Monthly Archives: December 2021

City Connects to Help Far Eastside Students

December 23, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The City Connects initiative will infuse $7.5 million into a City Connects Technical Assistance Center online service hubs to help about 3,700 students connect with food, employment, shelter, and other resources. The project will cover students at several schools, including: • Andrew J. Brown Academy • Sankofa School … Read More

Production Grants Available to Black Playwrights

December 23, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — OnyxFest 2022, the first and only Indiana theater festival exclusively for African American playwrights, is accepting applications for grants that will cover all expenses required to bring scripts to life. Scripts will be accepted for consideration from Dec. 15 up to midnight Tuesday, March 15. This competition is … Read More

. . . And Some Surprises

December 23, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

‘Tis the season for gift giving. Santa’s bag is overflowing with toys, clothes, electronic games, and lots of surprises. One gift tucked deep in the bag most likely is a book, and while it may not be at the top of a child’s list (or even an adult’s) it is … Read More

Extra Police on Patrol During Holidays

December 23, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) announced that more than 200 police agencies will be increasing patrols during the holiday season, as part of a statewide crackdown on impaired driving. The project will be in effect until Jan. 1, and officers will be on high alert for anyone … Read More

Applause!: Dec. 24-Jan. 6

December 23, 2021 | by Weekly View

• Thank you to everyone who donated to this year’s Gaia Works toy drive! The kids of Coburn Place and other needy families in the area will benefit from your generosity. Also, a big thanks go out to Jan and her Magick Candle elves for wrapping and delivering all the … Read More