The Brandywine Creek chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution donated tea for the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party Reenactment.
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Local chapter honors Boston Tea Party
GREENFIELD – Local members of the Daughters of the American Revolution are preparing for the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.
Greenfield’s Brandywine Creek chapter of the DAR met Sept. 16 and pictures were taken with feathered headbands made by Linda Laursen to represent the colonists who tried to disguise themselves while dumping tea. There were 254 barrels of tea dumped into the harbor, and local members sent 254 tea bags to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. A re-enactment will take place this December in Boston. Cherie Burrow provided an antique wooden barrel for staging the dumping of the tea.
Also at the meeting, Lisa Benson provided information on a petition to have a U.S. stamp created for the American Indian Code Talkers who used their language as a secret communication for the U.S. military.
Elizabeth Keller provided a history of Constitution Week, which was Sept. 17-23.
Guest speaker at the event was Jason Riddle, a suicide prevention coordinator for the VA Hospital.
For more information, visit dar.org.
Sorority to sell pickles, cheeseballs
GREENFIELD – The Upsilon chapter of Psi Iota Xi recently announced a new fundraiser – pickles – to run alongside its most well-known project, cheeseballs. Money raised supports speech and hearing, art, literature and music efforts in Hancock County.
The chapter will sell Sechler’s Pickles, a company based in St. Joe, Sechler’s Pickles sources cucumbers from the Midwest, and all packing and processing happens in Indiana. The chapter is offering a variety of single-jar and bulk products, as well as gift baskets. To view products and prices, visit the chapter’s Facebook page @PIXupsilon or text (preferred) or call Katie Ottinger at 317-318-8313.
Cheeseballs is the organization’s largest fundraiser. The chapter will be following health protocols and always prepares cheeseballs in a commercial kitchen with supervision of a food service professional. Cheeseballs will be ready for pick-up or delivery in mid-November. Cheeseballs are available for order. They are $8 each and come in savory and chocolate chip dessert flavors. Savory cheeseballs can be ordered rolled in nuts or without nuts. To order, text (preferred) or call Ottinger at 317-318-8313.
The Upsilon chapter will also have a booth at the Greenfield-Central High School Holiday Bazaar Dec. 2, to sell both cheeseballs and pickles. No advance order is necessary at the bazaar; items will be sold first-come, first-served while supplies last.
Psi Iota Xi, founded in 1897 in Muncie, is a women’s philanthropic organization with chapters throughout the midwestern United States. Psi Iota Xi chapters are focused on raising money and offering volunteer service to improve the quality of life in their communities.
Membership in Psi Iota Xi is open to any female 18 years of age and older. Those interested in joining the Upsilon chapter in Greenfield, can contact Katie Ottinger at 317-318-8313.
Homemakers plan cooking, shopping events
GREENFIELD – Hancock County Extension Homemakers are planning two upcoming community events.
A Heritage Cooking Class will be at 6 pm. Oct. 11 at the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. Local homemakers will be demonstrating how to make roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Samples and light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free but registration is limited. Register by Oct. 6 at hcplibrary.org.
The group’s annual Country Vintage Market will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St., Greenfield. The event features hand-made items, primitives, baked goods and more; admission and parking are free. For vendor inquiries, email [email protected].
Greenfield Elks plan fall, holiday events
GREENFIELD – Greenfield Elks are planning several upcoming community events.
A trivia night to benefit the Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 at the lodge, 820 S. State St., Greenfield. Team play is $10 per person and dinner will also be offered by the lodge, which opens at 5 p.m.
A Trunk or Treat event will be 3-5 p.m. Oct. 29 at the lodge.
A veterans breakfast free to all veterans is planned for 8-11 a.m. Nov. 11.
The club is also planning a euchre event to benefit the KBMSK at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 with dinner available at 5 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa is set for 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 2 with free breakfast, games and prizes for children of all ages.
