Libraries to host programs for adults
HANCOCK COUNTY – Several free programs for adults are coming up in May at local libraries.
Adult Crafternoon Club is May 21 at the Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield. The library will also host Writers Helping Writers May 16, a Brown Bag book discussion May 14, and yoga May 25.
Bill Fisher will be the Local Author Series speaker this month, with a presentation May 21. Receive training on creating an Individual Education Program (IEP) for students with special needs May 22. Celebrate Historic Preservation Month in an event May 29 with a guest speaker from the Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology. Register for HCPL programs at hcplibrary.org.
At the Vernon Township Public Library in Fortville, adult English literacy classes continue on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in May. An adult contemporary book club is scheduled for May 2, while the Tuesday Morning Club is available for seniors to meet for crafts, games and more. For additional information, visit vtpl.lib.in.us.
New Pal town council members free for “chat”
NEW PALESTINE – Two town council members will be available to talk with at an upcoming event.
Chat with the Council is at 8 a.m. May 3 at Tia’s, 5933 U.S. 52 Suite N, New Palestine. Council members Ethan Maple and Bill Niemeier will be present as an opportunity for residents of the New Pal community to share thoughts and ideas for the town.
Line dance, fitness classes open in McCordsville
MCCORDSVILLE – The town of McCordsville is offering line dance and fitness classes.
Space is limited for line dance lessons this summer, which are $10 each session. Those who want to be added to the waitlist for May or June classes can email [email protected]. For more and the link to register, visit facebook.com/townofmccordsville.
Pound Fitness classes are coming up May 2, 4, 9 and 11. For details, visit facebook.com/townofmccordsville. The town will also begin Market in McCordsville and Cars & Coffee events, scheduled for Sundays on May 19, June 9, July 14, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 6.
Several blood drives scheduled locally
GREENFIELD – Mobile blood drives are coming up in Hancock County in May.
Suburban Home Health Bloodmobile will be at 628 N. Meridian Road, Greenfield May 7. St. Michaels Catholic Church is hosting a mobile drive May 12 and Wooden Bear Brewing will host a drive May 25.
Hancock Wellness Center in Greenfield is hosting a drive May 16, while the New Palestine wellness center will host a drive May 28.
On the northwest side of the county, Fortville Christian Church will host a drive May 20 and McCordsville United Methodist Church will host a drive May 23.
To view times, addresses and schedule an appointment, visit https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/donor/schedules/zip.
