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• Indiana State Fair Offers Early Ticket Discounts

  30-07-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The theme of this year’s fair is “It’s a Hit” and this August, the Indiana State Fair is bringing even more reasons to celebrate summer. From advance savings and family ticket packages to fan favorite discount days and affordable food options, the Indiana State Fair continues to deliver one of the best entertainment values in the state.The Indiana State Fair is the sixth oldest State Fair in the country, started in 1851 in what is now Military Park, a
  
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• READI 2.0 Grants Include Local Projects

  30-07-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The state recently awarded 49 grants to region-led arts and culture projects across all of Indiana’s 15 regions, marking a first-of-its-kind statewide investment recognizing arts and culture as powerful drivers of community and economic growth.The 49 arts and culture projects are expected to generate $369.6 million in total investment by revitalizing historic Main Street theaters; developing new entertainment venues; supporting museum exhibits, galleries and learning s
  
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• New Murals at Local Jiffy Lubes

  30-07-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Jiffy Lube of Indiana has added two new murals to its Indianapolis locations, giving local artists Aaron Scamihorn, Kyle Ragsdale and Megan Jefferson a fresh canvas to share their work with the Far East Side and West Side communities.At the Jiffy Lube on 38th Street and Moller Road, Aaron Scamihorn’s creation “Bark Park” is a playful piece inspired by the connection people share with their pets. Three of the dogs featured represent his own golden retrievers
  
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• DPW Designates Bridge as the Greenlawn Memorial Bridge

  30-07-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The new bridge over the White River being constructed as part of the Indianapolis Department of Public Works’ (Indy DPW) White River Innovation District Project, also referred to as the Henry Street Bridge, will be designated as the Greenlawn Memorial Bridge.The name was selected by the Community Advisory Group (CAG) for the project to honor the city’s earliest settlers who were buried in Indianapolis’s first public cemetery. The Board of Public Works appro
  
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• Stroke Support Group Discussion Aug. 11

  30-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Stroke Support Group at Franciscan Health Indianapolis will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Cancer Center Conference Room to discuss how to retrain the brain after a stroke.The presentation, led by Dr. Sachin Mehta, will spotlight neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s lifelong ability to reorganize its structure, functions, and neural connections in response to learning, experience, or injury.In addition, a group activity will take place, whi
  
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• Roundhouses

  30-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  In recent months the people of the Martindale-Brightwood community have spoken out loud and clear about their desire not to have a data center located in their neighborhood. Despite their protestations about the data center affecting air quality and being noisy, Indianapolis civic leaders approved the development. Sadly, Martindale-Brightwood has had to cope with these concerns in the past. For over eighty years, the yards of the Big Four (Cleveland Cincinnati, Chicago, & St. Louis Railway),
  
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• Roundabout Construction in Lawrence Update

  30-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  LAWRENCE — Following several project delays related to utility work, the City of Lawrence has received confirmation that the remaining utility work at 75th Street and Oaklandon Road is expected to be completed and turned over to the contractor, Howard Companies, on Monday, Aug. 17.Beginning August 17, the intersection will be fully closed so construction of the new roundabout can begin. The full closure is currently expected to last approximately 60 to 90 days, depending on weather and con
  
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• MCPHD Offers Free Diabetes Self-Management Classes

  30-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The ABCs of Diabetes is a free, four-part diabetes education series offered monthly by the Marion County Public Health Department. Classes are designed for adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Topics include eating healthier, increasing activity, taking medications, and preventing complications.In-person and online classes are available. Classes in August will be held at the Martindale-Brightwood Branch Library, 2434 N. Sherman
  
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• Contemporary Native Art Celebrated in Then and Now, Opening Aug. 1

  30-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — A new long-term retrospective exhibition, Then and Now: Art from the Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship, opens Saturday, Aug. 1. Extending the opportunity to view ECAF works, Then and Now features art by Fellowship artists from past biennial rounds. Appreciate stunning, dynamic paintings, sculptures and innovative art from the Eiteljorg’s vault, some of which have not been on public view before. The exhibition continues daily through Fall 2028.The Eiteljorg Museum i
  
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• Applause!: July 31-Aug. 6

  30-07-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • The Fall Creek Greenway extension has a schedule for construction. The project would connect the Geist area to Fort Harrison (and the rest of the Indy trail network). Estimates for completion are to finalize plans in October 2026, with bidding open for construction in November. Construction can begin in the 1st quarter of 2027, and completion is expected by the 3rd quarter of 2028 if there is a bid. When completed, it will be the longest greenway in Indianapolis/Marion County.• Commu
  
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