Nighttime animal program coming to camp
GREENFIELD – Learn about nocturnal animals in an upcoming event at Nameless Creek Camp.
Creatures of the Night is set for 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 at the camp, 2675 S. 600 E., Greenfield. Tickets are $15 for one, $25 for two, $35 for three or $50 for four or more registrants. The family-friendly program is geared for elementary-aged children and all ages are welcome. Learn more at namelesscreekyouthcamp.com and click on “Creatures of the Night.”
New music-based storytime coming to HCPL
GREENFIELD – A new, music-based storytime is opening up for young learners at the Hancock County Public Library.
Read, Rock & Roll will be every Thursday for six weeks at 10 a.m. starting Nov. 9. Children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver are invited to dance, sing and play with musical instruments and props, developing fine and gross motor skills, body awareness and direction following.
The library will also feature its classic storytime series for babies, toddlers and preschoolers each Tuesday and Wednesday. Register at hcplibrary.org. The main branch is located at 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield; the Sugar Creek branch is at 5731 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine.
Snowflake Princess, Jack Frost forms due
FORTVILLE – Registration for the annual Snowflake Princess and Jack Frost event is open now through Nov. 13.
The children’s event is for Fortville Winterfest, which will be from noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 2. Participants will be in the parade, perform a short dance routine on the main stage shortly after the parade and get their pictures taken with Santa. All participants will receive a tutu or cape, sash, wand and crown. Participants must be pre-K through fifth grade.
The $25 entry fee can be paid by cash or check to Natalie Tucker, 8912 W. 800S., Pendleton, IN 46064 or email [email protected]. Registration forms are through the Town of Fortville Parks, facebook.com/TownofFortville.
Local libraries to host November events
HANCOCK COUNTY – Several science, art and literature events are coming up in November for local children and teens at area libraries.
Children in grades pre-K to 2 might want to join in on finger painting– “when science meets art.” STEAM Masterpieces is Nov. 6 at the main Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield. International Origami Day Celebration is Nov. 13 in Greenfield. The Sugar Creek branch in New Palestine will host a Pals & PJs event for ages 3-7 Nov. 15, a Reading Dragons book club Nov. 9 for school-aged children and tweens, as well as a homeschool writing club Nov. 10 and a homeschool middle school girls book club Nov. 17.
Dogs will be featured in a couple of events: A Bluey & Bingo Bash is set for Nov. 14 in New Palestine, targeting children ages 2-9 and their families. Both branches will feature Bentley’s Buddies & Friends reading dogs Nov. 19.
Teens in grades 6-12 can build towers with noodles and marshmallows Nov. 2, or create “bad art” Nov. 20 in Greenfield. Ages 9-18 can create stocking stuffers and cards for seniors in the community Nov. 29.
Registration for HCPL events is at hcplibrary.org.
In Fortville, a Play & Learn Storytime is every Wednesday morning for all ages at the Vernon Township Public Library. A homeschool STEAM club is Nov. 17, while Bentley’s Buddies reading dogs will be available Nov. 18. For more, visit vtpl.lib.in.us.
