Monthly Archives: April 2021

Kids Encouraged to Enter Coloring Contest

INDIANAPOLIS — The 500 Festival recently launched the 2021 Kickoff to May Coloring Contest. Children ages 12 and under are invited to participate in the contest. Entries will be selected on creativity and originality and the two grand prize winners will receive a scholarship in the amount of $500, courtesy … Read More

Lilly Endowment Approves $93.6 Mil. in Grants to Enhance Opportunities

INDIANAPOLIS — Lilly Endowment has approved 28 grants totaling $93.6 million to fund programs focused on helping Indianapolis residents living in or near poverty find a way to economic self-sufficiency. Grants will support organizations that work with community partners and local employers. Some of the grantees and their projects are: … Read More

Grants Available for COVID Community Recovery Programs

INDIANAPOLIS — Applications are being taken for a grant program that will award a total of $1 million to Marion County community organizations working to address disparities in health and economic wellbeing that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is part of new efforts to address racial inequities … Read More

Applause!: April 9-15

• The daffodils along Ellenberger Parkway have been spectacular this year! Thanks to the Irvington Garden Club volunteers for planting bulbs years ago. • Little Flower Catholic Church will be the site for a neighborhood food drive on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All donations go to Shepherd … Read More

Marion Co. Property Tax Bills Ready to Go Out

INDIANAPOLIS — 2021 property tax bills will be mailed on or about April 8 and e-mail tax statements will be sent on Saturday, April 3. A variety of convenient “Remote Pay” options are available to pay 2021 property tax bills. The options include: • Monthly or semi-annual automatic deductions • … Read More