Parents invited to support meeting
GREENFIELD – A parent support training session is coming up for parents of children with special needs.
IN*SOURCE, a nonprofit organization in Indiana, will host a meeting titled “Communicating with Schools: Collaborative Strategies for Positive Outcomes.” The event is at 10 a.m. Aug. 30 at the main branch of the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. Special education liaison Angela Bear will provide ideas to build relationships between parents and schools through verbal and nonverbal communication. Register and learn more at hcplibrary.org or call 317-462-5141.
Harris earns special education degree
GREENFIELD – Chelsie Harris of Greenfield recently received a Master of Education degree in special education.
She earned the degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks; commencement was May 6.
School foundation planning gala event
GREENFIELD – The Greenfield Central School Foundation is hosting its annual Red Letter Gala Sept. 30 and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Sponsorship levels range from $250 to $6,000 and must be received by Sept. 3 for inclusion in the program.
The event is at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Adaggios, 5999 W. Memory Lane, Greenfield. To learn more about the event, visit gcschoolfoundation.org or call 317-477-4103.
EHHS reunion coming up
CHARLOTTESVILLE – The Eastern Hancock High School Class of 1970 is having a 50-plus reunion this fall.
The event will be Sept. 29 and 30 at Holiday Inn Express in Columbus. For more information, email [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected].
MVHS class reunion coming up
FORTVILLE – The Mt. Vernon High School Class of 1973 is planning a 50-year celebration.
The event will be Sept. 9 and include a catered dinner in Fortville. Those interested should join the Facebook page “Mt. Vernon HS Class of ‘73-Fortville IN” or contact Pam Beyers Buckley at 317-910-5337 or Mike Noe at 317-703-5757.
Mattress fundraiser coming up at GCHS
GREENFIELD – Greenfield-Central High School’s band and guard program will host its eighth annual mattress fundraiser Aug. 27.
The event, through Custom Fundraising Solutions, will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the school’s band room. There will be 30 mattress styles on display; name-brand mattresses are available for up to 50% retail value with proceeds benefiting the music program. Mattresses are available two to three weeks after the fundraiser and delivery is available.
CFS first introduced mattress fundraising in Ohio in 2005. The company now has nearly 100 locations and works with 3,000 schools nationwide. To date, the company has given back over $50 million to school programs, according to a press release. For more information, visit bit.ly/beds4greenfield23.
