• FIDO is partnering with Indy PAAW — Indianapolis Professionals Advocating Animal Welfare for a free vaccine and microchip event on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., or until supplies run out. The event will take place at FIDO headquarters, 1505 N. Sherman. The first 200 dogs will receive a free microchip. Parvo and rabies vaccines will be available on a first come first serve basis until supplies run out. Please have proof of Marion county residency on you, and proof of spay/neuter (if your dog is not spayed or neutered, they will still help you). Limit of two animals per household.
• Safe Park Indy, the program that closed down last year due to too much demand, is opening again. They provide safe parking for those who are living in their cars. The lot will open by June 1. If you are accepted, they will provide the location. Visit www.safeparkindy.org/ for more information and an application.
• Thank you to all the neighbors who have been picking up the trash blown to the curbs, especially near the street drains. We see you out there!
• The Little Flower Neighborhood Association is hosting a “Speed Neighboring” event on Tuesday, April 14 at J. Clyde’s Pub from 6-8 p.m. Wait, what is speed neighboring? It’s a chance to get to know your neighbors in a fun, relaxing way, with conversation starting games, quick chats, and snacks from the Mini Posada around the corner. J. Clyde’s is at 1008 N. Bosart.
• The Indy Library Store Sale will be on Friday, April 10 from 4-7 p.m. (Friends’ Night), Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, April 13 from noon-7 p.m. (Half Price Day), and Tuesday, April 14 from noon-7 p.m. ($10 Bag Day) at the Library Services Center, 2450 N. Meridian St. All proceeds from the sale go to the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, which uses the funds for library programming all over the city.
• Have you ever wanted to see inside the Propylaeum, 1410 N. Delaware? There will be a tour of the historic building on Sunday, April 12 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. given by Indiana Landmarks. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for children ages 6-11. Visit www.indianalandmarks.org to get tickets.
• April 15 is tax day, but it also the deadline to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which helps lower income young people to pay for college. Get those applications in!
• The FBI and IMPD are investigating the shots fired at City-County Councillor Ron Gibson’s home on Monday, April 6. Gibson and his son were sleeping inside when the shots were fired. A note was left on the doorstep that said “No Data Centers” — Gibson had supported the building of the data center in Martindale-Brightwood. As of this writing, there have been no leads.
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