Monday, August 31, 2009
Labor Day Trash Service
There will be NO residential trash, heavy trash, or curbside recycling service on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. All residential trash, heavy trash and curbside recycling routes will run one day behind for the entire week. Monday routes will be serviced on Tuesday, September 8; Tuesday routes will be serviced on Wednesday, September 9; and so on, through Friday routes being serviced on Saturday, September 12. All services will return to normal schedules on Monday September 14.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Fountain Square Library Schedule for September
Play Date
Preschool Story Time
Every Monday from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Ages 3-5
Join other families for songs, stories and activities.
Baby Lapsit Storytime
September 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Babies and their caregivers are invited for stories, rhymes, and activities.
Birth-3
Let’s Have Fun With Multiplication!
September 8, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Children ages 7-9 and an adult are invited to play games and receive tips for learning multiplication tables. You will make a learning tool to take home.
Ages 7-9 and an adult
Fountain Square Afternoon Book Discussion
September 10, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Adults are invited to discuss the book The Stonecutters Aria by Carol Faenzi. Call 275-4390 to register
Adults
Need a Job Computer Basics
September 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Come learn computer tools needed to find new job opportunities
Teens and Adults
Art Exhibit –
September 9, 2009 to October 31, 2009
Patrons are invited to view the artwork created by the Students from the Center for Inquiry IPS School #2
Oogles-n-Googles Fun
September 14 at 10:00 AM
Preschoolers ages 2-4 and an adult are invited for a rootin tootin good time with songs and activities to get all cowboys and cowgirls moving during a program presented by Oogles-n-Googles. Call 275-4390 to register.
Family Game & Puzzle Night
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Families are invited to make a fun family memory and help children
learn the value of teamwork
Baby Lapsit Storytime
September 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Babies and their caregivers are invited for stories, rhymes, and activities.
Birth-3
Masterpiece in a Day
September 19, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Watch artists create their art on the streets of Fountain square and Visit the library to make your own masterpiece. Materials will be provided
All Ages
Life Laughs with Words Book Club
Saturday, September 26, 2009
2:00 PM
Tweens ages 10-13 are invited to discuss the book,
If A Tree Falls at Lunch Period by Gennifer Choldenko, over snacks and activities
For more information, visit the library!
Preschool Story Time
Every Monday from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Ages 3-5
Join other families for songs, stories and activities.
Baby Lapsit Storytime
September 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Babies and their caregivers are invited for stories, rhymes, and activities.
Birth-3
Let’s Have Fun With Multiplication!
September 8, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Children ages 7-9 and an adult are invited to play games and receive tips for learning multiplication tables. You will make a learning tool to take home.
Ages 7-9 and an adult
Fountain Square Afternoon Book Discussion
September 10, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Adults are invited to discuss the book The Stonecutters Aria by Carol Faenzi. Call 275-4390 to register
Adults
Need a Job Computer Basics
September 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Come learn computer tools needed to find new job opportunities
Teens and Adults
Art Exhibit –
September 9, 2009 to October 31, 2009
Patrons are invited to view the artwork created by the Students from the Center for Inquiry IPS School #2
Oogles-n-Googles Fun
September 14 at 10:00 AM
Preschoolers ages 2-4 and an adult are invited for a rootin tootin good time with songs and activities to get all cowboys and cowgirls moving during a program presented by Oogles-n-Googles. Call 275-4390 to register.
Family Game & Puzzle Night
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Families are invited to make a fun family memory and help children
learn the value of teamwork
Baby Lapsit Storytime
September 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Babies and their caregivers are invited for stories, rhymes, and activities.
Birth-3
Masterpiece in a Day
September 19, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Watch artists create their art on the streets of Fountain square and Visit the library to make your own masterpiece. Materials will be provided
All Ages
Life Laughs with Words Book Club
Saturday, September 26, 2009
2:00 PM
Tweens ages 10-13 are invited to discuss the book,
If A Tree Falls at Lunch Period by Gennifer Choldenko, over snacks and activities
For more information, visit the library!
BOI Upcoming Workshops Looking ahead to the week of Sept. 14
How To Do Market Research
Learn how to use common reference sources to do market research on your industry, your customers and your competition. $10
Monday, Sept. 14, 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Instructor: Tricia Guagliardo, BOI
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Small-Business Banking Resources
Learn how to get the most from your relationship with your bank by identifying the various small-business banking products available to support you, including business accounts, cash-management services, merchant services and loan products. $10
Monday, Sept. 14, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Read more
Exploring Business Ownership
Part 2: Analyzing Your Business Idea
In Part 2 of this two-part series, examine your business idea to determine if it makes sense in the marketplace, what resources it will require and the appropriate next steps for turning the idea into reality. This session is a follow-up to part 1 on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Free
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: United Way, 3901 N. Meridian St.
Instructor: Tricia Guagliardo, BOI
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Learn how to use common reference sources to do market research on your industry, your customers and your competition. $10
Monday, Sept. 14, 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Instructor: Tricia Guagliardo, BOI
Read more
Small-Business Banking Resources
Learn how to get the most from your relationship with your bank by identifying the various small-business banking products available to support you, including business accounts, cash-management services, merchant services and loan products. $10
Monday, Sept. 14, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Read more
Exploring Business Ownership
Part 2: Analyzing Your Business Idea
In Part 2 of this two-part series, examine your business idea to determine if it makes sense in the marketplace, what resources it will require and the appropriate next steps for turning the idea into reality. This session is a follow-up to part 1 on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Free
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: United Way, 3901 N. Meridian St.
Instructor: Tricia Guagliardo, BOI
Read more
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Mayor's Night Out in South Central district
I am honored to again host a Mayor’s Night Out event in my district…so that I can show off what all of you are doing to improve our neighborhoods to the Mayor and his Department Directors and other senior staff members.
Here are the details that I have confirmed at this point:
EVENT: Mayor’s Night Out for the South Center District
DATE: Tuesday evening, September 22nd
TIME: 6:00 pm to 7:00 Public Question & Answer opportunity
LOCATION: Rhodius Park Community Center, 1720 W Wilkins (vicinity of Belmont and Morris—adjacent to IPS School 49)
Please plan to join us at this event…I hope to see all of you there! Have a great evening!
Here are the details that I have confirmed at this point:
EVENT: Mayor’s Night Out for the South Center District
DATE: Tuesday evening, September 22nd
TIME: 6:00 pm to 7:00 Public Question & Answer opportunity
LOCATION: Rhodius Park Community Center, 1720 W Wilkins (vicinity of Belmont and Morris—adjacent to IPS School 49)
Please plan to join us at this event…I hope to see all of you there! Have a great evening!
AMERICAN HONDA FOUNDATION AWARDS $60,000 GRANT TO THE INDIANAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION
The Indianapolis Parks Foundation in partnership with the City of Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation proudly announces that the American Honda Foundation in California has awarded a $60,000 grant to support “Out of School, Into the Parks,” a program that will integrate a new environmental education curriculum into Indy Parks’ after-school program at eight elementary school sites in Indianapolis.
“We are pleased to contribute to the meaningful endeavor that the Indianapolis Parks Foundation is making in the field of education,” said American Honda Foundation President Gary Kessler.
Expected outcomes of the multi-disciplinary, grade-appropriate environmental education curriculum are to increase students’ knowledge of and appreciation for the natural environment; improve students’ problem-solving, math and language arts skills through hands-on, inquiry-based environmental studies; and better students’ overall academic performance and school-related behavior such as attendance, classroom participation and ability to complete homework. Students will learn how to become stewards of Indianapolis’ environment and value the resources within the city’s parks system. The curriculum aspires to foster life-long learning and curiosity about the sciences through hands-on and inquiry-based activities and incorporate the students’ families into the experiences.
“The Indianapolis Parks Foundation greatly appreciates the awarding of this grant as we increasingly seek dollars from outside sources to fund our programming,” said Indianapolis Parks Foundation Executive Director Cindy Porteous. “We are proud and pleased to receive this funding, which positions the Parks Foundation as a national leader for foundation grants and will serve as a catalyst for additional dollars.”
Youth in Grades 1-6 at eight elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools system participate in Indy Parks’ after-school program, whose primary goal is to extend the educational day through cooperative experimental learning models in science, math, literacy, arts, recreation, fitness and citizenship. About 50 youth participate at each school in the program, which aims to empower students to meet Indiana achievement standards in core academic subjects. The eight sites are IPS 27, IPS 51, IPS 49, IPS 63, IPS 69, IPS 31, IPS 46 and IPS 82.
“This grant will provide unique opportunities for children to experience a natural environment beyond their backyard or neighborhood,” said Indy Parks Director Stuart Lowry. “Through this program students will build a foundation of knowledge and passion about Indiana’s natural environment and its ecosystems and thus aspire to be our next generation’s environmental steward.”
For more information, please contact Indianapolis Parks Foundation Executive Director Cindy Porteous at (317) 860-3251 or Indy Parks School and Family Program Administrator Leslie Power at (317) 327-7015.
“We are pleased to contribute to the meaningful endeavor that the Indianapolis Parks Foundation is making in the field of education,” said American Honda Foundation President Gary Kessler.
Expected outcomes of the multi-disciplinary, grade-appropriate environmental education curriculum are to increase students’ knowledge of and appreciation for the natural environment; improve students’ problem-solving, math and language arts skills through hands-on, inquiry-based environmental studies; and better students’ overall academic performance and school-related behavior such as attendance, classroom participation and ability to complete homework. Students will learn how to become stewards of Indianapolis’ environment and value the resources within the city’s parks system. The curriculum aspires to foster life-long learning and curiosity about the sciences through hands-on and inquiry-based activities and incorporate the students’ families into the experiences.
“The Indianapolis Parks Foundation greatly appreciates the awarding of this grant as we increasingly seek dollars from outside sources to fund our programming,” said Indianapolis Parks Foundation Executive Director Cindy Porteous. “We are proud and pleased to receive this funding, which positions the Parks Foundation as a national leader for foundation grants and will serve as a catalyst for additional dollars.”
Youth in Grades 1-6 at eight elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools system participate in Indy Parks’ after-school program, whose primary goal is to extend the educational day through cooperative experimental learning models in science, math, literacy, arts, recreation, fitness and citizenship. About 50 youth participate at each school in the program, which aims to empower students to meet Indiana achievement standards in core academic subjects. The eight sites are IPS 27, IPS 51, IPS 49, IPS 63, IPS 69, IPS 31, IPS 46 and IPS 82.
“This grant will provide unique opportunities for children to experience a natural environment beyond their backyard or neighborhood,” said Indy Parks Director Stuart Lowry. “Through this program students will build a foundation of knowledge and passion about Indiana’s natural environment and its ecosystems and thus aspire to be our next generation’s environmental steward.”
For more information, please contact Indianapolis Parks Foundation Executive Director Cindy Porteous at (317) 860-3251 or Indy Parks School and Family Program Administrator Leslie Power at (317) 327-7015.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Need A Job? Beginner Resumes
Age Level: Adults, Teen (12-17)
Adults and teens are invited to learn the basics of formatting and breaking down each section of a resume, what should be included and how to put all the pieces together. This program will be presented by Lisa McDonald of Career Polish.
Additionally, library staff at East Washington offers two half-hour computer assistance sessions each Wednesday at 1:30 and 2:00. These sessions are one-on-one to help patrons use a computer. Individuals can choose help with basic computer use, email set-up, resumes, Microsoft Word and searching jobs on the Internet. Call 275-4360 ext. 4 for an appointment.
Adults and teens are invited to learn the basics of formatting and breaking down each section of a resume, what should be included and how to put all the pieces together. This program will be presented by Lisa McDonald of Career Polish.
Additionally, library staff at East Washington offers two half-hour computer assistance sessions each Wednesday at 1:30 and 2:00. These sessions are one-on-one to help patrons use a computer. Individuals can choose help with basic computer use, email set-up, resumes, Microsoft Word and searching jobs on the Internet. Call 275-4360 ext. 4 for an appointment.
CITY WINS JUDGEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL COST-RECOVERY LAWSUIT
The City of Indianapolis succeeded in its first step to
secure repayment of millions of taxpayer dollars used to clean up a
contaminated eastside Brownfield site. An August 20th judgment secured
against the Ertel Manufacturing Corporation found the company caused or
contributed to environmental contamination at their former site on Dr.
Andrew J. Brown Avenue. The case will now proceed with a determination
of damages, estimated by the City to be more than $5 million.
"This case should send a clear message: if you pollute our
neighborhoods, you will pay," said Mayor Greg Ballard. "I pledged
leaner, greener government that protects taxpayer dollars and keeps
Indianapolis safe and clean. As a central part of our commitment to
making Indianapolis a great place to live and work, we are fighting
those who pollute our community. This case will move forward to recover
millions for the City's clean up efforts, but I am especially pleased
that it protects our citizens and our environment."
Before the City cleaned up the Ertel site, it contained significant
amounts of contamination and an abandoned factory. To date, the City
has spent more than $5 million to remove tons of contaminated soil and
to protect the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood from contamination. In
the court's ruling, it found that Ertel is liable to the City for these
costs.
Today, the reclaimed property is an expansion site for Major Tool &
Machine. The clean-up efforts allowed Major Tool & Machine to keep more
than 250 jobs in Indianapolis and extend its operation.
"The Department of Metropolitan Development and the Office of
Corporation Counsel are aggressively identifying sites for clean up and
prosecuting cases against polluters," said Chris Cotterill, Corporation
Counsel. "Our judgment against Ertel is a positive step forward, but it
is just the beginning."
secure repayment of millions of taxpayer dollars used to clean up a
contaminated eastside Brownfield site. An August 20th judgment secured
against the Ertel Manufacturing Corporation found the company caused or
contributed to environmental contamination at their former site on Dr.
Andrew J. Brown Avenue. The case will now proceed with a determination
of damages, estimated by the City to be more than $5 million.
"This case should send a clear message: if you pollute our
neighborhoods, you will pay," said Mayor Greg Ballard. "I pledged
leaner, greener government that protects taxpayer dollars and keeps
Indianapolis safe and clean. As a central part of our commitment to
making Indianapolis a great place to live and work, we are fighting
those who pollute our community. This case will move forward to recover
millions for the City's clean up efforts, but I am especially pleased
that it protects our citizens and our environment."
Before the City cleaned up the Ertel site, it contained significant
amounts of contamination and an abandoned factory. To date, the City
has spent more than $5 million to remove tons of contaminated soil and
to protect the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood from contamination. In
the court's ruling, it found that Ertel is liable to the City for these
costs.
Today, the reclaimed property is an expansion site for Major Tool &
Machine. The clean-up efforts allowed Major Tool & Machine to keep more
than 250 jobs in Indianapolis and extend its operation.
"The Department of Metropolitan Development and the Office of
Corporation Counsel are aggressively identifying sites for clean up and
prosecuting cases against polluters," said Chris Cotterill, Corporation
Counsel. "Our judgment against Ertel is a positive step forward, but it
is just the beginning."
INDIANAPOLIS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL
Mayor Greg Ballard and the City of Indianapolis, in partnership with the Indiana Native American Business Association, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, and St. Francis Hospital invite you to celebrate the first ever Native American Heritage Day Festival in Indianapolis.
The event is free and open to the public and will begin with a business seminar at 10:00 a.m. At noon Mayor Ballard, along with Native American elders and leaders, will officially open the festivities, which will begin with a Grand Entry Powwow.
“This event will be a celebration of our state’s modern and thriving Native American cultures,” said Mayor Ballard. “All residents of Indianapolis are beneficiaries of the rich cultural heritage of the Native Americans that live in this city and state so it is important that we take time and recognize the many contributions they have made to our city.”
The event will feature Native American art, music, traditional games, education, Indian fry bread, and health education. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi will serve as host drum for the powwow, and Native American Hoosiers will be operating educational booths with information about their tribe’s cultures and traditions.
“There is a great deal of cultural diversity in Indianapolis and the Native American community is especially diverse,” said Carolin Requiz Smith, Director of International and Cultural Affairs. “An event like this is great because not only are people learning about how unique each Native American tribe and nation is from the other, they are having fun too.”
WHAT:
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL
WHERE:
GARFIELD PARK; BURELLO FAMILY CENTER
WHEN:
AUGUST 29, 2009
10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
The event is free and open to the public and will begin with a business seminar at 10:00 a.m. At noon Mayor Ballard, along with Native American elders and leaders, will officially open the festivities, which will begin with a Grand Entry Powwow.
“This event will be a celebration of our state’s modern and thriving Native American cultures,” said Mayor Ballard. “All residents of Indianapolis are beneficiaries of the rich cultural heritage of the Native Americans that live in this city and state so it is important that we take time and recognize the many contributions they have made to our city.”
The event will feature Native American art, music, traditional games, education, Indian fry bread, and health education. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi will serve as host drum for the powwow, and Native American Hoosiers will be operating educational booths with information about their tribe’s cultures and traditions.
“There is a great deal of cultural diversity in Indianapolis and the Native American community is especially diverse,” said Carolin Requiz Smith, Director of International and Cultural Affairs. “An event like this is great because not only are people learning about how unique each Native American tribe and nation is from the other, they are having fun too.”
WHAT:
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL
WHERE:
GARFIELD PARK; BURELLO FAMILY CENTER
WHEN:
AUGUST 29, 2009
10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
2ND ANNUAL CHINESE FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE FAMILY, HARVEST AND PROSPERITY
The City of Indianapolis will host the 2nd Annual Chinese Festival September 11-12, 2009 to celebrate the cultural heritage of Chinese people in Indianapolis. The Chinese Festival is a celebration of family, harvest, and prosperity, which corresponds with the traditional Chinese Moon Festival.
On September 11th at 7:30 p.m. Zhejiang Butterfly Performing Troup of China will kick off the Chinese Festival at Clowes Hall at Butler University. This opening performance will present programs featuring traditional Chinese instrumental and vocal music, folk dance, acrobatics and excerpts from famous Beijing opera classics.
Saturday, Sept. 12th events will be filled with activities exhibiting Chinese culture, from food and entertainment, to traditional clothing and art. In keeping with Chinese custom, the Chinese festival will close on Saturday evening with a lantern ceremony walk from Military Park to the White River.
WHAT: 2009 INDIANAPOLIS CHINESE FESTIVAL
WHEN: SEPT. 11, 2009
7:30 P.M.
(CLOWES HALL BUTLER UNIVERSITY)
ZHEJIANG BUTTERFLY PERFORMING TROUP
SEPT. 12, 2009
NOON – 8:00 P.M.
(MILITARY PARK)
CHINESE FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
• NOON – OPENING CEREMONY
• 6:30 P.M. LANTERN CEREMONY WALK
On September 11th at 7:30 p.m. Zhejiang Butterfly Performing Troup of China will kick off the Chinese Festival at Clowes Hall at Butler University. This opening performance will present programs featuring traditional Chinese instrumental and vocal music, folk dance, acrobatics and excerpts from famous Beijing opera classics.
Saturday, Sept. 12th events will be filled with activities exhibiting Chinese culture, from food and entertainment, to traditional clothing and art. In keeping with Chinese custom, the Chinese festival will close on Saturday evening with a lantern ceremony walk from Military Park to the White River.
WHAT: 2009 INDIANAPOLIS CHINESE FESTIVAL
WHEN: SEPT. 11, 2009
7:30 P.M.
(CLOWES HALL BUTLER UNIVERSITY)
ZHEJIANG BUTTERFLY PERFORMING TROUP
SEPT. 12, 2009
NOON – 8:00 P.M.
(MILITARY PARK)
CHINESE FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
• NOON – OPENING CEREMONY
• 6:30 P.M. LANTERN CEREMONY WALK
Monday, August 24, 2009
BOI Upcoming Workshops
Looking ahead to the weeks of Aug. 31 and Sept. 7
Financing Your Small Business
Explore your options for financing the start-up or growth of your small business. Topics include the truth about free grant money, discussion of typical financing sources, banks’ lending requirements, and an overview of SBA loan products. $10
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Instructor: Marilyn McCombs, STAR Financial Bank
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Networking for Success
In this four-part series, learn the fundamentals of networking: where and how to make contacts, build your network and maintain the referral sources that will help you grow your business. $60 for series
Wednesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Instructor: Hazel Walker, Referral Institute
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Exploring Business Ownership
Part 1: How to Start a Business — The Right Way
In Part 1 of this two-part series, learn about the steps required to start a new business and what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. Examine your readiness, business opportunities and how BOI can help. Part 2 follows on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. Free
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: United Way, 3901 N. Meridian St.
Instructor: Tricia Guagliardo, BOI
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Financing Your Small Business
Explore your options for financing the start-up or growth of your small business. Topics include the truth about free grant money, discussion of typical financing sources, banks’ lending requirements, and an overview of SBA loan products. $10
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Instructor: Marilyn McCombs, STAR Financial Bank
Read more
Networking for Success
In this four-part series, learn the fundamentals of networking: where and how to make contacts, build your network and maintain the referral sources that will help you grow your business. $60 for series
Wednesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Instructor: Hazel Walker, Referral Institute
Read more
Exploring Business Ownership
Part 1: How to Start a Business — The Right Way
In Part 1 of this two-part series, learn about the steps required to start a new business and what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. Examine your readiness, business opportunities and how BOI can help. Part 2 follows on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. Free
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: United Way, 3901 N. Meridian St.
Instructor: Tricia Guagliardo, BOI
Read more
Friday, August 21, 2009
RLF 101 Training Registration Open for September 11 & 12, 2009
Making Connections Indianapolis, on behalf of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is pleased to invite you to participate in Resident Leadership & Facilitation (RLF). This two-day training is for individuals who demonstrate the qualities of leadership in their community. You have been invited to participate in this training because of the significant role you play, now and in the future, to facilitate meetings that can lead to results which strengthen families and neighborhoods.
RLF is designed to help participants gain skills needed to facilitate successful meetings. Special emphasis will be place on the skills of listening and developing facilitation skills which lead to joint problem solving and group decisions, skills that leaders can use when difficult dynamics arise during meetings. This workshop will provide you with an opportunity to build your skills through activities, discussions, and practice sessions with a small group of your peers.
The training dates are Friday, September 11, 2009 and Saturday, September 12, 2009; all trainings will take place at Ivy Tech College, 2960 N. Meridian Street in the International Medical Group Building. Because each step of the training builds on the previous one, it is very important that you plan to attend the entire session each day. We will start each day with a hot breakfast at 8:00AM. The training will end at 4:30pm on the first day and 4:00pm on the second day. Lunch will be served on both days.
If you have special dietary requests, or are in need of other accommodations, please contact Alicia Barnett at 632-4599 or e-mail at alicia@mcindy.org . Childcare will be stipend, but will not be provided on-site, please contact Alicia Barnett for more information.
We hope that you consider this exciting opportunity; please return the enclosed application no later than Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
RLF is designed to help participants gain skills needed to facilitate successful meetings. Special emphasis will be place on the skills of listening and developing facilitation skills which lead to joint problem solving and group decisions, skills that leaders can use when difficult dynamics arise during meetings. This workshop will provide you with an opportunity to build your skills through activities, discussions, and practice sessions with a small group of your peers.
The training dates are Friday, September 11, 2009 and Saturday, September 12, 2009; all trainings will take place at Ivy Tech College, 2960 N. Meridian Street in the International Medical Group Building. Because each step of the training builds on the previous one, it is very important that you plan to attend the entire session each day. We will start each day with a hot breakfast at 8:00AM. The training will end at 4:30pm on the first day and 4:00pm on the second day. Lunch will be served on both days.
If you have special dietary requests, or are in need of other accommodations, please contact Alicia Barnett at 632-4599 or e-mail at alicia@mcindy.org . Childcare will be stipend, but will not be provided on-site, please contact Alicia Barnett for more information.
We hope that you consider this exciting opportunity; please return the enclosed application no later than Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
Citizens' Academy
Next Session: September 14 - December 14, 2009 (12 weeks)Mondays, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's Citizens' Academy is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Members of the public who are interested in attending the 12-week training session may obtain an application at one of the following locations:
IMPD Training Academy (901 N. Post Road)
Downtown District (25 W. 9th Street)
North District (3120 E. 30th Street)
Northeast District (3229 N. Shadeland Avenue)
Northwest District (3821 Industrial Boulevard)
Southeast District (1150 S. Shelby Street)
Southwest District (551 N. King Street)
The purpose of the Citizens' Academy is to increase the public's understanding of law enforcement duties and responsibilities in order to foster cooperative problem solving between the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the community. There is no charge for the classes which are designed to give citizens information relating to the training police officers are provided. Topics that will be covered include:
USE OF FORCE -- Highlights appropriate use of force, and the hands-on Firearms Training System (FATS). NO LIVE FIREARMS.
COMMUNICATIONS -- Field trip to the metropolitan communication center.
CRIMINAL LAW -- Question and answer session from "Introduction to Criminal Law.
"SPECIAL UNIT PRESENTATIONS -- The functions of special units such as K-9, SWAT, SCUBA and Tactical Air Patrol will be discussed by unit members during the 12-week course.
In addition, the opportunity to participate in FATS (Firearms Automated Training System), traffic stop scenarios, and the Department's Ride-Along-Program will be available.
The 12-week sessions are held one day each week. The classes are conducted at the IMPD Training Academy, 901 North Post Road, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Comments from members of past Citizens' Academy classes were: "I wish every citizen could take this class...informative, enlightening, fun...worthwhile investment of time and energy...very educational...(the class shows) its not like on t.v...the training that the officer goes through gives me an even greater respect for law enforcement officers."
Applicants must be 18 years of age, live or work in the IMPD service district, and be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information on this free program call the IMPD's Training Academy at 327-6650. An application in .pdf format may be printed from this website and mailed to the address on the form
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's Citizens' Academy is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Members of the public who are interested in attending the 12-week training session may obtain an application at one of the following locations:
IMPD Training Academy (901 N. Post Road)
Downtown District (25 W. 9th Street)
North District (3120 E. 30th Street)
Northeast District (3229 N. Shadeland Avenue)
Northwest District (3821 Industrial Boulevard)
Southeast District (1150 S. Shelby Street)
Southwest District (551 N. King Street)
The purpose of the Citizens' Academy is to increase the public's understanding of law enforcement duties and responsibilities in order to foster cooperative problem solving between the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the community. There is no charge for the classes which are designed to give citizens information relating to the training police officers are provided. Topics that will be covered include:
USE OF FORCE -- Highlights appropriate use of force, and the hands-on Firearms Training System (FATS). NO LIVE FIREARMS.
COMMUNICATIONS -- Field trip to the metropolitan communication center.
CRIMINAL LAW -- Question and answer session from "Introduction to Criminal Law.
"SPECIAL UNIT PRESENTATIONS -- The functions of special units such as K-9, SWAT, SCUBA and Tactical Air Patrol will be discussed by unit members during the 12-week course.
In addition, the opportunity to participate in FATS (Firearms Automated Training System), traffic stop scenarios, and the Department's Ride-Along-Program will be available.
The 12-week sessions are held one day each week. The classes are conducted at the IMPD Training Academy, 901 North Post Road, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Comments from members of past Citizens' Academy classes were: "I wish every citizen could take this class...informative, enlightening, fun...worthwhile investment of time and energy...very educational...(the class shows) its not like on t.v...the training that the officer goes through gives me an even greater respect for law enforcement officers."
Applicants must be 18 years of age, live or work in the IMPD service district, and be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information on this free program call the IMPD's Training Academy at 327-6650. An application in .pdf format may be printed from this website and mailed to the address on the form
Thursday, August 20, 2009
SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES: EXPLORING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITY, WOMEN AND VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
On August 25, the Department of Minority and Women Business Development (DMWBD) and the Office of Sustainability will hold a workshop for Minority, Women and Veteran business enterprises (MBE/WBE/VBE) to explain the city’s sustainability plans and to discuss what business opportunities may be explored as well as related policies and procedures.
For more information, or to register, visit: http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DMWBD/Pages/GreenInitiativeWorkshop.aspx, e-mail DMWBD@indy.gov or call 327-5262 by August 24, 2009.
WHO:
DAVID SHERMAN, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; GREG WILSON, DIRECTOR OF DMWBD; KÄREN HALEY, DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY; WEILIN LONG, ADMINISTRATOR OF DMWBD; AND JEFFREY TON, PRESIDENT OF CONFLUENCE DYNAMICS
WHAT:
SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES: A WORKSHOP FOCUSED ON EXPLORING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR MBE/WBE/VBES
WHERE:
VONNEGUT CONFERENCE ROOM
1200 S. MADISON AVE.
WHEN:
TUESDAY AUGUST 25, 2009
11 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
For more information, or to register, visit: http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DMWBD/Pages/GreenInitiativeWorkshop.aspx, e-mail DMWBD@indy.gov or call 327-5262 by August 24, 2009.
WHO:
DAVID SHERMAN, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS; GREG WILSON, DIRECTOR OF DMWBD; KÄREN HALEY, DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY; WEILIN LONG, ADMINISTRATOR OF DMWBD; AND JEFFREY TON, PRESIDENT OF CONFLUENCE DYNAMICS
WHAT:
SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES: A WORKSHOP FOCUSED ON EXPLORING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR MBE/WBE/VBES
WHERE:
VONNEGUT CONFERENCE ROOM
1200 S. MADISON AVE.
WHEN:
TUESDAY AUGUST 25, 2009
11 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR 2009 MAYOR’S COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
A prestigious honor given by the Mayor's Office – will once again recognize Indianapolis citizens for their volunteer contributions and commitment to community service.
Marion County Residents can be nominated in one of several categories including Arts, Business, Church, Special Needs, Education, Elderly, Health/Hospitals, Media, Neighborhood, Philanthropy, Sports, and Youth Services. Please see the attached nomination form for the eligibility and criteria requirements for the recipients’ consideration.
Award nominations are open to residents of Indianapolis/Marion County. If you would like to nominate a candidate, please complete a nomination form and return it by Friday, September 11, 2009.
Mayor Greg Ballard will honor MCS award recipients at a ceremony in November 2009. The names of each recipient will be engraved on individual bricks and will be placed at the Mayor's Volunteer Plaza at the 11th Street Admiral Spruance basin on the Canal.
Eligibility and Criteria for the MCS Award
•The MCS nominee should be committed to improving the City of Indianapolis and Marion County through voluntary personal service to its citizens to meet community needs.
•The MCS nominee will be judged on initiative and good work accomplished through volunteer service.
•Nominations should be made for direct service, board service or administrative volunteering.
•An individual, agency, corporation, or organization may nominate individuals.
•Decisions made by the judges are final.
•Nominees must be residents of Indianapolis/Marion County.
To qualify, a nominee must have three references who may be contacted to verify the scope and extent of the nominee's activities. References should be persons familiar with the community service activities for which the nomination is made, and should not include either the nominee or any persons related to the nominee. The nominator may not be included as one of the three references listed.
Nominators are asked to describe and highlight how your nominee volunteers to serve the community and limit your comments to 500 words.
Tips for Completing the Nomination Form
Your essay may want to address one or more questions like:
•How many hours does the nominee volunteer per month?
•Describe the need for the volunteer’s service.
•Did the nominee start a new program, use new methods to solve problems, initiate activities, or promote collaboration with other organizations? Explain.
•Describe the impact the nominee’s service made to the community.
•What are your nominee’s thoughts about volunteerism?
You are encouraged to interview your nominee to gain a deeper level of information concerning their volunteer service, motivation, and any special or unique challenges or circumstances.
Deadline
Please submit nomination form to MCS Awards, Douglas Hairston Office of the Mayor, 200 E. Washington St., 2501 City-County Building, Indianapolis, IN 46204, fax to (317) 327-5271, or e-mail FrontPorch@indy.gov.
The deadline is September 11, 2009. If the nomination form is received after the deadline date, it will be included in the next year's selection process.
For more information, or to access the nomination form, please visit: http://www.indy.gov/eGov/Mayor/Pages/2008Mayor%27sCommunityServiceAward.aspx.
Marion County Residents can be nominated in one of several categories including Arts, Business, Church, Special Needs, Education, Elderly, Health/Hospitals, Media, Neighborhood, Philanthropy, Sports, and Youth Services. Please see the attached nomination form for the eligibility and criteria requirements for the recipients’ consideration.
Award nominations are open to residents of Indianapolis/Marion County. If you would like to nominate a candidate, please complete a nomination form and return it by Friday, September 11, 2009.
Mayor Greg Ballard will honor MCS award recipients at a ceremony in November 2009. The names of each recipient will be engraved on individual bricks and will be placed at the Mayor's Volunteer Plaza at the 11th Street Admiral Spruance basin on the Canal.
Eligibility and Criteria for the MCS Award
•The MCS nominee should be committed to improving the City of Indianapolis and Marion County through voluntary personal service to its citizens to meet community needs.
•The MCS nominee will be judged on initiative and good work accomplished through volunteer service.
•Nominations should be made for direct service, board service or administrative volunteering.
•An individual, agency, corporation, or organization may nominate individuals.
•Decisions made by the judges are final.
•Nominees must be residents of Indianapolis/Marion County.
To qualify, a nominee must have three references who may be contacted to verify the scope and extent of the nominee's activities. References should be persons familiar with the community service activities for which the nomination is made, and should not include either the nominee or any persons related to the nominee. The nominator may not be included as one of the three references listed.
Nominators are asked to describe and highlight how your nominee volunteers to serve the community and limit your comments to 500 words.
Tips for Completing the Nomination Form
Your essay may want to address one or more questions like:
•How many hours does the nominee volunteer per month?
•Describe the need for the volunteer’s service.
•Did the nominee start a new program, use new methods to solve problems, initiate activities, or promote collaboration with other organizations? Explain.
•Describe the impact the nominee’s service made to the community.
•What are your nominee’s thoughts about volunteerism?
You are encouraged to interview your nominee to gain a deeper level of information concerning their volunteer service, motivation, and any special or unique challenges or circumstances.
Deadline
Please submit nomination form to MCS Awards, Douglas Hairston Office of the Mayor, 200 E. Washington St., 2501 City-County Building, Indianapolis, IN 46204, fax to (317) 327-5271, or e-mail FrontPorch@indy.gov.
The deadline is September 11, 2009. If the nomination form is received after the deadline date, it will be included in the next year's selection process.
For more information, or to access the nomination form, please visit: http://www.indy.gov/eGov/Mayor/Pages/2008Mayor%27sCommunityServiceAward.aspx.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds start to work for the city First steps to transform near north side neighborhood begin today
Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds start to work for the city
First steps to transform near north side neighborhood begin today
INDIANAPOLIS - The first project funded by the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP) began today in the Mapleton-Fall Creek area
of the city's near north side. Part of the $29 million in NSP funds
granted to Indianapolis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) are being used to demolish a house in the 2900 block
of North Park Avenue, making way for eventual new construction.
"These funds are a welcomed assistance for our neighborhoods needing a
boost to become vibrant again," said Mayor Greg Ballard. "I am pleased
to see NSP funds being spent in a variety of ways to reduce and remove
blight and help improve the quality of life for citizens throughout
Marion County."
The Mapleton-Fall Creek Community Development Corporation (CDC), along
with five other partners selected for projects in the NSP areas, were
each awarded $1 million to begin work by the Metropolitan Development
Commission. Federal guidelines dictate the funds can be used for
acquisition of properties for the Indy Land Bank, acquisition for
rehabilitation of properties, acquisition for new construction,
demolition, rental development, financing mechanisms and administration
of the funds.
The NSP funds were approved by Congress in late 2008 in an effort to
help neighborhoods recover from the effects of widespread foreclosures.
The Mapleton Fall Creek CDC is in the process of completing its plan for
a 21 block area to be revitalized, including selective demolition, rehab
of existing vacant and blighted homes, new home construction and
eventual retail development. The plans also include the development
three small neighborhood parks.
A public meeting is set for August 26th at Broadway United Methodist
Church at 29th and Broadway at 6:30 p.m. to further the discussion on
these projects. In addition to homeownership opportunities, quality
rental homes will continue to be an option in the neighborhood
especially given the number of duplexes in the area.
"Removing blight paves the way for building a stronger neighborhood,"
said
Mark Montgomery, Chairman of the Community Building Committee for the
Mapleton Fall Creek CDC. "Projects like this restore hope to residents
of the area who are tired of looking at abandoned houses."
Other partners in the NSP plan are the Concord Community Development
Corporation, Southeast Neighborhood Development, Greater Eastside
Housing Project Team, Englewood Community Development Corporation and
the Michigan B&O Reinvestment Team.
The City of Indianapolis has applied for $35 million in NSP 2 stimulus
funds and is expected to know whether those funds will be awarded for
similar projects by December 2009.
First steps to transform near north side neighborhood begin today
INDIANAPOLIS - The first project funded by the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP) began today in the Mapleton-Fall Creek area
of the city's near north side. Part of the $29 million in NSP funds
granted to Indianapolis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) are being used to demolish a house in the 2900 block
of North Park Avenue, making way for eventual new construction.
"These funds are a welcomed assistance for our neighborhoods needing a
boost to become vibrant again," said Mayor Greg Ballard. "I am pleased
to see NSP funds being spent in a variety of ways to reduce and remove
blight and help improve the quality of life for citizens throughout
Marion County."
The Mapleton-Fall Creek Community Development Corporation (CDC), along
with five other partners selected for projects in the NSP areas, were
each awarded $1 million to begin work by the Metropolitan Development
Commission. Federal guidelines dictate the funds can be used for
acquisition of properties for the Indy Land Bank, acquisition for
rehabilitation of properties, acquisition for new construction,
demolition, rental development, financing mechanisms and administration
of the funds.
The NSP funds were approved by Congress in late 2008 in an effort to
help neighborhoods recover from the effects of widespread foreclosures.
The Mapleton Fall Creek CDC is in the process of completing its plan for
a 21 block area to be revitalized, including selective demolition, rehab
of existing vacant and blighted homes, new home construction and
eventual retail development. The plans also include the development
three small neighborhood parks.
A public meeting is set for August 26th at Broadway United Methodist
Church at 29th and Broadway at 6:30 p.m. to further the discussion on
these projects. In addition to homeownership opportunities, quality
rental homes will continue to be an option in the neighborhood
especially given the number of duplexes in the area.
"Removing blight paves the way for building a stronger neighborhood,"
said
Mark Montgomery, Chairman of the Community Building Committee for the
Mapleton Fall Creek CDC. "Projects like this restore hope to residents
of the area who are tired of looking at abandoned houses."
Other partners in the NSP plan are the Concord Community Development
Corporation, Southeast Neighborhood Development, Greater Eastside
Housing Project Team, Englewood Community Development Corporation and
the Michigan B&O Reinvestment Team.
The City of Indianapolis has applied for $35 million in NSP 2 stimulus
funds and is expected to know whether those funds will be awarded for
similar projects by December 2009.
Fifth Fringe Celebration: Parade and Preview Party
Parade
Thursday, Aug. 20 6 p.m.
Mass Ave to the Outdoor Stage
Help us celebrate FifthFringe and kick off the festival with the Fringe Parade and Preview Party.
Sitting and watching this parade is not option - time to join in the Fringe fun! The parade starts at the big head outside Starbucks and the Earth House. Meet us at your favorite Mass Ave spot e,.g Starbucks, Agios, Dean Johnson, and join the parade down Mass Avenue.
Performers include:
* ReFried Fringe radical band
*
The Naptown Roller Girls
* Indy Hoopers hula dancers
* Woodruff Place Lawnchair Brigade
* The 2009 IndyFringe Performers
* and YOU! Clap along to the band, dance in the street, and have a ball! Prizes for the Fringiest and most outrageous outfits! Not sure what to wear? Stick with the organge, yellow, red and grey color scheme of the 2009 festival. If it rains the parade will go on, so bring a poncho and your funkiest umbrella!
Still not sure what to see?
At the Preview Party, enjoy a FREE glimpse of the 2009 IndyFringe shows. Local radio/television personality Paul Poteer and Mayor Greg Ballard will officially open the Fringe Festival. Then each group must entice viewers in 3 minutes or get the gong. Afterwards, mingle with performers while enjoying the sitar sounds of the Playboy Psychonauts (complete with Go Go dancers) .
And what would a party be without great food, beer and wine?
In addition to beer and wine from our Outdoor Stage sponsors Blue Moon Beer, Barefoot Bubbly and Crossings Savignon Blanc, Barone Fini Pinot Grigio and J. Vidal Fleury Cotes-Du-Rhone Red., Hoaglin will be providing a gourmet barbecue!
Menu:
Chicken Kabobs with Rice $6.00
Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Rice for $6.00
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches $5.00
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches $5.00
Hamburgers $5.00
Hotdogs $5.00
All Sandwiches Come With Chips and a Pickle
Side of Rice $2.00
Chips $1.00
Brownies $1.00
Blondies $1.00
Pickles $.50
You don't want to miss this high-energy celebration!More Parade Details
10 Days of Fringe Starts Friday!
Enjoy 280 shows on 6 stages all in the Mass Ave arts and cultural district. From comedy to dance to opera there is something for everyone.
To make sure you are prepared here are a few Fringe tips:
* Pick up the handy IndyFringe Program or read it at IndyFringe.org.
* See 5 shows for the price of 4 with the Fiver pass for sale now at the IndyFringe Building or at all venues during the festival.
* While you are planning, include a break at the Outdoor Stage for wine, beer, food and entertainment. Free with your Backer Button. Check out the lineup.
* Look for the color coded flags and Mass Ave Map signs to find your way to theatre, galleries, retail and dining!
Outrageous Outbursts of Family Fun Competitive Picnicking!
FREE EVENT
Sunday, August 23, 12-1:30 p.m.
Outside the IndyFringe Building, 719 E. St. Clair St. (Rain location inside)
Competitive Picnicking took New York City and Australia festivals by storm and now comes to Indy. Picnic goers trade food and drinks to assemble the tastiest, highest-scoring lunch. Bring your lunch, but be ready to share!
Then while you nibble, enjoy Fringey, family-friendly performers and exciting street buskers. Plus, Juggle Time Fun Co. will demonstrate how to use juggle sticks and Indy Hoppers will instruct hula hoop dancing, so everyone can join the fun!
What to bring: Each family should bring one beverage, side item, sandwich and dessert per person. (For example: A coke, ham sandwich, chips, and a Twinkie - but feel free to get creative!) There will be four rounds of swapping and at the end the picnic masters will judge who has the best lunch - winners will get fun Fringe prizes! Don't forget a picnic blanket or lawn chairs.
IndyFringe Trailer: Expect Everything
Check out the IndyFringe trailer to see what the Fringe is all about. Watch Now! Pass the video on to friends...keep the fringe alive.
Thanks to Road Productions and all the performers who donated time to make this awesome video.
Thursday, Aug. 20 6 p.m.
Mass Ave to the Outdoor Stage
Help us celebrate FifthFringe and kick off the festival with the Fringe Parade and Preview Party.
Sitting and watching this parade is not option - time to join in the Fringe fun! The parade starts at the big head outside Starbucks and the Earth House. Meet us at your favorite Mass Ave spot e,.g Starbucks, Agios, Dean Johnson, and join the parade down Mass Avenue.
Performers include:
* ReFried Fringe radical band
*
The Naptown Roller Girls
* Indy Hoopers hula dancers
* Woodruff Place Lawnchair Brigade
* The 2009 IndyFringe Performers
* and YOU! Clap along to the band, dance in the street, and have a ball! Prizes for the Fringiest and most outrageous outfits! Not sure what to wear? Stick with the organge, yellow, red and grey color scheme of the 2009 festival. If it rains the parade will go on, so bring a poncho and your funkiest umbrella!
Still not sure what to see?
At the Preview Party, enjoy a FREE glimpse of the 2009 IndyFringe shows. Local radio/television personality Paul Poteer and Mayor Greg Ballard will officially open the Fringe Festival. Then each group must entice viewers in 3 minutes or get the gong. Afterwards, mingle with performers while enjoying the sitar sounds of the Playboy Psychonauts (complete with Go Go dancers) .
And what would a party be without great food, beer and wine?
In addition to beer and wine from our Outdoor Stage sponsors Blue Moon Beer, Barefoot Bubbly and Crossings Savignon Blanc, Barone Fini Pinot Grigio and J. Vidal Fleury Cotes-Du-Rhone Red., Hoaglin will be providing a gourmet barbecue!
Menu:
Chicken Kabobs with Rice $6.00
Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Rice for $6.00
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches $5.00
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches $5.00
Hamburgers $5.00
Hotdogs $5.00
All Sandwiches Come With Chips and a Pickle
Side of Rice $2.00
Chips $1.00
Brownies $1.00
Blondies $1.00
Pickles $.50
You don't want to miss this high-energy celebration!More Parade Details
10 Days of Fringe Starts Friday!
Enjoy 280 shows on 6 stages all in the Mass Ave arts and cultural district. From comedy to dance to opera there is something for everyone.
To make sure you are prepared here are a few Fringe tips:
* Pick up the handy IndyFringe Program or read it at IndyFringe.org.
* See 5 shows for the price of 4 with the Fiver pass for sale now at the IndyFringe Building or at all venues during the festival.
* While you are planning, include a break at the Outdoor Stage for wine, beer, food and entertainment. Free with your Backer Button. Check out the lineup.
* Look for the color coded flags and Mass Ave Map signs to find your way to theatre, galleries, retail and dining!
Outrageous Outbursts of Family Fun Competitive Picnicking!
FREE EVENT
Sunday, August 23, 12-1:30 p.m.
Outside the IndyFringe Building, 719 E. St. Clair St. (Rain location inside)
Competitive Picnicking took New York City and Australia festivals by storm and now comes to Indy. Picnic goers trade food and drinks to assemble the tastiest, highest-scoring lunch. Bring your lunch, but be ready to share!
Then while you nibble, enjoy Fringey, family-friendly performers and exciting street buskers. Plus, Juggle Time Fun Co. will demonstrate how to use juggle sticks and Indy Hoppers will instruct hula hoop dancing, so everyone can join the fun!
What to bring: Each family should bring one beverage, side item, sandwich and dessert per person. (For example: A coke, ham sandwich, chips, and a Twinkie - but feel free to get creative!) There will be four rounds of swapping and at the end the picnic masters will judge who has the best lunch - winners will get fun Fringe prizes! Don't forget a picnic blanket or lawn chairs.
IndyFringe Trailer: Expect Everything
Check out the IndyFringe trailer to see what the Fringe is all about. Watch Now! Pass the video on to friends...keep the fringe alive.
Thanks to Road Productions and all the performers who donated time to make this awesome video.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Knozone Gives Away Free Tickets for the WFMS Fair Train
Ride the train, your bicycle or IndyGo to save money and improve air
quality
INDIANAPOLIS - Save money on parking and reduce your time spent waiting
in traffic by riding the WFMS Fair Train, cycling or taking IndyGo to
the State Fair. Knozone is giving away free WFMS Fair Train tickets,
while Pedal Park offers free parking and discounted fair admission to
cyclists.
To take advantage of the free WFMS Fair Train tickets, follow
Indianapolis Knozone on Facebook or Twitter for a chance to earn free
tickets. A limited number of tickets are available to the first
participants. The WFMS Fair Train goes between Fishers and the
fairgrounds. For more information, visit
http://www.itm.org/events/fairtrain.htm
In addition to riding the WFMS Fair Train, fair goers can go green by
utilizing Pedal and Park. Free parking and discounted fair tickets are
offered to those who ride their bikes to the fair. Pedal and Park
provides free and secure bicycle parking at the State Fair and provides
cyclists with discounted State Fair tickets. Pedal and Park is located
on the Monon Trail, just north of the 38th Street. For more information,
visit http://www.pedalandpark.org/statefair.htm
An alternative to the WFMS Fair Train and Pedal and Park is IndyGo.
Routes 39 and 4 go to the Fairgrounds. For more information on the
IndyGo routes, visit http://www.indygo.net/routes.htm
Stay in the Know:
Receiving the Central Indiana Clean Air Partnership newsletters and
following Indianapolis Knozone on Facebook or Twitter will keep you in
the know for this opportunity and future Knozone promotional giveaways.
Sign up today at www.indycicap.org and follow Indianapolis Knozone on
Facebook or Twitter.
quality
INDIANAPOLIS - Save money on parking and reduce your time spent waiting
in traffic by riding the WFMS Fair Train, cycling or taking IndyGo to
the State Fair. Knozone is giving away free WFMS Fair Train tickets,
while Pedal Park offers free parking and discounted fair admission to
cyclists.
To take advantage of the free WFMS Fair Train tickets, follow
Indianapolis Knozone on Facebook or Twitter for a chance to earn free
tickets. A limited number of tickets are available to the first
participants. The WFMS Fair Train goes between Fishers and the
fairgrounds. For more information, visit
http://www.itm.org/events/fairtrain.htm
In addition to riding the WFMS Fair Train, fair goers can go green by
utilizing Pedal and Park. Free parking and discounted fair tickets are
offered to those who ride their bikes to the fair. Pedal and Park
provides free and secure bicycle parking at the State Fair and provides
cyclists with discounted State Fair tickets. Pedal and Park is located
on the Monon Trail, just north of the 38th Street. For more information,
visit http://www.pedalandpark.org/statefair.htm
An alternative to the WFMS Fair Train and Pedal and Park is IndyGo.
Routes 39 and 4 go to the Fairgrounds. For more information on the
IndyGo routes, visit http://www.indygo.net/routes.htm
Stay in the Know:
Receiving the Central Indiana Clean Air Partnership newsletters and
following Indianapolis Knozone on Facebook or Twitter will keep you in
the know for this opportunity and future Knozone promotional giveaways.
Sign up today at www.indycicap.org and follow Indianapolis Knozone on
Facebook or Twitter.
CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONS
Apply Now! Application Deadline is August 24
On October 16, Neighbor Power! will showcase some of the great things that Indianapolis neighborhoods are already accomplishing -- and you're invited to enter. Apply for one or more awards, but do it now because the entry deadline is August 24.
The Awards:
Connecting Community Award,
sponsored by Neighbor Power! This award recognizes an institution, organization, or group of people that exemplify leadership, collaboration, and vision in their work to improve services, education, or cultural aspects of the quality of life of its neighborhood. This would include but not be limited to local mural project, job training program, neighborhood cultural event, etc. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact LISC at sthomas@lisc.org.
Building Local Economy Award, sponsored by Neighbor Power! This award recognizes an institution, organization, or group of people that exemplify leadership, collaboration, and vision in their work to improve business diversity or economic aspects of the quality of life of its neighborhood. This would include but not be limited to farmer's market, hiring locally, eat/shop local, small business development, etc. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact LISC at sthomas@lisc.org.
Inspiring Places Award, sponsored by Neighbor Power! This award recognizes an institution, organization, or group of people that exemplify leadership, collaboration, and vision in their work to improve safety, housing, or beautification aspects of the quality of life of its neighborhood. This would include but not be limited to crime watch programs, housing, neighborhood clean-up efforts, community/police partnerships, streetscape improvements, gateways, etc. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact LISC at sthomas@lisc.org.
Other neighborhood awards being presented that night include:
The Collaborative Spirit Award, sponsored by the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC). This award recognizes projects that involve partnerships between neighborhood organizations and schools, businesses, or other neighborhood organizations. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact INRC at namccormick@inrc.org.
The Mayor's Neighborhood Award, sponsored by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB). This award will recognize achievements of residents engaged as volunteers in beautification and/or environmental improvement projects. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact KIB at lfox@kibi.org.
The Carl J. Lile Partnership Award, sponsored by the Indianapolis Coalition for Neighborhood Development. This award recognizes the dedication and commitment of a community development leader in Indianapolis. The nomination process is internal and applications are not being accepted. Contact dfredericks@iaced.org for more information.
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The Event:
Neighbor Power! will bring together hundreds of people from around the city who are interested in neighborhood improvement and community development. LISC Indianapolis, the Great Indy Neighborhoods Initiatives, and many others have coordinated the free gathering, which will include discussions and workshops on neighborhood issues on October 17. (Find out more here.)
Get Involved
Apply for one - or more than one.
But do it now: the entry deadline for all award applications is
August 24.
Good luck -- see you October 16!
On October 16, Neighbor Power! will showcase some of the great things that Indianapolis neighborhoods are already accomplishing -- and you're invited to enter. Apply for one or more awards, but do it now because the entry deadline is August 24.
The Awards:
Connecting Community Award,
sponsored by Neighbor Power! This award recognizes an institution, organization, or group of people that exemplify leadership, collaboration, and vision in their work to improve services, education, or cultural aspects of the quality of life of its neighborhood. This would include but not be limited to local mural project, job training program, neighborhood cultural event, etc. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact LISC at sthomas@lisc.org.
Building Local Economy Award, sponsored by Neighbor Power! This award recognizes an institution, organization, or group of people that exemplify leadership, collaboration, and vision in their work to improve business diversity or economic aspects of the quality of life of its neighborhood. This would include but not be limited to farmer's market, hiring locally, eat/shop local, small business development, etc. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact LISC at sthomas@lisc.org.
Inspiring Places Award, sponsored by Neighbor Power! This award recognizes an institution, organization, or group of people that exemplify leadership, collaboration, and vision in their work to improve safety, housing, or beautification aspects of the quality of life of its neighborhood. This would include but not be limited to crime watch programs, housing, neighborhood clean-up efforts, community/police partnerships, streetscape improvements, gateways, etc. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact LISC at sthomas@lisc.org.
Other neighborhood awards being presented that night include:
The Collaborative Spirit Award, sponsored by the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC). This award recognizes projects that involve partnerships between neighborhood organizations and schools, businesses, or other neighborhood organizations. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact INRC at namccormick@inrc.org.
The Mayor's Neighborhood Award, sponsored by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB). This award will recognize achievements of residents engaged as volunteers in beautification and/or environmental improvement projects. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact KIB at lfox@kibi.org.
The Carl J. Lile Partnership Award, sponsored by the Indianapolis Coalition for Neighborhood Development. This award recognizes the dedication and commitment of a community development leader in Indianapolis. The nomination process is internal and applications are not being accepted. Contact dfredericks@iaced.org for more information.
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The Event:
Neighbor Power! will bring together hundreds of people from around the city who are interested in neighborhood improvement and community development. LISC Indianapolis, the Great Indy Neighborhoods Initiatives, and many others have coordinated the free gathering, which will include discussions and workshops on neighborhood issues on October 17. (Find out more here.)
Get Involved
Apply for one - or more than one.
But do it now: the entry deadline for all award applications is
August 24.
Good luck -- see you October 16!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Masterpiece in a Day
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19
Where: 1043 Virginia Ave. (in front of Murphy Art Center)
Info: (317) 450-6630; www.bigcar.org
Cost: Free for participants and visitors
The long-running free art and writing contest Masterpiece in a Day, supported by Southeast Neighborhood Development and operated by Big Car, returns to Fountain Square on Sept. 19. This year, the contest is again part of a big day in the neighborhood that includes the Fountain Square Art Fair presented by the Fountain Square Merchants Association.
The art and writing contests begin at 9 a.m. with day-of registration ending at 11 a.m. Completed artwork and typed copies of writing are due for judging at 3:30 p.m.
Winners from both contests will be announced at about 4:30 p.m. All work must be completed in the Fountain Square neighborhood during contest hours.
The art contest features two categories this year.
2D (all work that is predominantly two-dimensional including paintings, photos, collages, drawings; work on paper, canvas, board etc.).
3D+ (all work that isn't 2D - examples include 3D pieces, sculpture, video, installation, site-specific work, performance, conceptual art)
The overall Best in Show winner of the art contest wins $1,200.
Two category winners pick up $600 each.
And runners up in each category get $300 each.
The overall winner can't also be a category winner.
Total art prize money: $3,000
The writing contest presented by Second Story features a single combined contest this year for prose writers and poets. The overall winner receives $600, with the second-place writer taking $300 and third place picking up $100.
Total writing prize money: $1,000
Where: 1043 Virginia Ave. (in front of Murphy Art Center)
Info: (317) 450-6630; www.bigcar.org
Cost: Free for participants and visitors
The long-running free art and writing contest Masterpiece in a Day, supported by Southeast Neighborhood Development and operated by Big Car, returns to Fountain Square on Sept. 19. This year, the contest is again part of a big day in the neighborhood that includes the Fountain Square Art Fair presented by the Fountain Square Merchants Association.
The art and writing contests begin at 9 a.m. with day-of registration ending at 11 a.m. Completed artwork and typed copies of writing are due for judging at 3:30 p.m.
Winners from both contests will be announced at about 4:30 p.m. All work must be completed in the Fountain Square neighborhood during contest hours.
The art contest features two categories this year.
2D (all work that is predominantly two-dimensional including paintings, photos, collages, drawings; work on paper, canvas, board etc.).
3D+ (all work that isn't 2D - examples include 3D pieces, sculpture, video, installation, site-specific work, performance, conceptual art)
The overall Best in Show winner of the art contest wins $1,200.
Two category winners pick up $600 each.
And runners up in each category get $300 each.
The overall winner can't also be a category winner.
Total art prize money: $3,000
The writing contest presented by Second Story features a single combined contest this year for prose writers and poets. The overall winner receives $600, with the second-place writer taking $300 and third place picking up $100.
Total writing prize money: $1,000
Events at the Fountain Square Public Library
Baby Lapsit Storytime
August 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Babies and their caregivers are invited for stories, rhymes, and activities.
Birth-3
Play Date
Preschool Story Time
Every Monday from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Ages 3-5
Join other families for songs, stories and activities.
Family Game & Puzzle Night
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Families are invited to make a fun family memory and help children
learn the value of teamwork
Library Board Meeting
Thursday, August 20, 2009
6:30 PM
The public is invited to attend the monthly meeting of the
Library Board
Life Laughs with Words Book Club
Saturday, August 22, 2009
2:00 PM
Tweens ages 10-13 are invited to discuss the book,
The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron, over snacks and
activities
August 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Babies and their caregivers are invited for stories, rhymes, and activities.
Birth-3
Play Date
Preschool Story Time
Every Monday from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Ages 3-5
Join other families for songs, stories and activities.
Family Game & Puzzle Night
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Families are invited to make a fun family memory and help children
learn the value of teamwork
Library Board Meeting
Thursday, August 20, 2009
6:30 PM
The public is invited to attend the monthly meeting of the
Library Board
Life Laughs with Words Book Club
Saturday, August 22, 2009
2:00 PM
Tweens ages 10-13 are invited to discuss the book,
The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron, over snacks and
activities
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Friends of the Cultural Trail,
Everything is rolling along (sorry) on the Cultural Trail! Check out the latest information below, and please join us for the an important update meeting on construction progress and future timelines, as well as additional updates on exciting development projects along the Southeast Corridor (Virginia Avenue).
The update meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19, from 6-8 p.m., at the Fountain Square Theatre Building. Please bring your friends, neighbors and questions - see you then!
The update meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19, from 6-8 p.m., at the Fountain Square Theatre Building. Please bring your friends, neighbors and questions - see you then!
Final Front Porch Friday
This Friday, August 14th
Just a quick reminder that our final 2009 Front Porch Friday will be this Friday, August 14. Join us at INRC from 11:30am - 1:00pm, 1802 N. Illinois Street.
Be sure to bring your lawn chair and join your neighbors as we share neighborhood news, events, and stories over a tall glass of lemonade or ice cold sweet sun tea.
Our August Front Porch Friday will feature creative expressions of community. Bring a poem, a song, a piece of art...anything you'd like to share that expresses your feelings of community.
For more information or to RSVP call 920-0330, ext 100 or namccormick@inrc.org
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
autumn is nearly here – sign up for fall fun with indy parks
Indy Parks’ Fall Fun Guide available; registration begins Friday
Sign up for fall programs with Indy Parks starting this Friday! The 2009 Fall Fun Guide is now available at www.indyparks.org and your nearest family center or Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library branch. Get the latest program schedules, park events and holiday gatherings at Indy Parks facilities. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14. To register, call 327-PARK or send in the registration form on page 51 of the 2009 Fall Fun Guide.
Indy Parks offers a broad variety of programs for all ages and interests. Learn to hike the Appalachian Trail at Eagle Creek Park, get wet at Krannert Park’s indoor aquatic center, learn to garden at Garfield Park Conservatory or dance the Flamenco at Garfield Park Arts Center.
Indy Parks distributes three Fun Guides each calendar year: Winter/Spring, Summer and Fall. For more information on Indy Parks programs and activities, please visit www.indyparks.org or call 327-PARK.
Less than 2 Weeks Till IndyFringe!
Less than 2 Weeks Till IndyFringe! Make sure you are prepared with our checklist:
- Pick up the handy IndyFringe Program or read it at IndyFringe.org.
- Skip the line - Buy advance tickets, Fiver passes and buttons at the IndyFringe Building or online. Advance sales end after this week!
- First time Fringing? Read the FAQ for Fringe tips.
- While you are planning, include a break at the Outdoor Stage for wine, beer, food and entertainment. Free with your Backer Button. Check out the lineup.
- Still not sure what to see? Make sure to attend the Preview Party August 20!
Construction of the front and rear steps has begun. In the meantime call 317-522-8099 to order tickets or visit IndyFringe.org.
Thanks to everyone who helped make the new, safer steps possible in time for the FringeNext performances in the building!!!
Fifth Fringe Celebration: Parade and Preview Party
Thursday, Aug. 20 6 p.m.
Mass Ave to the Outdoor Stage
Help us celebrate FifthFringe and kick off the festival with the Fringe Parade and Preview Party.
This is not a parade to watch idly from the sidelines - join the mayhem created by IndyFringe performers, Refried Fringe radical band, Indy Hoopers and the Naptown Roller Girls. Clap along to the band, dance in the street, and have a ball! Prizes for the Fringiest and most outrageous outfits!
At the Preview Party, enjoy a FREE glimpse of the 2009 shows. Each group must entice viewers in 3 minutes or get the gong. Afterwards, mingle with performers while enjoying the sitar sounds of the Playboy Psychonauts (complete with Go Go dancers).
You don't want to miss this high-energy celebration! More Parade Details
CITY TO CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF AFRICAN FESTIVAL
The City of Indianapolis, in partnership with African
Community International, Inc., will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of
the African Festival August 14th and 15th.
The festival will begin Friday with the African Ambassadors and Business
Conference scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. followed
by the Tastes of Africa and Fashion of Africa, Friday evening beginning
at 6:30 p.m. These events will be held at the Indiana War Memorial
A variety of events including the African Film Festival (held at the
Central Library), a community health fair and other activities are
scheduled throughout the day on Saturday, August 15th as the official
African Festival events kickoff at 10:45 a.m. The festival will be held
in downtown Indianapolis on the American Legion Mall.
For a complete listing of event times and activities visit
http://www.africancommunity.net/events.html
Community International, Inc., will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of
the African Festival August 14th and 15th.
The festival will begin Friday with the African Ambassadors and Business
Conference scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. followed
by the Tastes of Africa and Fashion of Africa, Friday evening beginning
at 6:30 p.m. These events will be held at the Indiana War Memorial
A variety of events including the African Film Festival (held at the
Central Library), a community health fair and other activities are
scheduled throughout the day on Saturday, August 15th as the official
African Festival events kickoff at 10:45 a.m. The festival will be held
in downtown Indianapolis on the American Legion Mall.
For a complete listing of event times and activities visit
http://www.africancommunity.
Monday, August 10, 2009
What's Happening at BOI
Starting a Nonprofit Organization
Learn the difference between nonprofit and for-profit businesses and what it takes to start a nonprofit organization. $10
Monday, Aug. 24, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Instructor: Kim Huizinga, Esq., Community Development Law Center
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Learn the difference between nonprofit and for-profit businesses and what it takes to start a nonprofit organization. $10
Monday, Aug. 24, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Instructor: Kim Huizinga, Esq., Community Development Law Center
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Creative Arts Roundtable
If you are an artist or artisan trying to make a business out of your work, attend this discussion group that includes a panel discussion with community resources for artists and tips from successful artists, as well as general networking opportunities. Free
Monday, Aug. 24, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
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Intellectual Property
Understand the principles of trademarks, copyrights and patents, and how to protect your intellectual property assets. $10
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Instructor: Patty Hughel, Alerding Castor LLP
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Media Relations
Learn how to effectively work with the media to get the word out about your business, both with paid advertising and free exposure through public relations. $10
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: BOI, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Instructor: Keianna Harrison and Denise Herd, The H2H Group
Read more
See our Web site for a list of all upcoming classes.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Colts Invitational Blood Drive Challenge
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to be a part of an exciting event at James A. Garfield/Phoenix Academy. Our school recently received very exciting news and we want you to be a part of it. We were selected to be one of six elementary schools in the state of Indiana for the Colts Invitational Blood Drive Challenge which is a collaboration between Indiana Blood Center and Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts Invitational Blood Drive is an expansion of the partnership between the Blood Center and Indianapolis Colts. The goal is to engage the community through involving local schools and families. The campaign empowers people to give back to others by providing blood which helps people through accident, injury, or illness. The Blood Center must collect 550 pints of a blood a day to keep hospitals stocked and a typical donor yields approximately 3 pints. It is a great way for Hoosiers to help other Hoosiers.
James A. Garfield/Phoenix Academy is excited to be a part of this inaugural event and will be holding it in conjunction with our Back to School night on August 20 , 2009. We are inviting as many parents, family members, and community members as possible to come and give blood on this night. Our hope is to make this an event where families can not only give blood but can also receive information and have fun. The school will be open to the community on this night from 5pm to 7pm and we would like to have community organizations come in and set up information tables or booths in order to interact with the neighborhood families, school staff, blood drive staff, and other organizations. We would like to ask your community organization to come be a part of this evening by setting up an informational booth from 5pm to 7pm on August 20th. The blood drive will begin at 2pm and any community members are welcome to come donate blood from 2pm to 5pm. The drive will continue until 7pm and we will invite our students and families to join us from 5pm to 7pm for the Back to School Night which will include games, informational booths, blood donation, raffles, and food.
All community members will be welcome to donate blood and participate in the fun. Posters are available for organizations to post if they wish and will be provided to anyone interested. We appreciate your consideration in this matter and feel it would be a great asset to our families if your organization were to attend. Please contact me to RSVP or for any additional information regarding this event or James A. Garfield/Phoenix Academy. We look forward to hearing from you.
Michele Hudgins
Student/Family Care Coordinator Schools 31
School 31
307 Lincoln
Indianapolis, IN 46225
The Colts Invitational Blood Drive is an expansion of the partnership between the Blood Center and Indianapolis Colts. The goal is to engage the community through involving local schools and families. The campaign empowers people to give back to others by providing blood which helps people through accident, injury, or illness. The Blood Center must collect 550 pints of a blood a day to keep hospitals stocked and a typical donor yields approximately 3 pints. It is a great way for Hoosiers to help other Hoosiers.
James A. Garfield/Phoenix Academy is excited to be a part of this inaugural event and will be holding it in conjunction with our Back to School night on August 20 , 2009. We are inviting as many parents, family members, and community members as possible to come and give blood on this night. Our hope is to make this an event where families can not only give blood but can also receive information and have fun. The school will be open to the community on this night from 5pm to 7pm and we would like to have community organizations come in and set up information tables or booths in order to interact with the neighborhood families, school staff, blood drive staff, and other organizations. We would like to ask your community organization to come be a part of this evening by setting up an informational booth from 5pm to 7pm on August 20th. The blood drive will begin at 2pm and any community members are welcome to come donate blood from 2pm to 5pm. The drive will continue until 7pm and we will invite our students and families to join us from 5pm to 7pm for the Back to School Night which will include games, informational booths, blood donation, raffles, and food.
All community members will be welcome to donate blood and participate in the fun. Posters are available for organizations to post if they wish and will be provided to anyone interested. We appreciate your consideration in this matter and feel it would be a great asset to our families if your organization were to attend. Please contact me to RSVP or for any additional information regarding this event or James A. Garfield/Phoenix Academy. We look forward to hearing from you.
Michele Hudgins
Student/Family Care Coordinator Schools 31
School 31
307 Lincoln
Indianapolis, IN 46225
CITY TO HOST SALSA NIGHT AT CITY MARKET
Mayor Greg Ballard and the Office of International and Cultural Affairs invite you to grab a partner and dance the night away at Salsa Night at City Market. This event is free and open to the public and instructors will be on hand to teach basic salsa moves.
The Office of International and Cultural Affairs works year-round to highlight the diverse cultural and ethnic events occurring throughout Indianapolis.
Part of this effort includes working with local groups to create fun and exciting events that raise awareness of Indianapolis’ diverse population. The city, in conjunction with these partners, has planned a series of events that will take place during the months of August and September. These events each give the citizens of Indianapolis the opportunity to learn more about the rich cultural diversity that exists right in their own neighborhoods.
WHAT: Salsa Night at City Market
WHEN: Friday August 7, 2009
5 p.m.
WHERE: City Market
222 E. Market St.
Hello neighbors
I am proud to announce that DomiStyle Furniture and Art is currently leading in votes on theIndyChannel.com A-List competition in the furniture resale category.
I was pleasantly surprised to find so many Fountain Square businesses nominated. Please, please, please take a moment and go to www.theindychannel.com/alist and vote for the following Fountain Square merchants. They are all getting my vote!
Here are the nominees. If I missed anyone please advise.
Thank you!
Chuck Bredemus
DomiStyle Furniture & Art
1315 Shelby St
Indianapolis In 46203
317.917.0654
Does your domicile have style?
DomiStyle Furniture & Art
1315 Shelby St
Indianapolis In 46203
317.917.0654
Does your domicile have style?
AV Gallery
Big Car Gallery
Fountain Square Barber Shop
Biz-on-Fletcher
Gusto!
Maria's Pizza
Luxor
Santorini's
Naisa
Joe' Cycles
The Brass Ring Lounge
Deano's Vino
Flowers on the Square
DomiStyle Furniture & Art
Boca Loca Beads
Alchemy
Action Duck Pin Bowl
Radio Radio
Siam Square
Arthur's Music Store
Siam Square
Arthur's Music Store
MAYOR'S OFFICE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL
The Mayor's Office is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010
Mayor's Youth Council.
The Mayor's Youth Council (MYC) is comprised of students from across
Marion County who serve as the voice of Indianapolis youth in city
government. MYC members are selected based on proven leadership skills,
school activities and community involvement. MYC members can be
nominated by a school principal, guidance counselor, school
superintendent, teacher, faith leader, or community leader.
"The Mayor's Youth Council gives youth a chance to learn about and
participate in local government, and become a voice for their peers,"
said Mayor Greg Ballard. "We make a point to engage the youth in
discussion about issues that are important to them. We truly value their
opinions and ideas."
The MYC also gives students an opportunity to express their civic pride
through a variety of community service projects and interaction with
city leaders.
"The young men and women on the MYC remind me constantly that it is
everyone's responsibility to improve the lives of others," said
Executive Director of Neighborhood Programs, Mitzi Hurst. "I am inspired
by their optimism."
Last year's community service projects included the Great Indy Clean Up
and the Back Pack Attack.
If you are interested in being considered for the Mayor's Youth Council,
or if you would like to nominate a youth for the Council, please visit
http://www.indy.gov/eGov/Mayor/Education/MYC/Pages/application.aspx .
Applications are due by Monday August 31, 2009.
Mayor's Youth Council.
The Mayor's Youth Council (MYC) is comprised of students from across
Marion County who serve as the voice of Indianapolis youth in city
government. MYC members are selected based on proven leadership skills,
school activities and community involvement. MYC members can be
nominated by a school principal, guidance counselor, school
superintendent, teacher, faith leader, or community leader.
"The Mayor's Youth Council gives youth a chance to learn about and
participate in local government, and become a voice for their peers,"
said Mayor Greg Ballard. "We make a point to engage the youth in
discussion about issues that are important to them. We truly value their
opinions and ideas."
The MYC also gives students an opportunity to express their civic pride
through a variety of community service projects and interaction with
city leaders.
"The young men and women on the MYC remind me constantly that it is
everyone's responsibility to improve the lives of others," said
Executive Director of Neighborhood Programs, Mitzi Hurst. "I am inspired
by their optimism."
Last year's community service projects included the Great Indy Clean Up
and the Back Pack Attack.
If you are interested in being considered for the Mayor's Youth Council,
or if you would like to nominate a youth for the Council, please visit
http://www.indy.gov/eGov/
Applications are due by Monday August 31, 2009.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
4th Annual Collaborative Spirit Award
Nominate your neighborhood for its award-winning collaborative effort!
INRC's 4th annual "Collaborative Spirit Award" will recognize a project undertaken in Indianapolis neighborhoods between January 1, 2008 and June 1, 2009 that involves partnerships between neighborhood associations, organizations, schools, businesses, faith-based organizations, not-for-profits, etc. The project must embrace the spirit of cooperation and community involvement.
Nominate your neighborhood collaboration for this award! The 4th Annual Collaborative Spirit Award will celebrate unique partnerships across a neighborhood. These partners are working collaboratively to create an inclusive neighborhood in which all assets are valued and the result is a stronger, more connected community. Please click here for descriptions of previous awardees.
The award will be presented at INRC's 15th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, at the American Red Cross, 441 E. 10th Street. The award will include a cash honorarium to be used to continue the award-winning neighborhood's good work and the winner's name will be engraved on a plaque that is displayed at INRC's office. In addition the winner will be nominated for a National Award.
Nominations are due by 5pm on Monday, August 24.
How to apply: check INRC's website at www.inrc.org; call us at 920-0330, ext. 100; or, stop by INRC's office at 1802 N. Illinois Street for an application.
The award winner of the INRC Collaborative Spirit award will also be honored at the Neighbor Power! Conference Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 16. This awards program will bring together new and existing awards sponsored by a number of community partners. This gathering will also feature five other awards including:
Connecting Community Award, sponsored by Neighbor Power! This award recognizes an institution, organization, or group of people that exemplify leadership, collaboration, and vision in their work to improve services, education, or cultural aspects of the quality of life of its neighborhood. This would include but not be limited to local mural project, job training program, neighborhood cultural event, etc. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact LISC at sthomas@lisc.org.
Building Local Economy Award, sponsored by Neighbor Power! This award recognizes an institution, organization, or group of people that exemplify leadership, collaboration, and vision in their work to improve business diversity or economic aspects of the quality of life of its neighborhood. This would include but not be limited to farmer's market, hiring locally, eat/shop local, small business development, etc. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact LISC at sthomas@lisc.org.
Inspiring Places Award, sponsored by Neighbor Power! This award recognizes an institution, organization, or group of people that exemplify leadership, collaboration, and vision in their work to improve safety, housing, or beautification aspects of the quality of life of its neighborhood. This would include but not be limited to crime watch programs, housing, neighborhood clean-up efforts, community/police partnerships, streetscape improvements, gateways, etc. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact LISC at sthomas@lisc.org.
The Mayor's Neighborhood Award, sponsored by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB). This award will recognize achievements of residents engaged as volunteers in beautification and/or environmental improvement projects. To nominate someone for this award, click here, or for more information contact KIB at lfox@kibi.org.
The Carl J. Lile Partnership Award, sponsored by the Indianapolis Coalition for Neighborhood Development. This award recognizes the dedication and commitment of a community development leader in Indianapolis. The nomination process is internal and applications are not being accepted. Contact dfredericks@iaced.org for more information.
The awards will be presented as part of a week of neighborhood celebrations that will culminate with Neighbor Power! A Gathering To Inspire Greater Indy Neighborhoods. Neighbor Power! will bring together hundreds of people from around the city who are interested in neighborhood improvement and community development. LISC Indianapolis, the Great Indy Neighborhoods Initiatives, and many others have coordinated the free gathering, which will include discussions and workshops on neighborhood issues on October 17. ( Find out more here.)
CITY IMPLEMENTS SPECIAL EFFORT TO ASSIST RESIDENTS IN DISPOSAL OF TREE LIMB DEBRIS IN HARDEST HIT AREA OF STORM
As a result of severe thunderstorms yesterday, August 4th, the Department of Public Works (DPW) has been earnestly working throughout the day to address clean up efforts as a result of the storms impact.
To assist residents in disposal of large tree debris, beginning Monday, August 10, DPW’s Solid Waste Division will begin monitoring the area experiencing the most damage in down trees bordered by 10th St. (north), Brookvile Rd. (south), Kitley St.(east) and Sherman Ave. (west) and will pick up large tree and limb debris.
“In addition to clearing public areas, we want to ensure that we provide as much assistance as we can to residents who need help with disposal of large wooded debris,” said DPW Director David Sherman. “We can’t encroach upon private property, but if residents can get the debris to the curb over the weekend, we’ll have vehicles out to pick it up during the week.”
City workers are not able to access private property to remove any wooded debris, so residents must ensure that large tree and/or limb debris is placed at the curb.
Smaller wooded debris should be cut and bundled into 3 foot lengths weighing not more than 40lbs and placed so that the bundles can be collected with regular trash pick-up.
Residents outside the boundaries of the heaviest hit area should contact the MAC at 327-4622. Inspectors will investigate reported concerns and will address those that warrant assistance.
During the night and early morning, about 200-300 trees were reported down with about 60 locations blocking right of way areas and about 100 taking down power lines. DPW’s Water Services Division assisted the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) with two crews of four people each for tree removal throughout the evening hours. One crew from Water Services continued work with DPR to assist in finalizing tree removal from public areas today. DPW’s Street Maintenance and Solid Waste Divisions also cleared about 25 tree locations. The Street Maintenance Division remained on standby in case of additional requests for help.
Also as a result of the storm, six intersections are currently reported still without power resulting in inoperable traffic signals. Commuters should treat these areas as a 4-way stop.
Indianapolis Power and Light reports about 13,000 homes still without power. Power is expected to be up in all areas by mid-day Thursday, August 6, 2009.
MAYOR’S ACTION CENTER LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE
Citizens can now access a wide variety of valuable information and resources through the new Mayor’s Action Center (MAC) Web site located at http://www.indy.gov/mac.
As an extension to the Mayor’s Action Center call line and online service request form, the MAC Web site provides information for citizens they can access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“Citizens in Indianapolis and Marion County now have more information at their fingertips than ever before,” said Mayor Greg Ballard. “The Mayor’s Action Center has done a tremendous job of improving customer service and the new Web site can only add to their success as we continue to find new and effective ways to distribute important and helpful information to our constituents.”
The Web site includes a frequently asked questions page with details about reporting potholes, trash pick-up and illegal dumping, reporting high weeds and grass, zoning violations, and more.
The Web site also provides links to information about street light and power outages, court locations, toxic material drop off locations, recycling, social services, dead animal pick-up, orders of protection and neighborhood liaisons.
“We have made great strides in our efforts to improve customer service and streamline processes within the MAC,” said Mayor’s Action Center Administrator, Chris Pichereau. “The new Web site is a great resource and we are confident it will further our efforts to have useful information readily accessible for the citizens of Indianapolis and Marion County.”
Established in the early 1990’s, the Mayor’s Action Center provides the citizens of Indianapolis and Marion County with one central organization to contact for requesting service, obtaining information or registering complaints. This year the MAC is handling more calls than this time last year, and the percent of calls lost or abandoned has gone down to two percent from 22 percent in 2008.
“We are committed to actively pursuing ways to improve quality and service to individuals and neighborhoods,” said Director of Constituent Services Sarah Taylor. “The new Web site is a great tool and will help us to increase satisfaction from citizens and more effectively meet their needs.”
Also new to the MAC is the Outbound Call Program. For the first time since its inception, the MAC is calling citizens back for closure once a service has been rendered. The MAC piloted this program in the last quarter of 2008. Since officially launching the program in January 2009, the MAC has made over 15,000 calls to citizens with closed service requests while continuing to maintain high performance measures in relation to answering calls for service requests and problem reporting.
MAYOR BALLARD TO PRESIDE OVER PUBLIC MEETING OF INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION
On Tuesday, August 11th, Mayor Greg Ballard and the Infrastructure Advisory Commission will hold its second public meeting. The meeting will include a review of activities since the last public meeting (in May) and will seek public input and questions about the city’s infrastructure needs and strategies.
WHERE:
JULIA CARSON CENTER
300 EAST FALL CREEK PARKWAY
WHEN:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH
6 PM TO 8 PM
Grant for Change
Nau, a Portland, Oregon-based sustainable apparel company, is launching an annual Grant for Change program to recognize individuals or groups working to bring positive change to their communities. The program seeks to recognize and support everyday people — whether artists, athletes, or activists — who are giving back to the community.
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A Note from Cliff Myers
I will be out of town for a few days and am sending our weekly report early this week. Please see the attached document for pertinent information from the area.
Yesterday was quite an adventure. Our officers worked hard to assist stranded motorists, respond to alarm runs, and remove trees from roadways. I hope all of you escaped storm/water damage and that your power has been restored.
National Night Out on Crime was last evening. A few neighborhoods postponed their events, but the majority of you held your parties and it was wonderful to see so many of you. I tried to make as many as possible, but the large number of gatherings prevented me from doing so, but we did have officers at each event.
We can all be very proud of the community we live in! Without your vigilance and support, our efforts to reduce crime would not be nearly as successful. Thanks as always for your community involvement.
While I am away, if you should need anything, please call 327-6300 and ask for Captain Breck Terheide during the day time or Captain Greg Stanton in the evening.
Have a good week.
Cliff Myers
Southeast District, Commander
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
1150 S. Shelby Street
Indpls. IN 46203
317- 327-6300
Yesterday was quite an adventure. Our officers worked hard to assist stranded motorists, respond to alarm runs, and remove trees from roadways. I hope all of you escaped storm/water damage and that your power has been restored.
National Night Out on Crime was last evening. A few neighborhoods postponed their events, but the majority of you held your parties and it was wonderful to see so many of you. I tried to make as many as possible, but the large number of gatherings prevented me from doing so, but we did have officers at each event.
We can all be very proud of the community we live in! Without your vigilance and support, our efforts to reduce crime would not be nearly as successful. Thanks as always for your community involvement.
While I am away, if you should need anything, please call 327-6300 and ask for Captain Breck Terheide during the day time or Captain Greg Stanton in the evening.
Have a good week.
Cliff Myers
Southeast District, Commander
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
1150 S. Shelby Street
Indpls. IN 46203
317- 327-6300
Monday, August 3, 2009
Nominations sought for Charles L. Whistler Award
Nominations are currently being accepted for the Charles L. Whistler Award – the most prestigious honor given by the Indianapolis Mayor's Office.
This year, the award will again will recognize one or two individuals who have brought together the Indianapolis public and private sectors for civic improvement. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, September 2, 2009.
A lawyer and community leader in the grand tradition, Whistler gave his time and extraordinary abilities to the Indianapolis community without asking for power or position in return. At the time of his death in 1981, he was a senior partner at Baker & Daniels and chairman of both the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee’s Urban Growth and Revitalization Task Force and the White River State Park Citizen’s Advisory Committee.
This is the 25th year for the award in Whistler’s honor. Mayor Greg Ballard and the board of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee invite community members to nominate a current leader who exemplifies this vital Indianapolis tradition.
Award nominations are open to anyone in the community, except currently appointed government employees and elected officials. Candidates should reflect the passion and the skill that Charles Whistler displayed for making the public-private partnership work for the overall betterment of the community.
The recipient(s) of the award – presented by the Mayor through the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee – will be recognized at a reception later this fall. Award recipients' names will also be added to a limestone and granite monument located in the Charles L. Whistler Memorial Plaza at the City Market.
Nomination forms are available online at www.thegipc.org and www.indy.gov/mayor. Completed forms must be returned by Wednesday, September 2, to the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee by mail at 1901 City-County Building, 200 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204; by facsimile at (317) 327-8615; or by e-mail to nclayton@indy.gov.
For more information, call Matt Hendrix at the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee at (317) 327-3820 or (317) 607-3934.
This year, the award will again will recognize one or two individuals who have brought together the Indianapolis public and private sectors for civic improvement. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, September 2, 2009.
A lawyer and community leader in the grand tradition, Whistler gave his time and extraordinary abilities to the Indianapolis community without asking for power or position in return. At the time of his death in 1981, he was a senior partner at Baker & Daniels and chairman of both the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee’s Urban Growth and Revitalization Task Force and the White River State Park Citizen’s Advisory Committee.
This is the 25th year for the award in Whistler’s honor. Mayor Greg Ballard and the board of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee invite community members to nominate a current leader who exemplifies this vital Indianapolis tradition.
Award nominations are open to anyone in the community, except currently appointed government employees and elected officials. Candidates should reflect the passion and the skill that Charles Whistler displayed for making the public-private partnership work for the overall betterment of the community.
The recipient(s) of the award – presented by the Mayor through the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee – will be recognized at a reception later this fall. Award recipients' names will also be added to a limestone and granite monument located in the Charles L. Whistler Memorial Plaza at the City Market.
Nomination forms are available online at www.thegipc.org and www.indy.gov/mayor. Completed forms must be returned by Wednesday, September 2, to the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee by mail at 1901 City-County Building, 200 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204; by facsimile at (317) 327-8615; or by e-mail to nclayton@indy.gov.
For more information, call Matt Hendrix at the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee at (317) 327-3820 or (317) 607-3934.
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