• The Garfield Branch library, 2502 Shelby St., will offer Peas in a Pod: Preschool Snacking Workshop, on Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers and an adult are invited to join the Marion County Health Department to explore fruits and vegetables through games, stories and activities. Call 317-275-4490 to register.
• Help out Ben Herbertz’s Eagle Scout project at a chili dinner fundraiser Feb. 10 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Downey Ave. Christian Church cafe, 111 S. Downey. A chili, cornbread, drink and dessert meal is only $5, and the proceeds will help pay for improved drainage at the preschool playground.
• Irvington United Methodist Church is celebrating their 140th Anniversary Feb. 18 at 10:30 p.m. worship service. A $15 ticketed luncheon and silent auction will follow in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are available on Sunday mornings in the main hallway or call the church office for reservations. Deadline to order is Feb. 11. Call 317-356-7231 for more information.
• Donate blood in the parking lot of the Irvington Library on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m.-2:35 p.m. The library is located at 5625 E. Washington St. on the corner of Audubon and E. Washington St.
• Eskenazi Health is now accepting applications for its 2018 VolunTEEN Summer Program. The annual VolunTEEN program allows teenagers to experience professional service and shadowing for students on a path to becoming health care professionals. Teenagers 14 to 19 years old who are interested in a career in health care and are in good academic standing are invited to sign up for the program. All applicants must turn 14 years old by Fri., April 13, 2018 to be eligible. Program-specific information along with application requirements are now posted online at http://bit.ly/2npxx9A. All interested applicants must submit an online application by 5 p.m. on Fri., April 13. Instructions for completing the application are available online at http://bit.ly/2GpdAHz, using the keyword “VolunTEEN” in the search.
• The Poets Laureate of Lawrence will feature Indiana Poet Laureate Adrian Matejka on Feb. 27 from 7 – 9 p.m. at The Theater at the Fort on Indy’s east side, 8920 Otis Ave. For more information about the series, visit www.artsforlawrence.org.
• Tickets may still be available for the Big Band Valentine’s Concert with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra on Feb. 14 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Theatre at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave. in Lawrence. Visit www.brownpapertickets.com for prices and availability.
• There’s still time to get your tickets to the Irvies, the first community awards ceremony revealing the winners in various categories for Irvington businesses and individuals who go above and beyond to make it a great place to live, work, and shop. The ceremony will be on Feb. 24 from 6-10 p.m. at the Irvington Lodge, 5515 E. Washington St., ticket prices include drinks from Black Acre, admission to the awards show, hors d’oeuvres by the Legend, an afterparty catered by Jockamo, music by Delta Duo and Charlie Balantine, and performances by Comedy Sportz. This is a formal event. Tickets are $75 per person and available online at www.eventbrite.com/e/the-irvies-tickets-37914559468