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The Eiteljorg’s Indian Market and Festival will feature Native American craftwork on sale. submitted

HANCOCK COUNTY – The Hancock County 4-H Fair opens June 18 and runs through June 25 with animals, projects, midway rides, a demolition derby and food. Pick up a Hancock County Fair Book at the Greenfield Daily Reporter building, 22 W. New Road, or at the Hancock County Purdue Extension, 802 N. Apple St., or visit extension.purdue.edu/hancock/article/31888 for a complete run-down of activities.

GREENFIELD – The Central Indiana Punishers Law Enforcement Motor Club will host a ride for the Canine Castaways Pet Rescue on June 26. Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Greenfield FOP, 400 E. Davis Rd. All riders are welcome. Registration for single riders is $20; riders with passengers are $25. All proceeds go to the Canine Castaways Rescue, to help with food and medical supplies for the pets they bring in. Food and commemorative t-shirts are available for a small donation. Visit Hogs for Paws on Facebook for more information.

INDIANAPOLIS –The Eiteljorg Museum’s 29th annual Indian Market and Festival this year will be a virtual experience, where guests can shop online for jewelry, pottery, paintings and other artworks created by 100 Native American and First Nations artists from the U.S. and Canada. Running from June 14 to 28, the Virtual Indian Market features music, dance performances and cultural presentations, including Grammy Award-winning musician Joanne Shenandoah (Oneida). This year’s event is free. Visit Eiteljorg.org/IndianMarketandFestival to view and purchase art, download family activities to do at home or to enjoy Native American performers.