• Congratulations to Scecina and Beech Grove basketball, who will be moving on to Semistate on March 25 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
• Great to see such a great turnout for Scarlet Lane’s Irvington Tap Room preview/soft opening on March 10-12 in the former Black Acre space on East Washington St. The kitchen isn’t open yet, but will be coming soon with smash burgers and other options. Hours are Wed. & Thurs. 3 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. from 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sun. from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The address is 5632 E. Washington St.
• On Friday, March 17 and Saturday March 18, Scecina High School, 5000 Nowland Ave., will present Shrek The Musical at 7 p.m. Based on the film, there are 19 new songs and lots of laughs in this production. Tickets are $10 for adults and non-Scecina students, or $5 for Scecina students at the door. Please enter at the North Gym Lobby.
• “Gardening for Wildlife” will be the theme with a presentation by Aaron Stump on March 25 from 10 a.m.-noon at Cumberland First Baptist Church, 16 S. Muessing in Cumberland. Admission is free. Learn how to protect the natural beauty and local wildlife in your yard at this program.
• The Irvington Community Council will hold is March meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at Irvington Presbyterian Church in the basement. The church is located at 55 Johnson Ave.
• Speaking of Irvington, there will a City-County Council District 14 candidate Democratic debate on Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at Irvington Presbyterian Church. District 14 covers part of Irvington. This debate is on the day early voting in the primary begins. The primary vote is on May 2 in Indianapolis. Two candidates will appear: Andy Nielsen and David Ray. The event will also be live-streamed and recorded for those who can’t attend in person.
• Indianapolis Animal Care Services is reaching a breaking point and is overwhelmed with dogs and cats that need good homes. If you have been thinking about adopting, please consider a rescue. The address is 2600 Harding St., and hours are 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. and 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
• Who is ready for some Easter fun? The Benton House will hold its Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. promptly. Children are invited to search for eggs on the historic grounds of the Benton House, 312 S. Downey. Admission is free, but a donation is appreciated.
• Save the date: On April 5 from 6-8 p.m., there will be a meeting of interested parties in Wanamaker regarding the creation of a Community Master Plan. Business owners, residents, and other are invited to attend. The meeting will be held at the Wanamaker Early Learning Center, 4152 Bazil Ave. Please register by going to forms.office.com/r/d/VCVRUW9gA