• Lawrence hosts Friday at the Fort every other Friday from 5-9 p.m. at the Lawrence Civic Plaza, 9230 Memorial Park Dr. The next one is June 19 and features music by the Midwest Originals, plus games, a beer tent, food trucks, and an opportunity to get to know your Lawrence neighbors. Admission is free.
• If you are in the market for a pet, check out this weekend’s Indy Mega Adoption event June 20-21 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Many rescue organizations, Indianapolis Care and Control, and other groups will be out with dogs and cats looking for fur-ever homes. The event is at the South Pavilion. Same day adoptions will be $30. Admission is free, although parking at the fairgrounds will be $5. Visit indymegaadoptionevent.org for more information.
• Little Maddox Blue Rader is only a year old and has been fighting a battle all his life against Billary Atresia, a rare disease of the bile ducts, which has created liver problems and other complications. He is going to need a transplant, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. There’s going to be a rummage sale June 27 at the Hornet Park Community Center (5245 Hornet Ave.) in Beech Grove to support the Children’s Organ Transplant Association from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Let’s help out Maddox and other kids facing transplants!
• The Benton House Home Tour is September 20, and organizers are looking for Irvington homes to be on the tour. Irvington’s architecture is diverse — from bungalows to enormous Victorians — and the residents are pretty great, too. If you’d like to be part of the tour, call 357-0918 to find out more.
• The “finale” of the Irvington Folk Festival is coming up June 20, with lots of activities for the whole family, music, food trucks, an alternative gift fair, and children’s festival. Come on out to Ellenberger Park (5301 E. St. Clair) for a great time!
• Speaking of Ellenberger Park, a big thanks needs to go out to the hard-working members of the Irvington Garden Club who put on a fantastic farmer’s market June 14. Despite the heat and humidity, there was a tremendous turnout, with many new vendors. The next market is July 12 from noon-3 p.m.
• The next Green Hour will feature Jesse Kharbanda, Executive Director for the Hoosier Environmental Council talking about the last legislative session and its environmental agenda. The meeting will be held June 23 at 6 p.m. at Jockamo Upper Crust, 5646 E. Washington St. Admission to the talk is free.
• Entertainment on the Plaza continues June 19 with Cook & Belle at 7 p.m. The free concert takes place on the lawn of the Hancock County Courthouse and City Plaza in Greenfield. Bring a blanket and enjoy the music!
• Save the date for an interesting discussion on the “Makers Movement” with Ilana Preuss on July 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at The Platform at City Market. RSVP via e-mail to Elle Roberts at droberts@lisc.org to reserve your seat.