• Just a few weeks after Anthony Lineberry’s passing, we hear that his partner Kevin Edwards has passed away due to COVID-19. With Anthony, Kevin created Snips Salon and worked hard to make it a big success, and was a tireless supporter of the community by word and deed. Kevin was also part of the Downey Avenue Christian Church community. He was a wonderful, loving, thoughtful person who gave generously of his heart. He is truly missed by his many friends and family.
• The Irvington Community Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes, will go on this year. Due to COVID-19, there will be no dine-in service, but meals will be delivered to those who request them, and pick-up is available. They would appreciate volunteers and donations; sign up online at https://tinyurl.com/IRVThanksgiving20. To register for pickup or delivery on Thanksgiving, call the Parish Office at Our Lady of Lourdes at 317-356-7291. Please provide household name, number of meals needed, phone number, and address (if delivery). There is no charge for the meals, but a free will donation would be greatly appreciated.
• Beech Grove will be holding its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner as well, offering drive-thru service only on Monday, Nov. 23 from 4:30-7 p.m. Please make a reservation by noon on Monday, Nov. 16 by visiting beechgrove.com and clicking on the Thanksgiving Meal Reservation Form. The dinner is for Beech Grove residents and Hornet families.
• Just a gentle reminder to candidates for office: Please pick up your campaign signs out of the public right-of-way as soon as possible!
• Winter Weather Preparedness Week was Nov. 8-14, and the National Weather Service posted a lot of good information about when they issue blizzard, ice storm, and winter storm warnings and advisories. If you are interested, visit weather.gov/ind/ for more information. It’s always a good thing to be prepared — winter is coming, after all.
• Indy’s Community Food Co-Op is hosting a free USDA Farmers to Families food box pickup on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 8434 Brookville Rd. Limit is one box per adult. Please arrive at 11 a.m. for boxes and park in designated spots in the front.
• Beech Grove has started construction on the Franciscan Trail in Sarah T. Bolton Park. The 2.2 mile greenway will be 12 feet wide to allow walkers and bikers to safely use the path.
• The IRT has moved to a six-play virtual season, which you can watch in the comfort of your own home. Each production will be filmed by WFYI and available for streaming. The season opens early December 2020 with the uplifting holiday story of This Wonderful Life starring Rob Johansen and will run through June 2021. Visit irtlive.com for ticket prices and virtual package deals.