Monthly Archives: December 2014

Giving from the Heart

December 11, 2014 | by Ethel Winslow

It’s the small things that add up to big things. On December 6, a whole bunch of people (about 200, but that number seemed low to me) dressed up for a fundraiser that seemed more like a big east side Christmas party — and raised over $15,000 for The PourHouse. … Read More

Battle of the Bulge Exhibit Opens Dec. 13

December 11, 2014 | by Weekly View

LAWRENCE — The Museum of 20th Century Warfare will host the Battle of the Bulge Exhibit from Sat., Dec. 13 until Sat., Jan. 24. The Exhibit will feature the week-to-week change during the Battle with artifacts, models, and presentations each Saturday and Sunday through the run of the Exhibit. The … Read More

Furry Visitors Give IUPUI Students Stress Break

December 11, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Dogs and cats put smiles on the faces of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis students and employees facing stress-inducing final exams and end-of-semester projects. Sixteen dogs and cats from Love on a Leash spent three hours on Dec. 9 in the “#IMAJAGUAR De-Stress Zone” at the Campus Center, 420 … Read More

Indy Library Appoints New Digitization Manager

December 11, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library has appointed Meaghan Fukunaga as Manager of Digitization, with a focus on developing projects and community collaborations that can increase capacity for the preservation and storage of older format items of local historic interest. To access the Library’s vast array of online historic images, … Read More

The Tradition of the Nativity Scene

December 11, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The nativity scene, also known as a Manger Scene, Crèche or Crib is one of the most enduring and endearing symbols of the Christmas season. Inspired by a trip to the Holy Land, St. Francis of Assisi created the Nativity Scene in 1223 using real animals and townspeople. As the … Read More