Adult prom to raise funds for NP foundation
NEW PALESTINE — “Prom of the Century” is coming up in April, giving adults a chance to celebrate in a decades-themed party and raise money for the New Palestine Education Foundation.
The event for ages 21 and older is from 6-11 p.m. April 12 at Adaggios Banquet Hall and Event Center, 5999 W. Memory Lane, Greenfield. The event raises money for the foundation, which doles out teacher grants and student scholarships through New Palestine Community Schools each year.
The annual gala focuses on a different theme each year; last year’s casino-themed event netted more than $23,000. This year’s theme encourages attendees to dress up in their finest prom wear celebrating any decade from the 1950s through the 2000s. Guests can expect to see poodle skirts, flowers and peace signs, high ’80s hair and more. There will be a variety of fundraising games, photo opportunities, and a prom king and queen. The 2024 NPHS Distinguished Alumni honoree will also be announced.
Tickets are $80 for individuals or $150 per couple and includes a three-course pasta dinner. To purchase tickets or learn more, visit newpaledfoundation.com/gala.
Special Olympics to raise money through bowling
GREENFIELD – A bowling fundraiser is coming up for Special Olympics of Hancock County.
The third annual Noah Glover Memorial Scotch Doubles event is from 5-7:30 p.m. April 20 at Strike Force Lanes, 1539 W. Main St., Greenfield.
Cost is $50 per team of two and includes three games of bowling and a shoe rental. The event will also feature a silent auction and bake sale. For more, visit facebook.com/soinhancockcounty or email [email protected].
Dining event to benefit local agency
GREENFIELD – The Arc of Hancock County will benefit from an upcoming Dine to Donate event.
Applebees will give a portion of sales to the agency from 11 a.m. to close March 28. Present a flyer or order online at applebees.com and at checkout enter the code “doingood.” The restaurant is located at 1792 N. State St., Greenfield.
The Arc of Hancock County strives to improve the lives of people with disabilities. For more, visit thearcofhancockcounty.com or call 317-462-3727.
Teen programs coming up at libraries
HANCOCK COUNTY – Local libraries are offering programs for teenagers and pre-teens throughout the month of April.
A chess club is available most Mondays in April at the Sugar Creek branch of the Hancock County Public Library, 5731 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine. The library also offers a kite-building workshop April 11 and a homeschool writing club April 12.
Celebrate National Gummy Bear Day April 25 in a program for grades 6-12 at the main HCPL, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. The library will also host a candle-making event April 15.
Local libraries are closed April 8 due to the solar eclipse.
