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News Briefs: Aug. 9-16

August 8, 2013 | by Weekly View

Spay/Neuter Services Available at Discount INDIANAPOLIS — The Animal Welfare Center (AWC) began spaying and neutering cats and dogs. Costs associated with surgery services will vary from $20-$60, depending on pet owner address and needs-based public programs. To make an appointment, please call 317-602-3423. The Animal Welfare Center is located … Read More

Applause! Aug. 9-16

August 8, 2013 | by Weekly View

•  The Indiana State Fair App on your smartphone is really useful for plotting your route to your favorite destinations and food vendors. “Let’s see, on the way to the Free Stage from here, we’re passing the kettle corn place and fried butter stand, which is next to the lemon … Read More

State Fair Celebrates the Year of Popcorn

August 1, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS —This year’s Indiana State Fair begins August 2, and promises to be popping with great entertainment, new exhibits, and old-fashioned fun. This year’s theme is the “Year of Popcorn,” celebrating the fact that Indiana is the second largest producer of popcorn in the United States. Fair officials plan to … Read More

Irvington Annual Ice Cream Social Aug. 4

August 1, 2013 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society is throwing its annual Ice Cream Social on Aug. 4 from 1-4 p.m. on the front lawn of the Bona Thompson Memorial Center (inside if it rains). The Bona Thompson is located at 5350 University Avenue (2 blocks south of 5300 E. Washington). Music … Read More

Indy Library Announces 2013 Indiana Authors Award Winners

August 1, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier author Michael Martone has been named the national winner of the 2013 Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award, a program of The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation that recognizes Indiana authors’ contributions to the literary landscape in Indiana and across the nation. The program is funded by … Read More