Monthly Archives: October 2022

“Why We Serve” Campaign Hopes to Boost IMPD Recruitment

INDIANAPOLIS — The “Why We Serve” campaign was recently launched, will featuring IMPD officers on billboards in the Indianapolis area, as well several other cities across the Midwest and country. In the Indianapolis area, there will be a total of four poster billboards that will be located on major roadways … Read More

Applause!: Oct. 28-Nov. 3

• Come out to Brookside Park Family Center for an evening of fun Oct. 27, 28, and 29 from 5-6:45 p.m. (lights on) and 7-9 p.m. (lights off, scarier) each day. Event participants will receive goodie bags. A $5 admission will be collected at the entrance. Brookside Park is located … Read More

FIDO Begins Winter Cat Food Drive

INDIANAPOLIS — FIDO (Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside) is teaming up Indy Neighborhood Cats on a cat food drive to bring in a whopping 5,000 pounds of dry cat food. The drive runs through October 30, and FIDO is looking for dry cat food of any kind. You may order … Read More

ARTI Receives Grant for OnyxFest 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — The Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) has received a $25,000 grant from the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) and another $2,500 donation from the Indiana University Office of Diversity, Equity & Multicultural Affairs for OnyxFest 2022, which opens November 3 for two weekends of performances. OnyxFest is … Read More

2022 Founder’s Day Awards Given

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Community Council and the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival presented the framed award certificates (by artist Daric Kindle) to the recipients of the 2022 Founder’s Awards last Sunday, October 23rd at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center (5350 E. University). The Council recognized Lisa Bennett, owner of Black … Read More