• Prayers for the family and friends of Beech Grove Officer Brian Elliott who died in the line of duty on Monday, Feb. 16. He and two other officers were called for a disturbance, and after they arrived, Officer Elliot and one other officer were shot. Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, Officer Elliot passed away.
• Volunteers are needed to come sort seeds for the 2026 Seed Library at Irvington library on Tuesday, Feb 24 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Measure out bulk seeds into envelopes that community members can take home and grow.
• According to DPW, crews worked a combined 90,000 hours, plus another 52,000 hours of overtime. That’s with 12-hour back-to-back shifts with over 28,000 tons of salt used this season. DPW says the city is upgrading to GPS-based, turn-by-turn technology, so plows can be tracked in more accurate real time.
• Southport Heights Christian Church, 7145 McFarland Rd., hosts a food pantry, clothing closet, and hygiene hub on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for those in need. The next giveaway will be on Saturday, Feb. 28.
• The BIG Red Box Project will be adding a box at Linwood Christian Church, 4424 E. Michigan St. The target for installing the box is April 1. This is the fifth box built by the BRBP on the east side!
• Ellenberger Park is hosting Cards and Coffee on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to everyone, get over there to play euchre, poker, Uno, or just to learn a game. The park is located at 5301 E. St. Clair.
• Kan-Kan Cinema will feature Indy Dance Film Fest on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. They will feature short films from across the country with a focus on Hoosier artists. The filmmaker will be on hand for a brief Q &A. They also have some classic films coming up, including screenings of The Godfather, West Side Story, and Amadeus. Kan-Kan will also host the 2026 Cat Film Festival on Friday, March 13 and the 2026 Dog Film Festival on Saturday, March 14. Tickets are available online at kankanindy.com
• Indy Neighborhood Cats is offering a volunteer orientation for those who want to help community cats in the city on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 1-3 p.m. at the FIDO Indy Warehouse, 1505 N. Sherman Dr. Register to attend online at https://tinyurl.com/32n3t5ry
• Managed Health Services is holding a Baby Shower for expectant mothers and parents of infants on Saturday, Feb. 28 from noon-2 p.m. at Spades Park Library Community Room, 1801 Nowland Ave. They will provide health and safety tips, plus a chance to win baby health and safety kits. Gift bags will be available for all that include a pack of diapers.
• Now that the snow is pretty much gone, a lot of litter that was buried has reemerged. If you can, try to clean up the streets in front of your property or along the sidewalks. If we all pitch in just a little, a lot can be accomplished!