INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will once again take on the Indianapolis Fire Department in a Hoops & Heroes basketball showdown at 6 p.m. Sat., Oct. 1 at Marian University to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Proceeds from the event will support the safety, stability, and self-sufficiency programs at The Julian Center.
IMPD won the game last year, 65 to 60 in front of 700 attendees, and leads the annual series 2 to 1. The event raised $82,000 for the nonprofit that provides shelter and hope to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families. Organizers hope to fill 1,000 seats and raise $100,000 in 2016.
Prior to tip-off, Darnell “Dr. Dunk” Hillman will host a Jr. Pacers/Jr. Fever basketball clinic for kids age 12 and under. Kids can also explore a police car and fire engine, take the free throw challenge, and enjoy a special halftime show, balloon animals, face painting, and giveaways. Concession stands will be open.
Marian University Physical Education Center is located at 3200 Cold Spring Rd. Tickets are $5 for adults, ages 12 and under are free. Get tickets online at www.juliancenter.org/HOOPS or at the door.