• Here we go again! Citizens Energy will be on E. 10th St. to perform sewer work, lasting approximately four weeks from June 22. For the duration of the project, 10th Street will be closed between Eastern and N. Hamilton avenues. This work will not impact sewer service to businesses or residents, but you will see workers around sewer manholes. Detours will involve Rural and Michigan streets, so expect more delays and backups. Between Washington being torn up and all the other construction, eastsiders are becoming experts in detours!
• The proposal to increase vehicle taxes in Marion County was approved by the City-County Council 7-3. The proposal would raise the local tax upon registration of vehicles, in order to get matching funds for road and infrastructure improvements. It will go to the full Council for a vote on Monday, July 6 at 7 p.m. at the County Building, 200 E. Washington St.
• Don’t forget the Irvington Garden Club Garden Tour on Sunday, June 28 from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are only $10, plus you get a free plant! Proceeds go to support the Garden Club in their many beautification projects.
• The Marion County Fair will be held July 3-12. Tickets are $8 cash or $11 card, and kids 5 and under are free. Parking is $5 cash, $8 card. Saturdays are kid’s days, July 4 and 11. The fairgrounds are located at 7300 E. Troy Ave. Guests under 18 must enter with an adult 21 and older, and up to 6 minors per adult. Hours are 5-11 on weekdays, weekends noon-11 p.m.
• Pyramid of Enlightenment is holding a psychic fair June 27 & 28 at their headquarters, 8117 E. Washington. Admission is $5 and readings are $20 cash or $30 card. Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.
• Cumberland is holding a free Blues, Beer & BBQ on Saturday, June 27 from 6-10 p.m. at 11501 E. Washington St. There will be fireworks, and performers Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, Brandon Santini, and Gordon Bonham. No outside beverages allowed — Guggman Haus Brewing, Primeval Brewing, and Sip n Read will be out there, as well as BBQ and other food vendors. Bring your own lawn chairs and have a great time!
• The Indianapolis Symphonic Band will be performing patriotic favorites to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. on Wednesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. at the MacAllister Amphitheater in Garfield Park. This family-friendly concert is free. The theater is located at 2425 Conservatory Dr.
• The abandoned medical building on the corner of Ritter and 16th St. is now part of the City’s continuous vacancy program after neighbors have repeatedly called in complaints. The site has been vacant since about 2018, and has attracted vandalism and crime for years. The city has had a hard time communicating with the out-of-state owners, who have been unresponsive. Keep calling the Mayor’s Action Center at 317-327-4622 to keep up the pressure.