Applause!: July 5-12

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• 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.

Applause!: July 10-17

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• Partners for Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.) is offering residents of Hancock County and surrounding areas a low cost alternative to getting cats spayed/neutered for as little as $5 per cat through the P.A.W.S. $5/$10/$15 Feline Fix program. Bring in 1-3 cats and the cost is $15 per cat. For 4-7 cats, the cost is $10 per cat. For 8 or more cats, the cost is only $5 per cat. Each cat is spayed/neutered, given a three year rabies vaccine and treated for fleas. Any healthy cat or kitten that weighs at least 3 pounds qualifies. Feral (wild) cats are welcome. Reservations are required. To reserve an appointment, e-mail pawshancock@aol.com or call the P.A.W.S. office at 317-318-9483. E-mails receive a faster response. For more information, visit www.pawshancock.org
• Caulk of the Town is October 24. NEAR (Near East Area Renewal) looking for Near Eastside homes to weatherize, volunteers, and gracious sponsors to be part of the continued revival of the area. Please mark the date and plan to join us as a volunteer — individually or form a small team — on Saturday, October 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteer sign up is now active online at www.nearindy.org/projects/caulk-of-the-town/. In addition, if you are a Near Eastside homeowner needing anything from caulking to a replacement furnace (or know someone who does), please apply online. The application can be found at www.nearindy.org/caulk-of-the-town-homeowner-form/
• The Indianapolis Public Library is seeking input on a major renovation slated for the Southport Branch. There will be a meeting July 14 at the branch, 2630 E. Stop 11, at 7 p.m. The library was built in 1974, and this will be its first major renovation.
• The Indianapolis Symphonic Band will perform at Fort Harrison State Park July 18 at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature Hoosier composers. The program is free with park admission, $7 per car with Indiana state license plates. The park is located at 6000 N. Post Rd. in Lawrence.
• IPL is helping neighbors save energy and money with their energy assessment program. Get a free home energy assessment from a professional energy advisor. For more information, visit www.iplpower.com/heapromotion/
• Plan 2020 is seeking “love letters” to the city of Indianapolis. Submit your own letter, in 300 words or fewer, for possible publication by mail to The Hall, 202 N. Alabama St., Indianapolis IN 46204 or via e-mail at loveindy@plan2020.com
• Common Threads Quilt Guild will meet July 15 at 9:30 a.m. at Mt. Comfort Methodist Church. The guest speaker will be Sonia Brown, author of Dreaming in Color, who will give a presentation on how to make a prize-winning quilt. The church is located just north of I-70 on Mt. Comfort Rd. exit 96.
• Save the Date: There will be a Near Eastside Neighborhood Summit on Thurs., July 30 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the East 10th UMC at East 10th St. and Keystone. There will be a discussion of the Quality of Life Plan, an update on the Promise Zone, and much more. Admission is free. Visit neareastplan.org for more information.

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Applause!: July 5-12

Applause!: July 10-17