Did you know that Americans generate approximately 1.6 million tons of household hazardous waste (HHW) each year? Disposing of this type of waste properly can be challenging, but luckily Hendricks County has an excellent resource in the Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District, which offers a number of educational programs and recycling options for Hendricks County residents. Defining HHW Tox-Away Day events are held throughout the year to help make it easy for … [Read more...]
Live Laugh Love: 2018 Premier Event to Benefit Sheltering Wings
The Live Laugh Love 2018 Premier Event will benefit Sheltering Wings Center for Women, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves Hendricks County and the surrounding areas. Sheltering Wings is a domestic violence shelter that offers safe emergency housing, support groups, and more with a Christ-centered philosophy. This fundraising event, presented by ClaimAid and the Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018. The event is located at … [Read more...]
Hendricks County Holiday Events
There's plenty of holiday spirit to be found in Brownsburg and the surrounding area. Several wonderful holiday events will take place on the weekend of December 2nd as well as throughout the month of December. Here is a quick roundup of some Hendricks County holiday highlights! Breakfast with Santa The Brownsburg Lions Club is hosting their annual Breakfast with Santa event at Ellis Park from 8-10:30 a.m. Breakfast is available for purchase, with free meals for children … [Read more...]
Fall Festivals in Hendricks County
There are lots of great events in Hendricks County this fall. Enjoy an afternoon of pumpkin picking and other fun fall activities at one of these upcoming events! 31st Annual Heartland Apple Festival Beasley's Orchard is hosting the 31st Annual Heartland Apple Festival on October 7th-8th and 14th-15th this year. Enjoy a u-pick pumpkin patch, a corn maze, the Barnyard Bonanza, live music, arts & crafts marketplace, face painting, balloon magic, puppet show, straw … [Read more...]
Hendricks Regional Health YMCA Fun Run Series
The Hendricks Regional Health YMCA's Summer Fun Run series returns for the 2017 season. Explore your local parks and get active at these supported courses all over Hendricks County. Participation is free; simply be at the designated park between 6-7 p.m. each Wednesday to get the course map for the 1 mile or 5K course. Cold water will be supplied to make sure you stay hydrated! Park staff and volunteers will be around to answer any questions you may have about the space. … [Read more...]