Top Picks – August 18

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GREENFIELD — The Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra will present a musical tribute to two Hoosier songwriters, Cole Porter and Hoagy Carmichael, at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road. Vocalists along with an eight-piece band will perform selections such as “I’ve Got You under My Skin,” “Georgia on My Mind,” “Night and Day,” “Heart and Soul,” “Begin the Beguine,” “Stardust,” “I Get a Kick out of You” and more. To register to attend, visit hcplibrary.org.

GREENFIELD — Get away from it all at the Thornwood Preserve at Morristown Pike and Steel Ford Roads. Greenfield Parks & Recreation offers opportunities for primitive camping from 5 p.m. Friday through 1 p.m. Saturday for $15 per tent/family. Contact the Park office at 317-477-4340 for more information.

GREENFIELD — Did you know that Greenfield is home to the first “footgolf only” course in the United States? Footgolf at the Shekinah Footgolf course, 871 E. Davis Road, is played with soccer balls on a golf course with 21-inch cups to accommodate the size of the soccer ball. The course is open until 8 p.m. most days. Visit shekinahfootgolf.wixsite.com for more information.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course bounces into town Saturday at White River State Park. The course features 12 inflatable obstacles spread out over a 5K route and is appropriate for a wide range of ages and fitness levels. Whether you want to seriously challenge yourself or your No. 1 goal is to have fun, this is the 5K race you don’t want to miss out on. Races begin at 8:30 and run throughout the day. Participants must be at least 48” tall. Visit xtremeair5k.com for information and registration fees.

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