Trivia event to benefit Cops-4-Kids
GREENFIELD – A trivia night benefiting Cops-4-Kids holiday shopping program for underprivileged children is coming up.
The Greenfield Police Department is hosting the trivia night at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Fraternal Order of Police, 400 E. Davis Road, Greenfield.
Cost is $75 per team; registration forms are available at the GPD or by calling Dana Nance at 317-477-4410.
Children’s programs coming to libraries
GREENFIELD – Programs for children are coming up in October at local libraries.
The Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield will host Monster Bash for grades 2-5 is Oct. 16; a Minecraft game night Oct. 21; and a Mad Scientists program for ages 5-10 Oct. 24.
At the HCPL in New Palestine, Pals and PJs for ages 3-7 is Oct. 9; Rhythm & Hues is Oct. 10; and Science Squad, Oct. 15.
Visit hcplibrary.org for details or to register.
The Vernon Township Public Library in Fortville will host a weaving program for children Oct. 9; Play & Learn Storytimes every Wednesday; Little Learners Oct. 28; and Homeschool Nature club Oct. 25. Visit vtpl.lib.in.us for more.
Bentley’s Buddies and Friends reading therapy dogs will be at the VTPL Oct. 19; and at both locations of the HCPL Oct. 20.
Fire department to host festive night out
GREENFIELD – The Buck Creek Township Fire Department will host a Halloween-themed Community Night Out from 2-6 p.m. Oct. 19.
The event will feature a trunk or treat, goodie bags, prizes, raffle, food and a live doll house burn. Donations of non-perishable items for the department’s food pantry will be accepted. The department is located at 5809 Airport Blvd., Greenfield.
Character breakfast coming to GCHS
GREENFIELD – The community is invited to Breakfast Buddies, an opportunity to eat breakfast and meet superheroes and princesses.
The event is hosted by Cougar Cubs Preschool and the Family Career and Community Teachers of America. It’s from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 26 at the Greenfield-Central High School cafeteria, 810 N. Broadway St., Greenfield. Cost is $25 per person, with a limit of four people per family. Breakfast includes pancakes with toppings, sausage links, apple juice and a choice of a Danish or muffin. Each child will receive an autograph book and characters will walk around and sign the book and take pictures. Children attending are also encouraged to dress up.
Proceeds benefit the FCCLA and Cougar Cubs Preschool Parent Family Association. For more or to sign up, follow the link to a Google Doc at the Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation Facebook page.
