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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

Fletcher Park First Friday Brings Arts & Neighborhood Together

August 1, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Windsor Park Neighborhood Association (WPNA) and Circle City Industrial Complex (CCIC) Artists join together to showcase the newly acquired Fletcher Park and to highlight local artists-in-residence on August 2nd with a unique outdoor First Friday “opening” in the park from 5-10 p.m. This event is in conjunction with … Read More

Local Gardener Wins Software Competition

August 1, 2013 | by Weekly View

Our very own Peter Kuhns, gardener and correspondent for the Weekly View, won the top prize at Techpoint’s Entrepreneur Bootcamp, presented by Ice Miller. His start-up company, Beefsteak Software, was awarded first place for Garden Bilder, which is a garden-designing tool for Apple devices. This competition for start-up companies took … Read More

Indy Library Adjusts Limits for Downloadables, Adds Classic Disney

August 1, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library has increased the number of downloadable eBooks and audiobooks that can be checked out at one time from 12 to 25 items per library card. Also, individuals may now place holds on 20 downloadable items instead of 10. The changes in lending policy occur … Read More