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• Eiteljorg Celebrates Dia e Muertos October 24

  22-10-2026 07:11 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — Celebrate Día de Muertos at the Eiteljorg Museum from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. On a FREE admission day filled with lively music and dances from several performance groups, you can admire the stunning outfits of the Catrina parade, explore art-making activities, shop in the mercado (marketplace) from local vendors, and learn about the cultural traditions of Day of the Dead. Bring family and friends for an uplifting day of remembering loved ones who have passed. Th
  
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• The Slightly Haunted Puppet Show Oct. 26 and 27

  22-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  IRVINGTON —  The very popular Slightly Haunted Puppet show returns to the Irving Theatre, 5505 E. Washington St., on Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)Representing three generations of puppeteers, The Melchior Marionettes have been a favorite for over 50 years. For the eighteenth year these magical puppets will be entertaining both young and old Irvingtonians during Halloween. The Halloween program features beautiful hand-crafted and costumed marionettes
  
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• Franciscan Health hosting men’s health event on Nov. 8

  22-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health will be hosting a Movember Tailgate party, focused on men’s health and wellness, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 at Guggman Haus Brewing Co. in Indianapolis.The Movember Tailgate Party will feature free health screenings, food, sports and giveaways.The first 200 guests who complete screenings will receive a $10 Guggman Haus Brewing Co. gift card and a meal ticket for lunch at the event.Health screenings offered include blood pressure, glucose, choles
  
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• Donation to IMPD Funds New Drone

  22-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — The IMPD Downtown District recently announced a generous $9,500 donation from the Watermark Homeowners Association (HOA) to the Central Indiana Police Foundation to support the purchase of a new drone and related equipment. This continued investment in technology strengthens our ability to respond proactively and serve our downtown neighborhoods with the highest level of safety and readiness. Watermark is located near the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and Canal Walk.Earlier this y
  
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• Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2027

  22-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  BALTIMORE MD — The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month.Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) beginning in January 2027. Increased payments to about 7.3 million peopl
  
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• Salvage Corps

  22-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  October is Fire Prevention Month in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871, when Mrs. O’Leary’s cow, according to legend, kicked over a lantern that started a fire in the straw strewn about the barn that quickly consumed the structure. The blaze spread to other buildings and houses and over the next couple of days the conflagration nearly razed the entire city of Chicago. Insurance losses were staggering, a few paid claims in full but many companies failed or p
  
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• “Kim’s Convenience” Comes to the IRT

  22-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) is producing the hilarious yet tender Kim’s Convenience, presented by Corteva Agriscience. This is a tri-production with Everyman Theatre (Baltimore, MD) and Portland Center Stage (Portland, OR). Kim’s Convenience is directed by cara hinh, IRT’s Associate Artistic Director and will run from Oct. 20 through Nov. 15.Before it was a beloved hit series on Netflix, Kim’s Convenience was a humorous little-play-that-could at the Toronto Fring
  
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• Heartland Film Festival Announces Awards

  22-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS The Awards Brunch for the 35th Heartland Film Festival was held on Sunday, Oct. 18. The festival awarded $80,000 in cash prizes to filmmakers, including $20,000 for the Narrative and Documentary Grand Prize-winning films. Since 1992, Heartland Film has presented $4 million in cash prizes – the largest total amount awarded by any film festival in North America.World premiere documentary feature “The Fish Don’t Care When It Rains,” directed by Jennifer Msumba & Siobhan McD
  
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• Early Voting Begins at Satellite Centers Oct. 24

  22-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — Early voting will expand to satellite centers throughout the city on Oct. 24. Hours will be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. The mid-term election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.Locations for early voting include:• Franklin Township Government Center, 6231 S. Arlington Ave.• Indianapolis Public Library – Fort Ben Branch 9330 E. 56th St,• Perry Township Government Center, 4925 Shelby St.• Warren Township Government Center 501 N Post Rd.Photo I
  
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