Eastern Hancock Superintendent George Philhower greets a group of communities members during a community engagement meeting in 2022. The first meeting for this school year is coming up Oct. 1.
EH to host community meeting
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Eastern Hancock schools will host its first community engagement meeting for the 2024-2025 school year in October.
The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Thrive Center of the Community Foundation of Hancock County, 971 W. U.S. 40, Greenfield. The meeting is an event for community members to hear updates about the school corporation and gather input from community partners to continue to improve collaboration and opportunities for students. Reservations are required; learn more at easternhancock.org or by calling 317-936-5444.
Golf benefit to help families facing cancer
GREENFIELD – The Andy Gilliland and Friends Annual Golf Benefit that assists local families with the cost of cancer treatments returns this month.
The fundraiser is at 1 p.m. Sept. 28 at Arrowhead Golf Course, 2974 Clubhouse Drive, Greenfield. This year’s recipient is Jenni Palmer, a 1984 Greenfield-Central High School graduate.
The event is named after Andy Gilliland, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 1989 and received a bone marrow transplant from his sister. He went into remission and was later cured. However, his father Jack was later diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and his mother Carole, with an aggressive form of leukemia and died of the illness. Due to Andy Gilliland’s numerous experiences with cancer, he was inspired to continue his fundraiser annually to help others.
For more, visit agafbenefit.wixsite.com/agafbenefit; the site includes registration information and a way to donate directly to the event.
VFW ride to benefit PAWS
GREENFIELD – A motorcycle ride is coming up benefiting a local animal rescue group.
The VFW Post 2693 is hosting a benefit ride for Partners in Animal Welfare Society of Hancock County Sept. 21. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with kickstands up at 11:30 a.m. Live music will be performed by the Bobby Wiggins Duo from 4-7 p.m. The event is in honor of Lin Parsons and includes a spaghetti and meatball dinner for $5, raffles and prizes. The post is located at 529 N. Apple St., Greenfield.
Children’s art classes available
GREENFIELD – Children’s art programs are available this fall at the Greenfield Parks and Recreation Art Studio.
During fall break, a Children’s Art Mini Camp is Oct. 8-10. Adopt a Squishmallow and make fall-themed art inspired by the stuffy from 5:30-7:30 p.m. each evening.
Classes are for children in grades kindergarten through sixth; register at parksingreenfield.com/youth-programs. The studio is in the Patricia Elmore Center at Riley Park, 280 N. Apple St., Greenfield.
Volunteer fair coming up Saturday
GREENFIELD – A free volunteer fair is coming up, allowing people a chance to meet local nonprofits and learn about volunteer needs in Hancock County.
The Community Foundation of Hancock County will host the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 21 at 971 W. U.S. 40. The open-house style event will feature opportunities for students, church congregations and anyone looking to give back to connect directly with agencies that provide vital services to the community. Agencies represent animal welfare, food insecurity, arts and culture, senior welfare, substance abuse and treatment and more. For a preview of opportunities, visit HelloHancock.com. Coffee and donuts are available for guests in the morning, and cookies in the afternoon.
