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Indy I DO Day Seeks Volunteers

September 26, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis grassroots coalition is seeking to unite and mobilize 100,000 volunteers for a community-wide service initiative called Indy DO Day over the course of three days – October 10-12. The coalition is calling on all Indianapolis businesses and nonprofits. Businesses are asked to commit their time to … Read More

Former IPS Leader Named Interim Martin Univ. Pres.

September 26, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Board of Trustees at Martin University announced recently that Dr. Eugene G. White, former superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), has been appointed interim president of the Indianapolis-based institution. Dr. White, who retired from the IPS post in April after seven years on the job, succeeds Dr. … Read More

Nativity 2nd Graders Share a Smile

September 26, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Smile Drive for The Catholic Crisis Center ended on Aug. 30 and the second graders of Nativity Catholic School collected 480 dental items for the center located in downtown Indianapolis. The Center serves many in need, including many homeless. Ms. Courtney Bachus, who works at the center, … Read More

Conner Prairie Free Admission Day Sept. 28

September 26, 2013 | by Weekly View

FISHERS— Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, Indiana’s only Smithsonian Affiliate, will open its doors with free general admission on Saturday, Sept. 28, as part of Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live! This nationwide event offers free admission to visitors presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket, available for download online. Visitors can explore … Read More

What’s New (and Old) with the Flu?

September 26, 2013 | by Weekly View

The old news is that each year thousands of Americans die, and many more miss valuable days of work or school, due to a preventable illness — influenza. Each year healthcare providers are challenged to convince people that they should get a flu shot. Why is this? We’ve learned that … Read More