Helicopter egg drop this weekend
FORTVILLE – Watch Easter eggs fall from the sky in the fourth annual Helicopter Egg Drop this weekend.
The event is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Fortville Church of the Nazarene, 701 S. Maple St., Greenfield. The hunt for ages 2 and younger begins at 10:30 a.m. while the helicopter drop is at 11 a.m. Expect crafts for all ages, face painting, a free hot dog lunch and treats for sale. Register at fortvillenazarene.org/events.
Family programs coming to libraries
GREENFIELD – The month of April is full of family-friendly activities at local libraries.
All-ages events at the Hancock County Public Library include Darry Hood’s one-man comedy and music show April 3 and a Celtic concert by Emily Ann Thompson April 10. The Greenfield library is located at 900 W. McKenzie Road.
The Greenfield library will also host a Lego free build event for children April 11; read to Cleo the opossum April 14; an event celebrating author Mo Willems April 22; and a superhero event April 29. Teen events in Greenfield include candle making April 15 and a gummy bear event April 25. Register or learn more at hcplibrary.org.
In New Palestine, teens have several chess clubs and writing clubs coming up, as well as a kite building workshop April 11. Children’s programs in New Pal include a shark event April 3, a pajama party April 10; and a music/craft event April 18. The Sugar Creek branch is located at 5731 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine; register or learn more at hcplibrary.org.
In Fortville, a Lego club is scheduled for April 3 and 17. While the program is through the Vernon Township Public Library, the club meets at Fortville Elementary School. A homeschool STEAM club is April 26 at the VTPL, 625 E. Broadway St., Fortville. For more, visit vtpl.lib.in.us.
All three libraries host story times for babies through preschoolers. They’ll also host Bentley’s Buddies reading dogs April 20 (Fortville) and April 21 (New Palestine and Greenfield). See the websites for times and details.
Parks to host springtime programs
GREENFIELD – Several family programs are coming up this spring through Greenfield Parks and Recreation. Learn about the Spring Equinox this weekend at Thornwood Preserve. A spring hike is planned for 1 p.m. at the park, 1597 S. Morristown Pike, Greenfield.
Celebrate the solar eclipse with space-themed art projects in the art studio’s children’s art program. Classes are April 3, 10 and 17 for grades kindergarten through sixth at the lower level of the Patricia Elmore Center, 280 N. Apple St., Greenfield.
Join in a journey of discovery in “Nature In Your Own Backyard,” set for 10 a.m. April 27 at Thornwood Nature Center, located at Thornwood Preserve. The nature center will also host an “All About Snakes” program May 4. For more, visit parksingreenfield.com/family or facebook.com/greenfieldparks.
De-cluttering program coming up
GREENFIELD – De-cluttering strategies for the home will be discussed at an upcoming event hosted by Purdue Extension.
“Empower Me to be Clutter Free” is set for 6 p.m. March 26 at the Purdue office, 972 E. Park Ave., Greenfield. The session will delve into the emotional barriers that often prevents people from letting go of things. It will also address paper clutter and how to store items. Register by March 22 to 317-462-1113 or email [email protected].
