Looking for something fun for the kids to do this summer? Students entering grades 5-12 in fall 2014 are eligible to attend the Indiana State Police Summer Youth Camps. With a focus on self-respect, discipline, and team work, these camps are held at colleges and universities throughout the state, giving campers a sneak peek at campus life. Campers will benefit from nutritious meals, programs, demonstrations, and a camp staff made up of dedicated law enforcement workers … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Fight Hunger in Hendricks County
Times have been tough on many in our community. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Indiana’s poverty rate has increased to 16.3%--one point higher than the national average. Seniors and children are at a higher risk; Gleaners Food Bank’s hunger relief network provides more than 11,000 senior citizens with emergency food assistance each year, and the network served approximately 69,187 children under the age of 18 in central and southeastern Indiana in 2009. But no … [Read more...]
Hop to it: Easter Egg Fun in Brownsburg!
The 2014 Easter Egg Hunt will be hosted by Brownsburg Parks and Recreation on Saturday, April 19th, 2014. The event will be held at Arbuckle Acres. The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs filled with candy and prizes for children aged 0-12 years to find. A few lucky seekers will even find eggs containing grand prizes! That elusive bunny will also be around for free photos with the kids starting at 9:30 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11 a.m. Know some older kids who … [Read more...]
Brownsburg Community Clean Up Set for April 12th
Need to recycle an outdated computer? Do you have expired medication laying around? Have you been noticing a lot of litter since the snow has melted? Here’s your chance to do something about it! Brownsburg residents can take part in three local clean up and recycling events on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Tox-Away Day Hendricks County Solid Waste is providing a Tox-Away Day at Brownsburg High School from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tox-Away Day is a great place to properly dispose … [Read more...]