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$1 Million Gift Endows Early Literacy Programming

March 7, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation has announced a $1 million gift from The Herbert Simon Family Foundation (HSFF) to endow the administration of early literacy and technology programming for children up to age five as part of the Library’s Ready to Read initiative, which has served over 23,000 … Read More

Urban Farming Program Accepting Applications

March 7, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — Growing Places Indy, a local non-profit working to cultivate wellness in the Circle City through urban agriculture, food access and awareness, and practices for living well, is now accepting applications for its 2013 Summer Apprenticeship Program. Participants in the Summer Apprenticeship Program learn the principles of operating a … Read More

Indy Food Funds Awards

February 28, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Food Fund recently announced its first-ever grant awards totaling $49,450 to eleven organizations undertaking transformative food projects across Marion County. The Indy Food Fund supports projects that improve access to healthy food for Indianapolis residents; spur economic development and create jobs through farmer’s markets, urban farms, … Read More

Eastsider Stars in The Matchmaker

February 21, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — Irvington resident Laura Kelley will reprise the heralded role of nosy matchmaker Dolly Levi in the Garfield Shakespeare Company’s spring presentation of The Matchmaker, the Thornton Wilder play that inspired the stage and film musical  Hello, Dolly! The Matchmaker marks Kelley’s debut with the all-volunteer Garfield Shakespeare Company  … Read More

News Briefs: Feb. 22-March 1

February 21, 2013 | by Local News Release

Public Meetings Held on Rapid Transit Lines INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Connect is refining the plan for the Red, Blue, and Green Rapid Transit Lines. The public is invited to attend meetings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on the following days and locations: • February 26, Fishers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Dr., Fishers … Read More