Fortville library offering programs, events
FORTVILLE – The Fortville-Vernon Township Public Library is featuring several programs for all ages in the month of February.
The Tuesday Morning Club for seniors will be at 10:30 a.m. each Tuesday, featuring a social hour with activities like Bingo, puzzles, crafts and card games.
Children of all ages are welcome to attend the weekly Play & Learn Storytime, at 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday.
An adult contemporary book club will be Feb. 2; a Bookworms Middle Grade Book Club will be Feb. 6; and a Homeschool Geography Club is scheduled for Feb. 24. The library is located at 625 E. Broadway St., Fortville. Call 317-485-6402 for details or visit fvtpl.org.
There will also be a library booth at Scarlet Lane Brewing Company’s first “Scarelastic Book Fair” Feb. 18; the event features authors of horror books, with ticketed VIP entry in the morning, along with free entry from noon to 6 p.m. The brewery is located at 7724 Depot St., Fortville; 317-336-0814. Visit fvtpl.org for more.
Heart health classes to begin this month
GREENFIELD – Learn how to reduce the risk of heart disease through a series of four sessions of “Be Heart Smart.”
The free program through Purdue Extension Hancock County will be 6-7 p.m. Feb. 6, 9, 13 and 15. Session topics include “know your risks,” “know your numbers,” “heart healthy cooking,” and “take action.” The sessions will help people monitor their risk factors for heart disease and make changes to daily routines to improve heart health.
Registration is required at bit.ly/2023HHSRegistration. Sessions will be at the Purdue Extension office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield. Call 317-462-1113 for questions or email [email protected].
Two ag events coming up next week
GREENFIELD – Two events are scheduled for those in the agricultural community next week.
Purdue Extension Hancock County will host a PARP event Feb. 7. The PARP event, which stands for Private Applicator Recertification Program, will include topics such as weed control, corn research and more.
The event starts at 9 a.m., with registration at 8:30 a.m. at 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield. Seating is limited to 40 people; register by calling 317-462-1113.
The event is also sponsored by Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance.
A Winter Farmer Luncheon is set for 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9, with guest speakers on the global supply chain, regulations, inventory and more.
The event will be at NineStarConnect, 2243 E. Main St., Greenfield. Speakers are Matthew Seibel and Lais McCartney.
Call to register by today, Feb. 1 at 317-462-1113. Cost is a $10 PARP credit; lunch will be served.
