• The upcoming film Dead Man’s Wire about the kidnapper Tony Kiritsis in Indianapolis in Feb. 1977, has an eastside connection! Alan Berry, former owner of Berry’s Music at 11th and Arlington, spent several years researching, documenting, and interviewing people familiar with the incident, and created a documentary called Dead Man’s Line. The director Gus Van Sant saw it on YouTube, and praised it, then Hollywood got involved. Years later, it will be in the theatres, starring Al Pacino and Bill Skarsgard, and directed by Van Sant. Alan and his partner Mark Enochs will be credited with Historical Consultants on the film.
• The 46219 Community Cat Initiative has posted its year end report. In 2025, the group sent 239 cats to the FACE Clinic for spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and eartips. There were also a few cats that had other medical needs, and they were also able to help pay for that. Generous donations to the 46219 Initiative made everything possible! Great work by Amelda Butler and her team — and the community!
• All locations of the Indianapolis Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, Dec.24 and Thursday, Dec. 25. They will also be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1.
• Trash and recycling pick-up will operate on a sliding schedule for the holidays. If your pick-up day is on Thursday, it will be picked up Friday, Friday’s on Saturday.
• The Indy Type Shop, 2621 Shelby St., will hold a Winter Solstice Type-In on Sunday, Dec. 21 from 3-5 p.m. This is a great opportunity to type a letter on a real typewriter, or just hang out and hear the clattering keys. They also have books on wildlife and gardening. If you can, bring a non-perishable food item for food bank distribution. All ages are invited, and it is free. To register, visit act.sierraclub.org/events/
• Lawrence Winterfest is going on weekends through Jan. 4. from 3-7 p.m. at the Lawrence Civic Plaza. There is a skating rink and hot chocolate chalet to keep you warm!
• There will be a toy giveaway on Monday, Dec. 22 at the Stanley Strader Park, 2850 Bethel Ave. Sponsored by People Makers Indy, there will be free gifts for those in need. You must register online at https://tinyurl.com/3sazedzh
• All are welcome to join the Irvington Arts Collective to join in the caroling during the Irvington Luminaria celebration on Sunday, Dec. 21. There will be a rehearsl at 5 p.m. at Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson Ave. Caroling begins at the IPC at 6 p.m., and caroling outside will be at 6:30 p.m. Warm up those pipes and have fun!
The Weekly View office will be closed Dec. 22-26 so we can spend time with family and friends through the holiday season. Our next issue will be Jan. 2, 2026 and will be delivered New Year’s Eve day. We wish all our readers the merriest holidays and a wonderful New Year. Thank you for reading!