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HCCF GivesGrants

The Hendricks County Community Foundation’s (HCCF) Board of Directors approved 16 grants totaling $78,406.60 at their October meeting, primarily from the Family Legacy Funds, community enhancement funds of HCCF.

“Ranging from public parks, to local health and human services nonprofits, to innovative new youth and family programs, these projects will impact lives in every corner of Hendricks County,” said Eric Hessel, Vice President of Programs.

In January 2021, HCCF rebuilt its Grants Committee with Board Members, Family Legacy Fund Representatives and community volunteers. Over the next six months, the committee went through training and helped develop the new Community Impact Grant Program. This program offers financial assistance for charitable programs and projects serving Hendricks County and is designed to be open- ended, allowing for nonprofits to apply for funding to meet the needs of their organization in service to the needs of Hendricks County.

Grant dollars from community enhancement funds, including the Family Legacy Funds, provide HCCF the ability to pivot grantmaking as new issues and needs emerge in the community. One Family Legacy Fund representative said, “I’m grateful that HCCF stays abreast of the needs in our community and that our family will always have the ability, through this community enhancement fund, to make a difference for other families right here in Hendricks County.” Some of the grant recipients include: B&O Trail Association: Tilden Trailhead - $5,394.37 Brownsburg Parks: Accessible Equipment at Blast Off

PlayGround- $5,507.44 Central Indiana Land Trust: Boardwalks at Burnett

Woods - $4,073.98 Danville Public Library: Technology Upgrades -

$2,125.00 Hendricks Civic Theater: Technology Upgrades -

$2,000.00 (match) Pittsboro Parks: Pickleball Courts - $4,390.81 Plainfield Youth Assistance Program: Program Support

- $8,000.00 Sycamore Services: Art Therapy Program - $2,500.00 “The Community Foundation is proud to support these impactful organizations,” said HCCF President and CEO, William Rhodehamel. ‘We are also grateful to the generous donors who give to our community enhancement funds and enable us to make a lasting difference in the quality of life here in Hendricks County.”

You can learn more about HCCF’s grantmaking on the HCCF website: www.hendrickscountycf.org.

Meet Mrs. Claus & Much More at Homemakers Holiday Fest

The Hendricks County Extension Homemakekrs and Hendricks Power Cooperative will host Holiday Fest, Friday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come to the Hendricks County Conference Center, 1900 E. Main, Danville for shopping, entertainment, and more. Select unique holiday gifts from a variety of vendors, purchase cookies made by the Homemakers, enjoy holiday music by local children and adults.

Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring aChicken Noodle Dinner with mashed potatoes, green beans and roll. Dessert will be available. There will also be vegetable beef soup, hot dogs, fresh vegetables and drinks. Admission is free! Masks are recommended and social distancing will be practiced. For more information, contact the Extension office at 317-745-9260.

Scholarships for National No-Till Conference

County farmers can apply for partial and full scholarships to the National No-Till Conference Jan. 4-7 in Louisville.

Participants will take home tips for the 2022 crop season from sessions led by leading agronomists, no-till farmers and through collaborative round-table discussions. Pesticide recertification credits are available.

Rick Clark will discuss how he makes large-scale organic no-till work on his 7,000-acre operation near Williamsport in Warren County. Clark focuses on building soil health through seeding cover crops, planting cash crops “green,” cutting inputs and raising

livestock. Conference website with full details is https:// www.no-tillfarmer.com/ nntc

Hendricks County Soil & Water Conservation District offers the scholarships. Contact the SWCD office in Danville at (317) 745- 2555, ext. 3.

Treblemakers Host Holiday Concert

Hendricks County Choral Club, also known as The Treblemakers, will host a holiday concert on own concert Saturday, December 4, at 3 p.m. at the Hendricks County Senior Center, 1201 Sycamore Lane, Danville.

Gingerbread Christimas at Plainfield

Plainfield Tri Kappa’s Gingerbread Christmas arts and crafts show will Saturday, December 4, at Plainfield High School, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our 130+ vendors put out their hand-crafted items for shoppers. Admission is $5

Tina Hayes, current President of the chapter, shared “This will be the 50th year the chapter will host the event. Plainfield Tri Kappa has been actively supporting the Plainfield community under its directive to further Charity, Culture and Education, since the chapter’s founding in 1938.”

Proceeds from the event support local scholarships, children’s needs and numerous local organizations. Longtime member and a chairperson for the event, Kaye York commented, “We look forward to seeing you on December 4th to help us celebrate our 50th anniversary of the event!”

For more information about Plainfield Tri Kappa, and Gingerbread Christmas, visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/GingerbreadChristmas or at the website at Plainfieldtrikappa.org.

Make Budget Friendly Gifts

Do you need little gifts to give to your neighbors, friends, club members, families, someone you want to say “Thank You” to, etc.

Come join us December 6, 2021 at 6 p.m. at the Hendricks County Conference Center 1900 E. Main Street for a grand presentation from Kelly Allen.

Kelly has been in the community several years and is a Hendricks County Extension Homemaker plus a Gold-ranked Master Gardener, and has done many wonderful demonstrations for us.

She will make easy Christmas gifts, from things you probably have at your home, and something from the heart for everyone on your Christmas list.

This event is free, so please join us December 6, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Hendricks County Conference Center.

See you there!

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 receivedog or cat food (& litter) as available. Arrangements will be made for pickup.

For more information about the Hendricks County Humane Society, visit the website at hendrickshumane.org.

Concert Ends 2021Plainfield Forum Series

Plainfield Friends Church, in cooperation with the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce, will end its community forum series with a Christmas organ and piano concert. The event will take place at the Plainfield Friends Church, 105 S. East St., Plainfield., at 6:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend! Masks are encouraged, but not required at this event.

SWCD Board Meeting Date

The Hendrick County Soil & Water Conservation District Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. will be held at 6759 N County Rd 100 E, Pittsboro.

Please call Teri Lents at the SWCD office 317-745- 2555 if you have any questions.

Appointed by Gov. Holcolmb

Two Hendricks County residents were recentlyappointed to serve on state boards/commissions by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb.

Twyla Rader, LDH, of Danville, was appointed to the State Board of Dentistry. The term will expire November 30, 2025.

Scott Sontag, of Plainfield, COO of JDH Consulting, was reappointed to the Underground Plant Protection Advisory Committee. He will serve until October 31, 2025.

Santa Coming To Lizton

Lizton Lions Club will host their annual holiday breakfast Saturday, December 4, from 8-11 a.m. in Lions Club Park. Santa will arrive by fire truck at 9 a.m. Free will donations will be accepted.

Volunteer for Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivers a nutritious, hot meal to homebound residents of Hendricks County.

Meals are delivered by a team of more than 120 volunteers. In addition to providing nutritious meals the organization provides a wellness check, complimentary pet food and human connection.

If you are interested in volunteering you can visit their website, HCMealson- Wheels.org, the site lists all volunteer needs and will give you the steps to get started. For as little as two hours a month Meals on Wheels volunteers can make a huge difference.

If you would like more information about becoming a client or volunteer, you can visit their website or call Renee Harlor at 317- 745-3469.

Night Lights

Residents of Hendricks County and the surrounding area have two unique opportunities to experience the Christmas holiday spirit under the stars: The Winterland Light Show, now underway at Ellis Park in Danville, and Brownsburg’s annual Christmas Under the Stars Parade, this Saturday.

Lighting Up the Holidays

Brownsburg and Danville offer night time displays to brighten your holidays. Catch Brownsburg’s Christmas Under the Stars parade on Dec. 4; Danville’s Winterland Light Show will be offered through Dec. 27

On December 4, at 6 p.m., Brownsburg’s annual tradition, Christimas Under the Stars Parade, will kick off the holiday season with a magical nighttime parade featuring decorated floats lights and even a jolly special guest!

The parade route begins at Brown Elementary, then:

North on Eastern Ave. to Main St.

West on Main St. to S. Green St.

North on S. Green to Enderly Ave.

There will not be a tree lighting on Town Hall Green this year. Instead, visit the Yuletide Festival at Connection Pointe 30 minutes after the parade for photos with Santa, a petting zoo, ice skating, and drivein movie (Polar Express). Additional fees required for some activities.

The 24th annual Winterland Light Show is underway at Ellis Park in Danville.

Winterland is open daily, Nov. 20 - Dec. 27 (closed Thanksgiving Day. Hours are Sunday to Thursday, 6 - 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 6 - 10 p.m. Santa will be at the Train Station Friday-Sunday nights.

Cost is $5 per car Monday-Friday and $10 per car Friday - Sunday.