Finch and Pigeon were found abandoned in a box in a church parking lot. They are being cared for by P.A.W.S. Hancock; the organization is also hosting a Paint Yoru Pet fundraiser in October to raise money for animal rescues.
Finch and Pigeon were found abandoned in a box in a church parking lot. They are being cared for by P.A.W.S. Hancock; the organization is also hosting a Paint Yoru Pet fundraiser in October to raise money for animal rescues.
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Painting event to raise money for animal group
GREENFIELD – Paint your pet in a fundraiser event for Partners for Animal Welfare Society.
P.A.W.S. is hosting Paint Your Pet from 12-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Wooden Bear Brewing Co., 21 W. North St., Greenfield. Cost is $45 and includes a pre-sketched canvas with your pet. Advanced tickets are required at pawshancock.org. Seating is limited so early reservation is requested.
Ottinger to be honored at philanthropy event
GREENFIELD – Katie Ottinger of the Community Foundation of Hancock County will be honored Oct. 8 for her work in philanthropy.
Ottinger is among 21 individuals from 13 counties to be honored as a Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute graduate at the 2024 Philanthropy Leads Dinner. The event is in the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis and hosted by the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Jerome Adams, former U.S. surgeon general. The event will focus on public health initiatives and will celebrate leadership in Indiana’s philanthropic community.
Ottinger is the community investments and grants officer with the CFHC. For more on the organization, visit celebratehancock.org. For more on the dinner, visit inphilanthropy.org/dinner.
Book donations accepted at HCPL
GREENFIELD — Clean out your shelves and get a tax break for helping the Hancock County Public Library. Drop off your gently used books, DVDs, CDs and video games between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at the HCPL Bookmobile garage (north side) in Greenfield. A volunteer will assist with deliveries. Request your tax receipt at the same time.
Because of limited space, donations can only be made on specified dates.
The Friends of the Library is a non-profit, charitable group of volunteers who raise money through the sale of donated items. Proceeds help fund concerts, children’s performers, and special projects at the library.
The library is located at 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield.
Mental health training coming up
GREENFIELD – Mental Health First Aid training is coming up in October.
A course hosted by Purdue Extension of Hancock County and sponsored by the Hancock County Health Department will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Purdue Extension office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield.
Registration is due by Oct. 8. Learn more or register at cvent.me/04BLmG or email Mandy Gray, [email protected].
Humane society to benefit from dining event
GREENFIELD – A local pet rescue group will benefit from a dining event Oct. 16.
Culver’s will donate a percentage of purchases from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 16 to the Hancock County Humane Society’s shelter. No flyer is required. The restaurant is located at 1846 N. State St., Greenfield.
Suicide grief support group available
GREENFIELD – A suicide grief group is available from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
The group is hosted by Mental Health Partners of Hancock County in the Memorial Building, 98 E. North St., Greenfield. Parking is located on the street; the side door has a ramp and a chair lift. For more, visit mentalhealthpartnershc.com or call 317-462-2877.
