First Friday Artist Reception

"See What Moves You"
a group photography show benefiting
Dance Kaleidoscope

Where: AV Framing Gallery, 1139 Shelby St., Fountain Square
When: Showing through July 26, 2008
Special Event: Artist Reception on IDADA First Friday Gallery Tour, July 4 5:00-9:00pm. AND a big happy birthday to BeIndypendent! Cake and Indypendent goodies!
Parking: Free Public Parking lot across Shelby Street

July 4 Library Status

All Library Locations Closed on the 4th

This is to remind you that all of our library locations except the InfoZone will be closed on Friday, July 4th, to honor Independence Day. The InfoZone will be open from 10am - 5pm.

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Family Film Series

In addition to Summer Reading, the East Washington Library features...

family films at 1:00 each Wednesday in July

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Survival Skills

SECS Workshops
Survival Skills for Women

will begin the week of July 7th
at Southeast Community Services
901 S. Shelby Street

Call for registration packet:
Connie Pullins – 236.7400 x 228 conniep@southeastcommunityservices.org
or
Merelaine Haskett – 236.7400 x 230 merelaineh@southeastcommunityservices.org

THE TEN WORKSHOPS

1. ASSERTIVENESS
2. PERSONAL HEALTH
3. NUTRITION
4. MONEY MANAGEMENT
5. CHILD MANAGEMENT
6. SELF ADVOCACY
7. LEGAL RIGHTS
8. COPING WITH CRISIS
9. COMMUNITY RESOURCES
10. RE-ENTRY EMPLOYMENT

July 4 Fest

4th Fest
July 4th
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Join us for a fun, free neighborhood party. There will be music, food, games, Bingo and more.
Immanuel United Church of Christ
402 Prospect Street

Holiday Trash Schedule

No Trash Pickups on July 4th

This is a friendly reminder to all of you that there will be NO RESIDENTIAL TRASH, HEAVY TRASH, or CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICE on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. All Friday routes will be run on Saturday, July 5th. All schedules will return to normal on Monday, July 7th.

Any assistance you can offer in getting this information to the public is greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks in advance for your support.

Shawn Brock
Assistant Administrator
Solid Waste Contracts
City of Indianapolis
317.327.2779
smbrock@indygov.org

Senior Activities

July Senior Center Activities
901 S. Shelby, Second Floor
For more information, please call Doris York at 236.7400 x 233

Exercises 3rd Floor-Mondays July 7 thru 28th and Wednesday July 2nd thru 30th 1:00 P.M. to 2 P.M.

Line Dancing 3rd Floor- Tuesday July 1st thru 29th, 10:00 A.M.

Summer Youth Intergenerational Program: Thursday, July 3 thru 17th, 11:00 A.M.

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July 4 FamilyFest

Canal FamilyFest on the 4th

THE CANAL & WHITE RIVER STATE PARK CULTURAL DISTRICT INVITES YOU TO THE CANAL FAMILYFEST ON THE 4TH

The City of Indianapolis and Buggs Special Events will play host to the Seventh Annual 4th of July Canal FamilyFest

When: July 4th 5:00pm to Dusk

Where: Downtown canal walk and White River State Park

Free activities: Airbrush face painter, caricature artist, clowns creating balloon animals, jugglers; Fireworks set to begin at dusk

Food: Buggs Temple will have hamburgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob for sale at Ohio Street. Other food vendors will be located along the canal.

Accessibility: Events on the canal are accessible to persons with disabilities through the Indiana Historical Society, The Indiana State Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum or through evaluators at the intersection of Indiana Avenue and Michigan Street and on the north side of New York Street near West street.

BackPack Attack

IPS BackPack Attack

The BackPack Attack is underway and Qdoba is doing a special promotion to help us out. On Tuesday July 1, any person who eats at Qdoba, and presents the attached coupon, 15% of their meal purchase price will go to the BackPack Attack (if you can't open the attachment, you can get it off of backpackattackindy.org ). It is a yummy and easy way to give to the children of IPS. So just print off the coupon, and go eat Mexican!

Thank you so much,

Michelle Jones

PS - You can also give by buying a $5.00 scan tag at any Marsh (shameless plug)

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity

Dedication of two houses on Harlan Street
(just south of Prospect)
July 3, 2008
10 AM

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Save the Date for ICBI

ICBI Class in the Southeast

Indianapolis Community Building Institute will be offering Track One of their three track program in two sessions:

August 2 and August 16, 2008
901 So Shelby Street
9 AM - 3 PM
Breakfast and Lunch Furnished

The August 2 session will be held at Southeast Community Services, 901 So. Shelby Street. Applications will be available through INRC next week. Please contact them to sign up soon as space is limited:

Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center
1802 North Illinois Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Tel: (317) 920-0330
Fax: (317) 920-0556
www.inrc.org

Art Show

Art Show Featuring a Southeast Resident...

INfiber art show including the work of Susan Beauchamp
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis
Reception: Friday, June 27 from 6 - 8 P.M.
The church is at 615 West 43rd St., just south of Butler University.

Hope to see you there.
Susan Beauchamp

SE Organizer Note

Let's have fewer email announcements for a while...

Summer Vacation is here and we don't want to clog people's email boxes while they are gone. We would like to reduce the email announcements to once a week.

In order to do this, we need everyone to get their announcements in by Tuesday noon of each week for anything which will occur prior to Wednesday of the next week.

We do appreciate your helping us with this. Jane & Jerry

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New Classes at OASIS

OASIS Classes Beginning June 30

OASIS, a national non-profit educational organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults 55+, is now offering exercise and wellness classes at Fountain Square. The Fountain Square Partnership Group, which includes the University of Indianapolis and its Center for Aging and Community, along with Southeast Community Services and HealthNet Community Health Centers, will host the classes on the third floor of the Fountain Square Center, 901 S. Shelby St.

Classes offered for the second session of the summer trimester beginning June 30th, include:

Beginning Exercise- a fun, beginning low-impact workout, aerobics and toning, balance and stretching.

Exer-Start- a low-impact class that moves all parts of body, focuses on range of motion.

Beginning Line Dancing- learn the basics of line dancing, most popular rhythms taught.

Membership in OASIS is free. There is a $15 registration fee per trimester, and some classes do have additional fees.

Please call Susie at 965-1773 for more information.

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Yard Sale

Wheeler Arts Community Yard and Art Sale

Wheeler Arts Community, home to over twenty visual and performing artists, will have its second annual Yard and Art Sale on Saturday, June 28th from 10am-6pm. Unique furniture and household items, antiques, collectibles, art supplies, and small artworks will be available.

Wheeler Arts Community is located at 1035 E. Sanders St. in historic Fountain Square, just south of the fountain, behind Bud's Grocery. Public parking is available in the police department lot just north of Wheeler Arts.

Stacy Park Event

Stacy Park 10th Anniversary
Corner of Spruce and Hoyt
Saturday, June 28, 2008
11 AM to 1 PM

Fun, Food, Games & Prizes
Come Join Friends and FACT for a good time at the Park

Business Diversity Fair

City of Indianapolis to Hold Business Diversity Fair

Please join city officials, department representatives and local minority and women-owned businesses for a business diversity fair Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Greg Wilson, Director of Minority Business Development will be speaking, along with David Sherman, Indianapolis Department of Public Works Director.

The Department of Public Works, Department of Metropolitan Development, Indianapolis Housing Authority, City of Indianapolis Purchasing Division, Indy Parks, along with United Water, Marion County Public Libraries and Key Bank will be on hand to educate attendees on business opportunities, provide companies with upcoming project listings and promote diversity in the workplace.

WHEN:
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
8 a.m. - noon

WHERE:
Madame C.J. Walker Building
617 Indiana Ave.
Indianapolis, IN

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Free Community Meal

Supper with a Friend
(Free community meal)

June 25, 2008
5:00pm-7:00pm
Immanuel United Church of Christ
402 Prospect Street

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Cultural Trail

Viewings of Cultural Trail Design Plans

Please join Trail organizers for a first look at the current design plans for the SE leg. The first two meetings where you can see the plans include:

July Fletcher Place Neighborhood Association meeting, Tuesday, July 8, 7:00 p.m., College Place (on College Ave., next to Iaria's). Note: you do NOT need to be a Fletcher Place resident to attend - all are welcome.

July Cultural Trail Committee meeting, Wednesday, July 16, 6:00 p.m., at the pavilion in Lacy Park (East and McCarty Streets). Bring a bottle of your favorite beverage to share. Again, this is open to all. (Rain location: Bill Lovejoy's house, 829 Greer Street.)

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SESplash! Pictures

SESplash! at Santorini's & Gusto's Pictures

Jerry Keys has uploaded pictures from the SESplash! events at Santorini's in June and Gusto's in May. The link to the pictures is located in the right nav bar on http://southeastindy.blogspot.com

• SPLASH! photos

A Note from Major Myers

Vacation Cautions

It is vacation season. Please take the appropriate steps to safeguard your property while you are away. During your vacation, please secure your doors and consider making use of lights with timers. You can even leave a radio on inside your home. Ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye out for you while you are gone, by picking up mail and or newspapers in your absence, and looking for any unusual cars/people around your home.

Thank you and have a great weekend.

Cliff Myers
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Southeast District, Major
1150 South Shelby Street
Indianapolis Indiana, 46203
327-6300

After the SE Coalition meet

fountain splash!

mixing business with pleasure

area entrepreneurs, professionals and residents sought to network in a relaxed environment. meet your neighbors and spread the word about your local business * free to attend!
• introduce your business to others
• meet some good neighbors
• get information about partnering with neighborhood volunteer opportunities.

June 19 • thursday
8:30-10:30pm
Santorini’s, 1417 Prospect, Indy 46203

SE Coalition for the community

Next Public Input Meeting
for the Overarching Organization temporarily known as
The SE Coalition

June 19th
5:30-7:30 PM
Senior Center, 2nd floor of SECS at 901 Shelby

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Crime Prevention Initiative

Mayor Greg Ballard Announces
New Funding Opportunities for Crime Prevention

Mayor Greg Ballard in partnership with the US Attorney's Office and the Criminal Justice Institute announced today the availability of new funding opportunities for crime prevention as a result of federal and local collaboration.

For more background information about the Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative (CAGI) and grant application and submission details, please refer to the Criminal Justice Institute's website: www.in.gov/cji or the City of Indianapolis' homepage: www.indygov.org.

Funding for this first phase of Mayor Ballard's comprehensive crime prevention initiative is made possible by a $2.5M grant from the US Department of Justice.

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Peace in the Streets

Mayor Ballard to Hold
Press Conference to
Launch Peace in the Streets Billboards

Wednesday, June 18
1:20 p.m. - 1:50 p.m

Peace in the Streets/Crime Stoppers Press Conference at the Billboard at 914 Michigan St., 100 feet east of Pine St. on Wednesday between 1:20 PM and 1:50 PM.

Library Adventures

Adventures in Yo-Yoing

The East Washington Library will host Adventures in Yo-Yoing on Monday, June 23, at 1:00 p.m. Participants should be age 6 and up with ages 6 – 8 especially encouraged. This program is limited to 25 participants so registration is recommended.

Registration can be made by calling 265-4360 ext. 4.

Address:
2822 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46201
317-275-4360

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FringeFriday

FringeFriday
June 27 @ the Phoenix
Mix and Mingle: 5:30 p.m. Performances: 6:00 p.m.

IndyFringe festival is only two months away and the performers are already lining up to promote their new shows. This months FringeFriday will provide a first glimpse of IndyFringe entries:

• "In Rehearsal" by Alison Vodnoy
• "The Caverns" by Brand X Theatre
• "Meet the ROCK! Norman Rockwell and his Artist Friends" by Sam Harper.

Plus selections from the upcoming Indiana premiere of: "bare: The Musical" by All Alike Productions.

FringeFriday Admission is FREE and open to the public - appetizers provided/cash bar. Visit www.indyfringe.org for full show descriptions and more information on the 2008 IndyFringe festival, August 22-31.

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Stacy Park Event

Stacy Park 10th Anniversary
Corner of Spruce and Hoyt
Saturday, June 28, 2008
11 AM to 1 PM

Fun, Food, Games & Prizes
Come Join Friends and FACT for a good time at the Park

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Teens Speak Out!

Teens Speak Out!
The first meeting was a blast! Calling all teens to join us for the second meeting

MCCOY, Inc. and Making Connections is calling all Southeast area teens to…

Teens Speak Out!
Thursday, June 19
3:00 - 5:00 PM
The Arsenal Game Room
874 Virginia Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46203

Open to all teens & featuring opportunities to:

Connect with other teens in your neighborhood
Decide what YOU want for YOUR community
Get involved in a summer project while getting paid for your contributions.

For More Info:

Contact Amelia at 921-1229; amelia.tryon@mccoyouth.org
Or Janine at 921-1230; janine.mullins@mccoyouth.org

Public Space Committee

Pleasant Run Cleanup
A Public Space Project

Dear SE Side Neighborhood Leaders,

Thanks for helping to spread the word regarding the upcoming Pleasant Run Cleanup. It is Saturday, July 12th from 8:00 to 11:00 am. We are meeting at Pleasant Run Parkway North and Prospect Street. Gloves, bags, donuts and water will be provided. Bring your family and friends...together we can make the S.E. neighborhood a more beautiful place! For more info, contact David at 634-5079 x109.

Also, anyone is invited to attend the monthly Public Space meetings, which are at SEND Headquarters on 1030 Orange Street at 12:00 pm on the first Tuesdays of the month. We'd love more community input on how to accomplish all of the exciting goals we have before us.

Jeff Miller, Public Space Chairperson

World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day Celebration
Friday, June 20, 2008
6 PM to 10 PM
Harrison Arts Center
1505 North Delaware

Did you know?

* Indiana is home to a growing number of refugees, bringing diverse communities to our city and enriching our political and cultural life.
* Right now, native Hoosiers are working with refugees around the world.
* By fusing the traditions of refugee communities with the knowledge and experience of Hoosiers, we have a unique opportunity to help find solutions to problems around the world and at home.

Help us take the first step towards finding these solutions. Please come to a celebration of newly arrived refugees in the city, hosted by Provocate, in partnership with Democracy 2.0 and Refugee Resource. The party starts at 6 PM on World Refugee Day, Friday, June 20, and will last until 10 PM at the Harrison Arts Center, 1505 North Delaware. A presentation by Democracy 2.0, a project seeking to build a virtual Burmese civil society through communications technology, will be followed by an evening of music, art, fashion and fun!

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A Note from Major Myers

IMPD Activities

Major Myers writes that last "Saturday, many of our resources were used to evacuate residents and protect motorists during the flood. The southern portion of our district was hit very hard. Our Forward command, on East Stop 11 Road, was open the majority of the day. Along with myself and Captain Terheide, we had Fire Chiefs, Emergency management officials, the Red Cross, DOT, and many others working together to maintain safety in the neighborhoods.

This past weekend, we also conducted a city-wide prostitution sweep. 45 arrests were made in the sweep, many of them along East Washington Street.

The positive momentum continues to build throughout our district. I have had the pleasure of meeting so many residents this past week. Working together, we will have a tremendous impact on the issues that we face.


Thanks for your continued support and interest in your neighborhoods. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there! And have a safe weekend.


Cliff Myers
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Southeast District, Major
1150 South Shelby Street
Indianapolis Indiana, 46203
327-6300

Bike Rodeo

IMPD Bike Rodeo
1150 S. Shelby
June 14, 2008
10 AM to Noon

The Southeast District is hosting our annual “Bike Rodeo” in our parking lot (1150 S. Shelby) on Saturday June 14th from 10am until noon. Kids are welcome to attend and participate in our bicycle safety program. There will be a few bikes raffled off as prizes.

SECS Workshops

Survival Skills for Women

will begin the week of July 7th
at Southeast Community Services
901 S. Shelby Street

Call

Connie Pullins – 236.7400 x 228 conniep@southeastcommunityservices.org

Merelaine Haskett – 236.7400 x 230 merelaineh@southeastcommunityservices.org

for registration packet

Survival Skills for Women

THE TEN WORKSHOPS

1. ASSERTIVENESS
2. PERSONAL HEALTH
3. NUTRITION
4. MONEY MANAGEMENT
5. CHILD MANAGEMENT
6. SELF ADVOCACY
7. LEGAL RIGHTS
8. COPING WITH CRISIS
9. COMMUNITY RESOURCES
10. RE-ENTRY EMPLOYMENT

Environmental Issues

Faith in Action
faith communities working on environmental issues

Indiana Report Out at

Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis
615 W 43rd St
June 19, 2008
2:30-3:30 PM

Next week the Sierra Club will release a report about faith communities working on environmental issues called Faith in Action. It features the environmental activities of one congregation in each state. Indiana is represented by St. Luke's UMC.

However, I would like to show that there are a lot of congregations working to improve the environment in the Indianapolis area, I would like to get as many representatives from other congregations in the area as possible to talk briefly about what they are doing to help the environment (with visuals if possible). Please let me know if you or someone from your congregation would like to attend.

Bowden Quinn
Conservation Program Coordinator
Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter
317-822-3750

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Disaster Relief for Marion County

Mayor Ballard applauds the President's decision to declare
Marion County a Disaster Area

Mayor Greg Ballard applauded the President's decision to grant individual assistance to residents in Marion County. This will allow federal funds through FEMA to go to qualified victims. Next, FEMA will come to Marion County and open one or more DRCs (Disaster Recovery Centers) where they will interview individuals and determine the level of assistance they will receive. FEMA will advance this with an aggressive outreach campaign.

Property Tax FAQ

Tax Reconciliation Bill

FAQ

I’m getting some questions regarding the 2007 Property Tax Reconciliation bills that are going out. Rather than try to address them myself, I am going to give the link to the Treasurer’s webpage that has answers to all your questions. This page has answers about both the reconciliation bills and the property tax rebates that will be coming later this summer.

http://www.indygov.org/eGov/County/Treasurer/home.htm

If you have questions about the assessed value of your home you can take those to the Center Township Assessor’s office. They are located on the 13^th floor of the City County Building and can be reached at 327-4698.

Jeff Small

Mayor's Neighborhood Liaison - Center Township

IPS Community Education Forum

IPS Community Education Forum
Thursday July 24, 2008
10:00 am until 12 noon
John Morton Finney Education Center
120 E. Walnut

Since 1993, the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) have been engaged in the Bridges To Success (BTS) initiative. In 2007, significant changes were made to focus the work of BTS on student academic achievement.

To support this new direction, Indianapolis Public Schools and United Way of Central Indiana are jointly establishing the IPS Community Education Forum as a way to increase collaboration between the district and the many community partners that influence the academic success of IPS children. To achieve the goal of increased collaboration, each quarterly Community Education Forum will consist for four parts.

First, you will be introduced to senior staff members in the Indianapolis Public Schools. As a result, you will know the key people to contact about specific programs and activities in the district.

Second, you will learn about the major current initiatives and strategies of the district. With this knowledge, you will be able develop new programs in your organization that will support student academic success.

Third, you will receive critical information about recent and upcoming changes in the district. This information will assist you in planning for the changes that will affect the children, families, and communities that you serve.

Fourth, you will have an opportunity to talk with IPS staff members about specific opportunities for collaboration and make requests for information from the district. If several organizations make the same request, we will include this information in the next quarterly Forum.

If you have questions about the Community Education Forum, please contact Eric Williams at United Way of Central Indiana, 921-1252, eric.williams@uwci.org.

Please RSVP your attendance at the Forum by July 18, 2008 to Enid Bennette, 226-4000, bennette@ips.k12.in.us

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Disaster Assistance

MOTHER NATURE DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE
BE PREPARED IF DISASTER STRIKES

Even though natural disasters can and do occur anytime during the year, June officially marks the beginning of hurricane season. After surviving the initial unexpected crisis, many consumers find themselves struggling to recover financially, too. While none of us wants to imagine Mother Nature striking close to home, it does happen, and if consumers find themselves ill-prepared either through a lack of savings or being uninsured, another type of disaster awaits: financial ruin.

MOMENTIVE® Consumer Credit Counseling Service suggests the following financial-related tips to prepare for and manage an unpredictable and costly disaster:

* Check your insurance coverage. Speak with your agent to understand your existing coverage and deductible.
* If you own a home, consider buying full replacement or replacement cost coverage. If you rent, buy renter’s insurance.
* Have a complete household inventory in an offsite location.
* Put a family evacuation plan in place.
* Have access to ready cash.
* Rent a safe deposit box. Store originals and copies of important papers at an offsite location.
* Stop bills: notify utility companies and other service companies.
* Be prepared to rebuild your identity. Notify the three credit bureaus and the Federal Trade Commission that you have been affected by a natural disaster.

• Equifax 1-800-685-1111 • www.equifax.com
• Experian 1-800-397-3742 • www.experian.com
• TransUnion 1-800-888-4213 • www.transunion.com
• Federal Trade Commission 1-877-438-4338 • www.consumer.gov/idtheft

* Don’t be ashamed to seek assistance.
* Contact creditors. Review your financial situation and develop a realistic budget.
* Feel overwhelmed? Find relief through MOMENTIVE® Consumer Credit Counseling Service.

MOMENTIVE® Consumer Credit Counseling Service
888-711-7227
www.momentive.org to find the location closest to you

MOMENTIVE® Consumer Credit Counseling Service is a non-profit community service

Youth Programs

Youth Resident Leadership Facilitation 101

Making Connections Indianapolis is looking for up and coming young leaders to participate in the Youth Resident Leadership Facilitation 101 training, June 20 and 21, 2008. We are hoping that youth from the SE will participate. The youth will benefit from both days of training and also receive a stipend for their time. The training is on the 20^th and 21^st from 8 am to 4 pm, at the United Way building located at 3901 N. Meridian Street.

Please contact Patrice Duckett at 317-632-4599 for registration application to be returned as soon as possible. Once we have received the application, a formal invitation letter with logistics will be sent. Space is limited to 16 participants, and is first come first serve basis.

Patrice Duckett
Making Connections Indianapolis
A supporting organization of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF)
A 10 yr initiative of Annie E. Casey Foundation
Asst. REAL Program Coordinator
846 N. Senate Avenue Ste 216
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-632-4599 office
317-632-4781 fax

Teens Speak Out!

MCCOY, Inc. and Making Connections is calling all Southeast area teens to…

Teens Speak Out!

Thursday, June 12
3:00 - 5:00 PM
The Arsenal Game Room

874 Virginia Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46203

Open to all teens & featuring opportunities to:

• Connect with other teens in your neighborhood
• Decide what YOU want for YOUR community
• Get involved in a summer project while getting paid for your contributions.

For More Info:

Contact Amelia at 921-1229; amelia.tryon@mccoyouth.org
Or Janine at 921-1230; janine.mullins@mccoyouth.org

Business Ownership Initiative

Business Ownership Initiative presents a 3-part series

Personal Money Management
for Entrepreneurs

Part 1 Attitudes, Values, Spending Habits.
Wednesday, June 25th 6- 8 p.m.
Cost: $10.00
Examine your values and attitudes about money, and how they affect your money management plan. Also learn ways to monitor your spending.
Registration required: 917-3266 ext 100 or information@businessownership.org
4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 314 Indianapolis IN 46204


Part 2 Budgets, Goals and Action Plans
Learn how to set and reach your financial goals with strategies for changing bad money habits, managing your budgets, and reducing household expenses.
Wednesday, July 9th 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $10.00
Registration required: 917-3266 ext 100 or information@businessownership.org
4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 314, Indianapolis, IN 46204


Part 3 Cost of Credit, the Power of Saving
Learn about banking, savings and the real cost of credit.
Wednesday, July 23rd 6-8 p.m.
Cost : $10.00
Registration required: 917-3266 ext 100 or information@businessownership.org
4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 314, Indianapolis, IN 46204

A note from our Mayor's Liaison

Jeff Small writes...

Just wanted to give everyone an heads up that I will be out of the office beginning Friday and will not return until the 23^rd. If you need anything that can’t wait, Carmen Lethig, the liaison for Warren Township will be available next week to take calls and emails. She can be reached at 327-5566 or clethig@indygov.org . I’ll still be here today and tomorrow, so if you need anything right now, call me or let me know via email. As always, whether I am here or not, you can request most city services through the Mayor’s Action Center, so call them at 327-4622 and keep the service request number if it is not an emergency.

See the Marines

Meet the Marines
at the Fairgrounds

The Marines who have been flying helicopters and storming buildings this week in Central Indiana will host a community day Thursday, June 12, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The public will get a chance to meet the Marines and view their combat gear up-close during the event, which starts at 11 a.m.

Humvees and light armored vehicles will be on display. Four different Marine helicopters will land in the parking lot, dropping off troops. An infantry squad will demonstrate patrolling techniques, a Marine sniper will be decked out in camouflage and Marines will show-off their martial arts skills.

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Storm Damage Assistance

DAVVIS
Donations and Volunteers
Virtual Inventory System

Douglas Hairston, Director of the Front Porch Alliance, has suggested registering for storm assistance through the website at DAVVIS or by calling 1-866-679-4631 where:

No cost volunteer resources are available to help cut up tree debris and move it to the curb this week. DPW will remove tree debris cut into pieces not larger than 4 feet long and place along the curb until Friday, June 13. You will need to indicate how many trees, approximate sizes, and whether the tree is on or against a building or not. Once registered, you will be contacted to determine a time for the volunteers to be in your area. An adult must be home while the teams are working on your property.

fountain splash!

mixing business with pleasure

area entrepreneurs, professionals and residents sought to network in a relaxed environment. meet your neighbors and spread the word about your local business * free to attend!
• introduce your business to others
• meet some good neighbors
• get information about partnering with neighborhood volunteer opportunities.

June 19 • thursday
8:30-10:30pm
Santorini’s, 1417 Prospect, Indy 46203

bring your business cards to exchange

door prizes provided by Indy’s Music Channel, Fountain Square Merchants Association, Biz on Fletcher, Philip N. Heller D.D.S. and Making Connections.

• Santorini’s is kindly providing space for this event.
• Ryan Williams is providing the tunes and
• Jennifer Hughes will be photographing participants. so look sharp!

all brought to you by fountain splash!
for more information contact
Jerry Keys
317.796.4378
seorganizer@gmail.com

Conservation Area Plan

Public invited to attend Cottage Home workshop

The Cottage Home Conservation District Steering Committee and the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission (IHPC) will host a Public Workshop on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Woodruff Place Town Hall., 735 Woodruff Place East Drive.

Topics of the public workshop include:
* What does being a conservation district mean to me?
* Presentation of the draft Cottage Home Conservation Area Plan, including rehabilitation guidelines

Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m.

Conservation districts are established by action of the IHPC and the Metropolitan Development Commission. A conservation district designation provides limited regulation to protect and enhance the overall character of the community.

More information is also available on the IHPC Web site:
http://www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DMD/IHPC/Districts/Conservation/Cottage
+Home.htm

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Save the Date

Prospect Street Family Festival
July 19, 2008
10 AM to 1 PM

Details to follow at a later date

Storm Damage

Information on Reporting Storm Damage

If you feel you have damage caused by the heavy rains, please contact the Mayor’s Action Center at 327-4622 to report the location and extent of your damage, or go to www.indygov.org/ema and download the Flood Damage Questionnaire. Once you have completed the form, return it by mail to Marion County Emergency Management, 47 S State Ave, Indianapolis, In 46201, or fax it to 317.327.7508, or email it to ema.disaster@indygov.org. Requests for damage assessment need to be received by Monday, June 16, 2008.

Garage Sale

Garage Sale
Friday June 13, 2008
10am to 2pm
Senior Program
2nd Floor Southeast Community Services
901 Shelby Street

Super Why! at your Library

MEET & GREET WITH SUPER WHY!

Come and meet one of your favorite SUPER WHY! characters at these local Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library branches.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

• Brightwood Branch Library at 10:30 AM
• College Avenue Branch Library at 3:00 PM

Friday, June 20, 2008

• Fountain Square Branch Library at 11:00 AM
• East Washington Branch Library at 2:00 PM

Each child will receive a bag with a SUPER WHY! Three Little Pigs booklet, stickers and a special ticket they can bring to the Learning Services tent at WFYI’s Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park to receive a Raising Readers DVD and a snack.

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Second Helpings' Job Training

Second Helpings'
Culinary Job Training Program
is Accepting Applicants

The Culinary Job Training program is an intensive, free, 10-week job course designed to help disadvantaged people become professionals in the culinary arts.

Since our founding, Second Helpings has trained hundreds of people and successfully placed over 90 percent of our graduates in positions upon their completion of our program. The average starting wage is $9.25 an hour.

Graduates receive three credits from the culinary program at Ivy Tech Community College, a certificate of achievement from the State of Indiana, and ServSafe Certification.

For more information about how our Culinary Job Training program is helping to break the cycle of poverty, contact our director of training at at carl@secondhelpings.org or fill out our online job training application.

Online job training application

Indianapolis Community Building Institute

We have a date, Fountain Square location to follow....

Time to Sign UP for ICBI

in Fountain Square
June 21, 2008

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Through a progressive 3-track curriculum, the Indianapolis Community Building Institute offers an intensive, experiential program that explores ideas and develops practical skills necessary for effective neighborhood leaders. ICBI is designed for residents who are active in their neighborhood or are wanting to be active. Some examples include: block clubs, neighborhood associations, resident councils, homeowners associations, faith-based organizations, beautification projects, schools/parent teacher organizations and crime watches.

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The first track of ICBI will be covered on two Saturdays at Fountain Square Library: from 9 AM to 3 PM with breakfast and lunch furnished. Please let us know of your interest. Just email SEOrganizer@gmail.com to let us know of your desire to be included.

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Save the Date for SE Coalition

Next Public Input Meeting
for the Overarching Organization temporarily known as
The SE Coalition

June 19th
5:30-7:30 PM
Senior Center, 2nd floor of SECS at 901 Shelby

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Roadwork - Restriction Update

Indianapolis Restriction Update

The following restrictions are current or upcoming for the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Many restrictions listed below are dependent upon favorable weather conditions.

NEW RESTRICTIONS

· I-65/I-70 southbound ramp to Fletcher Avenue will be closed for final paving and striping as part of an Indianapolis DPW project to reconfigure interstate access in the area. More information can found at: http://www.indygov.org/dpw/openmarket. Dynamic message signs will direct traffic to the nearby East Street exit.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Time: Daylight hours

· I-465 southbound, near the U.S. 36/Rockville Road interchange, will have the right lane closed for placement of temporary concrete barrier. The I-465 southbound exit to westbound U.S. 36/Rockville Road will be closed while crews are working in the area.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Time: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

· I-465 northbound, near the U.S. 36/Rockville Road interchange, will be restricted to one lane of traffic for removal of overhead signage. There will be brief traffic stoppages while crews are working over live traffic.
Date: Sunday, June 8 – Monday, June 9, 2008
Time: 9 p.m. Sunday – 6 a.m. Monday

UPDATED RESTRICTIONS

· I-70, between Holt Road and I-465, will have the right lane and shoulder closed at night to modify overhead signage. The I-70 eastbound exit to Airport Expressway eastbound will remain open during this work.
Date: Wednesday, June 4 – Friday, June 6, 2008
Time: 7 p.m. – 5 a.m. each night

ACCELERATE 465 RESTRICTIONS

· I-465 southbound at Rockville Road will have three ramps closed as part of traffic preparations for Accelerate 465 interchange reconstruction. All entrance and exit ramps connecting I-465 northbound with Rockville Road will remain open. Posted detours direct traffic to nearby interchanges at West 10th Street or U.S. 40/Washington Street via Lynhurst Drive. Closed ramps include:
o Westbound Rockville Road ramp that loops down to enter I-465 southbound
o I-465 southbound exit ramp that loops up to eastbound Rockville Road
o Eastbound U.S. 36/Rockville Road entering I-465 southbound
Date: Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, June 13, 2008
Time: Continuous

· 56th Street entrance ramp to I-465 southbound, on the city’s westside, will be closed for ramp reconstruction and resurfacing.
Date: Wednesday, May 28 – Friday, June 27, 2008
Time: Continuous

· I-465, in both directions between the I-74/Crawfordsville Road and I-65 exits, will be shifted into narrow lanes sharing the east (northbound) half of the interstate during Accelerate 465 interstate reconstruction and widening. The I-65 southbound ramp to
Date: Wednesday, May 28 – Fall 2008
Time: Continuous

· I-465, between the I-74/Crawfordsville Road and West 56th Street exits, may encounter nighttime lane closures in either direction for Accelerate 465 bridge work overhead at 34th Street, 38th Street or 46th Street. One lane may be closed starting at 7 p.m. and a second lane may be closed starting at 9 p.m.
Date: Monday, March 31 – July 2008
Time: 7 p.m. – 6 a.m.

· West 38th Street, in both directions near the I-465 interchange, will be shifted onto one side of the road with narrow lanes and closures of adjacent turn or ramp lanes. Either direction of West 38th Street is not allowed to turn left at nearby intersections with High School Road or Shore Drive through August.
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 – Fall 2008
Time: Continuous

· West 34th Street will be closed to replace the bridge over I-465. A posted detour follows High School Road, West 38th Street and Eagle Creek Parkway.
Date: Monday, January 21 – July 2008
Time: Continuous

· Westside city street intersections may encounter lane restrictions while crews perform intersection and signal improvements.
o Rockville Road and Washington Street
o Rockville Road and Girls School Road
o Rockville Road and Holt Road
o Girls School Road and West 10th Street
o Crawfordsville Road and Dandy Trail
o West 26th Street and Moller Road
Date: Monday, May 5 – Friday, June 13, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

PENDLETON PIKE RESTRICTIONS

· I-465 southbound ramp intersection with Pendleton Pike (U.S. 36/S.R. 67) will have all left turn movements closed for splicing of AT&T lines under the roadway. I-465 southbound traffic will not be able to exit and turn left onto eastbound Pendleton Pike (U.S. 36/S.R. 67) and westbound Pendleton Pike traffic will not be able to turn left and enter I-465 southbound. Orange construction signs encourage traffic to use 56th Street as an alternate route.
Date: Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, June 6, 2008
Time: Continuous

· Pendleton Pike (U.S. 36/S.R. 67), from I-465 to just east of Post Road, will be restricted to two narrow lanes in each direction with no dedicated turn lanes while crews widen the road and install new water and sewer lines.
Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 – Fall 2009
Time: Continuous

· East 42nd Street, east of the Pendleton Pike (U.S. 36/S.R. 67) intersection, will be closed for intersection improvement work.
Date: Monday, June 2 – November 2008
Time: Continuous

· Mowery Street, between Pendleton Pike (U.S. 36) and East 45th Street, will be closed for installation of new water and sewer lines along Pendleton Pike.
Date: Monday, March 24 – Friday, June 20, 2008
Time: Continuous

· Sellers Street, north of Pendleton Pike, will be closed for road reconstruction. A posted detour follows Hull Street and Allen Street.
Date: Wednesday, April 9 – July 2008
Time: Continuous

STATE ROAD 67 RESTRICTIONS

· S.R. 67, between the Hendricks/Marion County line and I-465, will have one lane closed for up to a mile in each direction for intersection improvement work.
Date: Monday, March 31 – November 2008
Time: Continuous

· Allison Road, at the State Road 67 intersection in Mooresville, will be closed for intersection improvement work. Traffic will be detoured over County Line Road and Ferguson Road.
Date: Wednesday, May 28 – Friday, June 13, 2008
Time: Continuous

· Camby Road, at the east end of the State Road 67 intersection, will be closed for intersection improvement work. Traffic will be detoured over Mendenhall Road.
Date: Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, June 13, 2008
Time: Continuous

· Thompson Road, at the intersection west of the State Road 67, will be closed for intersection improvement work. Traffic will be detoured over Depot Street, Valley Mills Avenue and Kollman Road.
Date: Wednesday, June 9 – Friday, June 25, 2008
Time: Continuous

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED RESTRICTIONS

· Allisonville Road northbound, at the bridge over I-465, will have the right lane closed awaiting a contract to repair a damaged steel bridge beam. Because of this lane closure, only one left turn lane is open onto northbound Allisonville Road from the I-465 eastbound exit ramp.
Date: Thursday, March 6 – Until repairs are completed
Time: Continuous

· Raceway Road, at the north end of the intersection with U.S. 136 (Crawfordsville Road), will be closed to reconstruct the intersection with added turn lanes.
Date: Monday, March 17 – Friday, June 27, 2008
Time: Continuous

· S.R. 9 (State Street), between U.S. 40 (Main Street) and I-70 in Greenfield, will encounter nighttime lane closures for pavement patching and resurfacing.
Date: Tuesday, May 27 – Saturday, June 21, 2008
Time: 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. each work night

· U.S. 31 at Whiteland Road will encounter lane restrictions for intersection improvement work.
Date: Monday, April 28 – September 2008
Time: Daylight hours

· U.S. 31, near the Franklin Park Boulevard/West South Street intersection in Franklin, may be restricted to one lane in either direction for installation of a new traffic signal.
Date: Thursday, May 1 – Friday, June 27, 2008
Time: Daylight hours

· S.R. 32, between the White River and S.R. 37 in downtown Noblesville, will encounter lane closures with traffic diverted into the center left turn lane where crews are building new wheelchair-accessible sidewalk ramps.
Date: Wednesday, June 4 – July 2008
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

· S.R. 32, between U.S. 31 and Ditch Road in Westfield, may encounter flaggers directing traffic where utility crews are relocating lines that conflict with an upcoming road project.
Date: Thursday, May 29 – September 2008
Time: Daylight hours

· S.R. 32, near the Moontown/Gray Road intersection in Noblesville, will have one lane closed in either direction for installation of new traffic signals.
Date: Tuesday, May 27 – August 2008
Time: Daylight hours

· S.R. 37, on the divided highway section through Fishers and Noblesville, will have one lane closed in either direction for nighttime pavement patching and resurfacing.
Date: Monday, May 19 – August 2008
Time: 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.

· U.S. 40 (East Washington Street), between I-465 and Memorial Park Cemetery, will be restricted to one narrow lane in each direction with a two-way center turn lane for road widening and reconstruction. The access road south of U.S. 40 that connects with Brentwood Avenue, Galeston Avenue, Rosemere Avenue and Wittfield Street is closed.
Date: Wednesday, April 16 – November 2008
Time: Continuous

· U.S. 40 (East Washington Street), between Memorial Park Cemetery and Washington Square Mall, may encounter single lane closures where utility crews are installing new lines.
Date: Monday, March 31 – Friday, June 27, 2008
Time: Daylight hours

· U.S. 52, between Post Road and New Palestine, will encounter daytime lane closures controlled by flaggers for pavement patching and resurfacing.
Date: Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, June 27, 2008
Time: Daylight hours

· I-65, in both directions between the I-65/I-70 South Split and the Main Street (Greenwood) exit, will have crews working off the roadway to activate new traffic camera and traffic sensor sites.
Date: Monday, May 5 – October 2008
Time: Daylight hours

· I-65 southbound, between Whiteland and Edinburgh, will have one lane closed at night for pavement resurfacing.
Date: Sunday, April 6 – Friday, June 27, 2008
Time: 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. each work night

· I-70, between the I-65 North Split and I-465 on the city’s eastside, will be restricted to two lanes in each direction for pavement joint and pavement marking work.
Date: Friday, June 6 – Monday, June 9, 2008
Time: 10 p.m. Friday – 5 a.m. Monday

· I-65/I-70 southbound ramp system with Market Street and Fletcher Street will be restricted to one lane as part of an Indianapolis DPW project to reconfigure interstate access in the area. More information can found at: http://www.indygov.org/dpw/openmarket.
Date: Monday, March 10 – Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Time: Continuous

· I-70, between the Post Road and S.R. 9 exits, will be restricted to one lane in each direction for pavement patching.
Date: Friday, May 30 – September 2008
Time: 7 p.m. Friday – 5 a.m. Monday each weekend, as weather allows

· I-70, in both directions just east of German Church Road at the 93 mile marker, will have crews working off the roadway to activate new traffic camera and traffic sensor sites.
Date: Monday, April 7 – July 2008
Time: Daylight hours

· I-70, I-465, Airport Expressway and Ameriplex/Ronald Reagan Parkway, near Indianapolis International Airport, will encounter nighttime lane closures for installation of temporary airport signage.
Date: Monday, March 17 – November 2008
Time: 7 p.m. – 5 a.m.

· I-74 and U.S. 136, between S.R. 267 and Raceway Road near Brownsburg, may encounter traffic shifts and narrow lanes for construction of a new I-74 interchange at Ronald Reagan Parkway.
Date: April 2007 – Friday, June 27, 2008
Time: Continuous

· U.S. 136, between Girls School Road and S.R. 267, will encounter lane closures for pavement patching and resurfacing.
Date: Thursday, May 1 – November 2008
Time: Daylight hours

· S.R. 144, between S.R. 67 and Johnson Road in Mooresville, will be restricted to narrow lanes for road widening and reconstruction.
Date: Monday, May 5 – November 2008
Time: Continuous

· S.R. 144, between Bargersville and Franklin, will encounter daytime lane closures controlled by flaggers for pavement resurfacing.
Date: Monday, April 14 – Saturday, May 31, 2008
Time: Daylight hours

· S.R. 238, between Olio Road and Fortville, will be closed for utility relocation and road construction. A posted detour following I-69 and S.R. 13 adds about 3 miles for through traffic.
Date: Monday, March 31 – November 2008
Time: Continuous

· S.R. 267 (Green Street), for a half mile north of I-74, will be restricted to narrow lanes for a road widening project.
Date: Monday, February 4, 2008 – June 2009
Time: Continuous

· S.R. 267, near the dogleg between I-70 and Mooresville, will have both directions of traffic sharing one lane, controlled by signals, for bridge replacement.
Date: Sunday, June 1 – November 2008
Time: Continuous

· I-465 southbound, between East 16th Street and U.S. 40 on the city’s eastside, will have the right ramp lane closed for prep work to install noise barriers in the area.
Date: Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 13, 2008
Time: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

· I-465 southbound, between U.S. 36/Rockville Road and U.S. 40/Washington Street, will have the right lane and shoulder closed at night to modify overhead signage.
Date: Friday, June 6 – Saturday, June 7, 2008
Time: 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. for one night.

· I-465, between Keystone Avenue and Emerson Avenue on the southside, will be restricted to one lane in each direction on nights and weekends for pavement joint patching. Short-term ramp closures may required when crews are working in the vicinity.
Date: Friday, May 30 – August 2008
Time: 7 p.m. – 5 a.m. each weeknight & 7 p.m. Friday – 5 a.m. Monday each weekend

· I-465, on the between the Keystone Avenue and 56th Street exits, will have crews working off the roadway to activate new traffic camera and traffic sensor sites.
Date: Monday, April 7 – October 2008
Time: Daylight hours

Book Drive

Books for the
Pre-kindergarten College Program

CHAPSS is conducting a pre-kindergarten college program at SENSE from June 15 through June 27. Part of the goal is to get books in the hands of the children every day that they are in the program. The children will be taking the books home to keep. CHAPSS is looking for new or gently used books that are appropriate for kindergarteners.

Approximately 250 books are needed, so please consider reducing the clutter in your school-age child's room by donating to this program.

Melody Hence is coordinating the program and can be reached by email or phone:

Melody Hence, Children Healthy and Prepared for Success in School (CHAPSS)
mbhence@aol.com
Making Connections Indianapolis office, 317-632-4599

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First Friday at Garfield Park

City Artists Showcase "Hidden" Talents....

Garfield Park Arts Center
June 6, 2008
6-9 PM
2432 Conservatory Drive
in the heart of Garfield Park

www.indyparks.org

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Child-care

Child-care Business Operations
Saturday, June 21, 10 AM-12 PM
Day Nursery Wiles
855 N. East Street

Learn how to operate a successful child-care business

Instructor: Crystal Coleman, Business Ownership Initiative
Cost Free. Call Leisa Bostick to preregister at 317-917-3266, ext. 100 or email information@businessownership.org

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First Friday at Wheeler Arts

Visual and Performance Art
at Wheeler Arts Community
Friday, June 6, 2008
6-11pm

Wheeler Arts Community will showcase a diverse group of artists this Friday from 6-11pm. Galleries will feature paintings by Erin Swanson, sculptures by Emily Budd, and photographs by Lauren Ditchley. A dynamic lineup of experimental artists will perform, including Seamstress Scavengers, Stallio, and Velvet.

Wheeler Arts Community is located at 1035 E. Sanders St., Indpls, 46203. For more information, please contact Katie Burk at 916-9375 or burkk@uindy.edu.

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Cultural Trail

Cultural Trail Event

I realize that students are on summer break, but didn't know if there was a way to send parents an email with an invitation to attend this Saturday's Cultural Trail ribbon cutting ceremony.

(See details www.indyculturaltrail.org/123.html)

We're including a kids' fun run and giving away kids' sized t-shirts (adults, too).

Thanks!

Gail J. Swanstrom, APR
Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick
w.317.713.3333
c.317.985.5523
Gail@IndyCulturalTrail.org

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Homeownership

Are you having trouble paying your mortgage on time? Are you receiving collection calls from your lender?

Homeownership Assistance
&
Foreclosure Prevention Event

FREE and OPEN to the Public

Walk-in Times are:
Saturday, July 26th, 9am-1pm
Presentations at 9:30am and 11:15am

Southeast Community Services
901 S. Shelby Street
Indianapolis, IN, 46203

For more information on the event contact:
Erin Brown – 317-634-5079 x11

Kids Fishing Derby

Eagle Creek Park’s
Kids Fishing Derby

Saturday, June 7, 2008 (8:00am to 12:00noon)

Eagle Creek Park (7840 W. 56th Street), Indianapolis

Free with pre-registration

317/327.7100

www.eaglecreekpark.org

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Cultural Trail

Virginia Avenue

Cultural Trail Walk & Talk!

Bring your Fountain Square and Fletcher Place friends and neighbors and meet us in front of the Anthem headquarters on Virginia Avenue, just south of the Conseco parking garage. We'll walk the entire length of the SE leg, to Fountain Square, taking pictures and notes, and sharing ideas along the way. Bring your cameras and notepads! After all that hard work, join us for a glass of wine or red wine, and relax over a tasty dinner at Deano's Vinos, one of Fountain Square's most popular restaurants.

Best of all, Gail Swanstrom from the Trail will share some very exciting news with everyone in attendance! We promise you will be pleased to hear this news.

Join us on Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. at Anthem.

We hope you will join us! Bill Lovejoy

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Kids Day on the Canal

The 3rd annual
Kids Day on the Canal

is Saturday June 7th from 10:00am – 4:00 pm.

This event is free and fun for the whole family. You may click on this link which also includes parking information. www.buggsevents.com/eventscalendar/kidsdayonthecanal.html


If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Davidson, 327-5823 or kdavidso@indygov.org

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First Friday Open House

Open House
IDADA First Friday, June 6, 2008, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fountain Square Information Center
1107 Prospect Street

Join us on Friday, June 6, at the Fountain Square Information Center where we will showcase available real estate in the Fountain Square area. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, meet our business recruiting team, and talk to Southeast Neighborhood Development staff about programs and initiatives focused on improving the Fountain Square commercial corridor.

Fountain Square is a creative hub in Indianapolis - one that’s close to downtown with easy access to other parts of the city. Artists, galleries, art-related retail, and some of the city’s best independent restaurants make this vibrant neighborhood the perfect environment for the architects, graphic designers, marketing professionals, and media production companies that have located their businesses in Fountain Square.

While you’re in Fountain Square, check out the First Friday gallery openings at AV Framing Gallery, Gnosis, Alchemy, and Big Car. And don’t miss the after Party at Deano’s Vino starting at 8, with music by the Travellin’ Hillbillies. Find out the details on DiscoverFountainSquare.com!

The Fountain Square Information Center is a partnership among Southeast Neighborhood Development (SEND), Local Initiatives Support Coalition (LISC) and Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission.

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Teens Speak Out!

MCCOY, Inc. and Making Connections is calling all Southeast area teens to…

Teens Speak Out!

Thursday, June 12
3:00 - 5:00 PM
The Arsenal Game Room

874 Virginia Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46203

Open to all teens & featuring opportunities to:

• Connect with other teens in your neighborhood
• Decide what YOU want for YOUR community
• Get involved in a summer project while getting paid for your contributions.

For More Info:

Contact Amelia at 921-1229; amelia.tryon@mccoyouth.org

Or Janine at 921-1230; janine.mullins@mccoyouth.org

*Snacks will be provided

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Washington Post Feature

Artists of All Stripes
Put The Indie in Indianapolis

A Fountain Square artist painting during Masterpiece in a Day last year has his picture featured in the Washington Post along with an article on the cultural scene in Indy. Click on the link above

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Meeting Location & Date Change

SELP
Southeast Learning Partnership

has changed its meeting date from the second Wednesday of each month to the second Monday AND from the 2nd floor conference room to the 2nd floor Senior Center. The public is invited to attend.

SELP
June 9, 2008
5-7 PM
in SECS, 901 S. Shelby, 2nd floor Senior Center
Childcare provided
...come eat with us!!
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No Heavy Trash Pickup

Heavy Trash Pickup Delayed

I was asked by DPW to pass on that Heavy Trash in DPW districts only will not be picked up today. All DPW Heavy Trash trucks are working cleanup detail from the tornado and will be unavailable to run their normal routes today. All normal HT routes will be caught up as soon as possible once the tornado cleanup is complete. Thanks for your patience. If you have any questions, please contact Marlon Wright at 327.2291.

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Grants for Childcare Providers

Safe Child-care Environments
Thursday, June 26, 6:30-8:30 PM
Day Nursery Wiles
855 N. East Street

Do you own a licensed or registered child-care facility? Are you interested in learning about new grant opportunities for equipment?

Guest Speaker, Karen Teliha, Indiana Department of Environmental Management will present information about new grant opportunities. Call Leisa Bostick to preregister at 317-917-3266, ext. 100 or information@businessownership.org

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Southeast Community Calendar

The June
Southeast Community Calendar
is up!

just click on the link in the right nav bar of the blog

Save the Dates

Save the Dates!

Bags2Riches Gala
Friday, September 26 from 6-8pm

Bags2Riches Fashion Show
Wednesday, October 8 from 11-2pm

Call for Designers!

Do you sew, quilt, knit, bead? Make a handbag to contribute to Bags2Riches 2008. The top 10 bags will be matched with fashions on October 8 to choose the “Most Original Handbag”. All other bags will be sold or auctioned. Go to www.bags2richesindy.org for more information.

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Meeting Date Change

SELP
Southeast Learning Partnership

has changed its meeting date from the second Wednesday of each month to the second Monday. The public is invited to attend.

SELP
June 9, 2008
5-7 PM
in SECS, 901 S. Shelby, 2nd floor Senior Center
Childcare provided
...come eat with us!!
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Music Event

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana & Bulldogs Being Bigs invite you to

Faith, Soul, Rock & Roll

Mark Your Calendar Now!

Friday, June 13
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Butler University
@ the Atherton Union in the Reilly Room
4600 Sunset Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

…an evening of music, mentoring & more!

Open to all adults and featuring…

• Gospel Ensemble, Brian Reeves Heart After God
• Also Christian Rock Group, Complete
• Exciting Door Prizes Like An iPod, Tickets, & More!

Event Is Free - Including Light Snacks
317-921-2201 • www.bebigforkids.org
RSVP to Arin at aschellenberg@bbbsci.org or 317-472-3742, or simply join us for this event!
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Summer Reading Program

The East Washington Library
Summer Reading Program
June 9

The Summer Reading Program starts June 9, and the Indiana Jones Theme is already creating excitement.

2822 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46201
317-275-4360
Call for times

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Community & Health Outreach Fair

Community & Health Outreach Fair

On June 7, Kaleidoscope Youth Center and the College Avenue Library present a Community & Health Outreach Fair. With many health agencies and community organizations attending, community members will be able to improve their knowledge of health matters. Contact Allene at 924-9806 for more information.

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