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Scholarships Available for Swim & Water Safety Lessons

February 11, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — As part of the Y’s commitment to reduce drowning rates and keep kids safe in and around the water, nine YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Centers will provide scholarships for swim instruction and water safety to children from underserved communities. Y Centers to provide swim instruction scholarships include: Baxter, … Read More

Applause!: Feb. 12-18

February 11, 2021 | by Weekly View

• When wind chills get below 0 degrees, the city opens warming centers. Indy Park’s Municipal Gardens on 1831 Lafayette Rd. is a designated shelter that is accessible via IndyGo bus routes. In addition, the Wheeler Mission and CHIP open overflow shelters to help. Anyone who needs shelter is encouraged … Read More

Indiana Historical Society Celebrates Black History Month

February 11, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is celebrating February as Black History Month with a virtual workshop and a special History Happy Hour. On Thursday, February 18, IHS hosts a special History Happy Hour on Black Literature. This free program takes place online via Zoom from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Much … Read More

Scecina raises $6.8 million in capital campaign

February 11, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Scecina Memorial High School’s “Our Faith, Our Journey, Our Time” capital campaign has reached $6,839,801 in donations and pledges, according to Scecina President Joe Therber in a recent announcement. The campaign is the first of its kind for Scecina, which was established by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in … Read More

Lilly Endowment Funds Beautification Effort for March Madness

February 11, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Sports Corp has received a $905,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to fund initiatives to enhance and promote downtown Indianapolis ahead of and during March Madness. The grant has two strategic focuses: enhancing the look and feel of downtown Indy to ensure a vibrant, welcoming, and … Read More