The statue in front of the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home often gets decked out for the holidays. This year’s Christmas open house at the historic home is Dec. 10.
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Riley Home holiday event Dec. 10
GREENFIELD – Christmas at the Riley Home Open House is coming up from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 10.
The James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home, 250 W. Main St., Greenfield, will be open for tours and refreshments will be served in the Lizabuth Ann’s Kitchen. The market in the museum will also be open. For more, visit facebook.com/jameswhitcombrileyboyhoodhome or call 317-462-8539.
Food distribution program at MVHS
FORTVILLE – The Gleaners/Mt. Vernon food bank is available at Mt. Vernon High School.
The drive-through food pantry distributes dry, non-perishable food, meat and more to districts in the Mt. Vernon district twice a month. Cars should line up at Door 20 of the school, 8112 N. 200W., Fortville.
Upcoming dates include 9-11 a.m. Dec. 12 and 9-11 a.m. Jan. 9. Visit mvcsc.k12.in.us/community/gleanersmvcsc-food-pantry for details.
Robotics open house coming to New Pal
NEW PALESTINE – New Palestine High School will have a community open house to showcase its robotics program.
The event is 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 at the high school; enter on the south side of the Fieldhouse, 4485 S. Victory Drive, New Palestine.
More students are participating this season in robotics than ever before, and the school is currently ranked fourth in the state, and the highest ranked public school in the state. Participants can meet the teams, see robots up close, watch teams scrimmage and enjoy snacks.
Used Macbooks available to community
GREENFIELD – The community can purchase used MacBook devices through a sale with Greenfield-Central schools and Secured Tech Solutions.
The school has partnered with the company to sell devices while supplies last. Purchasers have the option of new chargers and headphones at checkout. Devices are processed, warrantied and sold by Secured Tech Solutions through a shopping link from now through Monday, Dec. 11. Visit securedtechsolutions.com/cbb/greenfield-central-sale. For questions, email [email protected] or call 1-833-STS-1to1.
Day of Love and Caring Dec. 24
GREENFIELD – The annual Day of Love and Caring is coming to the Hancock County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.
Parents, grandparents and guardians can select Christmas gifts for children and clothes. Hot meals will be on site and children can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Organizers suggest bringing two adults: one to monitor children while the other secretly “shops” at the event.
The program is sponsored through God’s Open Arms Ministry, in addition to Hancock County Agricultural Association, Journey Bags of Hancock County, Changing Footprints and the Lisa Muegge Feast of Plenty. The fairgrounds is located at 620 N. Apple St., Greenfield. Email [email protected] for questions.
Father-daughter dance fundraiser coming up
FORTVILLE – Mt. Vernon High School will host a father/daughter dance for the entire community from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 10. The event, a fundraiser for the MV band program, is open to anyone regardless of age or school. Tickets are $30 per pair and include a snack, drink and a photo. Extra tickets are $10. Visit mtvernonbands.com for tickets or more information.
Socks 4 Troops collection at local store
GREENFIELD – Shoe Sensation in Greenfield is collecting items for Socks 4 Troops and Veterans.
Socks can be dropped off at the store, 2237 Barrett Drive, Greenfield now through Dec. 31. The store will work with bikersinc.org, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans.
