• On Monday, October 26 6 – 7 p.m. Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair, join Taylor Bridgeforth (moderator and author) for an engaging conversation with bestselling young adult author Chloe Gong. Explore Chloe’s writing, creative process, and the stories that have captivated readers around the world. A book signing will be held directly following the event. Books will be available to purchase from Kids Ink Children’s Bookstore. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/4d23y33b
• Sylvia Likens was murdered 60 years ago on Oct. 26, 1966. Her horrific death shook Indianapolis to its core, and changed laws for reporting child abuse. The Indy Shorts Award-winning short documentary that features interviews with individuals who had either known Sylvia or were directly involved will be streaming for free beginning Oct. 27 on YouTube. Look for it as Sylvia, directed by Ashton Gleckman.
• The Marion County Election Board is refuting a false online claim that a ballot can be disqualified if it is marked by anyone other than the voter. In fact, the ballots MUST contain two sets of initials, made by bipartisan poll workers, in a designated space on the back of the ballot card. This is true for all ballots cast in Indiana, including in-person early voting, vote-by-mail absentee, and Election Day. Online rumors like this are usually the creation of foreign bots on platforms. Voters who want to verify online claims should call the Clerk’s office at 317-327-5100 or visit Vote.Indy.gov/ for reliable information.
• The SoBro Farmers Market Winter Season is coming soon to a NEW community center from Nov. 4-Dec. 16 on Wednesdays, from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Northwood Christian Church – Fellowship Hall, 4550 Central Ave.
• Don’t miss the special presentation by historian Joan Hostetler on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair on “Diners, Ducks & Drive-ins.” It will showcase buildings and businesses that emerged as cars reshaped the city, such as the Tee Pee, Al Green’s, and the Steer-In. Bring photos and postcards to help build the Indiana Album. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/bdf9swkd. The meeting will be in the Special Collections Room.
• Garfield Park Conservatory hosts a Haunted Conservatory on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30. For the less scary (little kids), hours are 5:30-7:00 p.m., and for older kids, hours are 7-9 p.m. Admission is $6 per person. Bring the little ones in their costumes!
• After the 80th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival, there will be a volunteer clean-up of the area on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. Meet at the Irvington Library on the corner of Audubon and E. Washington.