• Sad to see Edward’s Drive-In, a southside icon, close after 64 years in business. The owners cited increased stresses from the ongoing pandemic as the main reason to decide to close the doors. They will, however, continue the Dashboard Diner food truck, so keep an eye open for them. The owners will be holding an auction of items from the restaurant at a later date.
• “Broom Guy” Jim Richter, who is a frequent visitor to the east side with his wonderful brooms, recently lost his wife Kathy. He is in need of assistance with medical and funeral expenses and has set up a Go Fund Me campaign. Go to gofundme.com and search for his name to donate. Or, the next time you see him, buy a broom.
• Lately there have been several red fox sightings on the east side, focused around Irvington and near the creeks. According to the Canid Project, red foxes hunt small prey like mice, rats, squirrels, and birds and scavenge roadkill and trash. They have territories that they roam, and our urban environment provides them with enough resources that they are unlikely to hurt your pets, but they are likely to come after your chickens. Foxes have their babies and “den” February through July. Leave them alone and they’ll leave you alone. For more information about these remarkable (and beautiful) animals, visit thecanidproject.com
• Congratulations to Keesha Hughes, who was recently named the Indianapolis Public Library’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. Hughes most recently worked as the Communications Director and Anti-Racism Committee leader at Perry Township Schools.
• Crossroads Dance Indy will present The Stories We Tell, a modern dance interpretation of the stories that move us, Jan. 28-30 at the Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave. Admission is $20 general admission, $15 seniors, students & military and can be ordered online at artsforlawrence.org. Masks must be worn inside at all times by guests.
• Learn all about Friluftsliv, a Nordic concept that focuses on open-air living, on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 1-3 p.m. on a 2 mile hike at Fort Harrison State Park. The event is free with park admission; meet up at the Delaware Lake parking area. Dress for the weather. Admission to the park is $7 per car. The park is located at 6000 N. Post Rd.
• The Little Flower Neighborhood Association is teaming up with Kan-Kan Cinema for a family-friendly movie night on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. There will be a family-friendly movie (to be announced) for members of Little Flower neighborhood and special ticket pricing. Visit the Little Flower Neighborhood Facebook page to find out more. The Kan-Kan is located at 1258 Windsor St. in the Windsor Park neighborhood. By the way, if you live in the Spades Park, Windsor Park or Springdale neighborhoods, Kan-Kan offers free memberships — drop by during opening hours and they will sign you up!