INRC Classes: IMAGINE Grants

IMAGINE

Indy's Matching Awards for Great Indy Neighborhoods Engagement
Monday, July 20, 6:00-8:30pm

Got an idea about how to make your neighborhood come together and grow? Come meet former awardees and hear their stories of funded projects that embrace the spirit of IMAGINE and resident involvement. Bring your ideas and learn more about IMAGINE and how your neighborhood can apply for IMAGINE dollars!

Classes will be held at INRC, 1802 N. Illinois Street. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space today by calling Nita McCormick at INRC at 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org

INRC Classes: Office of Code Enforcement

The City of Indianapolis Office of Code Enforcement

What is it and why you would need to use it
Tuesday, July 14, 6:00-8:00pm

The newly developed Office of Code Enforcement has consolidated any item requiring a license or permit such as special event permits, weights and measures, and zoning; or dealing with any type of inspection from all City of Indianapolis departments, into one office. Learn about this newly created office and how to use it from Director, Rick Powers and his staff.

Classes will be held at INRC, 1802 N. Illinois Street. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space today by calling Nita McCormick at INRC at 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org

INRC Classes: Green on the Ground

Green on the Ground

Thursday, July 9, 6:00-8:30pm

Green" is a "way" of living. This session describes this "way" through the story of a two year effort to move Broad Ripple toward a more "Sustainable" community. It is an account of the ideas, initiatives, obstacles, and accomplishments in the application of "Green" theory to the practical reality of community life. Although each neighborhood is unique many of the challenges in going "Green" are common. Why is it necessary? What are the benefits? How long will take? Join the discussion, share your ideas, and learn how Green Broad Ripple is working to answer these questions.

Classes will be held at INRC, 1802 N. Illinois Street. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space today by calling Nita McCormick at INRC at 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org

INRC Classes: Digital Storytelling

Digital Storytelling

Tuesday, June 30
6:00-8:30pm

Digital Storytelling is a powerful and accessible media that gives neighbors a dynamic platform to advocate for change, promote celebration, and exhibit community identity. This Digital Storytelling course will provide participants with an introduction to many of the free resources necessary to create digital stories. In addition, participants will walk through the steps of successfully creating a moving digital story. Through this course, participants will walk away with the skills and knowledge to create digital stories to be shared for years to come!

Classes will be held at INRC, 1802 N. Illinois Street. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space today by calling Nita McCormick at INRC at 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org

How to Present Stories

Great Stories! How to Present Your Results

Part One: Introduction to great presentations: Thursday, June 25, 6:00-8:30pm

Part Two: Presenting and Feedback: Thursday, July 16, 6:00-8:30pm

As our neighborhoods engage their residents to see change, more and more of them have great outcomes and stories that need to be told. INRC realizes the impact that great stories can have to inspire, motivate and encourage others to seek change in their communities. Come learn how to present your success stories to a broader audience and gain useful tools for designing your presentation. Participants of Part One will return to make presentations, and receive feedback on how to enhance your presentation.

Classes will be held at INRC, 1802 N. Illinois Street. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space today by calling Nita McCormick at INRC at 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org

Save the Date: INRC

INRC's Annual Meeting

Tuesday, October 13, 6:00 p.m.

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us!

INRC Classes: Study Circles Information Session

Study Circles Information Session

Tuesday, June 23, 6:00-7:30pm

Connections. Conversation. Community. Action. Over the past nine years, thousands of Indianapolis residents have joined their voices to make things happen, to make their voices matter through Study Circle discussions and resulting projects. Whether it is by celebrating a shared identity, restoring peace in a neighborhood, or lifting up the powerful voices of youth, Study Circles have been used to make a positive impact in our neighborhoods by engaging residents and harnessing their collective energy. Come learn about Study Circles and how you can implement one in your neighborhood.

Classes will be held at INRC, 1802 N. Illinois Street. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space today by calling Nita McCormick at INRC at 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org

INRC Classes: Taking Charge of Streets and Sidewalks

Taking Charge of your Neighborhood's Streets and Sidewalks

Thursday, June 18, 6:00-8:30pm

Talk with from Jeff Miller, President of the Fletcher Place Neighborhood Association, as he explains how the Southeast communities have stopped complaining about their crumbling streets and sidewalks and have become educated on the processes that the Department of Public Works (DPW) uses to prioritize them. Jeff will share the tool they created to conduct a block by block assessment of their community's infrastructure using DPW's system and criteria, and will discuss how you can replicate this effort in your community!

Classes will be held at INRC, 1802 N. Illinois Street. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space today by calling Nita McCormick at INRC at 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org

INRC Classes: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Addressing the Abandoned Housing Issue in Indianapolis

Tuesday, June 9, 6:00-8:30pm

Come hear a panel discussion about how neighborhoods are creatively using city resources to address abandoned housing issues. Representatives from neighborhoods, the City of Indianapolis, and area Community Development Corporations will inform and answer questions to assist neighborhoods in moving to action around this issue.

Classes will be held at INRC, 1802 N. Illinois Street. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space today by calling Nita McCormick at INRC at 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org