• The first day of spring is officially March 20 at 11:57 a.m. The weather experts say it will be a balmy 51 degrees, which is just about average for March.
• This summer Indy Parks and Recreation and the Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC) will be hosting the second annual Hoosier Women in Art Exhibition. Local women will share their talents, their stories, and a part of themselves with a focus on the theme “modernity.” Artworks will include ceramics, paintings, textile arts and other mediums. The exhibit will be on display June 7-28. Female artists are invited to create and submit 2-3 works of original art for this exhibition. There is no cost to submit. Original works must be no larger than 48” x 60” for 2-D and 36” x 60” for 3-D and ready to hang or install. Please indicate your desire to participate in the show by e-mailing Elsy Benitez at elsy.benitez@indy.gov by the deadline of May 3 or mail a portfolio to The Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis IN 46203. Please include your name, address, phone number, e-mail, a brief description of your work and a short bio. Please also include the samples of your work you intend to submit for the exhibition, either attached to the e-mail or on a CD.
• The Greenfield-Hancock County Animal Control department recently seized 28 dogs from a residence where they were found to be living in terrible conditions. Two of the dogs have been re-homed, but 26 are looking for fur-ever homes. The Hancock Co. shelter is very small and they need to find places for these pooches as soon as possible. The shelter is at 809 S. State Street in Greenfield. The kennel is open from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. M-F, and 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Sat. Call the office at 477-4367 for more information, or search for them on www.petfinder.com.
• Do you remember the movie “Speed” with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves? Well, Q Artistry will be doing a Musical Parody of it called “Bomb On a Bus” from March 21-April 5, with a great cast and original music. You know it’s going to be good — get your tickets (only $15 for senior/students or $18 general admission) at the door, or to be on the safe side, visit www.brownpapertickets.com and buy tickets online. Performances will be at 8 p.m. The shows will be at the Lodge, 5515 E. Washington St.
• Big thank you to Karen Lighbourne, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Liaison. She’s been working very hard to keep the Warren/Eastside neighborhoods informed, going to community meetings, and communicating with the powers that be about the needs of the east side. If you have a question, e-mail her at Karen.Lightbourne@indy.gov
• There are thousands of unsung heroes in Indianapolis. Let’s hear about them! Please e-mail me at ethel.weeklyview@yahoo.com with their stories or call me at 356-2222.