Monthly Archives: September 2020

A Birthday

A reader of this paper is also a friend on a social networking site. Recently,  the reader commented on a video I had posted of me and my granddaughter, making pancakes. Imani used to love making that breakfast food with me, and I would play a song, “Pancakes,” as we … Read More

Broadcasters Team Up in Indianapolis to Support Historic Hoosier Gym

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Broadcaster Association is hosting a special Thursday, Sept. 17 screening of the movie Hoosiers at Tibbs Drive-In, 480 S. Tibbs Ave. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and sit outside of their vehicle, but everyone must comply with social distancing guidelines put in place by … Read More

Applause!: Sept. 11-17

• The Irvington Farmer’s Market will be held Sunday, Sept. 13 from noon-3 p.m. at Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair. The COVID-19 edition of the market requires visitors to wear masks, practice social distancing while shopping, and follow the arrows to ensure minimal contact. No pets are allowed, sorry. … Read More

“One State/One Story” in Irvington Throughout September

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society, the Irvington Branch Library and Irvington Vinyl and Books are cooperating to celebrate the One State/One Story: The Year We Left Home program of the Indiana Humanities Council with several programs in September. All the programs complement the themes of Jean Thompson’s book, The … Read More

100 Years Ago: Sept. 11-17

From The Indianapolis Times, Saturday, September 11, 1920: Driven to desperation by high rents, exorbitant prices of coal, groceries and other necessities, a number of families are considering living two in the same house this winter. The plan is being considered not only in the less exclusive neighborhoods of the … Read More