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• 68th Indiana Flower + Patio Show Opens March 14

  05-03-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Back for its 68th year, the Indiana Flower + Patio Show is one of the oldest and most successful flower shows in the U.S. The show features beautiful gardens crafted by many of Indiana’s premier landscapers, hundreds of finer outdoor living experts and thousands of ideas, solutions and products to take home.For nine days, Saturday, March 14 through Sunday, March 22,  at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center – West Pavilion and Exposition, guests c
  
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• Indy Parks Announces New Deputy Director

  05-03-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks Director Brittany Crone has announced the promotion of Andre Denman to Deputy Director for Park Planning, Construction & Facility Maintenance. Denman has previously served as Administrator of Park Planning and has served the city in a variety of roles since 2001, and with Indy Parks since 2006. Denman replaces former Deputy Director Don Colvin, who had served in several planning capacities for Indy Parks and the city for 35 years.Andre is a graduate of Ball St
  
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• Celebrate Women’s History Month with Special Event

  05-03-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The United States District Court, Bankruptcy Court, and Probation Office for the Southern District of Indiana and the Marion County Bar Association will celebrate Women’s History Month with a special event “The Embodiment of Freedom: Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman” on Wednesday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. The hour-long program will be held in Courtroom 307 at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 46 East Ohio St. Attendees are invited
  
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• 2026 McFadden Lecturer will be R.L. Stine

  05-03-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The 47th Annual Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture will take place on March 19 at 7 p.m. This event will feature a special discussion with acclaimed children’s writer, R.L. Stine, and author of the bestselling Goosebumps and Fear Street horror series. Stine will be joined in conversation by Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets (aka Mychal The Librarian).The lecture will be held at Madam Walker Legacy Center – 617 Indiana Ave. Tickets are free but extremely limited a
  
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• Pulitzer Prize–winning “English” comes to the IRT

  05-03-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) is bringing the Pulitzer Prize–winning play English, by Sanaz Toossi, to its Janet Allen Stage March 10-April 14. The production is directed by Azar Kazemi, a director and educator based in Chicago, who is making her IRT debut.“English only” is the mantra that rules a classroom in Iran where four adults prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). But while a new language may represent a new life, how wi
  
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• Phase II of Level Up 31 Begins

  05-03-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that the Level Up 31 project is moving into the second phase of construction. This phase includes ramp and lane closures, local access restrictions, and detours.The following traffic impacts are already in place for Phase 2 construction:• Full-time inside shoulder closure and intermittent stoppages on I-465 eastbound and westbound from Spring Mill Road to College Avenue and Meridian Street northbound and southbound a
  
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• New Law Would Make Sleeping in Public Spaces Illegal

  05-03-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA — The Indiana legislature recently passed a law that would prohibit individuals from  sleeping in public spaces, narrowly passing the House in a 53-44 vote.Opponents to the law state that it would criminalize those who are experiencing homelessness. Proponents say it’ll help connect them to essential services.The measure bans camping, sleeping or long-term sheltering on land owned by the state or a unit of local government, making it a Class C misdemeanor for violations.
  
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• Colorectal Cancer, a Highly Curable Disease If Caught Early

  05-03-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  Colorectal cancer (CRC) is dangerous if left unchecked. It is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the United States. Thankfully, early testing is highly effective in preventing this cancer from developing, so those who catch it early tend to have good outcomes.There are several forms of screening you can do. Common forms include a stool-based test and a colonoscopy. Typically, it’s recommended that screening starts at 45 years old, with the timing of the next test determined by the res
  
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• The Lyric Theatre & Sinatra

  05-03-2026 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  Located at 135 N. Illinois Street there once stood a theatre with as rich a pop-culture history as any in Indianapolis. When the Lyric Theatre opened in February of 1906, it was basically a room filled with about 200 folding chairs arranged in rows. A carbon arc light projector rested on a tripod in the rear of the theatre. Early projectors simply dumped the projected film into a basket on the floor. Projectors were hand cranked, and the projectionist could speed up or slow down the action on th
  
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• Indianapolis Public Library Receives Carnegie Gift

  26-02-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library has been recognized for its role in sustaining one of America’s most enduring democratic institutions, as the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.The Library has received a commemorative gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of a nationwide initiative honoring the country’s 250th anniversary and celebrating the legacy of Carnegie libraries across the country.Between 1886
  
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• IMPD Names New Commander of North District

  26-02-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Chief Tanya Terry has appointed Major Corey Mims to serve as the new Commander of North District IMPD. Commander Mims’ appointment will be effective today and a ceremony will be held at a later date.Commander Corey Mims joined IMPD in 2015 and after graduating, served as a patrol officer and Field Training Officer on Southeast District. He also spent time as a member of the IMPD Traffic Unit.In 2021, he was promoted to
  
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• Fundraisers Announced for Trip to D.C.

  26-02-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  IRVINGTON — Irvington Community Middle School’s eighth-grade students are preparing for an educational trip to Washington, D.C., and the community’s support can help make it possible.This annual trip brings classroom learning to life through visits to historic landmarks, museums, and memorials in the nation’s capital. The cost is $849 per student, and school organizers are working to ensure all students have the opportunity to attend.Community members can help by particip
  
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• East 10th Street Tactical Urbanism Safety Project Slated for April 18

  26-02-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Harshman Middle School Family-Student-Teacher Association spearheaded a project to increase safety on 10th Street for walkers, cyclers, and cars. They will be installing a temporary street art project on East 10th Street across from Harshman and Potter schools. The project area is from Newman Ave to Oriental Ave.The project will be in place from April-October. They will be installing bump outs with bollards and paint around the 2 crosswalks across from the school. They w
  
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• Martindale-Brightwood Church Listed on National Register

  26-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church was founded by an African American congregation in 1916 in the Martindale Brightwood area on the near northeast side of Indianapolis. It is one of several churches in the predominantly and historically Black neighborhood which was historically represented by working class families employed in industries and nearby railroad yards. It was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places and the Indiana State Register of Hist
  
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• “Pretty Woman: The Musical” Struts into Beef & Boards

  26-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Unlikely soulmates Vivian and Edward step off of the silver screen and onto the stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Pretty Woman: The Musical, now on stage. The first musical of Beef & Boards’ 2026 Season, Pretty Woman features national tour veterans leading the cast, and all of the iconic moments from the popular film.When Edward asks Vivan for directions in late 1980s Los Angeles, she unknowingly sets them both on a course that will change their lives fo
  
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• Eva Martin Project Donates Stuffed Animals to Franciscan Health

  26-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Pediatric patients in Franciscan Health emergency rooms and pediatric inpatient units in Crown Point, Indianapolis and Lafayette will now have stuffed animals to help make their hospital experience a little more comfortable, thanks to a donation by The Eva Martin Project.Representatives from The Eva Martin Project donated more than 1,500 new stuffed animals to the nonprofit Catholic healthcare system recently during a drop-off at Franciscan Health Crown Point. Each item has
  
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• East Side Gym: Get Fit Athletic Club Welcomes Ransburg Y

  26-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Get Fit Athletic Club, located at 7140 E. Washington St., is opening its doors to members from the Ransburg Y. They will host a series of Open House events for fellow Y members and the local community (adults and youth aged 13+ accompanied by a parent) in March and April. With the Ransburg Y scheduled to close on March 31, these events provide a timely opportunity for members to explore new fitness options on the Indianapolis east side.Get Fit offers a wide range of amenitie
  
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• Applause!: Feb. 27-March 5

  26-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • March 6 is First Friday, and Irvington businesses will be open 5-9 p.m. with music, community, and more. Hampton & Co., Carpenter Realtors, Magpie Artspace, the Snug, and Market Vintage will participate. The after party will be at Monsterz Inc. — all within walking distance of each other on East Washington, Johnson and Audubon. Factory Arts studios will be open at 6 p.m. at 1125 Brookside Dr., and the Harrison Center will also be open at 1505 N. Delaware.• From Friday, Feb.
  
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• An Old Landmark

  26-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  An old Irvington landmark is gone. On the cold snowy evening of Sunday, January 18, 2026, a fire, probably started by squatters, swept through the vacant commercial building at 5235-39 E. Washington St. By the time firefighters from Station House 25 arrived on the scene, dense smoke and flames were erupting through the roof and the masonry walls were beginning to collapse. The persistent blaze, fed by flammable materials stored inside the structure, took hours to suppress, and when dawn broke ov
  
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• Developer Moves a Step Closer to Building Data Center

  19-02-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The proposed $500 million Metrobloks data center in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood appears to be moving forward, after a Feb. 12 Metropolitan Development Commission hearing examiner recommended the MDC pass the rezoning request. The project at 2505 N. Sherman Dr. has prompted intense concern in the area, and many oppose it due to health, environmental, and economic concerns. Neighbors plan to appeal the decision before the Metropolitan Development Commission takes it
  
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• Rally Held to “Show the Love” for Ransburg Y

  19-02-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Community members rallied Saturday, Feb. 14 to save the Ransburg YMCA on Indianapolis’ east side, which is set to close permanently on March 31. In January, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis made the decision to close the facility on Shortridge Rd. due to financial reasons. The facility was losing roughly $1 million a year.However, hundreds of residents who have patronized Ransburg for the last 67 years have created a “Save the Ransburg Y” group on Facebook,
  
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• IPS Foundation Awarded Funds to Fight Hunger

  19-02-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is taking a meaningful step to address growing food insecurity among students and families, thanks to a $50,000 investment from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust to the IPS Foundation.The funding will directly support food pantries across the district, prioritizing school-based pantries that are open to the broader community while also strengthening services for IPS-enrolled students and their families.Recent disruptions and pauses in
  
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• Big Donation Goes to Support Cancer Center

  19-02-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS  — Past Community Health Network President and CEO Bryan Mills and his wife Cathie have made a generous gift to benefit Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center patients in two meaningful ways.First, their gift will create the Bryan and Cathie Mills Endowment, which will establish a short-term housing program for patients of the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Institute. Community’s first stem cell transplant took place in October of 2024 at Comm
  
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• Sharing Place Food Pantry to Move Temporarily

  19-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  LAWRENCE — The Sharing Place Food Pantry, currently housed in Craig Academy, will be temporarily relocating due to construction.The last day at 6501 Sunnyside Rd., was February 19th and the new location will open March 2nd. The Sharing Place will be relocating to Servants of Christ Lutheran Church located at 7650 Oaklandon Rd, Indianapolis. The organization served over 20,000 neighbors in 2025.Days and hours of operations will remain the same with the exception of second Saturdays when the
  
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• INHP Awards Grants for Neighborhood Initiatives

  19-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) has selected 11 neighborhood-serving organizations to receive grants for increasing affordable housing preservation and development, and enhancing housing options for residents. Called the Indianapolis Neighborhood Development Initiative (INDI), this year’s program will distribute $900,000 total to these organizations to support their efforts in developing or preserving 743 affordable housing units in Marion Coun
  
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• Best of Fest at the Historic Artcraft Theatre

  19-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA — Best of Fest: Heartland Film Festival Edition, presented by Heartland Film and The Historic Artcraft Theatre, returns for the 14th year on March 6 and 7. This mini movie series replays fan-favorite films from the 2025 Heartland Film Festival.The four film screenings will be held at The Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin, Indiana (57 N. Main Street, Franklin, IN 46131). The 104-year-old theatre remains one of the most intact Art Deco movie houses in central Indiana and is liste
  
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• Applause!: Feb. 20-26

  19-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • Prayers for the family and friends of Beech Grove Officer Brian Elliott who died in the line of duty on Monday, Feb. 16. He and two other officers were called for a disturbance, and after they arrived, Officer Elliot and one other officer were shot. Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, Officer Elliot passed away.• Volunteers are needed to come sort seeds for the 2026 Seed Library at Irvington library on Tuesday, Feb 24 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Measure out bulk seed
  
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• John Lennon’s Tooth and Doodles

  19-02-2026 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  This article was published in February 2012.
  The last couple of months have witnessed yet another sign of the staying power of the Beatles as a couple of items hit the auction block at two different auction houses in Great Britain. One of them is historically significant while the other is slightly creepy.On November 5th, the tooth fairy was denied when a tooth belonging to former Beatle John Lennon was sold by Omega Auction House in Cheshire England. The thought of actually paying money for the
  
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• 100 Years Ago: Feb. 20-26

  19-02-2026 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  From The Indianapolis Times, Thursday, February 25, 1926: The inaugural game at the new sport emporium at the State Fairground Exposition Building tomorrow night will feature a basketball clash between the Butler Bulldogs and the Wabash Little Giants. Built for the local high school sectional tournament and state high school championship game, the facility is one of the largest basketball arenas in the world. The standing room platform has been removed and with 14,500 seats surrounding the entir
  
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• New Irvington Plaza Ownership Promise New Vision for Site

  12-02-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — National markets real estate investor, Terry Tallen and local partners operating as Tallen Irvington Plaza, LLC (TIP) finalized the purchase of Irvington Plaza, on Feb. 3 for an undisclosed price. TIP is launching an extensive, multi-year renovation of this substantial 15.75-acre commercial and residential zoned site to create a beautiful, welcoming mixed-use community oasis, with much-needed housing, a modern grocery store, innovative restaurants and more.Over the past thre
  
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• Timothy E. Nelson, Ph.D. to Speak at the Eiteljorg

  12-02-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Each February during Black History Month, the Eiteljorg presents the Leon Jett Memorial Lecture Series, which features a respected author, artist or scholar speaking about historical and contemporary Black Americans and their contributions to the American West.At 1 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 21, the Eiteljorg welcomes this year’s speaker: historian and author Timothy E. Nelson, Ph.D., who will discuss his research of a Black community in New Mexico during an oil boom in the
  
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• “Love in Action” at Central Library Feb. 14

  12-02-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Art, fashion, community, and a celebration of Black History Month take center stage as The Indianapolis Public Library launches the 38th annual Meet the Artists exhibit and reception, a monthlong celebration of African American creativity built around this year’s theme, “Love in Action.”The celebration will kick off in the Central Library Atrium, 40 E. St. Clair, with a free opening reception Saturday, Feb. 14 from 5:30–10 p.m., with live entertainmen
  
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• Arts & Rummage Returns to Hancock Co. Fairgrounds

  12-02-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  GREENFIELD — The 10th annual Arts & Rummage sale at the Hancock County Fairgrounds will open at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Vendors will be selling rummage sale items, antiques, collectibles, electronics, home décor, books, record albums, clothing; homemade crafts including 3D printing, crochet, woodwork and flower arrangements; other vendors will be there offering fire safety equipment and advice, bath and body items and free table massages.Not to be overlooked is the “arts
  
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• Your Money, Your Community: Why Where You Bank Matters

  12-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  Where you choose to bank affects more than your personal finances — it also impacts the community around you. For many people, banking feels like a purely individual decision. But at a credit union, deposits do more than support one account at a time. They help fuel local opportunity.Credit unions are designed to serve the communities they operate in. Because they are member-focused and community-based, the money deposited by members is largely reinvested close to home — supporting e
  
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• William Lawson Exhibit at Carpenter Realtors in Irvington

  12-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  Carpenter Realtors and Branch Manager Rich Costello will present an exhibit of paintings by artist William Lawson through the end of February at their office gallery location 5636 East Washington Street (next door to Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza). Lawson, an Irvington resident since 2018, shows eleven paintings created over the past thirty years, including some loaned from local private collections and some that are available for purchase.The works, mostly landscapes, showcase Lawson’s eye fo
  
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• This Season Could be Injuring Your Mental Health

  12-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  We all think of the physical ailments that come with winter: colds, the flu and various other respiratory illnesses. We don’t, however, always give enough attention to the mental illnesses that arrive with winter, such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).SAD isn’t always taken seriously since it’s easily confused with winter blues. If February gets you down, you’re in good company. According to a 2023 poll by YouGov, a research data and analytics technology group, the on
  
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• Mayor Announces Leadership Appointment

  12-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Shea Joyce will serve as Deputy Mayor for Operations and Government Affairs. The appointment is effective as of Tuesday, Feb. 10. Joyce has served as Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Initiatives in the Mayor’s Office since March 2024.In her role as Deputy Mayor for Operations and Government Affairs, Joyce will spearhead the efforts to ensure funding for core government programs and priorities, as well as provide oversight to the
  
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• Madam Walker Legacy Center Hosts “Sky Breaking” Ceremony

  12-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Madam Walker Legacy Center recently marked a major milestone with its “sky-breaking” ceremony, officially launching the final construction phase of its rooftop expansion. The renovated rooftop is slated to open in May 2026.The sky-breaking united local leaders, business executives, philanthropic partners and civic stakeholders. Renovations will enhance the Center’s ability to host cultural events, attract visitors and generate earned revenue, ensuring t
  
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• Applause!: Feb. 13-19

  12-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • February 14th, the group will be holding a “Show Your Love for Ransburg” rally from 9 a.m. — noon, outside of the Ransburg’s entrance at 501 N. Shortridge. You are encouraged to make a sign, wear your YMCA gear, and bring friends to stand up and show your support for the Ransburg. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.• With much of the snow probably melted due to the predicted warm-up, expect pothole season to be a doozy. DPW can’t patch unless they
  
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• Sketches from Kiritis Trial at Irvington Historical Society

  05-02-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  IRVINGTON — The recent release of director Gus Van Sant’s movie Dead Man’s Wire has caused a lot of interest in the events in 1977 — and local connections. The film chronicles the terrifying moment in Indianapolis history when real estate developer Anthony “Tony” Kiritsis took mortgage lender Richard Hall hostage and paraded him through the streets of Indianapolis. Skilled negotiations prevented bloodshed.In October of 1977, Kiritsis went on trial. Judge Micha
  
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• Ransburg YMCA Scheduled for Closure

  05-02-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The YMCA Association Board of Directors has announced its decision to consolidate its services in the greater east side Indianapolis community, as well as consolidate its early learning programming. This step is necessary to secure long-term sustainability of YMCA services in central Indiana. Part of the decision includes closure of the Ransburg YMCA, effective March 31. YMCA leadership had been working to address ongoing financial challenges at that center and ultimately de
  
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• Heartland Film Festival Featured Films Nominated for 44 Oscars

  05-02-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, and the nominations were announced recently. Heartland Film is honored to be one of the first to showcase Oscar-nominated films through the Heartland Film Festival in October, the Indy Shorts Film Festival in July and as Truly Moving Picture Award recipients. This year, 20 films celebrated by Heartland Film — 9 short films and 11 feature films — earned 44 total Academy Award Nominations.With eight short
  
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• Water Main Replacements Coming to Martindale-Brightwood

  05-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Citizens Energy Group has started a water main replacement project in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood. This work is part of ongoing efforts to improve water infrastructure and replace customer-owned lead service lines.It will be a 6-month project, broken into three phases (about 2 months each)• First Phase: Water main replacements along 25th St. (N. Sherman Dr. to N. Keystone Ave.)• Additional work on N Gale St., Stuart St., and N Rural St.• Replacement
  
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• The Classic Suburb…And Note

  05-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  Every day the sound of music rings out across Irvington as the chimes of the Methodist Church proclaims the hour and on Saturday summer evenings at Irving Circle Park the sweet sounds of Audio Diner and other local musicians waft across a crowd of gentle listeners. Every October, Irvingtonians look forward to the Spooky Organ Concert at Our Lady of Lourdes Church and in years past the singing of Handel’s Messiah by a community chorus at the Methodist Church was a Holiday tradition. Music h
  
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• Southside Art League Hosts “Crazy Color Critters” Exhibit

  05-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  GREENWOOD — The February featured exhibition is a group exhibit by over 30 of the watercolor students of Beverly S. Mathis at the Southside Art League Off Broadway Gallery. The show theme is “Crazy Color Critters.” Bring the kids to this show; they will love it. Many paintings will be for sale, and would make a unique and fun gift for Valentine’s Day.Last summer the two watercolor classes artists were instructed on how to paint an animal portrait, but with a new twist, NO
  
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• “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” at the IRT

  05-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  August Wilson, one of the most important playwrights in the 20th Century, created ten plays about the Black experience in America after Emancipation, going decade to decade. Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is set in 1911 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In a stunning production from the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT), the story comes alive in the very capable hands of an outstanding cast and director Timothy Douglas.Set in a boarding house owned by Seth Holly (Keith Randolph Smith) and wife Bertha
  
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• Applause!: Jan. 30-Feb. 12

  05-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • The NCAA Men’s Final Four Legacy Project presented by Dove Men+Care will be at Christian Park here on the east side. By early April, Christian Park will receive a basketball court renovation to help create a true basketball and sports destination on the eastside of Indianapolis. The completed renovation will be revealed in March.• On Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10:30 a.m.-noon, Spades Park Library will celebrate the new artwork above the fireplace, created by Jarrod Stone, a local ar
  
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• Angela E. White Named CEO of Eskenazi Health Foundation

  05-02-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Angela E. White, CFRE, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Eskenazi Health Foundation. She succeeds Ernest Vargo II, CFRE, who retired after serving as president and CEO of Eskenazi Health Foundation for 15 years.Prior to joining Eskenazi Health Foundation in August 2024 as executive vice president, White served as senior consultant and CEO of Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates (JGA), a consulting firm specializing in philanthropy and strategy for
  
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• New Shelter on East Side Set to Open in Spring

  22-01-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The long-awaited updated and larger animal shelter for Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) at 5001 E. Raymond St. will soon be open. Construction will be finished in March and IACS will be moving into the space in April. The City will be hosting a public grand opening in early May.Improvements include:• 234 dog kennels (182 are indoor/outdoor). There are currently 210 kennels.• 80 cat condos• All dog and cat spaces have access to natural light through win
  
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• Shelby St. Closed for Drainage Project

  22-01-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — A major thoroughfare on the southeast side will be closed through roughly July of this year. Shelby between Morris St . and Cottage Ave. is affected, but there is access to businesses and homes through side streets and on sidewalks.The Fountain Square Drainage Improvements will not only expand drainage capacity for the Fountain Square community, but it will also improve cyclist safety along the downtown corridor with a protected bike lane. A bioretention rain garden barrier
  
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