Monthly Archives: July 2020

Library Offers Learning Resources for School Children

INDIANAPOLIS — As schools and families face difficult decisions on plans for reopening this fall, The Indianapolis Public Library is reminding parents, teachers and school administrators of its vast array of free books and online resources to keep students engaged in learning. Not only are IndyPL locations open, with necessary … Read More

IPS Delays Start of School Year to Aug. 17

INDIANAPOLIS —In light of the state’s recent COVID-19 update, the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners voted at its annual retreat on Saturday, July 18, to delay the start of school for two weeks – to Monday, Aug. 17. “As I’ve acknowledged all along, this is a fluid situation … Read More

St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House Goes Virtual

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2020 St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House and Gardens, the longest running decorator show house in the nation, will be virtual this year. All proceeds will benefit Eskenazi Health’s COVID-19 relief effort. As has been the tradition for nearly 60 years, landscape and interior designers and … Read More

Applause!: July 24-30

• The Black Hat Society of Irvington witches danced on Sunday, July 19 from Washington to Irving Circle on Audubon, to help keep the spirit of Halloween alive and kicking during the pandemic. Dozens greeted the ladies in black enthusiastically. Thank you for helping keep our spirits up! • The … Read More

Be Well Crisis Helpline Launched in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration recently launched the Be Well Crisis Helpline, a confidential resource available through Indiana 211 that will allow Hoosiers to call and speak with a trained counselor 24/7. The free Be Well Crisis Helpline was established by FSSA’s Division of Mental Health … Read More