Book clubs, speakers, concerts coming to local libraries
GREENFIELD – Adults are invited to several upcoming programs at local libraries.
Natalie Mosley Klenotic, a local author, will speak on her children’s book and memoir at an event April 4 at the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. Klenotic lost her husband on an accident on a U.S. Navy Ship; her books are “a powerful testament to a love story that truly has no ending.”
The library is also hosting a Brown Bag Book Discussion April 9; a genealogy research program April 10; an adult craft club April 16; and a writing club April 18. All-ages programs through the HCPL include a Celtic concert April 10 and Darry Hood and His One Man Show April 3. For more information or to register, visit hcplibrary.org.
The Vernon Township Public Library in Fortville offers adult English classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Tuesday Morning Club continues each Tuesday for seniors. An adult horror book club is April 17; “The Silent Companions” will be discussed at Scarlet Lane Brewing Company in McCordsville. For more information, visit vtpl.lib.in.us. The library is located at 625 E. Broadway St., Fortville.
Real estate topic of April Chamber event
GREENFIELD – Learn about the current market of real estate and financial conditions in Hancock County in an upcoming meeting of the Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
The meeting will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2 at NineStar Connect, 2243 E. Main St., Greenfield. Guest speakers are real estate agents James Abner, Anna Brennan and Hart Summeier; and banking/mortgage experts Mark Griffin, Jake Kersey and Sarah Riggs.
Cost is $15 and includes lunch. Reserve a spot by this Friday, March 29 at greenfieldcc.org.
Kindergarten registration events coming up
HANCOCK COUNTY – Several Kindergarten Round Up events are coming up throughout Hancock County.
The events allow children who are 5 years old by Aug. 1 to sign up for the 2024-25 school year.
Greenfield-Central’s elementary schools will have roundups in April. The first step is to complete the online enrollment form found on the Greenfield Central website, gcsc.k12.in.us. Go to the “Kindergarten Info” tab. Parents need a digital copy of their child’s birth certificate and immunization records (photos are acceptable). Those who are unable to load a digital copy should bring the records to the kindergarten roundup event.
Once the online enrollment form is completed, monitor email for more details about Kindergarten Round Up events, which will occur onsite. Families will sign up for a time slot.
Roundups are 3-6 p.m. April 15 and 17 at Eden Elementary School and JB Stephens Elementary School; and 3-6 p.m. April 16 and April 18 at Harris Elementary School and Weston Elementary School.
Southern Hancock families will have Kindergarten Roundup events 5-7 p.m. April 11 at all three elementary schools.
The district serves children in Sugar Creek and Brandywine townships and includes Brandywine, New Palestine and Sugar Creek elementary schools. Those who are unsure about which elementary school their child will attend should email Amber Rush at [email protected].
Complete a pre-enrollment form at newpal.k12.in.us/departments/registrationenrollment. Plan to bring a birth certificate, immunization records, driver’s license or state-issued photo ID card, and two additional proofs of residency such as a mortgage statement, paystub, tax return, utility bill or lease agreement.
Mt. Vernon serves children that live in Buck Creek and Vernon townships, and online registration opens March 25.
Step one for kindergarten families is to register on or after March 25 at mvcsc.k12.in.us/kdgroundup. The next step is to attend a Kindergarten Roundup event between 3:30-6:30 p.m. April 2 and April 4 at Fortville, McCordsville or Mt. Comfort elementary schools. Those who are unsure about which school their child would attend can visit the website for a boundary map. Families should bring their student to be screened for hearing and academic skills; a copy of their birth certificate and immunization records; proof of residency; parents driver’s license; and, if applicable, copies of court papers or individual education plans.
Students that want to transfer into the district but live outside of boundaries must apply during two application windows; see the website for details.
Eastern Hancock Elementary School already had its roundup in March, but parents can still learn more about the district or enroll through easternhancock.org.
