Once Upon a Prom Dress returns this weekend at Overlook at Briney Creek. Here, students organize dresses in 2023.
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Prom dress giveaway coming up
GREENFIELD – Once Upon a Prom Dress will be Feb. 3 and Feb. 4.
The prom dress giveaway is open to any high school student, regardless of financial status. School ID or proof of enrollment is required. Each student is eligible to receive one free formal dress, accessory item and pair of shoes.
The event is 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 3 by appointment only, then noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 3 for open shopping. The event is also open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 4 for open shopping. The event is at Overlook at Briney Creek, 687 S. 400E., Greenfield.
For more, visit facebook.com/onceuponaprom.in or email [email protected]. shopping.
To donate a new or gently used formal dress or jewelry, visit the Jane Pauley Community Health Center, 1107 N. State St., Greenfield, or Wilkinson Insurance Agency, 182 S. Main St., Wilkinson. Shoes may be donated to Changing Footprints, 1001 W. Main St., Greenfield.
Chair exercise class coming up
GREENFIELD – An adult fitness class is coming up next week.
Chair Exercises for Seniors is designed to keep healthy minds and relieve stress through low-impact exercise. The $5 class is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 6 at Hancock County Purdue Extension, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield. Register by Feb. 4 at 317-462-1113 or email [email protected]. For more information, contact Mandy Gray, [email protected].
Small Farm Conference coming up
DANVILLE – Registration is open for the 2024 Indiana Small Farm Conference, scheduled for Feb. 29 through March 1 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville.
The event is hosted byPurdue University and includes sessions on urban agriculture, vegetable production, business, livestock, resilient agriculture, niche opportunities, equity and food security, flowers and more. The keynote speaker is Michael Kilpatrick, founder of Growing Farmers and host of the “Thriving Farmer Podcast” on how to network and learn about thriving in challenging times.
For more information or to register, visit purdue.ag/sfc.
Libertarian Party convention Feb. 4
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County Libertarian Party is hosting its annual convention at 2 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield.
Anyone is welcome to attend the event, which will include an election of a new board and voting on candidates to run for office.
Mobile blood drives coming up
HANCOCK COUNTY – Several mobile blood drives are coming up across Hancock County during the first weeks of February.
Wooden Bear Brewing and Zion Lutheran Church will host drives Feb. 3. St. Michaels Catholic Church will host a drive Feb. 4. Hancock County Public Library’s Greenfield location will host a drive Feb. 10, while the New Palestine location will host a drive Feb. 11. Hancock Regional Hospital will host a mobile drive Feb. 16.
To view times, addresses and schedule an appointment, visit https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/donor/schedules/zip.
Winter reading programs at local libraries
GREENFIELD – Hancock County Public Library kicks off its winter reading challenge Feb. 1.
The challenge offers a chance for prizes for hours logged reading in the month of February. The program is for all ages, and includes family reading time – parents may apply time they spend reading to their children, as well as time spent in the library for programs. Learn more or sign up at hcplibrary.org.
The Vernon Township Public Library launched its reading club last month, but it continues through Feb. 29. The Bingo-style tracking program is for teens and adults only; visit vtpl.lib.in.us to sign up
Adult book, social clubs available
HANCOCK COUNTY – Several programs are coming up for adults at local libraries.
Adults have several book clubs and writing clubs available to them in February through the Hancock County Public Library as well as Genealogy Open Research Feb. 12. Adult Crafternoon Club in Greenfield is Feb. 20, and the library’s local author series will feature Pete Fleck Feb. 27. Yoga is available at the Greenfield library the first two Saturdays of the month. Visit hcplibrary.org for more or to register.
At the Vernon Township Public Library in Fortville, Tuesday Morning Club for seniors continues, offering a rotation of activities and social time. Several adult English classes continue throughout February as well; visit vtpl.lib.in.us for more.
