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Violence Reduction Grants Awarded to Local Organizations

October 7, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Five new violence reduction grants were awarded to local organizations. Since 2018, the program has decicated $300,000 per year to organizations working withe people most at risk of becoming a victim or perpetrator of violence. This year, American Rescue Plan money will fund an additional $140,000 to organizations … Read More

Riley Days in Greenfield Oct. 7-10

October 7, 2021 | by Weekly View

GREENFIELD — Indiana’s largest four day festival, the Riley Festival, will be held Oct. 7-10 in Greenfield. The festival celebrates Greenfield’s native son, poet James Whitcomb Riley. The Hoosier Poet was born Oct. 7, 1849 and passed away on July 22, 1916, and was one of the best-selling poets of … Read More

#IndyKeepsCreating Series Seeks Applicants

October 7, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis and the Arts Council have launched #IndyKeepsCreating, a series that will engage artists and arts and culture partners with funds for projects in public spaces. The goal is to support the revitalization of spaces throughout the city. The series kicks off Sunday, Oct. 10 … Read More

Buck Creek Players Kicks Off Season with “Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

October 7, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Buck Creek Players will kick off their 48th season with a live outdoors and streaming event of performances for Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Live performances will take place at the Buck Creek Playhouse or stream the production at home. Live performances are Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. … Read More

Facing Staffing Shortages, BMV Announces Temporary Closures

October 7, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The BMV will temporarily close eight branches for the month of October due to a continued staffing shortage. Branches in Plymouth, West Lafayette, Indianapolis – North Meridian and Midtown — Tipton, Brazil, Danville, and New Albany will be temporarily closed from Monday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct. 30. … Read More