Leadership class applications open
GREENFIELD – Leadership Hancock County is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 class. Applications are due no later than Aug. 13, and class size is limited. Visit www.LeadHC.org to complete and submit the application.
Leadership Hancock County strives to empower leaders through education and connections, cultivating growth in our community.
Class sessions are held once monthly from September 2024 to May 2025. Full day sessions include two retreat days, non-profit and community issues day, local business and agriculture day, history day, government day, servant leadership and situational leadership.
For more information, email Director Melissa Ewald at [email protected].
Libraries to host family programs in August
GREENFIELD – Programs for teens and children are coming up at local libraries throughout Hancock County this month.
Teens in grades 6-12 can learn basic codes of robots in an event Aug. 12 at the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. A teen and tween chess club is Aug. 15 at the Sugar Creek branch of the HCPL, 5731 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine. Bentley’s Buddies and Friends will be at both HCPL libraries Aug. 18.
People of all ages are welcome to a drum circle in Greenfield Aug. 7, or participate in a craft supply swap throughout the month. Visit hcplbirary.org to register to events and learn more, or call 317-462-5141.
Bentley’s Buddies will be at the Vernon Township Public Library Aug. 17. The VTPL will also host story time sessions Aug. 7, 14 and 21. The library is located at 625 E. Broadway St., Fortville. Call 317-485-6402 for questions, or visit vtpl.lib.in.us.
Pool party for dogs this August
GREENFIELD – The annual pool party for dogs and their humans returns this August.
Partners in Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S. Hancock) hosts the event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center, the community pool in Riley Park. Cost is $20 per human and one dog, and $3 extra per human or dog for a maximum of $30. Pay at the door, cash or credit is accepted.
Proof of vaccinations are required before entry: rabies, Bordetella and distemper vaccines must be proven. The event is a fundraiser for P.A.W.S. Hancock; for more visit pawshancock.org or facebook.com/PAWSHancock.
P.A.W.S. will also host a pet adoption event from10:30 am. to 2 p.m. Aug. 10 at Tractor Supply Co., 1645 N. State St., Greenfield. For more, call the store at 317-468-0980.
Women’s resource fundraiser coming up
GREENFIELD – Power of the Purse, an event in support of the Women’s Resource Center of Hancock County, is coming up this month.
The event will be at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at Bradley Hall, 2 W. Main St., Greenfield. Music and appetizers will be served, with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. The theme of the event is “Champion Women for Positive Change.”
Tickets are $50; reserve a seat by Aug. 5 at hcwrc/events.org, call 317-477-1959 or mail WRC, 312 E. Main St., Suite F, Greenfield.
Founded in 2014, the Women’s Resource Center has a mission to provide mentoring, guidance, and connection to programs and services that help women and their families achieve self-sufficiency.
Support groups starting up at Wellspring
GREENFIELD – Support groups are coming up through Wellspring Center, starting Aug. 13.
Living Grace is a 15-week faith-based support group for those living with a mental health difficulty or disorder. Family Grace is a group for families and loved ones of those with a mental health difficulty or disorder.
Breaking the Chains of Trauma for Women is a nine-week support group for women with trauma.
Starting Sept. 3 is Life’s Healing Choices for Women, a nine-week study that helps group members overcome and heal from any hurt, habit or hang-up.
Wellspring Center is a resource for those in need of whole-health renewal, located inside Brandywine Community Church, 1551 E. New Road, Greenfield. For more information, call 317-462-2015, visit wellspringind.org or facebook.com/WellspringCenterInd.
