Weekly View’s Story Archive

Fairbanks Grants $10.2 Mil. for Drug Abuse Prevention Programs in Schools

INDIANAPOLIS — The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, an Indianapolis philanthropy, has created a grant program, Prevention Matters, to implement substance abuse prevention programs in school districts. Recently, they announced the award of about $10.2 million in grants to Marion County schools, with $7.5 million earmarked for implementing plans. The program … Read More

Cumberland Arts Festival Aug. 18

CUMBERLAND — The 10th annual Cumberland Arts Festival will be held Sat., Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This exciting and art-filled event will be held along Saturn Street at Cumberland Town Hall, 11501 E. Washington St., on the Marion and Hancock County border. The free event will … Read More

IndyPL’s Summer Reading Program Sees Increased Participation

INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 49,000 children read 925,037 books during The Indianapolis Public Library’s 2018 Summer Reading Program, “Everyday Superheroes.” Embracing the theme of the program, children became superheroes of their own by donating 5,906 books to local foster children in the “Books for Youth” partnership with the Indianapolis Colts and … Read More

Applause!: Aug. 17-23

• The Duvall Residential Center will host a Community Resource Day Sat., Aug. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be health screenings, insurance information, and more. The center is located at 1848 Ludlow Ave. on the near east side. • Adults looking for cheaper alternatives to pricey cable and … Read More