• The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will present the Sphinx Chamber Music Series, Sacred Brass, Swinging Streets at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1530 Union St. on Sunday, March 15, at 2:00 p.m. This vibrant brass program spans centuries of musical expression. Works by Giovanni Gabrieli and J.S. Bach anchor the concert’s classical roots, while music by Poulenc, Moncayo, Irving Berlin, and Alice Gomez brings color, swing, and rhythmic drive, The concert is free.
• The DigIndy Tunnel System is finally complete! The $2 billion project began in 2011 with planning and permits. Now fully operational, it will improve water quality in the White River, creeks and streams.
• Indy Parks is recruiting for more than 400 summer jobs this year, including lifeguards, pool managers, camp counselors, park inspectors, and more. Pay for lifeguards starts at $15 an hour, and pool managers at $16.50. There is a $500 sign-on bonus for all eligible positions before April 2. For more information, visit parks.indy.gov/summerjobs
• On Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny at the Kile Oak on East Beechwood between Good Ave. and Arlington. Kids, adults and pets are welcome to pose with the Bunny under the historic Kile Oak. While the event is free, a donation of $5-$10 would be appreciated to cover the costs of maintaining the property. Rain day will be Sunday, March 22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Kan-Kan Cinema will host a free Oscars watch party on Sunday, March 15 at 6 p.m. at the theater, 1528 Windsor St. Dress up fancy, walk the red carpet, enjoy champagne and specialty cocktails (for purchase), and watch the live feed in the big theater or in the bar area. Please RSVP at kankanindy.com — this is a general admission event, so first come, first serve. Seats are not guaranteed.
• Thank you to Indy DPW who have been out patching up potholes on the east side. This winter was very rough on the pavement as well as on people. Keep reporting pothole locations at the Mayor’s Action Center, 317-327-4622 or online at indy.gov/agency/mayors-action-center
• Spring Equinox is March 20, and the days will get noticeably longer. The threat for severe weather will also increase. Review with your family tornado safety measures and keep your cell phones charged for alerts!
• There’s a new Indiana law for retailers rounding up and down for cash transactions. Due to the federal phaseout of the penny, retailers are rounding up or down on transactions after taxes are included. There’s even talk in Washington D.C. about eliminating the nickel, due to the cost of minting them. We’ll have to wait and see. It costs about 13.8 cents to make and distribute a nickel, by the way, so the U.S. Mint loses money on every nickel it produces. However, a dime only costs about 6 cents to produce.