Monthly Archives: July 2023

60th Annual Ice Cream Social to Kick Off “Bettering the Bona” Fundraiser

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society has held an annual Ice Cream Social on the first Sunday in August every year since its founding in 1964. This year’s event is Sunday, Aug. 6, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 E. University Ave. (corner of … Read More

4th Annual Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival Opens Aug. 4

INDIANAPOLIS — The 4th Annual Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival will open on Friday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St. Admission is $25 and tickets are available at Eventbrite.com/e/645443006407 Olympic Pride, American Prejudice, was written and directed by Deborah Riley Draper. Dr. … Read More

University Park Now Managed by Indiana War Memorials

INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis had reached a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Indiana War Memorials Commission (IWMC) to secure the management of University Park by the Indianapolis Parks Department (Indy Parks). The MOU recognizes that Indy Parks has the authority to “beautify, improve, maintain, and regulate the … Read More

Officer Gus Sworn in as IMPD Therapy Dog

INDIANAPOLIS — After months of training, IMPD’s new therapy dog Gus was sworn into the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) and began his tour around all IMPD Districts to meet and greet officers. Officer Gus was born September 19, 2022 and is an Australian Mini Labradoodle. The 10-month-old is a … Read More