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Monument to Gold Star Families to be Dedicated Downtown

April 8, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — A new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (GSFMM) honoring the families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military is currently being planned in Indianapolis. The memorial dedication event is 1:30 p.m. May 1. A Gold Star Family is the immediate family member … Read More

Kids Encouraged to Enter Coloring Contest

April 8, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The 500 Festival recently launched the 2021 Kickoff to May Coloring Contest. Children ages 12 and under are invited to participate in the contest. Entries will be selected on creativity and originality and the two grand prize winners will receive a scholarship in the amount of $500, courtesy … Read More

Lilly Endowment Approves $93.6 Mil. in Grants to Enhance Opportunities

April 8, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Lilly Endowment has approved 28 grants totaling $93.6 million to fund programs focused on helping Indianapolis residents living in or near poverty find a way to economic self-sufficiency. Grants will support organizations that work with community partners and local employers. Some of the grantees and their projects are: … Read More

Grants Available for COVID Community Recovery Programs

April 8, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Applications are being taken for a grant program that will award a total of $1 million to Marion County community organizations working to address disparities in health and economic wellbeing that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is part of new efforts to address racial inequities … Read More

Applause!: April 9-15

April 8, 2021 | by Weekly View

• The daffodils along Ellenberger Parkway have been spectacular this year! Thanks to the Irvington Garden Club volunteers for planting bulbs years ago. • Little Flower Catholic Church will be the site for a neighborhood food drive on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All donations go to Shepherd … Read More