Hendricks County Community Foundation

Come! Sip! Stay! Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting
2023-11-03 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
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.

Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem
2023-10-29 15:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00, 2023-10-27 19:30 - 21:30
“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
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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

Friends of the Avon-Washington Township Public Library Book Sale
2023-10-14 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

Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce Membership Lunch
2023-10-11 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-09-13 11:30 - 13:00
This is our monthly membership lunches held at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds every second Wednesday of the month.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

Magical Beginnings
2023-09-17 15:00 - 2023-09-19 17:00, 2023-09-15 19:30 - 21:30
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

Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce Community Awards
2023-09-16 19:00 - 22:00
The Danville Community Awards recognize and honor the significant accomplishments, contributions and work of our nominees. This event applauds their commitment and provides visibility and recognition for their leadership and vision. This event is a collaboration with Danville Kiwanis and Danville Rotary. It also serves as a really fun time for people to get together.
This event is held outside on the Square of Danville.

Regency Harvest Ball
2023-09-16 17:30 - 21:30
Do you love Jane Austen, Bridgerton, or Sanditon? Dream of twirling around the dance floor and sipping punch? We cordially invite you to the Regency Harvest Ball. Everyone is welcome at this ball. Singles, couples, teens will enjoy dancing the night away to Live music provided by Entwyned. All dances will be taught by caller Alice Smith-Goeke, beginners are welcome. Younger children may not be ready to join the dance sets yet, but are always welcome to dance alongside in their own set. Got two left feet? Consider spending the evening in our game room, and try your hand at a Regency parlor game like Whist or Charades. Regency attire is admired, but not required. Any era of fancy dress is highly encouraged. A dressing room for ladies is available. Light refreshments provided. Hosted by the Jane Austen Society of Indiana

Medieval Festival
2023-09-16 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for a day of fun exploring and experiencing a taste from the past with our friends from the SCA (Society of Creative Anachronism).
On September 16th, come out and enjoy this FREE community event with your whole family.
No registration required, but each attendee will be required to sign a waiver to attend.
Stay tuned for a schedule of events for the day including a stage with scheduled acts. We cannot wait to finish off the first season of the Murphy Aquatic Park with our “Make Your Own Ship” competition.

Movies in the Park: Avengers (PG-13)
2023-09-15 18:00 - 22:00
It’s movie time at the park!
Join us for Movies in the Park – a perfect way to relax outdoors with a great movie. It’s totally free! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Avengers, Assemble! Join us for a superhero swinging movie night at Arbuckle Acres Park! Come dressed up in your best superhero costume and participate in our superhero trivia and costume contest! Bring your own lawn chair, blankets, and/or picnic to eat and enjoy during the movie!
Our activities begin at 6 PM, the movie will begin at 7 PM and has a 2 hour and 23 minute run time. English Captions will be displayed during the movie.

Hendricks County Business Leader’s Women’s Luncheon
2023-09-14 11:30 - 13:00
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $15.00
The Pavilion Center
Washington Township Park
435 Whipple Lane, Avon, IN
