Coming up
Here is a list of events happening in Hancock County this weekend and beyond. If you know of an upcoming community event that you’d like to see featured here, email [email protected].
Family flapjack fundraiser Jan. 20
NEW PALESTINE – Join a free pancake breakfast fundraiser in honor of the Mitchell family.
The Mitchell Family Flapjack Fiesta will be 8:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 20 at Zion Lutheran Church and School, 6513 W. 300S., New Palestine.
Free-will donations will be accepted to support the local family as Brian faces ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and Amy completes treatment for breast cancer. For more on the family, visit GoFundMe.com/f/friendsofbrianmitchell or youtube/GmAc74MrbrY.
Hancock County Arts announces 2024 shows
GREENFIELD – Hancock County Arts has announced plans for winter and spring exhibits in downtown Greenfield.
“Four Members Together” is the exhibition this month, which runs through Jan. 27 at the Twenty North Gallery, 20 N. State St., Greenfield. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Student art will be featured in February and March. An eclipse-themed fiber exhibit is slated for April. Photography from local members will be on display in May.
For more, including several community art classes, visit hancockcountyarts.org.
KidsPlay auditions this week
GREENFIELD – KidsPlay Inc. children’s theater will have auditions for the spring production of “The Doctor Is In.”
Auditions are for children in third through eighth grade for the two comedic acts about doctors. Auditions for returning KidsPlay participants will be 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 16; new auditioners can try out 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Auditions are at the Memorial Building, 98 E. North St., Greenfield.
Parts are available for up to 39 speaking roles with doubling possible and eight to 12 dancers. New auditioners should come prepared with an audition monologue of one minute or less. Rehearsals are from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Performance dates are April 19, 20 and 21. For more, email [email protected].
New children’s art club offered
GREENFIELD – A Crafty Kids Club will be hosted in downtown Greenfield from January through April.
Hancock County Creations Art Studio will host the club for ages 8 to 14. Children will explore painting with acrylic, watercolor, ink, coffee and wine, as well as a variety of other crafts. Parents can pre-pay for the 15-week quarter or choose monthly installments. Contact Erika Pell at 317-316-1221 or visit facebook.com/KimberlinArts.
