Monthly Archives: April 2022

Beastside Brewfest April 30

IRVINGTON — Time is running out to get your Beastside Brewfest tickets in advance. On Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m., lots of great local brewers, a cidery and a meadery, plus a food truck will be at Our Lady of Lourdes in Lyons Hall, 30 S. Downey Ave. Black … Read More

Fort Ben Branch Construction Set to Begin

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library (IndyPL) broke ground on the new Fort Ben Branch recently, drawing a robust crowd of community leaders, patrons, and stakeholders. The 22,000 square foot Branch, located at 9330 E. 56th St., will fill a service area gap on the far east side between the … Read More

Applause!: April 15-21

• The Benton House is hosting the Egg-stravaganza on Saturday, April 16 from 10-11 a.m. at the Benton House grounds, 312 S. Downey Ave. The hunting begins promptly at 10 a.m., and kids can hunt for treat-filled eggs hidden in the historic gardens. Kids can also pose with the Easter … Read More

Steve’s Story, Part 8

Steve’s favorite holiday was always Halloween. (He was destined to live in Irvington.) We had way more Halloween decorations than Christmas. For 20 years, we hosted an annual Halloween party, starting in 1985. It was a family tradition. Steve took it all very seriously. We would decorate every inch of … Read More

CDC Recommending Second Vaccine Booster

INDIANA —The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is updating its recommendations to allow certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose at least 4 months ago to be eligible for another mRNA booster to increase their protection against severe disease from COVID-19. … Read More