Article Archives: Applause

Applause!: Oct. 24-31

October 23, 2014 | by Weekly View

• The Friends of the Poor Walk held Sept. 27 raised over $17,000 for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry across the street from Washington Park. The food pantry feeds more than 10,000 people a week in our community. • Food pantries throughout the city need help throughout the … Read More

Applause!: Oct. 17-24

October 16, 2014 | by Weekly View

• There will be a free viewing of “One Year of Extremes – Did Climate Change Just Hit Home?” on Friday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m., at Downey Avenue Christian Church, 111 S. Downey Ave. Hosted by the Eastside Creation Care Network, the film will be followed by refreshments and discussion. … Read More

Applause!: Oct. 10-17

October 9, 2014 | by Weekly View

• Long-time Irvington resident Isabel, wife of former Halloween Festival director Seth Brooks, passed away Sept. 30. The organizers of the Pleasant Run Run have decided to dedicate this year’s run to her, with proceeds donated to a cancer charity of his choice. • Distelrath Farms will be hosting a … Read More

Applause!: Oct. 3-9

October 2, 2014 | by Weekly View

• Much beloved Scecina volleyball coach Brian Hawkins died in a car crash on South Emerson Sept. 23. It was a tragic loss for the Scecina family and the east side. Mr. Hawkins was a Howe High School grad and was very involved in the community. He is greatly missed … Read More

Applause!: Sept. 26-Oct. 2

September 25, 2014 | by Weekly View

• This Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the ninth nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. This service is free and anonymous with no questions asked. The only restriction is they will not accept new or used needles. This program is intended for liquid and … Read More