• This Saturday is the Feast of Lanterns, one of the best events on the east side. The Feast will be held at Spades Park, 1800 Nowland Ave.) Aug. 22 from 4-11 p.m. There will be live music, food, booths, and activities for all. At dusk, lanterns throughout the park will be illuminated, transforming the landscape into a magical landscape. The event is family friendly.
• Girl Scout Troop 1890, in cooperation with the Girl Scouts of Lawrence, will host the “We Love Dogs” event on Aug. 29 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Waggin’ Tails Bark Park, 10450 E. 63rd St. Admission is $5 person. There will be a costume contest, silent auction and much more going on. Visit www.welovedogsindy.wordpress.com for more information and to RSVP. Proceeds will buy supplies for Animalia, and to benefit the Girl Scouts “Forever Home.”
• Indy BackPack Attack has received a $5,000 grant from Indiana Members Credit Union. The grant will be used toward school supplies to provide children the tools they need to be successful in school.
• The Hancock Regional Hospital Guild will host a $5 Jewelry And Accessories Sale on Aug. 25 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Aug. 26 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Hancock Regional Hospital lower lobby. 801 N. State St. in Greenfield. All items are $5; cash, credit and debit cards accepted. Proceeds benefit the Hancock Regional Hospital Volunteer Guild.
• Nate Faris of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful will be the featured speaker at the next Irvington Green Initiative meeting, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. at Jockamo Upper Crust, 5646 E. Washington St. Faris will discuss the history of the Washington/Shadeland cloverleaf and KIB’s reclamation efforts for the area. Admission to the meeting is free.
• The old St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove is coming down. After being vacant for three years, the building at Albany and 17th Ave. is slated for demolition, although no redevelopment is in the works as yet. There have been several failed attempts to sell and redevelop the property. The skywalk over 17th Street is in the process of being demolished.
• The Poets Laureate of Lawrence, a monthly featured poet/open mike series, will be held Aug. 25 at the Lawrence Art Center at 4437 N. Franklin Rd. at 6:30 p.m. The featured poet will be Terry Ofner. Come on out and support the arts in Lawrence!
• The Children’s Museum will host National Geographic Sacred Journeys exhibit beginning Aug. 29. The exhibit includes immersive environments created with photos. For more information, visit the Children’s Museum Web site at childrensmuseum.org