• On Friday afternoon, Indy Lost Pet Alert reported that a wallaby in Lawrence had gone missing. His name was Irwin and he was someone’s pet. Everyone was on the lookout for the little guy. However, on Monday, Irwin’s body was found in the area. Coyotes may have gotten it — there have been several reports of coyotes in the area.
• Mid-month, the City of Lawrence took matters into their own hands in dealing with sub-standard housing. After trying to work with the landlord of 42 St. Apartments to bring their buildings up to code, the Mayor and other authorities took action and announced they were shutting the place down and marking it for demolition. The Lawrence and Warren Township Trustee offices are helping people who currently live in the complex find new, safer housing.
• National Night Out is Aug. 6. Even if your neighborhood doesn’t have an “official” event planned, turn on your porch light, sit outside (weather permitting) and greet your neighbors. Letting the baddies know that there are watchful citizens living on the street means they’ll think twice about committing crimes. Encourage your neighbors to also turn on their lights.
• Have you been to a lantern making workshop yet? Join others for the Feast of Lantern lantern making workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. at the Chase Legacy Center, 725 N. Oriental now until Aug. 21. The lanterns will be used for the annual Feast of Lanterns on Aug. 24 at Spades Park. It’s free.
• Beech Grove will hold its monthly City Council meeting Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 806 Main St. The meeting is open to the public.
• Greenfield has a new weather station and camera for the Beckenholdt Environmental Engagement Lab. The Hancock County Community Foundation provided the grant that allows the community to see weather and climate information in real-time, and is a critical component in the Greenfield Central HS Science Dept. Earth Science curriculum.
• There is a covered bridge on the Indiana State Fairgrounds, with the inscription “Cross This Bridge at a Walk.” What does that mean, exactly? After some painstaking research, we found that it comes from the late 1880s, when teams of horses would trot across the bridge and the vibration of the wheels and horses would damage the bridge. The phrase was to remind covered bridge users to slow down — a reminder we can use today in the age of rush, rush, rush.
• Buck Creek Players wrap up their 39th season with their 5th Play-A-Part fundraiser of the hit musical Oklahoma! There are only four performances, Aug. 2 at 8 p.m., Aug. 3 at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Aug. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $25 and tickets can be purchased online at www.buckcreekplayers.com or calling 862-2270.