• Lawrence Twp. Trustee and Lawrence Police Explorer Post Formalize Partnership

    LAWRENCE — The Office of the Lawrence Township Trustee Steve Talley has entered a formalized Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lawrence Police Explorer Post 160, pledging mutual support between the two entities for the next 3 years.Per the agreement, the Trustee’s Office will provide annual financial support to the LPD Explorer Post to offset the cost of uniforms and necessities for participating Explorer Scouts residing within Lawrence Township. In exchange, the Explorer Post a
  • Recycling Drop-Off Closes as Illegal Dumping Increases

    INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) announced the removal of the community recycling drop-off site at the Kroger located at 11101 Pendleton Pike.City staff will continue ongoing conversations to further expand recycling options, including a forthcoming structured drop-off recycling collaboration, for community members in Marion County, especially in the downtown, west side, and east side areas.Additional local recycling information, including information o
  • Spark on the Circle Returns June 1

    INDIANAPOLIS — Downtown Indy, Inc.’s “SPARK on the Circle” is returning to downtown Indianapolis this year. Spark will remain on the Circle past Nov. 3, and will include holiday programming to coincide with the Circle of Lights.Residents are encouraged to visit the space from 11 a.m.-dusk every day. The space will use the brick streets between the monument and the sidewalk on the northwest side of the quadrant, hosting seating and communal space, plus opportunities for mu
  • Register Now for Kid’s Firefighter for a Day Camp

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Fire Department has announced that registration is open for the annual IFD Firefighter for a Day Camp has opened. Kids 6-12 can come for a day of learning and fun with IFD, including washing a fire truck and playing in water. The camp is free, and will be held June 13-15 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. The camp will be held outside in the football field next to the Warren Township Trustee Office, 501 N. Post Rd.In addition, IFD is looking for parents or other adult
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  • Parking Lot Picnic Concert May 19

    IRVINGTON — The Irvington Arts Collective invites the community out for a community sing concert on Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m. in the Irvington Presbyterian Church parking lot, 55 Johnson Ave.  If it rains, the concert will be in the building in Fellowship Hall.
    Bring your picnic blanket and basket (no alcohol is allowed on church property) or lawn chairs to enjoy the community chorus for an afternoon of music. Harmony Collective is a choir composed of people 16 and older who enjoy sing
  • Indy Urban Acres Hosts Plant Sale Mother’s Day Weekend

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Urban Acres, an initiative of The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis and Indy Parks, will have its annual plant sale onsite May 11, 12 & 27, at 7700 E. 21st Street Sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sales will be held on May 15 at OneAmerica, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be Native Plant Sale days June 1 & 2 at  9031 E 16th St, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.. This sale supports Indy Urban Acres, with 100% of proceeds supporting their mission to harvest and distribute fresh, locally
  • Indy FOP #86 Honors Fallen Officers

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indy FOP #86 held the 47th Annual Peace Officers Memorial Service recently at The Father’s House church. Many families and officers gathered to remember and honor those who have been tragically killed in the line of duty. Their service and sacrifice is never forgotten.This event is held ahead of Nation Police Week which runs from May 12-18, 2024 with Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15th. Officers and families from across the country will gather in Washington D.C. du
  • Halloween Festival Poster Contest Entries Needed

    IRVINGTON — The Historic Irvington Halloween Festival 2024 Poster Contest is live. Submit your bone-chilling bon à tirer for a chance to win $500 and for your work to be chosen as the official poster of The 78th Annual Irvington Halloween Festival.Submissions must be original to the artist. A $25 fee must be paid for each entry.Submissions will be accepted at the Irvington Library starting at 10AM, Monday, July 8th – 6PM, Friday, July 19, 2024.For more information, including t
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  • FIDO Parvo Prevention Project Boosters May 11

    INDIANAPOLIS — FIDO is partnering with Indy’s Parvo Prevention Project to host a FREE Parvo Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, May 11th in the FIDO parking lot, 1505 N. Sherman,  from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. This clinic is for the booster shot in the Parvo vaccine given in April. Pets who attend should have received the first vaccine at the Saturday, April 13th clinic.If you did not attend the April 13 Vaccine Clinic and need to get the Parvo Vaccine for your dog, you are welcome to bring your
  • Correcting a Tax Return After Filing

    INDIANA — As a general rule, you have three years to file an amended return. Reasons for filing an amended return may include reporting additional income, correcting your income or correcting your deductions and credits.You do not need to amend your return because of a simple math error or if you forgot to attach forms. DOR will contact you if more information is needed.You can file an amended return electronically. Or file another Form IT-40 with the box on the front page that reads, &ldq
  • Primary Voting 2024 on May 7

    If you couldn’t tell from all the political ads on TV or gumming up your social media, this is an election year. The primary in-person voting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. You must be a registered voter with a current Indiana State ID, such as a driver’s license or other official ID from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles. You will be asked if you want a Democrat or Republican ballot for the primary. You will only be able to vote for candidates from one party for the pr
  • State of Indiana Launches SUN Bucks

    INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana recently announced that applications for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks, are now open.SUN Bucks is a new benefits program that provides families a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible school-aged child to help purchase groceries during the summer. This ensures that students continue to have access to healthy meals beyond the school year.Children are eligible for the program if:• The household al
  • Damenchor Maifest at Indianapolis Leiderkranz May 4

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Leiderkranz, located at 1417 E. Washington St. will hold Damenchor Maifest on May 4 from 5-10 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a concert at 7 p.m., and a dance to the music of POLKAMOTION from 8-10 p.m.The dinner menu includes authentic German fare, and a full cash bar is available. Tickets are $30 for Dinner, Concert and Dance. For more information and tickets call Margit Ball at 317-783-1433 or 317-965-4656.There will be free parking in the FOP par
  • 2024 Summer Reading Registration Begins May 1

    INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library staff are busy preparing for the 2024 summer reading program. This summer, the books and events include pet-themed workshops, reading and activity challenges for prizes, and readers are even a chance for local youth to win a Nintendo Switch, Amazon gift cards, or 529 College Choice CD Savings Accounts.The Indianapolis Public Library is partnering with IndyHumane to provide a Pet Adoption Wagon at branch locations on select dates and times. Lib
  • YMCA Holds Cycle-a-Thon

    INDIANAPOLIS — The 8th annual YMCA Cycle-a-Thon will bring together over 1000 people across Greater Indianapolis pedaling for a purpose. All the money raised through the event will go towards their Chronic Disease Prevention Programs, including but not limited to our LIVESTRONG at the Y Cancer survivor program.The Cycle-a-Thon will be held Fri., May 10 and Sat., May 11 (times vary for your local YMCA) at all local YMCA facilities for the Cycle-a-Thon. Virtual option available for all YMCA
  • Just a Little Motion Can Dramatically Improve Your Health

    When we picture getting fit, we usually think of at least 20 minutes of exercise, such as a jog or swim. But even a few minutes of exercise can lengthen our lives and make us feel better too. Three daily exercises lasting just a minute or two each — according to a December 2022 study in Nature Medicine by Emmanuel Stamatakis, Ph.D., et al. — gave non-exercisers in the study a 38-40% lower risk of death from cancer and 48-49% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease than those
  • “Full Court Press” Episode 1 Special Screening at Newfield

    INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday May 6, Heartland Film is proud to present the world premiere and screening of Episode 1 of the upcoming ESPN+ Original Series Full Court Press at Newfields. The new series chronicles the ongoing journeys of senior South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso, senior Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, and sophomore UCLA guard Kiki Rice.Kristen Lappas is the director of the series, and an award-winning alumna of Heartland Film’s Indy Shorts and Heartland International Film Fes
  • Franciscan Health Hosts ASIST Suicide Intervention Course May 10-11

    BEECH GROVE — Franciscan Health in conjunction with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be hosting a LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) course on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 at the Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave. in Beech Grove.The course will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and attendees must be present for both days of the course to receive certification. Also, attendees must be registered for the course and class
  • Coburn Place Launches Campaign for Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors

    INDIANAPOLIS — Domestic violence is worse in Indiana than elsewhere in the country, and in Indianapolis, it’s getting worse. In Indiana, 42.5% of women report having experienced domestic violence in their lifetimes, the fifth highest percentage in the country.“Domestic violence is a community problem, and we need community support to help families heal and break the cycle,” says Coburn Place President and CEO Rachel Scott. “We know transitional housing is the most c
  • Historic Decorator Showhouse to Benefit Eskenazi Health

    INDIANAPOLIS — The 2024 St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House and Gardens, the longest running decorator show house event in the nation, will once again welcome the public to tour a classic Indianapolis home with proceeds benefiting Eskenazi Health. This year’s residence is the Sylvan House at 4521 Sylvan Rd.The annual event runs from Saturday, April 27, through Sunday, May 12. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; 10 a.m. – 7 p.
  • Rates and Taxes Set to Rise

    INDIANA — AES Indiana has received unanimous approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to adjust base rates for electricity. Starting in mid-May, base rates will increase by approximately 7.2 percent or a little under $10 for the average customer. While the proposed rate increase will vary among business customers, most small businesses can expect a rate increase in the 2 percent to 10 percent range. Base rates were last updated five years ago.In addition to the rate a
  • Mobility Projects Get $60.6 Million in Funding

    INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) has awarded $60.6 million for 17 regionally important projects that will advance the region’s road safety, air quality, and infrastructure preservation goals.Projects in the area thatwere selected to receive funding in 2027 includ:• Madison Avenue Roadway Rehabilitation: This project includes the rehabilitation of Madison Avenue from Martin Street to Pleasant Run Parkway, including a “road diet&rdquo
  • Beastside Brewfest

    IRVINGTON — The Irvington Community Council is counting down six months to the 78th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival, marking the occasion with the annual Beastside Brewfest on Saturday, April 27 from 7:00-10:30 p.m. to support a great cause, hear some great music, and sample some great breweries as they compete for the Beastside Trophy, the most unique brewing trophy in Indiana. Both the professional beer judges and the audience will declare a winner this year.The event will take pla
  • Author Tiffany D. Jackson at Central Library April 30

    INDIANAPOLIS — New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson will visit Central Library,40 E. St. Clair, on Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. to participate in a talk and Q&A session for teens and adults. A book sale and signing will take place thereafter, with books provided by Kids Ink Children’s Bookstore. This event is free and open to the public.Jackson is a Coretta Scott King and John Steptoe New Talent Award winner and an NAACP Image Award Nominee. She i
  • Starry, starry night…

    Field trips are adventures grade schoolers eagerly anticipate. When I was a student at IPS No. 57, annual field trips initially included the Childrens’ Museum (the old house on N. Meridian St. crammed with stuff), the President Benjamin Harrison Home, and the James Whitcomb Riley Home. Later, the newly completed Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium on the Butler University campus was added.My first visit to the Holcomb Observatory was not to peer at the heavens through the giant 38-inch ref
  • Soldiers Thru Time event at Ft. Harrison State Park May 4 & 5

    LAWRENCE — The Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Ft. Harrison State Park will be hosting “Soldiers Thru Time” at the park. Visitors will see camps and displays set-up by re-enactors from many different time periods.  Living historians spanning 2500 years of military history will be wearing clothing and uniforms from their chosen time period or conflict and have equipment and weapons to show and describe.Presently they have impressions of Greek Hoplite, Roman Legionary, Mo
  • IRT’s “Little Shop of Horrors” a Musical Delight

    As an enormous fan of musical theatre, I was looking forward to Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of Little Shop of Horrors, the award-winning play based on the Roger Corman film of the same name. It was a joy to see a stellar cast belting out tunes and dazzling m oves on the Mainstage of the IRT after 10 years of musical theater drought!Little Shop of Horrors takes place on Skid Row in Los Angeles, a poverty-stricken area where Mushkin’s florist shop is on its last leg. Outside
  • Applause!: April 26-May 2

    • The next Coffee with a Cop will be on May 1 from 3-4 p.m. at Neidhammer, 2104 E. Washington St. Meet with East District officers for an informal chat, and a time to voice concerns about problems in your neighborhood.• The Crossroads Brass Band of Indiana invites everyone to their concert on Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. at Scecina High School, 5000 Nowland Ave. The band is made up of volunteer musicians who love to bring great music to the community.• Landlocked Baking Company on t
  • “Acts of Faith” Exhibit at the Eiteljorg Opens April 20

    INDIANAPOLIS — A major new exhibition coming to Indianapolis explores how diverse religious influences shaped the cultures of the American West, and how the West itself impacted people’s beliefs. Organized by the New-York Historical Society, the exhibition Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West opens April 20 at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, and remains on view through Aug. 4.Featuring thought-provoking artworks, cultural belongings, exhibit panels
  • Indiana Landmarks Hosts Woodruff Place Tour May 9

    INDIANAPOLIS — On May 9, stroll the historic tree-lined esplanades of Indianapolis’s Woodruff Place on a guided tour of the city’s first planned residential suburb. Entrepreneur James O. Woodruff purchased and platted the 80-acre district in 1872 east of downtown Indianapolis, creating an upscale, park-like neighborhood with stately homes, often cited as inspiration for settings in Booth Tarkington’s early twentieth-century novels. Woodruff Place’s unique cultural a

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