Celebrate Christmas at Scamahorn Park in Pittsboro on Sunday, December 11th from 3-7 p.m. Kids will love the opportunity to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. They'll also enjoy refreshments, games, crafts, and more. Carolers will provide live music to get everyone in the holiday spirit as the Christmas tree in the park is lit for the first time this season. The Bear Hugs Giving Foundation, a local non-profit organization, will be collecting new (unwrapped but still … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
Shop Local in Hendricks County
'Tis the season for holiday shopping, and Hendricks County offers fun and unique gifts for everyone on your list! Why shop local this holiday season? Keep Your Money in Hendricks County: Shopping at locally owned businesses means that more money stays in Hendricks County and the surrounding area. Local businesses often make purchases from other local businesses and services, so doing your shopping locally can help multiple area businesses grow and thrive. Unique … [Read more...]
Holiday Fun in Hendricks County
Family friendly Hendricks County is chock full of holiday fun for everyone! Whether you've lived here since birth or you're just stopping by to visit family this holiday season, there are lots of great ways to celebrate. Here are just a few highlights this holiday season: Gobble Gallop Get outside on Thanksgiving morning and run or walk the Gobble Gallop 5k before dinner! The course winds through the trails of the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA and proceeds from race … [Read more...]
Brownsburg’s Annual Christmas Under the Stars Parade
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the town of Brownsburg prepares for the 10th annual Christmas Under the Stars parade. This popular annual event is extra special because it takes place after dark, making the tree lighting ceremony even more special. The Christmas Under the Stars parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The parade's Junior Grand Marshal is selected through an ornament decorating contest held at the Brownsburg Public … [Read more...]
Meet the Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition
As the weather gets colder and harvest season comes to a close, some members of our community struggle to put food on the table each day. To help these individuals, the Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition was established in 2006. The Coalition works to help Hendricks County food pantries collaborate to ensure that the basic nutritional needs of residents in the community are met. It also provides training and education to the affiliated food pantries to help make sure … [Read more...]