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Applause!: June 15-21

Weekly View — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 05:09:26 +0000

• Old Bethel UMC will hold its vintage quilts show and bake sale June 23 from 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the church, 7004 E. 21st St. (corner of 21st and Franklin). There are some beautiful quilts on display from church members, and there will be a sale of quilting accessories and a bake sale. Many of the quilts on show have deep family connections, and you’ll get to hear the stories behind them.
• The Irvington Historical Society will have a workshop with the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission on June 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 University Ave. Meg Purnsley, Administrator for the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, will be present, and will be available to answer questions about what you can and can’t do in historic districts. RSVP at info@irvingtoncouncil.com.
• The Eastside Games begin June 16 at the opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. at the John H. Boner Center, 2236 E. 10th St. Lots of opportunities for friendly neighborhood competition in dodgeball, roof hockey, trivia, cooking, and much more. Visit www.edingames.com for last minute team sign-ups. Really, this week long games fest is a great way to get to know your neighbors and have fun.
• Indianapolis Animal Care Services is hosting free adoptions through June 22. The shelter is overcrowded with loving and adoptable dogs and cats who need forever homes. If you have space in your home and heart, please consider pet adoptions! Adoption Center hours are Sun.-Tues. from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Wed., Thurs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The center is at 2600 S. Harding St.
• Talbot Street Art Fair will be held June 16 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and June 17 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The fair, one of the largest in the Midwest, is located between 16th and 20th and Delaware and Pennsylvania in the Historic Herron Morton neighborhood. Over 270 arts and crafts people will be there.
• It was a shame that the first Irvington Farmers Market got caught in the rain June 10. However, if you need your fresh local food fix, check out the Fresh Wednesday mini-farmers market on Johnson Ave. from 4-7 p.m. every Wednesday around the corner from the Irving Theatre, 5505 E. Washington St. You’ll find a nice assortment of produce, eggs, and more. The next Irvington Farmers Market will be held July 8 from noon-3 p.m.
• Need to get rid of old tires? There will be a Tire Recycle Day on June 16 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Mosquito Control building, 4001 E. 21st St. and at SECO on the south side, 1925 Fletcher Place. Call 317-221-7440 for more information. The service is free.
• Summer officially arrives on June 21 at 6:07 a.m. on the longest day of the year. Happy Solstice!
Father’s Day is June 17 and we’d like to wish all our dads out there a happy day!

IACS Launches Program to Help Pet Owners

Weekly View — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 05:09:58 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) is launching a new program with the help of Friends of Indianapolis Animal Care Services Foundation, Inc., empowering Indianapolis pet owners to responsibly care for their companion animals.
Indy CARES (Companion Animal Resources, Education, and Support) was created by a group of dedicated IACS staff who saw the need to do more for residents forced to give up their pets due to various hardships. Indy CARES aims to partner with them to put the resources available in the hands of those in need. In 2017, IACS took in 3,887 owner surrendered cats and dogs, mainly due to medical, behavior, housing, or the cost of care. This program will work to reduce the number of animals surrendered to the shelter by providing pet owners with alternatives.
Indy CARES solely relies on the contributions and support of the community. To learn how you can get involved, visit IndyCares.org or find us on Facebook, at Facebook.com/IndyCares.

City Briefs: March 9-15

Weekly View — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 06:09:54 +0000

Pothole Blitz Ends March 11

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works announced that the first week of their pothole patching blitz was a resounding success, with DPW workers and contractors using more than 3,800 tons of asphalt to fill over 37,000 potholes and resolve more than 3,500 pothole service requests.
The second week of pothole filling and strip patching began March 5 and will continue until March 11. Crews are on the streets from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., weather permitting. To stay up-to-date on repairs, visit http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/dpw/ and view the map.
DPW encourages residents to report potholes to the City via the Mayor’s Action Center (317-327-4MAC), by accessing indy.gov/requestindy, or by using the RequestIndy smartphone app.

City Shelter Hosts “Get Lucky” Adoptions March 2-17

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Animal Care Services will host “Get Lucky,” a special St. Patrick’s Day dog adoption event from March 2 through the 17th. Over 100 adoptable dogs need homes, so IACS has lowered adoption fees to $20. The adoption fee includes vaccinations, a microchip, spay/neuter, and a heartworm test.
IACS is located 2600 S. Harding St. Adoption center hours are Sun.-Tues. from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. and Sat. from 10 a.m.=6 p.m. The center is closed Wednesdays. To see animals up for adoption online, visit Petfinder and search IACS animals.