• Retired Holy Spirit pastor Msgr. Paul Koetter lost his battle against ALS May 16. All who knew him will remember him as Father Paul, a devoted servant of the church. He will be missed by many in the community.
• The Irving Circle Cleanup was a big success with dozens of people turning out to help. The Friends of Irving Circle hosts concerts which will begin on June 4. Tune in to find out the details on the upcoming free shows!
• Indy’s Global Village will be throwing Asian Fest on Saturday, May 21 from noon-5 p.m. at 4233 Lafayette Rd. Go celebrate Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage month with food, music, the arts, and lots more. Admission is free and the event is open for the entire family. For more information about this event, visit aaailliance.org
• Indy Parks is still looking for great employees for its summer progams. Visit governmentjobs.com/careers/indianapolis/transferjobs for a list of openings and pay.
• There will be a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East 38th St. library branch, 5420 E. 38th St. This is an opportunity to shred documents you’d rather not throw in the trash.
• Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside will host a flea market sale on Sunday, May 22 from noon-3 p.m. at their headquarters, 1505 N. Sherman Dr. All items are pet-related, including leashes, harnesses, bowls and much more. Nothing is priced over $5. Proceeds go to support FIDO’s mission to help pets and their people.
• Indiana Landmarks is hosting its Mid-Century Tour of outstanding properties that characterize the landscapes of the 50s-70s. Tickets are available online at midcenturytour22.eventbrite.com for $20 for the general public or $15 for Indiana Landmark members. Visit indianalandmarks.org for more details.
• The big red box of food for the needy placed at 10th and Arlington has been moved to the North Audubon Circle in front of the Irvington Methodist Church. Thank you to everyone who helps keep it stocked with nonperishables for the needy.
• The Outdoor OutBack Stage at the District Theater, 627 Mass Ave., opened last weekend, and is gearing up for more events. The next show will be Motown Under the Stars on Saturday, May 28 at 6 p.m. with Brenda Williams and the IndyBluesRevue Band. General admission is only $25 per person. The show will move indoors in case of rain. Visit indydistricttheatre.vbotickets.com/events to order online.
• Also a big heads-up for District Theatre: Ben Asaykwee will be starring in “Every Brilliant Thing” at District Theatre June 17-26. This is a not-to-be-missed one person show. Tickets are available online at the above Web site, for $20. Order early, as Ben’s shows tend to sell out to his legions of fans.