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Marion County Fair’s Last Weekend

June 25, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Fair ends June 28, but there’s still lots of fun to be had. On Thursday, June 25, it is “85 Night,” and anyone who is 85, was born in 1985, or born on 8/, gets in free! The fairway will feature unlimited rides for $25. … Read More

Gardens of Irvington on Display June 28

June 25, 2015 | by Weekly View

Now in the 15th year, the Irvington Garden Tour is going strong. This year, the tour will be held Sunday, June 28 from 1- 5 p.m. and feature 10 gardens. Tickets are $10 and proceeds of the tour support the Irvington Garden Club’s works to beautify the community through plantings, … Read More

Local Film Historian Screens W.C. Field Films, Shorts in NYC

June 25, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis-based film historian Eric Grayson screened films and shorts starring W.C. Fields at a special invitation-only event honoring Fields at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City on June 22. Since 2005, Grayson has been working with two of Fields’ grandchildren, Dr. Harriet Fields and Ronald J. … Read More

Holy Spirit Festival Sets New Admission Policy

June 25, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — This year’s Holy Spirit Festival will be held July 9th,10th and 11th on the grounds of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 7243 E. 10th St.Holy Spirit Parish Council has come up with a new set of policies to prevent disruptive behavior as occurred last year. The policies are: • … Read More

Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser Brings in $4,419 for Special Olympics of Indiana

June 25, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On Wednesday, June 3rd and Friday, June 5th from 4 to 10 p.m., Indiana State Police Troopers from the Indianapolis Post participated in the “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics of Indiana. The events were held at the Texas Roadhouse in Greenwood and Southport. During the evening, Texas … Read More