• A busy weekend ahead, for sure. Al’s Cambridge City ghost tours on Saturday, the Irvington Farmer’s market on Sunday at Ellenberger Park from noon-3 p.m., Penrod Arts fair on the west side, and lots more going on.
• Indy Honor Flight will be hosting 70 World War II veterans on a honor flight Sept. 6 to Washington D.C. to visit the National WWII Memorial. The veterans will fly with guardians and guides who volunteer. The Honor Flights provide free transportation to elderly veterans so they visit memorials.
• IndyVet Emergency & Specialty Hospital, formerly known as Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center (IVEC), will hold a free monthly pet loss support group the first Thursday of every month starting Sept. 5. The sessions will run from 6-7 p.m. at the animal hospital near Beech Grove. Sessions will be facilitated by Coleen Ellis, founder of Two Hearts Pet Loss Center in Greenwood, and Jane Rose, owner of Rose Pet Memorial Center on Indy’s northwestside. Registration is required by calling Tina Goens, IndyVet human resources director, at 782-4484.
• On Labor Day, an East District IMPD officer took a report of stolen bikes in Irvington — a 7 year old girl had just received the bike as a birthday present, and her 8 year old brother’s bike was also stolen. The family was very upset, and the officer noted that the hard-working family didn’t have a lot of resources, so he took it upon himself to buy two bikes with money out of his own pocket to help them out. Thank you to this officer, and the many others, who help out in a time of need.
• The Brookside Neighborhood Association monthly meeting will be held Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Centenary Christian Church, 11th and Oxford streets. Residents and business owners in Brookside are encouraged to attend the meeting.
• On Sept. 13 at 6 p.m., Cottage Home neighbors will celebrate the completion of their shelter with a pitch-in, and reggae dance. A $5 donation will help bring running water and electricity to the shelter, located in the 700 block of North Highland.
• The Lawrence Parks Department is inviting the People Over Fifty –Five (POFF) to participate in the 13th annual Fishing Tournament on Sept. 6 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Jenn Memorial Park at 10450 East 63rd Street. Because the tournament will be catch and release, no fishing license is required. Tackle of choice, a fishing pole and an attitude of fun are all that is mandatory for those who plan to fish. If you don’t fish, bring your favorite cards, board games or enjoy the music, visit the zoo, and spend some quality time with friendly people. Following the fishing tournament, stick around for lunch, provided by The City of Lawrence Parks Department. Awards will be presented to participants of the fishing tournament, but everyone will have a chance to win prizes by playing Bingo. For more information, contact Sharon Francis at the Lawrence Park’s Department, 549-4836.