Local families participated in a Turkey Day 5K in 2022. This year’s run is set for Nov. 28.
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Thanksgiving run returning to Greenfield
GREENFIELD – The Turkey Day 5K returns to downtown Greenfield on Thanksgiving Day, and registration is open now.
The event is 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 28 starting off at Greenfield Christian Church, 23 N. East Main St., Greenfield. Cost for the 5K is $35 at an early launch rate, or $25 for one mile. Participants receive a shirt and medal. Proceeds benefit Hancock Hope House, Greenfield Main street and Greenfield Parks. Register at runsignup.com/Race/IN/Greenfield/GreenfieldTurkeyDay5K.
Local chapter helping with Wreaths Across America
GREENFIELD – Wreaths will decorate the graves of veterans this holiday season.
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring Wreaths Across America. The Brandywine Creek Chapter of DAR is seeking donations or volunteers to help place wreaths on the graves of veterans to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation the value of freedom. Learn more or donate at wreathsacrossamerica.org/IN0151P.
Library support club accepting donations
GREENFIELD – Support the Friends of the Library by donating books or purchasing new-to-you items at an upcoming fundraiser.
Book donations are collected at the library between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 9. Drop off gently used books, DVDs, CDs and video games at the Bookmobile garage on the north side of the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. 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 will host a sale of items Nov. 15-18. Those that want to join the Friends group may do so at the members-only preview sale event from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Visit hcplibrary.org for details.
Workshop on giving coming up
GREENFIELD – A planned giving workshop is coming up, filling in people on how to leave a lasting legacy in the community.
The Community Foundation of Hancock County is hosting the event from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 13. Lunch is included. Register by Nov. 6 by following the link at facebook.com/CelebrateHancockIN.
Cops-4-Kids needs local donations
GREENFIELD – The Greenfield Police Department is currently accepting donations for its annual Cops-4-Kids event.
The program provides breakfast for local children and a shopping trip. The goal is to spend $350 on each of the 40 children to help kids get clothing and toys they may not otherwise receive at Christmastime. It’s also a way for officers to positively interact with children of Greenfield. The program is funded solely by donations.
Donations are accepted now through Dec. 11. Checks may be made payable to Cops-4-Kids and mailed to the Greenfield Police Department at 116 S. State St., Greenfield, IN 46140.
For questions, call 317-477-4410 and ask for Dana Nance.
