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• Irvington Garden Tour June 30

  20-06-2019 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  The Irvington Garden Club is hosting the 19th Annual Irvington Garden Tour on Sunday, June 30 from 1-5 p.m. The tour features some of the finest private gardens in the historic neighborhood, with a chance to go behind the garden gate to see creativity flourish.Established in 2000 as a fundraiser for the club, the annual garden tour has become a must-see event for anyone interested in garden design. On past tours, visitors strolled through Japanese inspired gardens, colorful perennial displays, o
  
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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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• Come To The Music

  16-05-2024 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  “What is this?” My youngest granddaughter tapped a folder in my bag. “My music,” I replied to Myah. We pulled out the binder and I opened it. “Sing something, Clop,” Myah asked of me. I chose one of the Post-it notes that I used to mark the songs and began to sing. “Sing number 9,” Myah interrupted, and I sang a few notes, which also failed to engage her. I continued to prepare for choir practice, and she went onto YouTube.The Editor and the Creati
  
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• 100 Years Ago: May 17-23

  16-05-2024 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, May 18, 1924: Butler College held an open house at its new Fairview Park site yesterday and a large number of friends of the college came out to inspect the grounds and see a baseball game between the Bulldogs and the University of Chicago. Members of the Scarlet Quill Club, an honorary society for Butler women, guided visitors over the new campus pointing out the proposed location of college buildings. Flags in the blue and white Butler colors marked the driv
  
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• Recycling Drop-Off Closes as Illegal Dumping Increases

  09-05-2024 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) announced the removal of the community recycling drop-off site at the Kroger located at 11101 Pendleton Pike.City staff will continue ongoing conversations to further expand recycling options, including a forthcoming structured drop-off recycling collaboration, for community members in Marion County, especially in the downtown, west side, and east side areas.Additional local recycling information, including information o
  
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• Spark on the Circle Returns June 1

  09-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Downtown Indy, Inc.’s “SPARK on the Circle” is returning to downtown Indianapolis this year. Spark will remain on the Circle past Nov. 3, and will include holiday programming to coincide with the Circle of Lights.Residents are encouraged to visit the space from 11 a.m.-dusk every day. The space will use the brick streets between the monument and the sidewalk on the northwest side of the quadrant, hosting seating and communal space, plus opportunities for mu
  
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• Register Now for Kid’s Firefighter for a Day Camp

  09-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Fire Department has announced that registration is open for the annual IFD Firefighter for a Day Camp has opened. Kids 6-12 can come for a day of learning and fun with IFD, including washing a fire truck and playing in water. The camp is free, and will be held June 13-15 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. The camp will be held outside in the football field next to the Warren Township Trustee Office, 501 N. Post Rd.In addition, IFD is looking for parents or other adult
  
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• Parking Lot Picnic Concert May 19

  09-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  IRVINGTON — The Irvington Arts Collective invites the community out for a community sing concert on Sunday, May 19 at 4 p.m. in the Irvington Presbyterian Church parking lot, 55 Johnson Ave.  If it rains, the concert will be in the building in Fellowship Hall.
  Bring your picnic blanket and basket (no alcohol is allowed on church property) or lawn chairs to enjoy the community chorus for an afternoon of music. Harmony Collective is a choir composed of people 16 and older who enjoy sing
  
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• Indy Urban Acres Hosts Plant Sale Mother’s Day Weekend

  09-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Urban Acres, an initiative of The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis and Indy Parks, will have its annual plant sale onsite May 11, 12 & 27, at 7700 E. 21st Street Sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sales will be held on May 15 at OneAmerica, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be Native Plant Sale days June 1 & 2 at  9031 E 16th St, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.. This sale supports Indy Urban Acres, with 100% of proceeds supporting their mission to harvest and distribute fresh, locally
  
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• Indy FOP #86 Honors Fallen Officers

  09-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indy FOP #86 held the 47th Annual Peace Officers Memorial Service recently at The Father’s House church. Many families and officers gathered to remember and honor those who have been tragically killed in the line of duty. Their service and sacrifice is never forgotten.This event is held ahead of Nation Police Week which runs from May 12-18, 2024 with Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15th. Officers and families from across the country will gather in Washington D.C. du
  
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• Halloween Festival Poster Contest Entries Needed

  09-05-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  IRVINGTON — The Historic Irvington Halloween Festival 2024 Poster Contest is live. Submit your bone-chilling bon à tirer for a chance to win $500 and for your work to be chosen as the official poster of The 78th Annual Irvington Halloween Festival.Submissions must be original to the artist. A $25 fee must be paid for each entry.Submissions will be accepted at the Irvington Library starting at 10AM, Monday, July 8th – 6PM, Friday, July 19, 2024.For more information, including t
  
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• FIDO Parvo Prevention Project Boosters May 11

  09-05-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — FIDO is partnering with Indy’s Parvo Prevention Project to host a FREE Parvo Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, May 11th in the FIDO parking lot, 1505 N. Sherman,  from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. This clinic is for the booster shot in the Parvo vaccine given in April. Pets who attend should have received the first vaccine at the Saturday, April 13th clinic.If you did not attend the April 13 Vaccine Clinic and need to get the Parvo Vaccine for your dog, you are welcome to bring your
  
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• Correcting a Tax Return After Filing

  09-05-2024 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA — As a general rule, you have three years to file an amended return. Reasons for filing an amended return may include reporting additional income, correcting your income or correcting your deductions and credits.You do not need to amend your return because of a simple math error or if you forgot to attach forms. DOR will contact you if more information is needed.You can file an amended return electronically. Or file another Form IT-40 with the box on the front page that reads, &ldq
  
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• Primary Voting 2024 on May 7

  02-05-2024 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  If you couldn’t tell from all the political ads on TV or gumming up your social media, this is an election year. The primary in-person voting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. You must be a registered voter with a current Indiana State ID, such as a driver’s license or other official ID from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles. You will be asked if you want a Democrat or Republican ballot for the primary. You will only be able to vote for candidates from one party for the pr
  
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• State of Indiana Launches SUN Bucks

  02-05-2024 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana recently announced that applications for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks, are now open.SUN Bucks is a new benefits program that provides families a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible school-aged child to help purchase groceries during the summer. This ensures that students continue to have access to healthy meals beyond the school year.Children are eligible for the program if:• The household al
  
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