• Local band Shelby County Sinners, featuring Shelby Kelley, Mo Foster, and Eric Grimmitt recently signed with Manta Ray Records. Congratulations!
• The Brookside Neighborhood Association will hold a meeting on June 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Nehemiah Bible Church at 11th and Oxford. Residents are encouraged to come out and get involved in the many positive activities in the neighborhood.
• There will be an IMPD Roll Call Block Party for Emerson Heights on June 6 at 8 p.m at 511 N. Bancroft. There will be a cookout and family-friendly games, plus a chance for neighbors to say “thank you” to the officers who patrol the east side.
• It’s never too early to think about this year’s Halloween costume! The IRT will be holding a “Hand-Me-Down and Hooch” event on June 10 from 6-8 p.m. at their costume and prop warehouse at 3835 E. 21st St. (Sherman and 21st). For only $25, you get a drink (non-alcoholic or alcoholic) and a costume piece; plus a chance to purchase additional costumes (cash only). Visit tickets.irtlive.com for reservations.
• The Phoenix Theatre’s production of American Idiot, based on Green Day’s Grammy-winning album, has been generating a lot of excitement. Shows are on Thursdays-Sundays from June 4 to July 5, with two performances on most Saturdays. Ticket are $30-$35, depending on the day of performance. The Phoenix is at 749 N. Park Ave. Tickets are available at phoenixtheatre.org.
• The NESCO Neighborhood Games registration is open! NESCO neighbors are invited to join their neighborhood teams to compete for medals and bragging rights in a variety of events, including cornhole, dodgeball, volleyball, trivia, euchre, and a host of other athletic and non-athletic competitions. The games begin June 13; sign up now at www.nescogames.com — tell your friends!
• Indy Parks pools will offer three days of free water safety classes June 10-12. Presentations begin at 11 a.m. at Broad Ripple (1450 Broad Ripple Ave.), Ellenberger (5301 E. St. Clair), Garfield (2345 Pagoda Dr.), Perry (451 E. Stop 11), and Sahm (6801 E. 91st) each day. Presentations begin at noon at Bethel (2850 Bethel Ave.), Brookside (3510 Brookside Pkwy. S. Dr.), Indy Island (8575 E. Raymond), and Willard (1700 E. Washington St.) each day. Visit www.indygov/aquatics for more information about pool rules and schedules.
• The upcoming Marion County Fair will have lots of great competitions this year, including Cutest Baby, Talent, Family Arts, and much more. The fair begins June 19 and runs to June 28; registration begins now for the competitions! Visit www.marioncountyfair.org for more information about how to get involved.
• This is the time of year for festivals and fairs! The Weekly View offers very competitive advertising rates for your festival, fair, or event. Give us a call at 356-2222 for more information and prices.