [email protected].
“Disasterville” coming to local meeting
GREENFIELD – Prepare for the worst with an interactive activity called “Disasterville.”
The training, skills refresher and educational tool will be at the Aug. 1 meeting of the Hancock County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disasters). The community is welcome, as well as local officials, professional responders and emergency managers.
Disasterville is a table-top, game-like activity simulating a town set up with small buildings and figurines. The toolkit has markers to set up a disaster scene, including infrastructure damages, structure damages and victim conditions. Expect the activity to last about 90 minutes, starting at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at 640 S. Franklin St., Greenfield. Learn more at hancockcoad.org or facebook.com/HancockCountyCOAD.
