Pendleton business offers Shred Day
PENDLETON — SecurEstate plans its ninth annual Shred Day from 9 to 11 a.m. April 18.
Shred Day, which offers free and secure onsite shredding, is open to the public.
There is no limit on the amount of paper people can bring, and all paper is shredded onsite while people watch.
This is a drive-thru dropoff service; people are asked to enter the parking lot off Main Street.
SecurEstate is located at 100 S. Main St., Pendleton.
Lapel food pantry alters service
LAPEL — Lapel Community Food Pantry, 1321 N. Main St., Lapel, has changed its method of distributing food to clients.
Through the current period of COVID-19-related isolation restrictions, the panty will offer pre-packed sacks or boxes of food items to eligible individuals and families on a weekly basis.
The pantry serves Stony Creek, Jackson and Green townships in Madison County.
Clients may visit for food once per week.
The hours for this drive-thru program will be 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
Volunteers will be on site to direct clients through the line, and volunteers will bring distributions to the car. People are asked to remain in their vehicles.
With increased need, each car can receive only one weekly distribution.
Clients are asked to bring picture ID and proof of address (utility or phone bill, if current address differs from information on ID).
For more information, visit the Lapel Community Food Pantry Facebook page and leave questions in the comments.
OHOP grant forms available
PENDLETON — Applications are available for the annual Open Hearts, Open Purses grant of $10,000.
Open Hearts, Open Purses is South Madison Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle. One hundred women give $100 each, pooling their contributions toward a $10,000 grant.
The written application is the first phase of the OHOP grant cycle.
The second phase consists of finalist presentations and a vote by OHOP membership.
The mission of Open Hearts, Open Purses is to provide financial resources to organizations for projects that improve the lives of individuals and families in local communities, specifically those living in South Madison County, in Adams, Fall Creek, Green and Stony Creek townships.
Applications are available at South MadisonFoundation.org/open-hearts-open-purses and must be submitted by 4 p.m. May 1.
Contact Tammy Bowman at 765-778-8444 or tammy@south madisonfoundation.org for more details about OHOP and the annual grant program.
Pendleton Artfest date changed
PENDLETON — Pendleton Artists Society is planning its annual Artfest for 6 to 9 p.m. May 29 at Crystal Coop Reception and Event Center, 3400 W. 53rd St., Anderson.
The event was rescheduled from April 17 because of COVID-19.
Junebug BBQ will cater the dinner.
There will be a silent auction with themed baskets to bid on, and artwork from local artists will be auctioned off with Dennis Jackson as the auctioneer.
An Art of Fine Dining raffle will help support the event. Raffle tickets cost $10 for one or $25 for three.
Prizes will be gift cards from area restaurants, including The Bank $50, Texas Roadhouse $50, Anita’s $20, Rivier Maya $30, Crossroads $50, Ruby Tuesday $50, Applebee’s $50, Hacienda Vieja $50, St8 Road Bistro $50, Vera Mae’s $100, Catello’s $100, Sahm’s Smokehouse $50, Cracker Barrel $25.
Cash bar will be provided by The Stable.
Tickets for the event cost $25 and can be ordered online at pasgallery119.org or purchased at Gallery 119, located at 119 W. State St., Pendleton.
Call 765-778-0986 for more details.
Art competition deadline extended
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The office of Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks is seeking artwork submissions from high school students in the Fifth District of Indiana for the annual Congressional Art Competition.
The deadline for submissions has been extended to May 21 because of coronavirus.
“My staff and I also request the art work be submitted digitally in order to continue the social-distancing policy and prevent unnecessary trips outside your homes,” Brooks said in an April 8 press release.
Participants will have a chance to have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year.
The 5th District includes Grant, Madison, Tipton and Hamilton counties and part of Blackford, Marion, Boone and Howard counties.
For more details on the competition, visit https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/services/art-competition or contact Autumn Meeker at 765-640-5115 or [email protected].
The competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents.
Since then, more than 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.