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Sigma Gamma Rho Celebrates Centennial

June 30, 2022 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — This year the Black sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho, will celebrate the centennial of its founding on Butler’s Irvington Campus. Seven young African-American teachers founded the sorority at Butler to aid women of color looking for a career in education. Over 6,000 sorority international members are expected to attend … Read More

Eiteljorg Museum’s New Native American Galleries Open

June 30, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — After years of planning and months of construction, the new Native American Galleries will open to the public Saturday, June 25 at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. The new Native American Galleries will allow Eiteljorg visitors to experience Native art in compelling new ways. … Read More

State grants $500,000 to Domestic Violence Shelters

June 30, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) awarded $500,000 in grant funding to 26 non-profits to provide emergency shelter and services to victims of domestic violence and their dependents. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) … Read More

Health Dept. Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children

June 30, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department is now offering COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months and older by appointment only at its district health offices and ACTION Health Center. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a recommendation that children 6 months through 4 … Read More

Fourth of July Events

June 30, 2022 | by Weekly View

On Saturday, July 2, come on out to the annual Independence Day Community Water Gun Fight at Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring your super soakers, water pistols, and water cannons for an epic water battle. Indianapolis Fire Dept. will be on hand with a … Read More