Monthly Archives: August 2014

Annual Feast of Lanterns Brings Neighbors Together

August 21, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS —Mark your calendar for the annual Feast of Lanterns on August 24 at Spades Park on the near eastside of Indianapolis. The feast will be held between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. The Near East Side Community Organization proudly presents an annual Feast of Lanterns, a beautiful century old … Read More

Cumberland Seeks Nominations for Honors Park

August 21, 2014 | by Weekly View

CUMBERLAND — The Town of Cumberland Parks Advisory Council is accepting nominations for the 2014 Honor Park Ceremony. Each year, they recognize an individual or individuals who have lived or worked in Cumberland and have provided distinguished service through the community and noteworthy accomplishments. Past honorees include Don Engereer, Virginia … Read More

“Kin Killin’ Kin” Exhibit at Central Library Inspires Dialogue

August 21, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — A powerful and thought-provoking exhibit of images intended as a call-to-action against gun violence in the African-American community is on display through Sept. 28 at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair Street. Mayor Greg Ballard joined Library and community representatives in cutting the crime-scene ribbon on August 12 … Read More

Book Review: The Seventh Mother by Sherri Wood Emmons

August 21, 2014 | by Kathleen Angelone

Jenny and her father Brannon are modern day gypsies, moving often to follow seasonal jobs. Eleven year old Jenny doesn’t remember her mother who died when she was three. Then there were the five other women — her surrogate mothers — each of whom disappeared without saying good bye to … Read More

Eagle Creek Accepting Photos for Contest

August 21, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Eagle Creek Park Foundation is collecting entries on Sept. 6 and 7 for its 8th annual “Images of Nature” photography exhibit and competition at the park’s Earth Discovery Center, 5901 Delong Road. The Riviera Camera Club presents the nature-based event on Sept. 20-28, which is open to … Read More