Monthly Archives: February 2017

Dealing with the Dreaded “Winter Blues” that Bring Sadness and Anxiety to Many

February 2, 2017 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

With the holiday season long gone, for many individuals the cold gray days of early January through the remainder of the winter season often bring an overwhelming sense of despair, misery and depression. When combining lack of sunlight, shorter days, financial concerns, loneliness, time pressures, family problems and setting expectations … Read More

FIDO Needs Volunteers

February 2, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The FIDO pet food pantry fills a great need in the Indianapolis animal welfare community. By providing food to low-income dog and cat owners/guardians, the pantry helps keep pets fed, in the home, and out of the overburdened local shelter and rescue system. The pet food pantry also … Read More

Calder, The Musical

February 2, 2017 | by Ethel Winslow

One of the bona fide hits of IndyFringe 16 was “Calder, the Musical,” a homage to the artist famous for his mobile sculptures. Written and directed by Indianapolis art critic Tom Alvarez, the Fringe show was an hour of movement and music in front of whimsical backdrop of Calder-inspired moving … Read More

Public Safety Citizens Academy Taking Registration

February 2, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Public Safety Citizens Academy (PSCA) is a free, 10-week program in which community members can learn more about the work of Indy’s public safety agencies — Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD), Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS), Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) and more. … Read More

Traveling with Paula: Custer State Park, SD

February 2, 2017 | by Paula Nicewanger

In this past December’s article, I told you my sister Gail and I take a trip together, just the two of us, every five or six years. She lives in Oakland, California and we only get to see each other a couple of times a year during hurried family events. … Read More