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• IndyPL Summer Reading Kickoffs on May 30

  21-05-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library kicks off its annual Summer Reading programming,  “Play Your Way,” May 30-Aug. 11. The program is for youngsters, teens, and adults.Participants track the time spent reading, listening to audiobooks, reading aloud to someone, or having someone read to you. Sign up at any library branch or online at indypl.org/programs-events. Prizes will be awarded by time spent reading.There will be many kickoff events at neighborhood library
  
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• Irvington Farmer’s Market Opens Season June 14

  04-06-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  IRVINGTON — Named one the best farmer’s markets in the city, the Irvington Farmer’s Market will open the 2026 season on Sunday, June 14 from noon-3 p.m. at Ellenberger Park, 5301 East St. Clair Street. The market schedule for the season is July 12, August 9, September 13, and October 11.Almost 100 vendors take over the middle north section of Ellenberger Park. Many have been with the market since it started in 2000, when it was just a few vendors under the trees. It has grown t
  
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• Tomi Adeyemi Keynote Speaker for 9th Annual Book Fest

  04-06-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library’s Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) will host bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi as keynote speaker for its 9th Annual Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration, a free community event taking place Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year’s theme, “Empowered to Speak: Freedom Dreams,” invites attendees to explore the voices, visions and narratives that shape our past, present and future.Adeyemi is
  
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• Garfield Park Historic Fountains to Re-Open June 6

  04-06-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The magnificent Garfield Park Historic Fountains will re-open on Saturday, June 6 at a ceremony and celebration at 4 p.m. There will be live music from the Circle City Sidewalk Stompers, food and fun for the whole family.The Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Garden are located in Garfield Park on the city’s near southside. The area was designed by city planner and landscape architect George Kessler and built in 1916. The fountains underwent a $5.5 million restorati
  
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• Common Ground at Faith Serves Far Eastside Community

  04-06-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Common Ground at Faith, located across from Warren Central High School on East 16th Street, is creating a permanent “one-stop” community resource hub that brings together Old Bethel & Partners Food Pantry, Indy Urban Acres, MSD Warren Township Schools, Jane Pauley Community Health, Gennesaret Free Clinic, Indy Hunger Network, and other partners under one roof. The organization is currently in the middle of a $2.5 million phased renovation campaign to transfor
  
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• RISE UNITED and RISE INDY Award Scholarships

  04-06-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — RISE UNITED and RISE INDY recently awarded $50,000 in scholarships to Indianapolis high school seniors at the RISE Together event.This year, 22 students from Indianapolis’ Class of 2026 were selected to receive scholarships, representing schools across the city included:• Arsenal Technical High School: Terryn Dennie and Mateo Gonzáles Zelaya• BELIEVE Circle City High School: Skylir Cannon and Joel Giles Valle• Herron Classical High School: Samuel
  
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• New Artwork in Emerson Heights

  04-06-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  Back in 2024, neighborhood artists submitted 4 designs and the community voted for their favorite. Heather Keeney won with her art titled Find It – Emerson Heights. Unfortunately, the project got put on hold because of the Michigan Street construction. That took so long that the grant for the project expired. Thanks to Indy Arts Council and the Streetcorner Canvases: Traffic Signal Box Art Partnership Program, the project has finally been installed at the corner of Linwood and Michigan. It
  
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• “Cinderella” Family Show at Beef & Boards

  04-06-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The timeless enchantment of the magical fairy tale Cinderella is reborn at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre this summer, complete with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Now on stage, Cinderella is the Family Show of Beef & Boards’ 2026 Season.Impossible things happen every day in the wonderfully imaginative world of fairy tales. Pumpkins become carriages, the most beautiful ball gown appears with the wave of a wand, and
  
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• IPS to Give Unused Property to Habitat for Humanity

  04-06-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools has announced it will give seven unused properties to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis to build up to 16 homes as part of a broader push to make affordable homeownership possible for IPS employees.The parcels near existing IPS schools are mostly vacant — although one parcel by William McKinley School 39 has a playground and another has an old athletic field. The locations of the properties range from the west side of the district
  
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• Fun Options for Getting Fit This Summer

  04-06-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  Even if you have given up on all those spring plans to get in shape, it’s not too late. Summer is the perfect time to get outside and put your muscles to work. You have countless options for exercise this June, so get started! This is just a sampling of possibilities:• Joining a bike tour along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. You can bring your kids along for the Pedal and Play tour or experience local coffee shops while cycling with Roast Rides. These events are free but require reg
  
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• “Every Brilliant Thing” with Ben Asaykwee at District Theatre

  04-06-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Ben Asaykwee gives a one-person show in Every Brilliant Thing from June 4–14 at the Brian Payne Theatre at The District Theatre. There are only 60 seats per performance, and are likely to sell out quickly.Performed in more than 80 countries and currently a Tony-nominated Broadway production, Every Brilliant Thing has become an international phenomenon: funny, surprising, deeply human, and different every night. This is a one-of-a-kind show, as a man looks back to his l
  
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• Saddle Up for Summerfest 2026 at Little Flower Church!

  21-05-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLISL — Pull on your boots, grab your hat, and mosey on over to “Saddle Up at Summerfest!” at Little Flower Catholic Church, May 29–31. This beloved Eastside tradition promises three days packed with hometown fun, delicious food, lively entertainment, and western-style hospitality for the whole family.Summerfest takes place at Little Flower Catholic Church, located at the corner of North Bosart and Nowland Ave. Festival hours are 5–11 p.m. Friday, 3–11
  
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• IMPO Funding East Side Projects

  21-05-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) recently presented a check for $34,238,882 to the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW). The funds will be used to help build bridges, roundabouts, trails and other infrastructure enhancements in Indianapolis.Nine projects submitted by Indy DPW were selected for funding. IMPO funding will cover 80% of the cost of construction, with the city providing the remaining funds, as well as the cost of design and
  
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• American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service May 22

  21-05-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — To commemorate the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 22, at noon at the Indiana War Memorial. The Memorial Service will honor Indiana’s fallen servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The event is free and open to the public.  The Indiana War Memorial is located at 55 E Michigan St.Director of the Army National Guard, Lieutenant General Jonathan Stubbs will
  
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• 62nd Annual Woodruff Place Flea Market June 6-7

  21-05-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The 62nd Annual Woodruff Place Flea Market will be held Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 at 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 200 yards of vintage, antiques, food vendors, and more will be featured. The historic neighborhood is between E. Michigan and 10th St., and East to West Woodruff Place.The treasured tradition of Everybody Dance is set for Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. sharp. For just a few minutes, drop what you’re doing and boogie in the streets. Spearheaded
  
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• Gold Star Heroes

  21-05-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  While young schoolchildren are awarded a “gold star” for their achievements, a more poignant “gold star” holds a hallowed place on banners marking the loss and sacrifice of soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen in service to our country. Since America’s entry into World War I, over 1,800 sons and daughters from Marion County/Indianapolis have been memorialized with a Gold Star on their family’s service banner.In the early days following the declaration of war
  
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• Gail Kidwell Featured at Southside Art League

  21-05-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  GREENWOOD:  Southside Art League will be exhibiting a collection of Gail Kidwell’s original Fiber Art. Gail Kidwell was born and raised on the East side of Indianapolis and currently lives with her husband Rich in Trafalgar, Indiana. She enjoys working with the textures, variety of colors of yarn and various fibers to create her art. She creates items such as yarn windows, yarn paintings, yarn dollars, felted nature, and felted seashells.Artwork will be displayed at SALI from June 3-2
  
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• Block Party at the Eiteljorg June 5

  21-05-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Everyone is invited to an all-ages community block party at the Eiteljorg, 500 W. Washington St., from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday June 5, to enjoy live music under The Sails, a DJ spinning between sets and performances by local student groups. Play classic lawn games: Scramble Board, Connect 4, Bucket Ball, cornhole and more. The Museum Café will be open for extended hours with tasty food options, and a cash bar will be outside.Inside the museum, join in guided gallery experi
  
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• City Making Progress on Road Crashes

  14-05-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Six months into the implementation of the Indianapolis Vision Zero Action Plan, the Vision Zero Taskforce is encouraged by the meaningful progress underway across agencies and community partners. Guided by a shared-responsibility and a commitment to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries, taskforce members have begun advancing key strategies. Early signs are promising, but more work needs to be done.According to Vision Zero Taskforce data, on Indianapolis roadways
  
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• Indy Parks Announces 2026 Free Concert Series

  14-05-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks has announced the start of the department’s 2026 Free Summer Concert Series. Nineteen Indy Parks across the city will host at least one concert, including a new partnership with IF Theatre to bring additional concerts and performances that are kid focused and family friendly.    A full list of announced concerts can be found at parks.indy.gov/free-concert-series. Concerts are also subject to being rescheduled or canceled due to weather. Eastside pa
  
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• Construction Season in Full Swing Throughout the City

  14-05-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett recently joined the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) and the Indianapolis City-County Council to discuss major right-of-way construction projects for the 2026 season. Indy DPW’s 2026 capital infrastructure budget calls for $279 million in investments to roads, sidewalks, trails, bridges and stormwater infrastructure.This year’s projects build upon Indy DPW’s ongoing work to maintain and improve roadways, bolster connectiv
  
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• Community Health Network Expands Stem Cell Transplants in Indy

  14-05-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Community Health Network celebrated the expansion of its Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Institute. A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening of a new treatment site at Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center North, increasing access to advanced care for patients with certain cancers and blood disorders.The new site located at 7979 North Shadeland Ave. complements Community Health Network’s existing stem cell and cellular therapy services in Kok
  
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• State Implements New Health Prices Tools

  14-05-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS —  Indiana is expanding the Indiana Health Prices platform (formerly the Indiana All Payer Claims Database) to bring comprehensive prescription resources, hospital cash prices, and voluntary provider submissions together in one place. The integration of these tools will make it easier for Hoosier families to understand, compare and save on healthcare. The site is at https://indianahealthprices.in.gov/compareIndiana Health Prices is a statewide database that collects healt
  
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• Long-term Care Services for Seniors Signed

  14-05-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Governor recently signed House Enrolled Act 1277, a law that makes targeted updates to Indiana’s long-term care system for Hoosier seniors. HEA 1277 updates aspects of Indiana’s Medicaid long-term services and supports system, including assisted living services, nursing facility care, home- and community-based services, and home health reimbursement.The law directs the Family and Social Services Administration to apply for a new Medicaid waiver to support ass
  
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• Lawrence Named Clean Community

  14-05-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS —  The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has welcomed the cities of Greencastle, Lafayette, Lawrence, and Westfield to the Clean Community Program, recognizing their commitment to building stronger and more sustainable environments for Hoosiers.The Clean Community Program is a free, voluntary initiative that celebrates Indiana communities for their proactive work in creating sustainable environmental initiatives and projects that improve the lives of t
  
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• IDEM Announces New Air Quality Advisory

  14-05-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS —  The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is introducing a new air quality notification, a Local Air Quality Advisory (LAQA), to alert residents of short-term conditions that can become unhealthy for several hours but may not meet the criteria to forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD).LAQAs will supplement, not replace, IDEM’s long running Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) program. The agency will still issue Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for
  
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• “Click It or Ticket” Through May 31

  14-05-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is partnering with Indiana State Police (ISP) and local law enforcement agencies across the state to urge Hoosiers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, a high-visibility enforcement effort focused on increasing seat belt use.Through May 31, 2026, officers will work overtime to ensure drivers and passengers are using their seat belts and children are properly secured. The overtime patrols
  
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• Applause!:May 15-21

  14-05-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • Construction of the new roundabout at 75th Street and Oaklandon Road will begin with intermittent partial lane closures starting May 18. Beginning June 1, the intersection will fully close to traffic for roundabout construction. The full closure is expected to remain in place through at least Aug. 17.• During your spring cleaning, did you decide to cull your book stash? Book donations are being taken for the Benton House used book sale in July. Most books are acceptable but they can&
  
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• Honoring Mothers and Motherhood May 10

  07-05-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  For centuries, almost every culture has set aside a day to celebrate mothers and the role they play in the family, and in shaping society. It is a day to recognize not just biological moms, but adoptive mothers, mother-figures who helped raise you, and those who have nurtured you.In the United States, the holiday was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held the first Mother’s Day service of worship at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia. Her campaign to make
  
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• New Deputy Mayor for Neighborhoods Announced

  07-05-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, Mayor Joe Hogsett announced that Jordan Gathers will serve as Deputy Mayor for Neighborhoods for the City of Indianapolis. The appointment was effective Friday, May 1. Gathers most recently served as Executive Director of Venues, Parks & Arts for the City of South Bend, where he led the city’s expansive parks system, cultural venues, and public spaces. He replaces former Deputy Mayor for Neighborhood Engagement, Judith B. Thomas, who moved on to lead the
  
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