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DAR supports veterans, shares Constitution week
GREENFIELD – The Brandywine Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently resumed meetings, having taken a summer sabbatical.
In September, the chapter met with Greenfield Mayor Guy Titus and received a proclamation from the city recognizing Constitution Week. The chapter presented programs about the U.S. Constitution to Fortville Elementary and Maxwell Intermediate schools in September.
In October, the group participated in the 2024 Riley Festival Parade. Members decorated a float and walked along the parade route handing out American flags dressed in colonial dress and overalls to match the poem “The Barefoot Boy.” The second place prize money was donated to local classrooms in the form of books and school supplies.
At the October meeting, the club hosted Indiana State Corresponding Secretary Rhonda Beck. Beck showcased the Veteran’s Banner program she started in her community and shared how it could be started in Hancock County.
The chapter also celebrated veterans by signing and sending “thank you” cards for their service on their Honor Flight. The flight provides transportation to veterans to Washington D.C. to see the memorials to their affiliated combat and they are respectfully greeted and honored for their service and sacrifices.
While there was a summer sabbatical, there were still a few projects and events for the club. In May, the group supported the Chemawa Indian School by making quilts and pillowcases for students. In June, some group members attended the rededication of the Madonna of the Trails in Richmond. The statue is a tribute to all pioneer women of the covered wagon days. The group joined the Major Hugh Dinwiddie chapter of the DAR for a tree planting at the Henry County memorial Park. Also over the summer, Lisa Benson attended the 133rd Continental Congress session in Washington D.C. Two perspective members signed up: Angela Diskey and Deborah Kuehns.
Cheeseball orders open now
GREENFIELD — The Upsilon chapter of Psi Iota Xi is taking pre-orders for its annual cheeseball fundraiser. Money raised supports speech and hearing, art, literature and music efforts in Hancock County.
Cheeseballs is the organization’s largest fundraiser. The chapter will be following health protocols and always prepares cheeseballs in a commercial kitchen with supervision of a food service professional. Cheeseballs will be ready for pick-up or delivery in mid-November.
Cheeseballs are available for pre-order. They are $8 each and come in savory and chocolate chip dessert flavors. Savory cheeseballs can be ordered rolled in nuts or without nuts. To order, please text (preferred) or call Katie Ottinger at 317-318-8313.
The Upsilon chapter will also have a booth at the Greenfield-Central High School Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7 to sell cheeseballs. No advance order necessary at the bazaar; items will be sold first-come, first-served while supplies last.
Psi Iota Xi, founded in 1897 in Muncie, Ind., is a women’s philanthropic organization with chapters throughout the Midwestern United States. Psi Iota Xi chapters are focused on raising money and offering volunteer service to improve the quality of life in their communities. Membership in Psi Iota Xi is open to any female 18 years of age and older. Those interested in membership can also contact Ottinger.
Historical Society calendars available
GREENFIELD – The 2025 Hancock County Historical Society Calendar is available now.
The calendar is available at the gift shop of Hancock Health, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Cost is $20. To order by phone, call 317-462-7780.
The calendar features historical photos form Hancock County that have been carefully curated and colorized. The sale is a fundraiser for the organization.
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.
Holiday brunch class coming up
GREENFIELD – Learn how to make homemade pancakes, savory sausage gravy and a farmer’s breakfast casserole in an upcoming event. The Hancock County Extension Homemakers will present a heritage cooking class at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. Samples and light refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited; register at hcplibrary.org.
White House decor topic of upcoming event
GREENFIELD – Learn about White House Christmas decorations in an upcoming event hosted by the Hancock County Herb Society.
Linda Vodney, a retired professional florist, will present “Decorating the White House for Christmas” based on her experience of being one of 100 volunteers to decorate the White House for the holidays in 2016.
The event is at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 7 at the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home’s Lizabuth Ann’s Kitchen, 250 W. Main St., Greenfield. Light refreshments will be served. For more, call 317-326-2274 or visit facebook/HerbiesofHancockCounty.
