Monthly Archives: July 2019

IACS Asks Public to Make Appointments to Surrender Animals

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) is urging the public to make an appointment if they need to surrender an animal. Since July 11, IACS has taken in 430 animals, making the already crowded shelter, even more crowded. “We’re not telling people they can’t surrender their animal,” said Laura … Read More

Justawee Studio

Many know of Irvington’s art heritage. The “Classic Suburb” has been home to artists since its founding almost 150 years ago, most notably the Irvington Group of William Forsyth, Clifton Wheeler, Hilah Wheeler, Dorothy Morlan, Frederick Polley, Simon Baus, Robert C. Craig, Constance Forsyth, and Helene Hibben. However, over the … Read More

Applause!: July 26-Aug. 1

• Teachers’ Treasures, in its 19th year of providing free school supplies to teachers in Marion County, just announced it expanded into a second location. Starting August 6th, teachers will be able to choose between shopping at the primary location in the near eastside location or at its new satellite … Read More

First Central Indiana Opportunity Youth Collaborative Launched

INDIANAPOLIS — A new collaborative has been established with a $400,000 grant to reengage “opportunity youth” in Central Indiana. EmployIndy estimates that in Indianapolis, more than 30,000 people, ages 16-24, are not employed or enrolled. The collaborative is the first initiative of the Community Leadership Innovation Fund, a fund at … Read More

The Confluence of Joyful Things

“You’re not very ‘CJ’ today,” Chelsea said as she served me my cider. I was sitting at the counter of the tasting room of my favorite cidery, nursing a “Dry” and a water. The noise was dying down as the attendants and presenters of the art event that I had … Read More