Hendricks County Community Foundation

Magical Beginnings
2023-09-17 15:00 - 2023-09-19 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Hendricks Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performing works of Prokofiev, Giazotto, Handel, Milhaud, Liszt on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Location is at the Plainfield United Methodist Church, 600 Simmons St, Plainfield, Indiana 46168

Kevin Jones Project Band
2023-09-21 18:00 - 22:00
Food, Live Music, Golf, Drinks, Laughs

Lora's Legacy Dog Walk and Adoption Event
2023-09-23 09:00 - 12:15
Bring the family out for an enjoyable walk with your dog on trails in the great outdoors to benefit the Hendricks County Animal Shelter.
To participate, we ask that you make a monetary donation which will get you a refreshment to enjoy while on your walk. All dogs must be on a leash!
There will be a silent auction and a Gift basket raffle.

BOAA's Volunteer Call out
2023-09-25 13:00 - 15:00
Join Brownsburg Older Adult Alliance (BOAA) during afternoon or evening sessions to learn about various BOAA volunteer opportunities, including remote, flexible roles in marketing and fundraising. BOAA improves the lives of seniors in the Brownsburg area through activities and volunteering. This grassroots organization has grown from 26 in 2016 to serving 185 individuals in 2022. Seniors come to BOAA when they retire, lose a spouse, or move to town to be close to their adult kids —- they all need the connections to other seniors that they can make at BOAA.

Blaze the B&O
2023-09-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Test Table
IU Health West presents “Blaze the B&O” in collaboration with the Brownsburg Running Club, Pulte Homes and the B&O Trail Association. This will be the second annual run/walk at Cardinal Park. The event will feature a 4-mile course and a new 2-mile course, both traversing the B&O Trail.
All participants with a paid registration will receive a finisher medal and t-shirt. Registrations must be submitted no later than September 23 to guarantee a t-shirt.
Register today and help support the planned expansion of the B&O Trail!

2023 Dine Out Against Domestic Violence
2023-10-05
Dine out against domestic violence on October 5th! Cunningham Restaurant Group has graciously partnered with us for Dine Out Against Domestic Violence again this year!
When you dine in (or order carry out) at any Cunningham Restaurant Group restaurant in Hendricks County, a portion of your bill will be donated to Sheltering Wings! The participating restaurants include:
Boulder Creek Dining Company in Brownsburg
Charbonos in Avon
BRU Burger Bar in Brownsburg
BRU Burger Bar in Plainfield
Stone Creek Dining Company in Plainfield
Be sure to post about your Dine Out experience and tag us @ShelteringWings

2023 Men IN Action Breakfast
2023-10-05 07:30 - 09:00
Men, we invite you to join us for our annual Men IN Action Breakfast on October 5 at MADE@Plainfield! Come enjoy a delicious breakfast and hear from Mark Fairchild as he shares his personal story and the impact made by his professional career.

International Conference and Expo on Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases
2023-10-05 08:00 - 2023-10-07 17:00
PAGES extend our immense pleasure and honor to invite you to attend the International Conference and Expo on Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases scheduled on October 05-07, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
ICECCD2023 makes a perfect platform for global networking as it brings together Cardiology, surgeons, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, clinical researchers & scientists, public health professionals, pathologists, medical practitioners, professors, and students across the globe to a most exciting, exceptional, a memorable scientific leading event to report and witness the latest scientific developments in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases.
As you enjoy the intellectual interaction with peers and leaders in the field, we encourage you to immerse yourselves in Barcelona and experience its rich cultural diversity. We are confident that your stay with us will be enriching and fascinating.
Welcome to Barcelona and we wish you a pleasant, fruitful, and unforgettable experience!

Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce Membership Lunch
2023-10-11 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-11-08 11:30 - 13:00
This is our monthly membership lunches held at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds every second Wednesday of the month.

Friends of the Avon-Washington Township Public Library Book Sale
2023-10-14 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-11 09:00 - 15:00
Find some great bargains at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! All books in the sale are either books discarded from the library catalog or books donated by patrons. Money earned is used for programming and other needs of the library.
Lower Level Hallway Avon-Washington Township Public Library498 N. Avon Ave, Avon, IN, 46123
Meeting Room B -Lower-Level Avon-Washington Township Public Library498 N. Avon Ave, Avon, IN, 46123

Young Writers Workshop with John David Anderson
2023-10-14 13:00 - 13:30
Join local author John David Anderson for a special writing workshop! Registration required. This event is made possible with the support of Indiana Humanities and Glick Philanthropies.

Young Writers Workshop and Author Talk with John David Anderson at PGTPL
2023-10-14 13:00 - 15:00
Children, tweens, and teens can join us for a live, in person workshop and author talk with local author John David Anderson on Saturday, October 14! Attend one or both events:
Young Writers Workshop, 1-1:45p: Join local author John David Anderson for a special writing workshop! Registration required.
Author Talk, 2-3p: We’ll discuss John David Anderson’s books, including a live Q&A session.
The conversation with the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award honoree is part of the Indiana Authors Awards Speaker Program, powered by Indiana Humanities and made possible through the generosity of Glick Philanthropies.

Tox-Away Day | Plainfield Middle School
2023-10-21 08:00 - 13:00
Hendricks County households are encouraged to properly dispose of chemicals, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, medicines, medical sharps, tires, electronics, appliances, and more at Tox-Away Day!
A couple of reminders:
-Any Hendricks County household can use any Tox-Away Day event (we can’t accept waste from businesses, non-profits, churches, etc.)
-Stay in your vehicle (we’ll unload everything for you)
-Don’t bring latex paint (dry it up and throw it out instead–here’s a video demo)
Here’s what else you should know before you go: https://www.hendrickssolidwaste.com/tox-away-days-what-you-should-know/
Many common questions are answered here: https://www.hendrickssolidwaste.com/tox-away-day-faq/

Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem
2023-10-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-29 15:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00
“Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem”
Hendricks Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
featuring the works of Schubert/Berlioz, Orff, Offenbach, Grieg, Webber, Dukas, Mussorgsky
Friday, October 27, 2023, at 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 3:00 PM
Calvary United Methodist Church
575 W. Northfield Drive, Brownsburg, Indiana

Ghosts & Goblins
2023-10-28 13:00 - 17:00
The next BIG event you need to mark your calendars for…
Saturday, October 28th – Ghosts & Goblins 2023
The FREE event will run from 1:00pm-5:00pm at the Washington Township Park. More details will be shared as we get closer to the event.

Ghosts & Goblins 2023
2023-10-28 13:00 - 17:00
We’re thrilled to invite you to the highly anticipated 2023 Ghosts & Goblins event! It’s that time of year again, and we want you to be part of the spooktacular fun.
👻 Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 28
Time: 1:00-3:00pm & 3:00-5:00pm (see age groups below)
Location: Washington Township Park – Upper Park
But that’s not all! We’d like to extend our gratitude to our sponsors whose generous support makes this event possible:
🎉 Silver Sponsor: Hawkeye Storage Units
🥉 Bronze Sponsors: Beasley’s Orchard & Best-One of Indy
With their contributions, we’ll be creating an unforgettable Halloween experience for our community.
Booth Space Available!
Are you a local group or business looking to get in on the action? Here’s your chance to host a booth along our trick-or-treat path and engage with 3,000-5,000 eager trick-or-treaters. Secure your FREE 10×10 booth space today and prepare to delight visitors with an abundant supply of candy and treats.
🎃 Register Your Booth Here: https://wtp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=2124
And if you’re a food truck vendor interested in participating, please email Allison Snyder at asnyder@wtparks.org for separate registration details.

Come! Sip! Stay! Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting
2023-11-03 19:00 - 22:00
Come! Sip! Stay! at Hendricks Humane’s 18th Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting with silent auction, presented by NEST Realty, for a fun, interactive evening while raising funds to end dog and cat overpopulation and to provide financial assistance for medical expenses of owned pets. Crown Liquors, our Tasting Partner, will offer a wide variety of curated wines, beers and spirits for guests to sample. The 250 expected guests may also enjoy entertainers, a ring-toss wine pull and light appetizers. Our silent auction will offer many tempting items for guests and non-attendees to bid on using mobile bidding technology. This annual event provides us with our largest source of funding for the year.
Event sells out early! Single Tickets $50. Reserved Table of 8 $400.

Taylor Swift Trivia Night
2023-11-10 18:00 - 20:00
Are You Ready For It?
Join us for Taylor Swift Trivia Night!
You can play individually or in teams (no more than 8 per team), so gather your fellow Swifties for a night of music, memories, and questions that will challenge all ages of fans. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love her catchy tunes, this event is your chance to prove you know Taylor inside out. Plus, embrace the Taylor Swift spirit dressing for your favorite Era and by making and exchanging bracelets with fellow fans.
Here’s how it works:
5 Questions + 1 Bonus Question per Era
Prize for 1st place
Prizes for “Best Dressed” for each Era
Get ready to sing along, reminisce about her greatest hits, create lasting memories, and compete for prizes in the ultimate Taylor Swift showdown!
Doors open at 5:30pm
$10/person

Winterland
2023-11-17 18:00 - 2023-12-24 22:00
Winterland Holiday Light Show in Ellis Park in Danville, Indiana, showcasing hundreds of thousands of lights in hundreds of displays to celebrate the holiday season. This show is a partnership between the Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce and the Danville Parks and Recreation Department

Trees of Plainfield
2023-11-25 18:30 - 21:00
Join us for a holiday extravaganza featuring a sparkling trail of trees, delicious cookies with Mrs. Claus, selfies with The Grinch, epic family snowball fights, s’mores by the fire, and much MORE! Don’t miss out on this festive tradition at the Al and Jan Barker Sports Complex – bring your family and friends for an unforgettable holiday celebration. Get in the holiday spirit with the Second Annual Trees of Plainfield!
Ticket Prices:
$8/person
Kids 11 & Under are FREE
Learn more at townofplainfield.com

Festival of Trees
2023-11-29 17:00 - 20:00
Various trees will be on display helping to raise money for 15 plus non-profits located in Hendricks county. Each tree will have a “voting box” for attendees to buy tickets to vote on their favorite tree as well as be entered into the silent auction with trees going to the highest bidder. All proceeds from voting ticket sales for each tree and the winning auction bid will go to the non-profit represented for each tree. The trees will then go to the homes of the winning bidders. There will also be things such as, hot cocoa and cookies, pictures with Santa, and ornament decorating!

Hendricks County Hoopfest
2023-12-01 15:00 - 2023-12-02 22:00
The Hendricks County Hoopfest (HCH) is a two-day event to highlight the basketball teams in Hendricks County. The HCH provides scholarship opportunities for senior student-athletes who demonstrate leadership on and off the court. Also, the HCH is an opportunity for the community to come together in raising awareness for Multiple Sclerosis through the Dream 2 Discover You foundation.
