Weekly View » Irvington Farmer’s Market

Applause!: July 5-12

Weekly View — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 05:09:57 +0000

• The Irvington Farmer’s Market will be held Sun., July 8 from noon-3 p.m. at Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair. Dozens of vendors with farm fresh produce, plus prepared foods, arts, crafts, activities for kids, music, and people watching in the park!
• Did you know you can go on a tour of Monument Circle downtown on Fridays and Saturdays? Yep, just meet the volunteer from Indiana Landmarks at 10 a.m. by South Bend Chocolate Company, 30 Monument Circle.
• Brandywine Wind will perform July 6 in the Entertainment on the Plaza series. The show begins at 7 p.m. at the Greenfield City Plaza lawn. Bring your own seating. There is no rain date or site in case of bad weather.
• There will be a Near Eastside Neighborhood Summit on July 12 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Boner Neighborhood Center, 2236 E. 10th St. All are welcome as citizens discuss the Quality of Life Plan and priorities for improving the east side. Admission is free.
• On July 12 at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m., there will be a Power-Up Statement Art Class at the Franklin Rd. Branch, 5550 S. Franklin Rd. Young people ages 6 – 17 are invited to create a piece of art that describes what inspires them to try harder, be smarter and grow stronger. This program is presented by Art With a Heart. Call 317-275-4380 to register.
• Get ready for the third annual SEND Bike Tour and party on July 14 at 10 a.m. Participants will meet in the parking lot of the Florence Fay Senior Apartments, 2815 English Ave. to check in and get tour maps until 1 p.m. This is a family friendly event that will focus on the five neighborhoods of Twin Aire. Volunteers will be on hand at key points to talk about the neighborhood and its future. This is a free event; registered participants (online at Eventbrite.com) will receive a free event t-shirt and be eligible for local business gift certificates and other prizes.
• Symphony in the Park will be held July 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Ellenberger Park, 5301 E. St. Clair. The Indianapolis Symphony will play favorites in the park, where all are welcome. Admission is free. Parking will be available at Community Hospital East with a shuttle provided to the park. This is a great east side tradition that is fun for the whole family.
• St. John Lutheran Church and School, 6630 Southeastern Ave. will hold a “Lunch and Learn” adult fellowship opportunity at 11:30 a.m. on July 19. The guest speaker during lunch will be Scott Swan, news anchorman with WTHR TV Indianapolis. Contact Paul Johnson at 317-352-9196 or mrjohnson@stjohnindy.org for more information.
• Holy Spirit Catholic Church will hold its annual festival July 12-14 with lots of great food, entertainment, live bands, raffles, and more. The church is located at 7243 E. 10th St. Visit www.holyspirit-indy.org for more information, times, and prices.

Last Farmer’s Market of the Season

Weekly View — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 05:09:22 +0000

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Farmer’s Market will be held Oct. 13 from noon – 3 p.m. at Ellenberger Park, 5301 St. Clair. Dozens of vendors will be offering fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, and maple syrup. Coffee and tea products will be available as well as meats and cheeses. Crafts, Indiana native wildflowers and refreshments can also be purchased.
The market, now in its 14th year, is sponsored by the Irvington Garden Club. Proceeds from the markets are spent on the club’s beautification efforts including urns and planters at Audubon and Washington, the Webster Avenue Pocket Park, the Bona Thompson Center, and the Benton House Historic and Kile Oak Habitat gardens.

Applause: July 12-19

Weekly View — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 05:08:49 +0000

• Congratulations to Cindy Lewis Hartshorn! She will receive the 2013 Indiana Governor’s Arts Award. Cindy is head of the music department at Arsenal Technical HS in Indianapolis where she graduated herself. She has done wonders with the department with dwindling resources, winning numerous awards and keeping the choirs front and center at Disney, the State Fair, and various state and community events. Cindy joins an illustrious group of former recipients in Robert Indiana, Bill Blass, Hoagy Carmichael, and Karl Malden.
• The once-a-month Irvington Farmer’s Market is July 14 from noon-3 p.m. at Ellenberger Park. Looking forward to picking up some fresh produce.
• Neighbors were recently alerted to the presence of coyotes in the Eastgate and Irvington neighborhoods. While coyotes are frightened of humans, they do consider dogs and cats prey. Please keep a close watch on your pets when they are outside.
• As of July 1st, a new state law went into affect whereby any catalytic converter, air conditioner or parts from an air conditioner, cannot be sold at a scrap metal facility unless the person attempting to sell it can prove they are the owner or they work for an automotive or HVAC company. There have been several reports of air conditioner thefts from churches and vacant buildings. Please keep an eye out and call in suspicious activity.
• Dr. David W. Wantz has been appointed to a four-year term on The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees by the Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners. He lives on the south side, and is a Special Assistant to the President for Public Affairs at the University of Indianapolis and is a tenured professor of psychology.
• July is National Ice Cream Month and the American Dairy Association of Indiana will be holding its 24th Annual Ice Cream Social on Monument Circle July 12 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundaes are only $3 and proceeds will benefit the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. Make mine chocolate ice cream with hot fudge, extra whipped cream, please!
• The Indianapolis Symphony will be at Ellenberger Park July 16 at 7:30 p.m. for one of the best attended Symphony in the Park programs. Bring your folding chairs, blanket, snacks, and make an evening of it. There will be free shuttle service and parking at Community Hospital East, 1500 N. Ritter. If it rains, come to the Warren Performing Arts Center to enjoy the music.
• Another food co-op is sprouting up soon, the Pleasant Run Grocer in Fountain Square. If you are interested in becoming a charter member, visit pleasantrungrocer.coop or find them on Facebook. The one-time fee is only $75, which makes you a member-owner.

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