Monthly Archives: October 2020

Community Garden Expands in Food Desert

October 22, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The American Heart Association recently broke ground on an expanded community garden at 20th and Hillside. There has been a garden there for over 80  years, but the property owner planned to expand it to create more opportunities to grow fresh food for the community, which is in … Read More

Free Flu Vaccines on East Side Oct. 26, Oct. 28

October 22, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Health experts have warned that the current flu season could be severe, and that its arrival during the global COVID-19 pandemic could lead to increased sickness and death for those who contract both illnesses at the same time. To be as effective as possible, 70% of Americans need … Read More

Irvington Halloween Festival Events Oct. 23-30

October 22, 2020 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — The Historic Irvington Halloween Festival is more than just the street fair, which has been cancelled due to the pandemic. There are still many events in Irvington that everyone in the family can enjoy. The Great Irvington Pumpkin Carving Contest will be held Friday, Oct. 30 from 6 … Read More

Franklin Twp. Historical Society Re-Issues Book on Acton

October 22, 2020 | by Weekly View

FRANKLIN TWP. — After years of requests for copies, the previously out-of-print book My Home Town: A History of Acton Indiana 1852-1994 has been re-released in a new edition by the Franklin Township Historical Society. The book was initially released 26 years ago and had been sold out for years. … Read More

Eiteljorg’s Dia de Muertos Celebration Goes All Virtual

October 22, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — A popular annual community cultural arts celebration will be all virtual for the first time this year. The nationally recognized Eiteljorg Museum Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration will include multiple online events and experiences spanning nearly a week. The celebration begins Oct. 28 and concludes … Read More