Hendricks County Community Foundation

Friends of the Avon-Washington Township Public Library Book Sale
2024-08-10 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-14 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-12 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
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

Crazy Chicken - Fused Glass Class
2024-08-18 14:00 - 16:00
Discover the joy of fused glass artistry at our upcoming class on August 18th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM! Join us at Shop Small Shop Handmade, located at 124 N Green St, Crawfordsville, IN, where you’ll learn to craft vibrant Crazy Chickens and charming Hootie Owls out of fused glass. Unleash your creativity in a supportive environment with expert guidance. No prior experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm! Reserve your spot today and create something truly unique.
**No open toed shoes**

Young Professionals of Hendricks County Meetup
2024-08-21 17:00 - 19:00
Are you ready to be a part of the coolest group for young adults in Hendricks County?
We’re excited to announce our third Young Professionals Meetup, and it’s going to be an event you won’t want to miss. Join us on August 21st from 5 PM to 7 PM at Books & Brews in Brownsburg for an evening of fun, networking, and a maybe little friendly board game competition.
Books and Brews offers a relaxed and entertaining environment for everyone! It will be the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded young professionals and make connections within the community! Plus, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with new faces and catch up with old friends.
Here are a few reasons you should mark your calendar:
Networking: Mingle with other young professionals in a casual, laid-back setting.
Fun Activities: Have some brews, play some games, or just chat with everyone attending.
Great Atmosphere: Experience the cool vibe of Books & Brews perfect for socializing and enjoying some drinks and snacks.
Don’t miss out on what promises to be an unforgettable evening. Get ready for a great time!
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Tox-Away Day | Hendricks County Fairgrounds
2024-08-24 08:00
Tox-Away Days are collection events where Hendricks County households can properly dispose of chemicals, fluids, bulbs, batteries, tanks, medicines, medical sharps, tires, electronics, appliances, and more. A more complete list of the items and materials accepted is below.
The following should not be brought to Tox-Away Days:
• Water-based paints (dry it up and throw it out, here’s how: https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/latexpaintdrying/)
• Documents to shred (we do not offer shredding services at Tox-Away Days)
• Heavy trash items (furniture, mattresses, construction material, etc.)
• Traditional recyclables (bottles, cans, plastics, paper, cardboard, etc.)
• Asbestos, lab chemicals, explosives, ammunition, firearms, radioactive material, or infectious material
Restrictions: Only residents of Hendricks County are allowed to use the District’s Tox-Away Day events. Regulations prohibit hazardous wastes from other organizations (businesses, churches, schools, non-profits, etc.) from being accepted. Please contact us if you have questions about your eligibility to participate in a Tox-Away Day event.
Fees are charged for the recycling of certain items (TV’s, appliances, and some tires). Payment must be made using cash or check. Pricing details are available here: https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/programs/tox-away-days/
Tox-Away Day reminders are sent in our Email Newsletter, The ReSource. Subscribe at https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/the-resource.
Have questions? Here are some other resources that should help:
–Tox-Away Day FAQ: https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/tox-away-day-faq/
–Tox-Away Days: What You Should Know: https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/tox-away-days-what-you-should-know/

Drum Circles with Bongo Boy Music
2024-08-24 15:00 - 17:00
Come celebrate rhythm and groove as Lisa Colleen facilitates community drum circles! All drums, percussion and movement props are provided. Caregivers and children play together!
Registration required. Please register everyone participating in the drum circle separately.
Session 1: 3-3:45p https://plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info/event/10310196
Session 2: 4-4:45p https://plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info/event/10310197

Childbirth Education Class at PGTL
2024-08-31 14:00 - 16:30
Prepare for your upcoming birth with an informational session presented by Serena Duncan, fertility and childbirth doula, HypnoBirthing instructor, and childbirth educator.
Speaker Bio: Hi! I’m Serena Duncan (she/her pronouns) and I am a fertility/childbirth doula, HypnoBirthing instructor, and childbirth educator. When I was pregnant with my second baby I discovered what a doula was and my interest was piqued! I dove into birth work and I haven’t looked back since! I hope to be a safe space for people of all walks of life. Working in healthcare I’ve seen first hand how birth experiences are different for people of color and LGBTQIA+ people and I’m determined to be a part of changing that culture. I believe that birth is a natural, positive and downright magical experience that shows us our true power. I strive to help others enter their parenthood journey feeling the same way.

Paws to Read at PGTPL
2024-09-07 11:00 - 12:00
Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! Please register for this event online: https://plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info/event/11016201

7 Brew Celebrates First Jackpot Hour: Doggy Date with Free Pup Cups and Bandanas
2024-09-07 19:00 - 20:00
7 Brew Coffee is excited to celebrate its first Jackpot Hour: Doggy Date on Saturday, Sept. 7. Bring your furry friends to any 7 Brew location from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on 9/7 for free pup cups and 7 Brew bandanas and enjoy a buy one, get one free drink promotion for yourself!
As part of the celebration, 7 Brew is partnering with local humane societies to bring pup cups and bandanas to all the dogs in the shelter ahead of the Jackpot Hour: Doggy Date.
Each drink purchased during Jackpot Hour: Doggy Date on 9/7 will be eligible for one free drink or equal or lesser value and one bandana, while supplies last.

Fused patchwork trinket plate
2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a creative afternoon of crafting a beautiful patchwork fused glass trinket dish!
📅 Date: Sunday, September 8th
🕓 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Fused Fanatic Indiana LLC
4194 S County Road 700 West Coatesville IN 46121
Discover the joy of fused glass artistry as you design and create your own unique trinket dish. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of fusing glass pieces together to craft a one-of-a-kind piece.
No prior experience necessary – all materials and guidance will be provided. Bring your creativity and let’s make something beautiful together!
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!

Patchwork trinket dish
2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:00

Baby Cafe: Lapsit Storytime
2024-09-09 18:00 - 18:30
Come meet other parents and caregivers while enjoying a lapsit storytime with your baby, 0-18 months!

Pathway of Hope Party in the Parking Lot
2024-09-13 17:30 - 19:30
Everyone is invited to come and have food, fun and find out what we are doing in our community.
Bounce houses, basket ball shooting, balloons, food and drink will be available free of charge. Donations of canned goods for our pantry or cash will be accepted. Booths will be set up for our programs and our partners so that you can see what we do and ask questions or sign up to participate!

Family Promise 12th annual Golf Invitational
2024-09-14 11:30 - 18:30
Family Promise 12th Annual Golf Invitational
4 – person scramble with shotgun start
Hot grilled lunch served all day
Silent Auction

"Imagine the Sciences: a Butterfly Gala" to benefit The Imagination Lab
2024-09-21 19:00 - 21:00
Looking for a fun date night activity, night out with friends, or a way to support your community? Join us for “Imagine the Sciences: a Butterfly Gala” and support The Imagination Lab on September 21, 2024 from 7:00-9:00pm.
Appetizers, mocktails, and science experiences included. The proceeds support science programs at the Lab and scholarships for summer camps at the Imagination Lab.
The Imagination Lab, a hands-on learning center, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math, including computer science) for K-5 students in Plainfield Schools. STEM learning fosters important skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. The mission of The Imagination Lab is to empower students to think for themselves, imagine their futures, and grow the confidence, desire, and drive it takes to change their world. The Imagination Lab does this by providing memorable, hands-on learning experiences for the students when they attend an Odyssey at the Lab each month of the school year.

American Girl Party at PGTPL
2024-09-24 17:00 - 18:00
Celebrate your favorite American Girls with activities, games, and crafts!

Bilingual Storytime
2024-09-26 16:30 - 17:00
Enjoy stories and songs in English and basic Spanish and practice simple words and phrases in other languages!

Blaze the B&O Fun Run
2024-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Test Table
The B&O Trail Association will present its 3rd annual “Blaze the B&O” fun run and walk on at 9:00 a.m. September 28 at Cardinal Park, 3432 Hornaday Road in Brownsburg, Indiana. Presented by IU Health West, Big O Tires, Brownsburg Running Club and Brownsburg Parks, the event includes both a four-mile fun and a two-mile walk option held partly on the B&O Trail. The event will raise funds to further expand the B&O Trail in Marion and Hendricks Counties. Registered participants will receive commemorative t-shirts and finisher medals, with winners receiving awards. Registrations must be submitted no later than September 21 to guarantee a t-shirt. To register, visit botrail.org and click on the event information.
With a mission of Blazing Trails, Connecting Communities, the B&O Trail Association (BOTA) is creating a recreational trail along the abandoned B&O Railroad corridor. The non-profit, all-volunteer organization was formed in 1993 and has already completed 8.25 miles of paved trail. BOTA partners with the Speedway Trails Association (STA), which has now completed three miles on the west side of Indianapolis, which run from Michigan Street to High School Rd. Beginning this fall, BOTA and STA will start construction on the segment connecting the trail from Raceway Rd. to High School Rd. in Indianapolis, resulting in 16 miles of continuous trail from downtown Indianapolis to the center of Hendricks County.
Anyone interested in assisting by volunteering please email contact@botrail.org for sign-up information.
To learn more, visit botrail.org. to High School Road.

Hogan Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn maze
2024-09-28 10:00 - 2024-10-30 18:00
This year we have some weekend specials that we would like to share. We offer tons of family fun Tuesday through Sunday. Tuesday through Thursday Open from 2 to 6pm. for the corn maze, Pumkin patch and fun zone. Friday, Saturday and Sunday open from 10 am to 6pm for all activities including the hay ride!
September 28th the Danville animal shelter will have a few pets available from 11 to 1. Come out to meet them and maybe one will become your next pet!
October 4-6 We are offering a Hay Ride special. Buy two get one free!
October 11-13 We are offering a Kids Fun zone buy one get one free.
October 18-20 Bring your pets in costume. Pets in costumes get a treat
October 25-27 Bring your Kids in costume and they can choose a small pumpkin or gourd from the table top.
Also don’t forget us when scheduling a group trip or evet such as field trips, work gatherings, family outings. We offer after hours party times, or earlier weekday field trip times. Visit our webpage to schedule your trip or event today or send us a note at Browsburgcornmaze@gmail.com

Professor Watermelon's Fall StoryTime Show
2024-09-28 13:00 - 13:45
Enjoy a special fall-themed storytime! Professor Watermelon will celebrate the season with books, songs, and activities for children of all ages.

Adult Night at the Carnival
2024-09-28 18:00 - 22:00
Dive into a thrilling carnival outdoor game night. Plus, the latest Joker movie at Pecar Park!
Date: September 28th
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Pecar Park
Age Requirement: 18 & older
Only $10 per person!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening under the stars with:
Food trucks serving up delicious bites
Vendors selling carnival themed merchandise
Alcohol available for purchase
Free popcorn during the movie, plus more tasty treats!
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Joker Bingo contest and compete for an exciting goodie bag!
At 8pm head to the field to watch the Joker movie on our outdoor projector. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets. If not, limited seating will be provided on a 1st come 1st server basis.
Mark your calendars and join us for an epic night of carnival themed games, food, and prizes for the winners!

Bow Wow Bash
2024-09-29 12:00 - 17:00
The 14th Annual BOW WOW BASH is a funtastic day of tail waggin’ fun for dogs and their humans and one of our signature fundraisers for Misty Eyes Animal Center! Please join us at our bigger and better venue location in Avon!
The event includes 80+ vendor booths, a dog blessing, the infamous Bow Wow Bash Pet Contests, Top Dog/Top Cat Competition, the Bow Wow Splash, an amazing silent auction with items that will WOW you, food trucks, a lure course, the entertaining Doggy Skydiving Spectacular, and the event concludes with the highly-anticipated Hendricks Power Ball Drop. The Bow Wow Bash has something for everyone and is known as Hendricks County’s Largest Adoption Event. Bring your dogs (and cats, if you dare!) and join us for more fun than you would ever imagine possible!

Fall Bingo Night - Cozy Up for a Cause!
2024-10-05 19:00 - 22:00
Grab your friends, throw on your favorite flannel, and join us for a cozy evening of Bingo and fun at the Danville Armory! We’re raising money for Mental Health America of Hendricks County, and we’d love for you to be part of the fun.
🗓 When: Thursday, October 5
📍 Where: Danville Armory, 1245 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122
⏰ Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM, Bingo kicks off at 7:00 PM
What to Expect:
🍽️ Cozy Fall food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase — come hungry!
🎁 Fall-Themed Raffle Baskets — Enter to win one of our fabulous baskets filled with seasonal goodies.
🎉 Exciting Bingo Games — Play for a chance to win big cash prizes while supporting a great cause!
Ticket Options:
🎟️ $35 in Advance — Reserve ahead by calling or emailing us! You can pay by Venmo or cash and pick up your tickets at will-call the night of the event.
-Phone: (317) 272-0027
-Email: info@mhahc.org
💵 $40 at the Door — Tickets will be $40 at the door, cash only (so make sure to hit the ATM first!).
👥 Table for 8: $225 — Bring your whole crew for a night of fun!

Dine to Donate benefitting Sheltering Wings
2024-10-17
Support Sheltering Wings during Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and help fight domestic abuse.

Blanton Woods Night Hike
2024-10-18 20:00 - 21:30
Get ready for a spooktacular adventure! Join us for a thrilling night hike in Blanton Woods, just in time for Halloween! Grab your flashlights or lanterns and let the magic of the forest guide you through an enchanting night. Who knows what mysteries and surprises await? Don’t miss out on this eerie and exciting experience! Held on October 18th from 8pm to 9:30pm, just $5 per person.
We will have multiple people guiding you through the woods during this hike. Glow sticks, mini flashlights, and water will be provided. It’s recommended that you bring your own flashlight/lantern as well. Feel free to come dressed up for Halloween as well.
If you have any questions, please contact Jimmy Ray at 317-745-4180 ext. 5201, or at jray@danvillein.gov.

Tox-Away Day
2024-10-19 08:00 - 13:00
