It's that time again! The popular Maple Syrup Days event will take place at McCloud Nature Park on March 4th and 11th, 2017 from 9 to 4 p.m. This annual event is a fun way to learn all about maple syrup. Visitors get hands-on experience and learn about the history of maple sugaring. You can learn how to tap a maple tree for syrup and see a demonstration of pioneer sugaring processes. You'll also see how maple syrup is made in modern days at the Sugar Shack, where you can … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Downtown Brownsburg Changes Coming Soon
The secret is out! The town of Brownsburg is growing rapidly thanks to great schools, low crime rates, and strong economy. Although it's an easy commute to Indianapolis, Hendricks County offers plenty of excellent job opportunities closer to home. The United States Census counted 14,520 Brownsburg residents in 2000, a number which swelled to 21,285 in 2010. In the past seven years, that number has continued to increase. The 2015 population estimate was 24,996. All of … [Read more...]
“Things Aren’t Always As They Appear”
Sheltering Wings Center for Women is hosting a night of magical fun on Saturday, February 18th, 2017. This event will raise funds for the domestic violence shelter located in Danville, Indiana. Sheltering Wings serves Hendricks County and the surrounding areas. The shelter provides safe emergency housing and other services for women and children who are suffering from domestic abuse. They also run a 24-hour crisis hotline at (317) 745-1496. The fundraising event theme … [Read more...]