Danville

Downtown Danville Takes a Creative Path

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The Downtown Danville Partnership is adding an artistic flair to the Historic Court House Square area with a new program, Creative Community Pathways.

The first project was a mural by Julie Vornholt on the exterior wall of the Homegrown Salon, 52 N. Indiana.

The next project is another mural, which is underway this week, on the south-facing brick wall of 76 South Jefferson. The 12’x 8’ postcard mural is the creation of Katie Pourcho, art teacher at North Elementary, and 2020 Indiana Teacher of the Year.

The design is inspired by the “Greetings From” tourism postcards that were popular for decades. Within the letters are local landmarks. It’s hoped the mural will become a popular “photo op” for visitors and residents alike.

Also in the works are smaller works of “street art” at various locations around the square, designed and executed by Mary McCartney-Jones, one of the artists at the Gallery on the Square. The murals, and the smaller works of art will be paid for and maintained by the Downtown Danville Partnership.

Katie Pourcho’s design for the latest downtown mural.

The mission of the Downtown Danville Partnership is to develop, promote, and sustain Danville’s historic courthouse square as Hendricks County’s gathering place and its retail, civic, entertainment, and government center.

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Seize the Night will be clearing out all of their vintage inventory during the square wide sidewalk sale Saturday, August 7th from 9 a.m. -1 p.m.. Vintage clothing, accessories, home goods and more!

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Ruff House Adventures (formerly known as Ruff Lyfe Doggy Day Camp) will have Walk-In Grooming Services, Saturday, August 7, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 56 N Washington Street. ( 317-850-0835; info@ruffhouseadventures. com; https://ruffhouseadventures.gingrapp.com/ customer) Grooming includes:

• Nail Trims - regular, deluxe and super deluxe options

• Breath Refresh

• Brush-Outs

• Teeth Brushing

• Gland Expression

• Paw Palm

• Ear Cleaning

• Nail Polish

• Triple F (feet, face and fanny)

Come meet our new trainers and learn about our new training and daycare packages.

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The She Shed Saturday SIDEWALK Sale Deals 1.00 kids clothing racks 5.00 sale rack

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Speakeasy Books and More SIDEWALK SALE SPECIAL 1.00 book tables and more.....

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Forget-Me-Nots Saturday, Aug. 7th Shop till you Drop at The Sidewalk Sale on the Square. Kids & adults are welcome to Chalk the Walk while you’re in town. Check in at The Gallery On The Square if you need chalk.

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Coming Downtown for the Sidewalk Sale? Stop by The Republican office at 6 East Main and get a gift subscription for someone special. They’ll thank you 52 times a year.

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Gallery On The Square Thurs eve Aug 12th 6:30pm paint Endless Summer with Flory. $25 prepaid or $30 at time of class. Reserve your spot at http://www. painandsip.net. All supplies and fun provided.

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Radiant Skin The kids are going back to school, now its time to get back to YOU! Schedule your facial at Radiant Skin Danville today! This is also a great time to schedule a facial for the teen or pre-teen in your life. Our Purifying Teen Facials are customized to specifically address the needs of young skin and help alleviate breakouts. Teen facials are a great way to help your kids feel comfortable in their own skin (literally!).

Call today or book online! 317-563-3055 www. radiantskinindy.com

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Mellencamp Tribute at Ellis

The next Evenings in Ellis takes place Friday, August 13, 7-10 p.m., at the Danville Amphitheater in Ellis Park.

This free concert features Mellencougar with a tribute to Hoosier musician John Mellencamp.

You can have no wise laws nor free enforcement of wise laws unless there is free expression of the wisdom of the people -- and, alas, their folly with it. But if there is freedom, folly will die of its own poison, and the wisdom will survive.

William Allen White

HCHS Pet Food Pantry

Hendricks County Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry is still operating. You don’t have to be an existing Pet Food Pantry recipient - just call 317-745-

3338, answer some simple informational questions, and you can receive dog or cat food (& litter) as available. Arrangements will be made for pickup.

The HCHS Pet Food Pantry is part of the County Food Pantry Coalition, and also participates in three Gleaners Mobile FoodPantry distributions. For more information about the Hendricks County Humane Society, visit the website at hendrickshumane.org.

Dad & Daughter Fall Ball

Danville Parks & Recreatoinwill host the 15th annual Daddy-Daughters Fall Ball on Saturday, September 18. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Danville Athletic Center. Cost is $25 per couple, $10 for each additional daughter. Includes music, games, corsages, snacks and special memories. Register at danvilleindiana.org/ parks.

Volunteers Wanted for SHIP

A rewarding volunteer program at Hendricks County Senior Services is looking for volunteers for SHIP, the State Health Insurance Program.

This program is a free health insurance counseling service for people with Medicare. This is provided by the Indiana Sate Department of insurance and funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

“Our SHIP counselors provide free impartial information to assist consumers in making decisions regarding their Medicare choices and questions” states Deanne Sanders-Below, coordinator of In-Home Services atHendricks County Senior Services. “Ship is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency and does not sell insurance. They are staffed by a crew of volunteer counselors who have completed intensive training to offer objective assistance in complete confidence,” states Below.

SHIP is driven by volunteers who are committed to helping people with Medicare determine the best healthcare choices for their individual situations and to be good consumers of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Part D Drug Coverage, Long Term Care Financing andLow-Income Assistance Programs.

To become a SHIP counselor, you must complete a 30- hour training, either virtually or in-person; complete volunteer shadowing, additional training in the spring and fall and have a desire to help Medicare Beneficiaries in your community.

If you are interested in an important and rewarding volunteer opportunity, please contact Deanne Sanders-Below at 317-910- 5367 or the State’s SHIP office at 1-800-452-4800. You can also visit www. medicare.in.gov and click the “Become a SHIP Volunteer” link for more information.