Danville

Danville Community Education Foundation Presents Bingo! (and beverages)

The Danville Community Education Foundation will present an afternoon of fun and games at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 15.

Bingo! (and beverages) will take place at the Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Main, Danville. Doors open at 1 p.m., games will take place from 2 to 5 p.m.

Tickets (cash/check only) are $15 in advance; $20 at the door and include 10 bingo games with cash prizes. Tickets may be purchased at the Danville Community

Schools administration office; Wright Realtor (64 S. Jefferson); Danville Chamber of Commerce Office (49 N. Wayne St.); or call Beth at 317-430-2662 or send email to: dcef@danville.k12.in.us. You must be 18 years or older to enter and participate. Tables may be reserved for parties of 8+. There will be a cash bar and concessions for sale. Donate a canned good and get entered in a prize drawing.

There will be a themed gift basket raffle, pull tabls, and 50/50. All proceeds will benefit DCEF teacher grants and senior scholarships.

The Danville Community Education Foundation, Inc. (DCEF) is a non-for-profit corporation that administers grants to faculty members for non-traditional student learning opportunities and scholarships to graduating Danville Community High School Seniors.

The DCEF is a committed group of business and community leaders, parents, teachers, and school representatives that meets quarterly and throughout theyear for various sub-committee groups. If you’re interested in being a part of the DCEF team, contact Christina Ward at 317- 210-3271.

Little Free Library Downtown

The latest Little Free Library is located on South Jefferson Street. The “take-one-leave-one” book box is being furnished by Abstract & Title, who expressed their appreciation to Town Manager Mark Morgan and staff for installing it

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Bargains!

There will be a multi-family garage sale in the parking lot behind The Beehive this Saturday. 20% of the proceeds will go to the Hendricks Humane Society.

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Ruff House Adventures

Ruff Lyfe Doggy Day Camp has a new name and a new owner.

Located at 56 N. Washington St., the new name is Ruff House Adventures and the new owner is Michelle Maclin. They still offer doggy Day Care and Obedience Training.

There’s a new website: ruffhouseadventures.com and a new phone number: 317-850-0835. And they can still teach your old dog some new tricks while you’re at work!

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Forget-Me-Nots

Sidewalk Sale is August 7th. We are getting ready. Watch for Swan Creek Candles Summer Fragrance Clearance.

Gallery on the Square

Have you saved the date? August 14th is our Annual Paint The Town Event.

Register early to participate or just join us for the fun.

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

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Sidewalk Sale

The bargains are in bloom on the court house square as the Downtown Danville Merchants host their annual Sidewalk Clearance Sale, Saturday, August 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get ahead on your gift-giving supplies, or treat your wallet to some great deals from your local merchants. Local restaurants will be open for a meal or some refreshments.

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Chalk the Walk

Express yourself at the Chalk the Walk event in conjunction with the annual Sidewalk Sale in Downtown Danville.

Saturday, August 7, (weather permiting) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., stop by the Gallery on the Square, 51 S. Washington, to receive your assigned section of sidewalk, then create your own work of family-friendly art. Bring your own chalk or some will be available at the Gallery for $1 per package of 4.

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DDP Marketing Intern

Lexi Riggles has joined the Downtown Danville Partnership as a marketing inter for the summer. Lexi will be entering her senior year at Hanover, where she plays basketball, is majoring in marketing and communications, and is in the Business Scholars Program.

Genealogy Nuts To Meet

The Genealogy Nuts will meet on Monday, August 9, starting at 1 p.m.

The program is “Publishing Your Family History,” where you learn how to turn all that collected data into a readable family history without breaking the bank. Presenter Ron Darrah has been a genealogical researcher for over 30 years and a lecturer since 1996. Currently, he is the Secretary/Newsletter Editor for the Genealogical Society ofMarion County and is the Corresponding Secretary and Fellow of the Indiana Genealogical Society.

Currently, the Genealogy Nuts are holding hybrid meetings – both in person and virtual. If you wish to join us in person, registration is requested. Sign up on the DPL website at www.dplindiana.org. Go to the DPL events calendar link and click on Genealogy Nuts - In Person. Currently, we are allowing 30 people to join us in person.

Those wishing to attend via Zoom, please visit the DPL events calendar and click on Genealogy Nuts – Zoom. The link to Zoom invitation is on the events calendar.

The Indiana Room sends out programming news and other genealogy and history information through their email list If you would like to be added to our email list, please contact Cindy at crutledge@dplindiana.org or call the Indiana Room at 317.745.2604.

A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit.

D. Elton Trueblood

Danville’s Drew Bradley Signs with Franklin College

By Cooper Lee

Drew Bradley, the former starting catcher at Danville Community High School, plans to continue his baseball and academic career at Franklin College in the fall.

Franklin College competes in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference at the Division three level of the NCAA. Bradley received similar offers to that of Franklin, including Indiana Tech, University of Saint Francis, Trine University, Cornerstone University, and Georgetown College.

He will be studying Business Management, laying a good foundation for the future. This push forward into higher education comes on the shoulders of Bradley’s love of baseball.

“Baseball has always been my passion, and it was always a huge goal of mine to play in college. That’s just something I’ve worked toward achieving my entire high school career because I knew I didn’t want to stop playing,” explained Bradley.

Franklin College is a school that is smaller in size, but Bradley was looking for just that, saying, “I was looking for a school that was smaller in size because I was coming from a smaller school. I thought Franklin was a great fit because it was the size that I liked and it’s somewhere I think I will be able to do well both academically and athletically.”

Looking back on his four years at Danville, Bradley learned to work hard and always compete, no matter the circumstances. “Coach O’Neil went through tough times throughout my high school career, and he never gave up on any of us.” This taught Bradley that no matter the situation, it’s important to bring your best. He also credits many lessons to his parents, saying, “I would say my parents are a huge part of my academic and athletic success. My parents did everything for me and have always been supportive of me. I definitely wouldn’t be where I am without them.”

From these lessons, Bradley has learned that there is no replacement for hard work, or commitment, and he believes that many athletes need the same attributes. He offered, “Always work hard in the weight room, classroom, and on the field. Do things on your own that will make you better and keep your mind set on your goal,” as advice to aspiring college athletes.

Coloring Club at GOTS

Gallery on the Square, 51 S. Washington St, Danville, hosts Coloring Club the first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. - noon. All supplies are included, only $5. Relax. Color. Listen to good music. Enjoy conversation.COVID-19 safety rules are followed. Proceeds benefit the Gallery.

It is a happy talent to know how to play.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Grandpa Harry” Celebrates 85 th

Harold Hiser, a.k.a. Grandpa Harry, celebrated his 85th Birthday at the home of Lance and Kirsten Simon. In attendance was his wife Carolyn; Daughters, Kris Dodson, Kate Lee, Kirsten Simon and husband Lance Simon; Grandchildren, Cooper Lee, Isaac Lee, Ty Simon, Julia Simon, Adele Simon, & Elizabeth Whitaker and husband Alex Whitaker, with great-grandchildren Grant Whitaker and Gavin Whitaker.

Your grandchildren want to thank you for being an AWESOME SUPER FAN GRANDPA and always being there!!