• Due to unforeseen circumstances, Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside (FIDO) needs to find a new home soon. They need about 3,000 square feet with a garage door, space for offices and storage for pet foods, and within Center Township. If you, or someone you know, can help, please e-mail FIDO Board President Jeni Christoffersen at jchristoffersen@fidoindy.org. They will need to make the move by May of this year.
• In honor of National Read Aloud Day, Bookmamas will have a read aloud of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic, The Hobbit, on Fri., March 18 starting at 4 p.m. Join fellow Tolkien nerds as they retrace the epic fantasy of Bilbo Baggins and the quest of the dwarfs for the golden ring. Volunteer to read a bit of the book yourself. Stop by even if you can’t join in for the entire reading. Any section will be entertaining. Bookmamas will provide light snacks. Bookmamas is at 9 S. Johnson in Irvington.
• Otterbein Neighborhood Association will be holding their monthly meeting March 17 at Otterbein UM Church, 5009 E. 21st St., at 7 p.m. Presenters will include PlayBall Indiana, which plays at Forest Manor Park, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, and more. There will be a St. Patrick’s Day theme and refreshments will be provided. The Otterbein neighborhood is located between 21st and 16th (north/south) and Sherman and Emerson (west/east). All are encouraged to attend.
• Remember to come out to support PI Day March 14 (3.14) from 6-8 p.m. at East 10th St. United Methodist Church. Admission is only $10, and includes a beverage and a piece of pie! The church is located at 2327 E. 10th St.
• The Auxiliary to Community Hospital East will sponsor a Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories sale in the breezeway near the main lobby March 14, at 7 p.m. until March 16, at 3 p.m. Payment can be made via cash, debit, credit cards and payroll deduction. Proceeds benefit hospital programs/services. For more information, please call Volunteer Services at 355-5120. The hospital is located at 1500 N. Ritter Ave.
• The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will hold a crime prevention seminar for landlords, owners and managers of residential properties on March 23 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. This is a free training; register in advance at www.indy.gov/MCPO/LandlordTraining
• Our own Paula (one of the co-owners of the Weekly View) wants to thank DPW for picking up the sofa and assorted mattresses last week on her Street in Irvington. She personally thanked Clayton “Hood” (as in Robin Hood to his friends) for a job well done!
• We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the fact that, on March 13, the Weekly View will be celebrating it’s 7th birthday! Born on March 13 (a Friday the 13th, no less), 2009, this “little newspaper” has published over 300 issues — an estimated 3,000+ pages!
We could not have made it this far without our wonderful, loyal readers, advertisers, carriers, and families who have been so supportive of our weekly efforts. Thank you to everyone for making the Weekly View a success!