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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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• 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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• “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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• Public Meeting on New Plans for Washington Square Mall Redevelopment

  15-10-2026 07:11 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — For decades, Washington Square Mall has been part of the fabric of Indianapolis’ Far Eastside—a place where generations of families shopped, worked, and gathered. Now, residents are invited to help shape what comes next.BRC Commercial Properties, LLC invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to a public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Warren Central Administration Building, 975 N. Post Rd., to learn about the proposed redeve
  
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• The Wellness Fair Kicks Off the Halloween Festival Lineup

  15-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  IRVINGTON — The 2026 Irvington Halloween Festival features an event that is anything but scary: a Wellness Fair sponsored by Irvington Presbyterian Church and the Irvington Halloween Festival Committee.You’ll find free, easy access to health screenings, Flu Shots, HIV testing, Fasting Blood Glucose screening, Eye screening and other health-related services at the Halloween Festival Wellness Fair on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson
  
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• Local Singers to Honor Veterans with Free Indianapolis Concert

  15-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — Veterans will be the honored guests when two Central Indiana singing organizations join forces for a special free concert on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Frank and Katrina Basile Theater at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis.Circle City Sound, Indianapolis’ premier men’s barbershop chorus, will present “Stars and Stripes and Harmony,” a concert celebrating and honoring the men and women who have se
  
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• Indy DPW to Make Safety Improvements at Mass Ave. Intersection

  15-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — Contractors for the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) have begun construction at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave., College Ave. and St. Clair St. as part of a project to improve safety and resurface pavement. Weather permitting, construction is expected to be completed by late November. Businesses will remain accessible throughout construction.The project incorporates permanent safety improvements into a previously planned resurfacing project. The impr
  
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• Prepare to Go to the Polls November 3

  15-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANA — The mid-term elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 throughout Indiana. Going to the polls informed on the candidates and the referendums is key to making democracy work.Indiana has historically low voter turnouts, especially for mid-term elections. In the 2022 mid-terms, only 37.2% of eligible voters showed up at the polls, and in 2018, only 46.5% bothered to vote, according to Ballotpedia.To find out what’s on your ballot, visit indianacitizen.org/ or ballotpedia.org
  
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• MCHD Relocating Walk-In Services to New Location

  15-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department announces the upcoming move of some popular walk-in services to its newly constructed Public Health Center located at 3810 Meadows Drive. Walk-in services for birth certificates, death certificates, immunization records and drop-off for the public health laboratory will permanently relocate to the new center.As part of the move, regular operating hours for walk-in services for birth certificates and death certificates will be affect
  
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• “CATS” at Beef & Boards

  15-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — The seven-time Tony Award winning CATS has pounced onto the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre stage for a run through Nov. 22. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s playful production is one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history, having been presented in over 30 countries, translated into 16 languages, and seen by more than 73 million people worldwide.CATS brings audiences into the poetry of T.S. Eliot, whose “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” inspired t
  
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• Fall Harvest Car Show Oct. 18

  15-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — Carol’s Adventures Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show will be held Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with the awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m. at Culvers, 3805 S. East St. There will be many speciality awards, including Best Chevy, Best Engine, Best Ford, and many others. There will also be door prizes and dash plaques. Registration begins at 11 a.m. for $20.All veterans will be recognized. Everyone is welcome. Visitors are encouraged to bring cat food to support Carol&rsq
  
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• Applause!: Oct. 16-22

  15-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  • The Irvington Community Council will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. at Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson Ave.• “How Do I Know What’s Real?” program will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Irvington Library, 10 S. Audubon. In the current age of AI, it can be hard to tell the difference between what reality is and what someone prompted through image and video generation. Learn some tips and tricks to increase
  
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• 100 Black Hoosier Oral Histories Available

  15-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — More than 100 oral history interviews documenting the experiences, memories, and community histories of Black Hoosiers are now accessible through the Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program’s growing digital oral history collection. The initiative is supported by a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation, conducted in collaboration with the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.Working with local partners and volunteers, Indiana Landmarks Black
  
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• Rivoli Theatre Marquee Unveiled October 24

  08-10-2026 07:11 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — On October 24 from 6–9 p.m. at Intermissions Plaza there will be a Rivoli Theater Marquee Unveiling. Intermission Plaza next door will host the final pop up arts party 6-8 that same day hosted by Arts With A Purpose. The Rivoli is located at 3155 E. 10th St.We’ll gather with the community to unveil and light the Theater’s new marquee, celebrate the progress made so far, and spotlight the future of this beloved landmark. Guests will also have the opportunity
  
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• Solace House Collective Opens Homes for Women in Need

  08-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — Solace House Collective, an Indianapolis 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was created to address an often-overlooked form of housing instability affecting adult women who may not qualify for traditional emergency shelter but still need safe and stable housing. These are women navigating displacement, financial hardship, controlling relationships, or major life transitions — women who are capable and determined, but who need a stable foundation to move forward. Solace House Collect
  
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• Indianapolis Common Read: The Illustrated Man

  08-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — Seventy-five years after its publication, Ray Bradbury’s The Illustrated Man continues to spark conversations about some of the most important questions facing society today: How is technology changing our lives and relationships? What do we fear, and what do we hope for, as we look toward the future? How do imagination, family, and community shape the world we create together?Join Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling author Daniel Kraus, NASA planetar
  
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• IMPD Launches New Tool to Report Fender-Benders

  08-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is launching a new Driver Exchange Tool to improve roadside safety and save you time. If you’re involved in a minor vehicle crash with no injuries, you’ll now receive a Driver Exchange Link straight to your phone, instead of waiting for an officer.This easy-to-use tool gives you everything you need to file an insurance claim. It keeps you moving and allows our officers to stay focused on higher-priority calls.The Driver Exchange Tool offers immediate documen
  
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• Tickets on Sale for Beef & Boards 2027 Shows

  08-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS – Tickets to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s 2027 shows are now on sale to the public exclusively through Beef & Boards, either via beefandboards.com or through the box office by calling 317-872-9664. Tickets purchased through sellers other than Beef & Boards may not be valid for Beef & Boards shows, and may incur added fees.The 2027 Season features everything from true stories about legendary singers to epic romances and fairy tale endings, and it all beg
  
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• FESTIVAL 451indy: A Ray Bradbury World Premiere Oct. 9-11

  08-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — “The Autumn Country” will be performed Friday-Sunday, Oct. 9-11 at the Brian Payne Theatre in District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave. Friday and Saturday performances will be at 7:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m. General admission $28, seniors & students $18To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Festival 451indy, the grand opening of the Ray Bradbury Center’s new public spaces, and the 75th anniversary of The Illustrated Man, the Ray Bradbury Center presents an o
  
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• DigIndy Presentation at Central Library

  08-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — DigIndy: Inside the Engineering of the DigIndy Tunnel System Project and Its Impact on Water Quality will be presented on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Central Librar, 40 E. St. Clair.Join us in the Indianapolis Special Collections Room (ISCR) at the Central Library for a presentation on the DigIndy Tunnel System, one of the largest infrastructure projects in Indianapolis history. Featuring Mike Miller, MSCE, PE, from Citizens Energy Group. Register at https:/
  
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• Black Health Event at Central Library

  08-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — There will be a special event at Central Library on Tuesday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an exciting and impactful day centered on Black health, wellness, and community empowerment. The library is located at 40 E. St. Clair. Admission is free.This annual event features health vendors offering resources, screenings, and services designed to support overall well-being. Attendees can connect with community organizations and hear from dynamic speakers addressing health
  
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• Applause!: Oct. 9-15

  08-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  • Menards is now serving as a drop site for a local food pantry during the month of October. Menards offers a wide variety of non-perishable food items that can be donated to the food pantries, from boxes of cereal to cans of soup that can be found in our grocery department for immediate donation. There is a large collection box near the exit doors to place donations.• All locations of Indianapolis Public Library will be closed Monday, October 12 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.&bull
  
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• Pat Quinlan and the Ghost of H.H. Holmes, Part 1

  08-10-2026 07:08 via Weekly View
  As a lover of all things historical, the stories I find myself most drawn to often include the aftermath of a historical event. One such story involves an incident and personality from the pages of Irvington history. In October of 1894, America’s first serial killer, Dr. H.H. Holmes committed one of his last murders in a quiet little bungalow on what was then the far eastern edge of Irvington. He was captured, imprisoned, convicted and hung in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 7, 1896. Whi
  
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• History and Mystery

  08-10-2026 07:08 via Weekly View
  I climbed the steps leading away from the light-rail station onto the street above it; a woman bounded up the steps behind me and at the top, asked for directions to a street. I pointed her in the right direction and she startled me by asking, “Do you want to go with me?” This encounter was astonishing to me for two reasons. A white woman, a stranger to me, was inviting me to go with her to the home of Scott Joplin, a place I had never visited in all my years in St. Louis.I sat in wo
  
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