• The Big Red Box Project had to close their box on South Ritter in front of the coffee shop due to repeated vandalism. These boxes are a lifeline for people in our community in need, and it is a shame that someone (or somebodies) feel the need to destroy the hard work of others who do this out of compassion and love. They are currently looking for another location. The boxes at 30 N. Audubon, 2015 S. Arlington, and at Community Hospital (16th and Ritter) are still being stocked. There is also a little blue box at Beechwood and Arlington.
• To ensure the health and safety of personnel, LFD Station 39 has been temporarily relocated to Lawrence Fire Station 38 — just 0.9 miles away — while mold remediation and building repairs are completed. Fire Station 39 is located at 4751 Richardt and 38 is located at 4450 McCoy St.
• Cyclists are welcome to share in a celebratory group ride on the recently opened Michigan and New York St. multiuse trails on Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 6:15 p.m. from King Dough at 452 Highland Ave. The ride is about 7 miles in a loop. After the ride, you can roll on over to Kan-Kan Cinema for a special showing of Breaking Away. Visit https://tinyurl.com/46sbyp8a to sign the waiver for the bike ride. If there’s bad weather, the ride will be held on Aug. 27.
• Speaking of Kan-Kan, there will be a second chance to see the Cat Video Fest on Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 16. A portion of the proceeds go to support FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic. Order tickets online at kankanindy.com Shows are 12:40 p.m. on Friday and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Our feral kitty colony gives this event a paws-up and encourages you to support our friends at FACE.
• And speaking of animals, there will be a free drive-through dog vaccine clinic on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at All Pet Express, 3810 W. Washington St. The vaccines are DA2PP (distemper, parvo, and parainfluenza), and Bordetella (kennel cough). No appointment is necessary. It is drive-through only.
• Indy Acorn Adventures is hosting a Pizza Party at Brookside Park on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 4-7 p.m. This is a chance to learn more about Acorn Adventures, which is a group that organizes low-cost weekly playdates for parents to meet other parents while kids have fun. Please pre-register online at forms.gle/43sdeLuWqdFSEJS19. Brookside Park is located at 3501 Brookside Parkway S. Dr.
• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 6050 N. Meridian, is having a Mess Fest on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this free event, and kids are encouraged to wear a swimsuit and bring a towel for a fun afternoon with water inflatables, foam pits, and much more. There will be free food and drinks. The Downstairs Dads will be playing, and there will be food trucks. This is an inclusive, all family friendly event.