• Congratulations and thanks to all who have participated in the Great Indy Cleanup so far! On April 2, the Otterbein neighbors found a whole sidewalk at 19th and Bosart that had been overgrown with brush and debris. Good neighbors cleared it, so it is now useable. Irvington neighbors cleared enough junk from alleys and whatnot that they filled huge dumpsters on April 9. Despite cold weather, everyone bundled up and pitched in to make our neighborhoods better places.
• On April 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. come out to celebrate the new Marketplace at the Franklin Road Library Branch, 5550 S. Franklin Rd. The day will be a showcase for new materials, updated seating and study rooms, and much more. There will be refreshments and giveaways throughout the day.
• Have you always wondered about that old collection of arrowheads from your Grandfather’s fields? Think you have stumbled upon an ancient pipe or an axe head? Now is your chance to get those things identified! The Hancock County Historical Society has invited Michele Greenan, Director of Archaeology at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, to come and see if she can identify and date those mysterious pieces. The Identify Your Artifact event will take place at the Hancock County Historical Society’s, Chapel in the Park Museum, located at 28 North Apple St., Greenfield on Sun., April 17 from 1-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
• Common Threads Quilt Guild, Inc. meeting for April 20 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Mount Comfort United Methodist Church will include guild members working in teams to make Quilts of Valor. Quilts of Valor is a nationwide foundation that makes quilts for veterans. The guild will be making quilt tops and presenting them to veterans they have nominated. Visitors are encouraged to attend to see sewing in action! The theme for the meeting is patriotic and snacks and beverages will be served during the event. Visit Commonthreadsin.com for more information.
• The Auxiliary to Community Hospital East, 1500 N. Ritter Ave., will sponsor an Electronics Show on Tues., April 19 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the breezeway near the main lobby. Computers, gaming consoles, TVs, cameras, tablets, and more will be for sale. Payment by credit cards, cash and payroll deduction. Proceeds will benefit hospital programs and services. For more information, please contact Volunteer Services at 355-5120.
• The April Show will be held on Fri., April 29 from 7-10 p.m. at 322 N Arsenal Ave. on the Near Eastside. The April Show is in its 19th year and features Indianapolis artists who have overcome daunting obstacles. Check out some amazing artwork and support a good, local cause.
• Tax time is stressful enough without scammers calling people saying they are with the IRS and demanding immediate payment. The IRS will NEVER call you if you owe money; they send a letter. If someone calls you demanding tax payments and threatening arrest, DO NOT do it. Call 317-232-6201 or visit www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/ to report fraud.