• The Irvington Community Council will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. at Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson Ave.
• “How Do I Know What’s Real?” program will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Irvington Library, 10 S. Audubon. In the current age of AI, it can be hard to tell the difference between what reality is and what someone prompted through image and video generation. Learn some tips and tricks to increase your ability to evaluate information. Free admission.
• Have you seen signs for rezoning on properties and wondered what was going on? The Department of Metropolitan Development has a public Zoning Case Viewer where you can see active rezoning requests, variances, and other land use cases across Marion County. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mr3xvmwy to see the map.
• Everyone is invited to storytelling drawing sessions on Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Polklore Micro-Museum, 1533 Lewis St. During the sessions, community members share their stories while participants listen, reflect, and work on art projects of their choice. Register online at www.harrisoncenter/storytelling-drawing-sessions. Admission is free, and artists of all skill levels are welcome.
• The City of Lawrence hosts Forever Young: Game Days on Thursdays at Lawrence Community Park, 5301 N. Franklin Rd., from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This is a great way to meet people while having fun. Free admission.
• Healthway Park Farmers Market in New Palestine is open on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:30 p.m. through the end of October. Lots of baked goods, produce, and more can be found at the market, located at the New Pal Wellness Center, 4055 Roy Wilson Way.
• Flu season is here, and it’s time to consult with your personal care person for a chat about your flu vaccine for this year. By all accounts (CDC), this season has ramped up very early, and new variants are on the loose. Remember to wash those hands frequently!
• The East 10th St. gathering on Saturday, Oct. 10 was a huge success! Great crowd and lots going on at the Emerson Theater. It’s good to see so many people invested in helping our community improve.
• Looks like IndyGo will be making pavement improvements on E. Washington St. in Irvington as the 80th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival gets underway. Residents have been concerned with potholes and gaps that have already made walking along the street difficult, and some people have reported injuries. With thousands like to come out to the Street Fair on Saturday, Oct. 31, organizers want everyone to be safe and happy!
• According to Safe Streets Indy, during the week of Oct. 5-11, there were 16 incidents of vehicle vs. pedestrian or bicycles on Indianapolis streets. Twelve pedestrians and four cyclists — two incidents resulted in serious injuries. As the days get shorter, everyone needs to be extra-careful.