Hancock County Public Library staff dressed up in 2023 for Halloween. This “Booo-ky Season,” patrons who check out at least five items may grab a treat from a bag, which includes gift cards to local businesses.
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HCPL offering treats during “Booo-ky Season”
GREENFIELD—The Hancock County Public Library is offering trick or treating for gift cards to local businesses.
From Oct. 21 to Oct. 31, checking out at least five books per day entitles a library card-holder to draw a prize from the “All Treats, No Tricks” bag while supplies last. Prizes will include gift cards to local businesses. All physical and digital book checkouts count toward the giveaway. Patrons must show their receipts (or device for eBooks) at the information desk.
The “Booo-ky Season” program is available at both locations: the central library at 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield; and the Sugar Creek Branch, 5731 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine. Visit hcplibrary.org for more.
EH alumni award nominations open
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Nominations are open for the 2025 Eastern Hancock High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.
The award was founded to recognize and celebrate the positive accomplishments and contributions of Eastern Hancock High School alumni. Graduates of Eastern Hancock as well as Charlottesville, Westland, and Wilkinson High Schools are all eligible for consideration.
The Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have, through their performance, conduct, and achievement, brought credit and honor to themselves and EHHS. Their public example will hopefully serve to inspire future graduates to perform and serve in the same spirit.
Honorees will be recognized for outstanding achievement in their chosen field, leadership, the arts, and volunteer/community service. Nominees with outstanding records of achievement deserving of special recognition are eligible.
Nominations are due by Jan. 17, 2025. For full guidelines, qualifications, previous inductees and nomination forms, visit easternhancock.org/page/alumni-hall-of-fame.
City leaf pickup begins Oct. 28
GREENFIELD – Leaf pickup within the city limits of Greenfield will start Oct. 28 and end Dec. 6.
Residents on the east side of Ind. 9 should have leaves ready to be picked up Oct. 28 through Nov. 1, Nov. 11-15 and Nov. 25-29.
Residents on the west side of Ind. 9 should have leaves ready for pickup Nov. 4-8, Nov. 18- 22 and Dec. 2-6.
Leaves must be raked to the curbside by 8 a.m. on the Monday of the scheduled week to ensure pickup. Bagged leaves will be picked up within two working days by calling 317-477-4380. Bagged leaves must also be placed at the curbside for pickup.
The schedule could change due to weather and the availability of machinery and crews.
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.
