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• Elf, the Musical at Beef & Boards

  29-11-2018 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS – In his quest to discover his true identity, Buddy the elf is now in Indianapolis in Elf, The Musical at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. This holiday favorite comes to life on stage for the first time at Beef & Boards, with all the joy and comedy of the original film.Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and po
  
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• Eastside Non-Profits Receive Gift from Local Plumbing Trade School

  06-06-2024 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — On Tuesday, May 28, representatives from Mechanical Skills, Inc., a local not-for-profit plumbing apprenticeship program, joined representatives from Shepherd Community Center and Neighborhood Fellowship, two east side non-profits, for the presentation of two $10,000 checks on behalf of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Detective Chad A. Dailey.Detective Dailey was also present for the event, which honored his exemplary work in going above and beyond the cal
  
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• Street Closures Around Ellenberger to Affect Area for About 8 Months

  06-06-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Citizens Energy recently announced street closures around Ellenberger Park that will run at the same time as the ongoing work on the southeast corner of the park with the DigIndy Project. The project is part of a tunnel system designed to reduced combined sewer overflows into area waterways. The overall project at Ellenberger Park is expected to wrap up by December 2025.Crews have started work in the construction zones adjacent to the park. This work will run concurrent with
  
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• Indiana Landmarks Host Juneteenth Heritage Gospel & Blues Concert

  06-06-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — In celebration of Juneteenth, a federally designated holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program presents a concert highlighting the history of gospel and blues music and its ties to Black faith, hope and survival.Gospel performers include Ethel McCane, narrator, and musicians Kelly Jo Nibbs, Pastor William Brown, Damon McCane, Henry Carter, Joyce Carter, and Richard Harvey.Blues performers inclu
  
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• Frederick Douglass Park Family Center Opens

  06-06-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indy Parks recently opened the new Frederick Douglass Park Family Center along with a new playground and shelter next to the center. The $23 million facility will provide enriching experiences for residents through its amenities and programs including two full-sized basketball courts, an indoor walking track, a large community meeting room with a stage, dance and exercise spaces, a demonstration kitchen, a podcast and technology room, a food pantry, day
  
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• Beech Grove Valedictorian & Salutatorian Receive Watches

  06-06-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
    BEECH GROVE — Continuing Spalding Jewelry’s long-standing tradition of gifting watches each year to Beech Grove High School’s two highest academic achievers, owner Frank Mascari (right) is shown with this year’s Valedictorian Corwin Lashbrook (left) and Salutatorian Amira Mills (center). We wish them all the best!
  
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• Save the Life of a Friend or Stranger with Stop the Bleed

  06-06-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  We’ve all seen the films portraying daring rescues after a victim is bleeding intensely from a building collapse or a gunshot. We’ve watched action heroes and heroines manage to create a homemade tourniquet out of nearby materials just in the nick of time. These films give viewers the idea that we are unlikely to be involved in such dramatic scenarios. Saving someone from blood loss sure looks like stuff superheroes do.The truth is that life-threatening blood loss can occur to anyone
  
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• Public Arts Grants Announced

  06-06-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Public Arts for Neighborhood Grants through the Indy Arts Council were recently announced. The initiative pairs artists with communities to collaborate on arts and cultural projects for residents.The Irvington Development Organization was selected to work with artist Andrea Light to create a mural commemorating Irvington resident Madge Oberholtzer’s 100th death anniversary. This project reinforces Irvington’s status as an art hub and educates about Madge&rsqu
  
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• Northeast Residents Graduate from Martin University

  06-06-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Martin University held its 55th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18 in the Father Boniface Hardin Gathertorium, located at 2186 North Sherman Drive. During the ceremony, 31 graduates were honored in the fields of Criminal Justice, Addictions Counseling, and Business Administration; 16 were awarded master’s degrees in Community Psychology and Organizational Leadership.Hoskins, a young mother who had both of her kids before the age of 18. Both were born prematurely
  
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• “Wizard of Oz” on Stage at Beef & Boards

  06-06-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Join Dorothy, Toto, and their friends for an adventure along the Yellow Brick Road as Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents its 2024 Season Family Show: The Wizard of Oz. Now on stage, this production brings the beloved story and songs to life, and features a special discount for children’s tickets.L. Frank Baum’s delightful tale about Kansas farm girl Dorothy Gale’s journey over the rainbow to the magical land of Oz has enchanted families for generatio
  
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• Epilogue Players Present “Our Town”

  06-06-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Epilogue Players presents Our Town by Thornton Wilder directed by Brent Wooldridge from June 13-23, with Thursday through Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations and ticket information can be found on the Web site www.epilogueplayers.com. Epilogue Playhouse is located at 1849 N. Alabama St. Tickets are $10-$16.Our Town presents three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” The
  
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• Applause!: June 7-13

  06-06-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • Indy Pride Festival will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Kicking off at 10 a.m. with the fabulous parade at 748 Mass Ave., the festival itself will be held at Military Park on W. New York. There will be lots of activities, vendors, and a celebration of all things LGBTQ+ Pride. General admission tickets are $10 in advance at indypride.org.• The Irvington Farmers Market will be held on Sunday, June 9 from noon-3 p.m. at Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair. The once-a-m
  
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• My Wilma Rudolph

  06-06-2024 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  My first daughter was telling me of my first granddaughter’s track and field endeavors. While we were on the phone, Lisa sent me an attachment showing 15-year-old Imani’s place in the lineup of a recent event. “Shot, Disc, Jav – Imani.” My granddaughter is flinging the shot, whipping the discus, and hurling the javelin.In high school, the “shot” that athletes must “put” weighs 8.8-pounds for female athletes. Lisa sent me a picture of Imani in
  
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• 100 Years Ago: June 7-13

  06-06-2024 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, June 10, 1924: Safety in school zones from the menace of the speeding motorist has been the theme of a campaign in the schools devised by the police department to throw arms of protection around the child compelled to cross the street on the way to and from school. Yesterday afternoon marked the close of this ‘safety first” campaign for the school year with ceremonies in University Park. Based on recommendations of the Police Accident Prevention B
  
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• Little Flower’s Summerfest Ushers in the Season

  23-05-2024 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  Summerfest 2024 will be held on May 31, June 1, and June 2.  Hours are 5-11 p.m. on Friday, 3-11 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Summerfest is held at Little Flower Catholic Church, on the corner of North Bosart and Nowland Ave.Little Flower Church’s Summer Festival has food, fun and entertainment for all. The festival features a raffle with a $4,000 grand prize! Poor Jack Amusements will be on the midway. There is also a huge silent auction that runs all three days. T
  
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• Indiana Landmarks to Host Walking Tours of Some Historic Districts

  23-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Landmarks is launching several new outdoor walking tours in some of the Circle City’s oldest historic districts and charming historic neighborhoods. Led by expert guides, tourgoers will explore little-known Indianapolis history, hear tales of memorable and influential historic characters and learn about each neighborhood’s distinctive architecture.New walking tours offered select Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. this summer include:• Chatham Arc
  
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• IFD Receives New Equipment

  23-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
    INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Fire Department is beyond excited to have taken delivery of 12 Pierce Mfg Enforcer Pumpers.  #IFD has 103 pieces of front line apparatus responding every day in the IFD service district. These 12 engines will replace the current ones at IFD stations 2, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 19, 25, 43, 44 and 46 as part of the front line contingent.The pumpers color scheme, dark gray over red, is new to the IFD and is an exciting change from the longtime colors o
  
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• “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Begins

  23-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Starting Monday, state and local law enforcement agencies will increasing patrols as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” high-visibility enforcement effort.Through June 2, officers will be out in full force making sure drivers and passengers are buckled up and children are properly secured.The overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with grants administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).Si
  
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• A Busy Memorial Weekend On Tap

  23-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  Memorial weekend is upon us and most of us are thinking about the long weekend and the Indy 500. Yet, it is a day to remember and honor soldiers and sailors who died while serving on the field of battle. Established as Decoration Day in 1868 to honor the Union soldiers who died in the Civil War, and decorating their graves with flowers. In 1971, Congress made the holiday the last Monday in May.The deadliest war fought by the United States was the Civil War, with 620,000 casualties. World War II
  
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• The Art of Harry Davis June 7

  23-05-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The First Friday Art Show and Talk at Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave., explores architecture in the work of prolific Indiana artist Harry A. Davis Jr. (1914-2006). The talk runs from 6-7 p.m. and the gallery show will open from 6-9 p.m. and is freeRenowned for his meticulous renderings of Indiana landmarks, artist Harry A. Davis Jr. (1914-2006) inspires a devoted following among Hoosier art and architecture enthusiasts. Following studies at Indianapolis’s Herron S
  
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• “O Beautiful for Heroes Proved…”

  23-05-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  Thousands of vehicles pass through the intersection of Kessler Blvd and Keystone Av daily and only a few motorists and passengers notice the well-kept, fenced-in grassy lot on the southeast corner of the intersection with the American flag and the Indiana flag fluttering from two flagpoles above gravestones memorializing the Dickerson and Sargent families. This is Bacon Cemetery, a pioneer burial ground, whose headstones had long ago disappeared until Dorothea Sargent raised funds to honor her h
  
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• Library Awarded Grant for One State/One Story Programs

  23-05-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library has been awarded a Community Read grant of $750 from Indiana Humanities to participate in a statewide read of All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles. Twenty-nine other communities in Indiana will also be participating in One State / One Story programs over the course of the coming year.The Indianapolis Public Library will host at least three community programs tied to the book during 202
  
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• Friendships Across the Globe With Taiwan High School

  23-05-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  FORTVILLE — Recently, Mt. Vernon High School (MVHS) students eagerly awaited outside with a sign to welcome students from Taipei Municipal Neihu Senior High School. The cultural exchange enabled the Taiwan and MVHS students to learn what education is like in another country, improve their second language, and make new friends. The MVHS students in Mandarin classes were excited to welcome the 18 students and two administrators visiting the last week of April.Two pairs of students met their
  
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• Looking to the Skies Again in Indiana

  16-05-2024 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  Hoosiers got a rare view of a spectacular event when the Northern Lights danced through the skies May 10-12, a scant month after the total eclipse. We probably all have cricks in our neck from all the sky gazing we’ve been doing.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a statement on May 10 stating they had observed “at least seven coronal ejections (CMEs) from the sun,” and issued a Geomagnetic Storm Warning. Clinton Wallace, the director of NOAA’s Spac
  
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• Social Media Scam May Infect Computers with Viruses

  16-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA — A scam is gaining steam on social media, catching users unaware, and could potentially install computer viruses on your computer.The latest “clickbait” scam posts a vague heading such as “I can’t believe he’s gone” or “She was so young,” and seems to have been shared by someone on your contact list. However, when you click on the link, a new window opens up and the user is instructed to click a link to update software so a video can
  
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• Ramp Metering Begins on East Side

  16-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Ramp metering began this week on I-465 on the southeast and east side of Indianapolis. Traffic signals will be in use at several ramps to improve traffic flow and safety along the busy corridor.Ramp metering will be in use on I-465 between I-65 and I-70 during peak travel times. Ramp metering controls the frequency of vehicles entering the roadway to match traffic capacity through traffic signals at on-ramps.When the meter is in use, signals cycle between red and green to in
  
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• Pacers Bikeshare E-bikes Available Free to Residents

  16-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis is first U.S. city to offer free annual bikeshare passes to residents. Residents of Marion County can register for a free annual “IndyRides Free” pass for Pacers Bikeshare, just in time to check out 325 new e-bikes now available for public use.The white e-bikes can be found alongside gold classic bikes at the system’s 50 bikeshare stations and ready to check out via the BCycle mobile app.Pacers Bikeshare e-bikes are electric assist, meaning use
  
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• The Indiana Murals of Thomas Hart Benton

  16-05-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — On May 30 at 6 p.m., Indiana Landmarks’ affinity group Indiana Modern welcomes art historian and author Henry Adams to present an illustrated talk on Thomas Hart Benton’s life and work, including an in-depth look at his murals displayed in Woodburn Hall. Adams has authored over 400 publications in the field of American art history from Thomas Jefferson to Jackson Pollock. In 1989, in partnership with filmmaker Ken Burns, Adams produced a documentary on Benton, wh
  
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• Indiana Community Action Association Awarded Solar for All Funding

  16-05-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Community Action Association (IN-CAA) was recently awarded $117,470,000 in funding in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Solar for All” program. IN-CAA’s network of 22 agencies works to support low-income Hoosier households in multiple ways, including addressing their energy needs.A coalition of Indiana-based organizations and cities developed the successful proposal and will collaborate to distribute these funds to residents and
  
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• Fun Stuff Scheduled for Lugar Plaza Downtown

  16-05-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — In partnership with the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, the Lunch at Lugar has kicked off on Thursdays. Look for  food trucks on Alabama Street every Thursday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for City County employees and others in the Market East neighborhood to grab a quick, convenient lunch. On May 16 and 23, Chicago Beef & Hotdogs will be highlighted. On May 30, Sakura Express and Chicago Beef & Dogs will be highlighted.In addition, several events are being offered
  
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