• The Hancock County Children’s Choir (HCCC) will have the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall in June 2027. Fundraising has begun, and HCCC is hoping to get a jump start on community involvement from supporters of the arts and any organization that would like to make a tax-deductible donation to help cover some of the costs of this trip. To make a donation, please contact Chrystal Sisson, HCCC’s Development Associate, at 317-620-0096, or email info@hccchoir.org.
• The Irvington Witches gathered recently, and members donated 544 non-perishable food items to The Big Red Box Project for their pantries. Members also donated 224 cans of cat food, litter, dry food, and miscellaneous items to their primary charity, Indy Neighborhood Cats.
• Newfields confirmed Feb. 27 that it has closed the Lume, the cinema-like digital gallery on the fourth floor of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Lume began in 2021 with a Vincent Van Gough experience, the work of Salvador Dalí, Claude Monet and Impressionists, and, most recently, “Connection: Land, Water, Sky — Art & Music from Indigenous Australians.”
• Recently, Lugar Plaza was officially designated as a park, joining over 200 other city parks and public spaces across the city, according to Indianapolis Parks and Recreation.
• Fort Harrison State Park will host an Eastern Front Re-enactment on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be a tactical demonstration happening through the day, and a display in building 701. All will be in the Camp Glenn area of the park, near the Visitor Center. Gate admission is $9 per car, and the park is located at 6000 N. Post Rd.
• Safe Streets Indy has revealed the number of incidents between vehicles and pedestrians and cyclists in the city. In February, there were 53 incidents — 46 pedestrians and 7 bicyclists. One incident resulted in serious injury, and four resulted in death.
• If you are as sick and tired of winter as we are, lift your spirits by planning this year’s garden! The Indianapolis Public Library will have free seeds to pick up at all branches, plus offer workshops and offer resources to starting your growing season. There is a limit of 5 packets of seeds per visit. There are seeds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Seeds will be available until September.
• The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Friday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m. on Pennsylvania St. There will be a tent party at 700 N. Pennsylvania from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• There will be a food drive on Tuesday, March 10 from 5-8 p.m. at Lawrence Central High School, 7300 E. 56th St. They are seeking non-perishable food to help the community. Drop off is at Door 28 on the north side of the building (Athletics).
We Spring Forward on Sunday, March 8. Set your clocks ahead 1 hour!