• The Irvington Ghost Tours are starting Oct. 4, and we’re very excited! Alan and Rhonda are earmarking funds from the proceeds this year for Skin Cancer Awareness. The pins for the tour will be the black ribbon for skin cancer.
• First Friday in Irvington will have a spooky vibe, so check out Hampton Designs and the other shops on East Washington St. and Bonna Ave. The Harrison Center at 1505 Delaware St. will offer a new exhibit of Emma Overman’s work, Voyages, among other artists. Factory Arts District will have open studios to explore at 1125 Brookside, including a Cuban art exhibition in the 500 Festival Corridor. Hours are 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 4.
• Thank you to all the volunteers and the Benton House board who cleaned up the hot mess at the Wilson-Parker Cemetery on Julian in Irvington. They made quick work of it, plus fixed the lock on the gate. IMPD also pitched in by getting water to the crew. Irvington Historic Landmarks Foundation maintains the property, but Warren Township actually owns the land.
• Amelda Butler, who has organized the Cats of 46219, reports that 27 neighborhood (Irvington) cats were spayed/neutered at FACE in September thanks to the hard work and dedication of many residents.
• The City of Lawrence will have a Fall Heavy Trash Week from Oct.7-11. During the week, residents can place up to 3 items at the curb for heavy trash or bulk collection on their regular service day. If you have additional items, you must pay and schedule at least 48 hours in advance before putting things out. Call 855-927-8365 or 586-228-1200 to schedule additional items.
• Cumberland’s last Blues, Beer & BBQ had to be cancelled on Sept. 28 due to weather. They cannot reschedule, so we’ll have to look forward to seeing it back in 2025.
• Part of the Learning Curve at the Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair will be closed for renovation for a few weeks. The children’s picture book area on the east side of the second floor will be closed, and the material will not be available for checkout until it can be relocated and re-opened later in the month.
• The Purple Line extending from downtown to Lawrence is about ready to open, offering faster service and more convenience. To find out more, visit indygo.net/purple-line/prepare-for-purple online.
• Ben Asaykwee will be performing a dramatic reading of Ray Bradbury’s The Halloween Tree Oct. 18-20 at the District Theatre 627 Massachusetts Ave. as part of the Festival451indy programing celebrating the works of Ray Bradbury. Tickets are $20 for general admission or $10 for students. Visit indydistricttheatre.org to order tickets. This show will likely sell out, so get tickets now!
• A big thank you has to go out to all the people who have been working tirelessly on getting Indianapolis up and running again after a remnant of Hurricane Helene swept through. That was a crazy storm!