Monthly Archives: July 2016

The Monkees and Jimi Hendrix — Believe It

July 14, 2016 | by Al Hunter

On July 16, 1967 (49 years ago this Saturday), the oddest concert pairing in music history came to an end: Jimi Hendrix dropped out as the opening act for The Monkees. Yes, it’s true. During the summer of 1967 the Jimi Hendrix Experience joined the as-seen-on-TV band The Monkees for … Read More

Buttons . . . The Simple Necessity

July 14, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

It is one of little things that we never take much note of, but how many times a day do we rely on the efficiency of the tiny little disc we call a button? Unlike many collectibles that take years to become established, buttons were instantly collectible. At first they … Read More

This Week’s Issue: July 8-14

July 7, 2016 | by Weekly View

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Lawrence Twp. Cupboard joins Community Health Network

July 7, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – The Lawrence Township Hunger Coalition recently announced that Community Health Network took over day-to-day operational management of The Cupboard effective Friday, July 1. The Cupboard, a food pantry that serves residents of Lawrence Township and assists an estimated 300 families per week, provides healthier food options and helps … Read More

East Washington Branch to Reopen in Temporary Facility

July 7, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — As the expansion and renovation continues at the East Washington Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, limited library services will resume on Thursday, July 7 in a temporary facility approximately one block east of the branch at 2902 E. Washington Street. The East Washington Branch has been closed … Read More