• The Community Hospital East Auxiliary will sponsor a Strawberry Fest on Thursday, June 4 from 10 a.m. until supplies are sold out. Strawberries, ice cream and cake for $3.75 per serving. Proceeds to benefit hospital programs/services. The hospital is at 1500 N. Ritter. For further information, please contact Volunteer Services at 355-5120.
• The 2015 Golden Hoosiers were recently announced by the state, honoring outstanding Indiana senior citizens for a lifetime of service and commitment to their communities. Rosa Lee Brown, Frances Stauffer, and Steve Talley from Indianapolis were honored. Congratulations to all the recipients!
• The Irvington Historical Society’s Annual Meeting will be held May 27 at 6 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 University Ave. Come see a replica of Lincoln’s casket, and the first 20 visitors will receive a free National Park Service book about the Lincoln Funeral Train. Pizza will be served. If you are interested in becoming a member of the IHS, this would be a great opportunity to see what the organization is all about.
• FACE Spay/Neuter is seeking foster homes for dogs that will be pulled from the city shelter in anticipation of the Indy Adoption Event June 20 and 21 at the State Fairgrounds. If you are able to foster a dog (or two) for three weeks, please contact janetM@facespayneuter.org as soon as possible.
• On June 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, along with Mayor Dennis Buckley of Beech Grove, Mayor Dean Jessup of Lawrence, Mayor Ian Nicolini of Speedway and Mayor Jesse Testruth of Southport will host a Veteran’s and Family Appreciation Day Picnic and Fish Fry at Garfield Park, 2432 Conservatory Dr. for fun, food, music, games, information, and camaraderie. The Mobile Vet Van and Information Booths will be available to address most VA Benefits and Service questions. This event is free to Marion County Veterans and their families. Events include a custom car, truck, and motorcycle show by Donna’s Rock and Roll Cruisin’ Oldies. For more information, visit www.VSCMC.com, e-mail Hawkins@vscmc.com, or call 317-632-4042.
• The Irvington Folk Festival, to be held June 14-20, will be bigger and better than ever! Plans are being made for it to include a celebration of folklorist Alan Lomax’s 100th birthday, a 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, and lots of activities for people of all ages. A GoFundMe account was started to help pay the costs of this event. Visit www.gofundme.com/irvingtonfolk for details or to make a donation.
The Weekly View office will be closed May 25-29. We will be checking in throughout the week, and hosting a yard sale at 195 N. Shortridge Rd. May 30 and 31 from 8-? We wish all our advertisers and readers a safe Memorial Day holiday!