Here is a list of events happening in Hancock County this weekend and beyond. If you know of an upcoming community event that you’d like to see featured here, email dr-editorial@ greenfieldreporter.com.
‘American Spirit’ choir concert set
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County Children’s Choir will present “Forging the American Spirit” at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 2.
The concerts will explore the hard work, ingenuity, fun and grit that has characterized the citizens of the United States.
The events will be at Park Chapel Christian Church, 1176 E. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for students and seniors; visit hancockcountychildrenschoir.org for more or to reserve a seat.
Country Vintage Market planned
GREENFIELD – Hancock County Extension Homemakers will host its annual Country Vintage Market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday April 2.
The event, at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, will feature vendors and food trucks with free parking and admission. For questions, call Vickie Ramsey, 317-753-4144 or Margie Clark, 317-498-1549.
Greek cooking demonstration set
GREENFIELD – Learn about cooking with Greek herbs in a demonstration April 7 by the Hancock County Herb Society.
The program is presented by Ellen Manolopoulos and will feature multiple Greek dishes. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at Lizabuth Ann’s Kitchen, located behind the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home, 250 W. Main St., Greenfield. Light refreshments will be served; meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 317-326-2274 or visit facebook.com/HerbiesofHancockCounty.
Portrait show coming to Twenty North
GREENFIELD – “More Than Face Value” will be the show featured at the Twenty North Gallery in the month of April, showcasing Indiana members of the Portrait Society of America. Portraits of a variety of subjects will be at 20 featured at 20A N. State St. in downtown Greenfield. The public is invited to the opening reception at 6:30 p.m. April 8. A special event is also scheduled for April 9 when artists will be creating portraits of “local celebrities” like Mayor Chuck Fewell and Jon Burroughs, a James Whitcomb Riley impersonator.
The portrait gallery will be on display through April 30. The gallery is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To learn more, visit www.hancockcountyarts.org or www.portrait society.org.
Nature walk planned for preserve
GREENFIELD – An educational walk through Thornwood Nature Preserve is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2. The in-person, outside field trip will be led by Elaine Whitefield, master gardener association member, and Joe Whitfield, master gardener association member and employee of Greenfield Parks Department. Call Purdue Extension Hancock County at 317-462-1113 for questions. The preserve is located at 1597 S. Morristown Pike, Greenfield.
