Nominate your neighborhood for its award-winning collaborative effort!
INRC's 5th annual "Collaborative Spirit Award" will recognize a project undertaken in Indianapolis neighborhoods between January 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 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.
Be sure to nominate your neighborhood collaboration for this award! The 5th 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.
The award will be presented at INRC's 16th Annual Meeting on Monday, September 27, from 6:00-8:00pm, 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 Friday, July 23.
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.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
INDY PARKS' SUMMER DAY CAMP SPACE STILL AVAILABLE
Sign up for fun all summer long!
Still making plans for the summer? Indy Parks and Recreation's summer day camps have spaces available for youth who are ready to have fun! The summer camp program offers a wide variety of opportunities including swimming, arts, nature, science and sports and recreation. All camps follow a high program standard and are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Limited scholarships are offered based on financial need and the free Summer Lunch Program is available at selected sites. The 2010 Summer Day Camps Guide is available at www.indyparks.org. Get this summer's camp schedules and offerings, and fill your summer camp adventures with Indy Parks fun, professional day camp staff. To register, call 327-PARK or call the park directly.
2010 Summer Day Camps are still available at the following park locations, Broad Ripple, Christian, Douglass, Ellenberger, Krannert, Riverside and Southeastway. Indy Parks offers a broad variety of camps for all ages and interests including environmental education camps, creative arts camps, therapeutic recreation camps and traditional day camps with fun weekly themes. Find a park near you or a camp that suits your interests, and start having fun this summer with Indy Parks!
Bike Indy. Swim Indy. Run Indy.
PLAY INDY!
Still making plans for the summer? Indy Parks and Recreation's summer day camps have spaces available for youth who are ready to have fun! The summer camp program offers a wide variety of opportunities including swimming, arts, nature, science and sports and recreation. All camps follow a high program standard and are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Limited scholarships are offered based on financial need and the free Summer Lunch Program is available at selected sites. The 2010 Summer Day Camps Guide is available at www.indyparks.org. Get this summer's camp schedules and offerings, and fill your summer camp adventures with Indy Parks fun, professional day camp staff. To register, call 327-PARK or call the park directly.
2010 Summer Day Camps are still available at the following park locations, Broad Ripple, Christian, Douglass, Ellenberger, Krannert, Riverside and Southeastway. Indy Parks offers a broad variety of camps for all ages and interests including environmental education camps, creative arts camps, therapeutic recreation camps and traditional day camps with fun weekly themes. Find a park near you or a camp that suits your interests, and start having fun this summer with Indy Parks!
Bike Indy. Swim Indy. Run Indy.
PLAY INDY!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
ALABAMA STREET PUBLIC ART PROJECT Request for Proposals
Project Overview
In June 2010, Southeast Neighborhood Development, in partnership with the City of Indianapolis, is creating a green infrastructure project in the 1500 block of South Alabama. (See attached rendering.) This plaza will include rain gardens, ornamental trees, historic lighting, and an art platform. We are seeking proposals for a freestanding, iconic object of significant size. The piece should be touchable, sturdy, and low maintenance. The selected artist will be responsible for fabrication, delivery and installation of the piece.
Site Description
The piece will stand on a 6’ diameter concrete platform with anchors pre-installed. It will be surrounded by permeable paving, rain gardens, and ornamental trees. This space will serve a community gathering area.
Budget
The selected artist will be awarded $500 at the onset of the project and $2000 after the installation of the piece for a total award of $2,500.00. The artist is responsible for delivery and installation of the piece. SEND will take care of all permits.
Eligibility
All Indiana artists - eighteen years or older - are eligible for this project. Art student and team proposals are acceptable.
Selection Process
All proposals must be submitted in full by August 1st, 2010. A selection committee of neighborhood leaders and Alabama Street residents will select three finalists. Finalists will be asked to personally present their proposal to this committee in mid-August. The award winner will be selected by September 1st, 2010. The piece must be completed and installed by November 1st, 2010.
Selection Criteria
Proposals will be judged by their creativity and sensitivity to the setting.
Application Requirements
The following items must be submitted in full by August 1st:
- Letter of Interest (one page)
- Professional Resume
- Digital images of 2-3 previous pieces.
- Project proposal (narrative of one page)
- Renderings and/or models of the piece.
Electronic submissions are acceptable.
Those wishing these materials returned should provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.
All items should be mailed to:
Jim Mulholland
Southeast Neighborhood Development, Inc.
1030 Orange
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Or send to: jim@sendcdc.org
For additional questions, call 503-5852.
Project Timeline
RFP Released May 30, 2010
Proposals Due August 1, 2010
Finalists Interviews Mid August
Awardee Selected September 1, 2010
Installation November 1, 2010
In June 2010, Southeast Neighborhood Development, in partnership with the City of Indianapolis, is creating a green infrastructure project in the 1500 block of South Alabama. (See attached rendering.) This plaza will include rain gardens, ornamental trees, historic lighting, and an art platform. We are seeking proposals for a freestanding, iconic object of significant size. The piece should be touchable, sturdy, and low maintenance. The selected artist will be responsible for fabrication, delivery and installation of the piece.
Site Description
The piece will stand on a 6’ diameter concrete platform with anchors pre-installed. It will be surrounded by permeable paving, rain gardens, and ornamental trees. This space will serve a community gathering area.
Budget
The selected artist will be awarded $500 at the onset of the project and $2000 after the installation of the piece for a total award of $2,500.00. The artist is responsible for delivery and installation of the piece. SEND will take care of all permits.
Eligibility
All Indiana artists - eighteen years or older - are eligible for this project. Art student and team proposals are acceptable.
Selection Process
All proposals must be submitted in full by August 1st, 2010. A selection committee of neighborhood leaders and Alabama Street residents will select three finalists. Finalists will be asked to personally present their proposal to this committee in mid-August. The award winner will be selected by September 1st, 2010. The piece must be completed and installed by November 1st, 2010.
Selection Criteria
Proposals will be judged by their creativity and sensitivity to the setting.
Application Requirements
The following items must be submitted in full by August 1st:
- Letter of Interest (one page)
- Professional Resume
- Digital images of 2-3 previous pieces.
- Project proposal (narrative of one page)
- Renderings and/or models of the piece.
Electronic submissions are acceptable.
Those wishing these materials returned should provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.
All items should be mailed to:
Jim Mulholland
Southeast Neighborhood Development, Inc.
1030 Orange
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Or send to: jim@sendcdc.org
For additional questions, call 503-5852.
Project Timeline
RFP Released May 30, 2010
Proposals Due August 1, 2010
Finalists Interviews Mid August
Awardee Selected September 1, 2010
Installation November 1, 2010
Fountain Square Library "Read-In"
Support the Fountain Square Library
Join us for the first neighborhood
“Read-In”
Bring a book…
Bring a friend…
Bring a chair…
Read with us on the
sidewalks near the library!
June 9, 2010
5:00-5:30pm
For more info, contact
Jim Mulhulland - 503-5852
Join us for the first neighborhood
“Read-In”
Bring a book…
Bring a friend…
Bring a chair…
Read with us on the
sidewalks near the library!
June 9, 2010
5:00-5:30pm
For more info, contact
Jim Mulhulland - 503-5852
Pleasant Run Watershed Group Forming!
The Friends of Pleasant Run have been busy talking with local neighborhood organizations, environmental groups, and churches about their watershed and upcoming public meeting. Their goal is to reach as many people as they can who are interested in protecting the Pleasant Run Watershed. They are asking for others to assist them in helping spread the word! The public meeting is Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lutheran Child and Family Services, 1525 N. Ritter Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46219. A lot more details about the watershed including a map and more details about the meeting site are available on the watershed group’s website at www.pleasantrunwatershed.org.
What is Pleasant Run Watershed? Pleasant Run is a small stream that runs through the east side of Indianapolis. It provides scenic green space, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities for the local community. The watershed also includes Bean Creek. The watershed area is basically east of I-65 S. in the near east side of Indianapolis, and south of I-70 E., and within I-465 on the southeast side of the city. Currently, the watershed has become polluted by rain and melting snow carrying trash, dirt, oil, lawn fertilizer, bacteria and other pollutants into the stream. The Friends of Pleasant Run would like to work towards better protection of the watershed. A clean protected watershed would offer improved recreational opportunities, increased property values, reduced flooding, provide better wildlife habitat, and support improved public health.
The Friends of Pleasant Run’s goal is to create a plan outlining how people can protect Pleasant Run and then implement that plan. Average citizens will lead the project. The Friends say they don’t need individual’s money, but say they do need people’s ideas and participation. Interested individuals can help by attending their public meeting on June 22nd and bringing others who may be interested. At this first watershed meeting the group plans to identify public concerns and discuss how they can create a plan to clean up and protect Pleasant Run. Flyers that advertise the public meeting, providing answers to frequently asked questions, and including a map of the watershed have been developed and are available on their website for schools, non-business organizations, individuals, churches, clubs and businesses.
The Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a quasi- state and local government organization that promotes wise use of soil, water and related natural resources. The District is very supportive of local citizens working together to resolve their own local resource issues. The Pleasant Run Watershed is joining with other similar groups in the community, such as the Eagle Creek Watershed Alliance, the Lower Fall Creek Watershed, and the Upper White River Watershed Alliance that are voluntarily working to improve their respective communities. To learn more about Pleasant Run and other active watershed groups within central Indiana visit the SWCD website’s home page at www.marionswcd.org or call the District’s office at 317-786-1776. Maps of all local watersheds that include parts of Marion County are also available on the Conservation District’s website.
What is Pleasant Run Watershed? Pleasant Run is a small stream that runs through the east side of Indianapolis. It provides scenic green space, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities for the local community. The watershed also includes Bean Creek. The watershed area is basically east of I-65 S. in the near east side of Indianapolis, and south of I-70 E., and within I-465 on the southeast side of the city. Currently, the watershed has become polluted by rain and melting snow carrying trash, dirt, oil, lawn fertilizer, bacteria and other pollutants into the stream. The Friends of Pleasant Run would like to work towards better protection of the watershed. A clean protected watershed would offer improved recreational opportunities, increased property values, reduced flooding, provide better wildlife habitat, and support improved public health.
The Friends of Pleasant Run’s goal is to create a plan outlining how people can protect Pleasant Run and then implement that plan. Average citizens will lead the project. The Friends say they don’t need individual’s money, but say they do need people’s ideas and participation. Interested individuals can help by attending their public meeting on June 22nd and bringing others who may be interested. At this first watershed meeting the group plans to identify public concerns and discuss how they can create a plan to clean up and protect Pleasant Run. Flyers that advertise the public meeting, providing answers to frequently asked questions, and including a map of the watershed have been developed and are available on their website for schools, non-business organizations, individuals, churches, clubs and businesses.
The Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a quasi- state and local government organization that promotes wise use of soil, water and related natural resources. The District is very supportive of local citizens working together to resolve their own local resource issues. The Pleasant Run Watershed is joining with other similar groups in the community, such as the Eagle Creek Watershed Alliance, the Lower Fall Creek Watershed, and the Upper White River Watershed Alliance that are voluntarily working to improve their respective communities. To learn more about Pleasant Run and other active watershed groups within central Indiana visit the SWCD website’s home page at www.marionswcd.org or call the District’s office at 317-786-1776. Maps of all local watersheds that include parts of Marion County are also available on the Conservation District’s website.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Indiana Sustainable Living Fair 2010
We have teamed up with Sustainable Earth to plan the Indiana Sustainable Living Fair on June 26 - an old-fashioned fair with an all-new focus on sustainability. Cost is $10 per person, children 12 and under are free. Check it out! Indiana Sustainable Living Fair 2010
Highlights of the day include:
Sustainable Indiana 2016 Transition Team Summit
Code Green Bicentennial Commission
Green Communicators Summit
Keynote Address by Jerry Brunetti
Workshops on:
Cooking with Herbs
Making a portable chicken coop
Strawbale construction
and much more...
http://www.earthcharterindiana.org/
Highlights of the day include:
Sustainable Indiana 2016 Transition Team Summit
Code Green Bicentennial Commission
Green Communicators Summit
Keynote Address by Jerry Brunetti
Workshops on:
Cooking with Herbs
Making a portable chicken coop
Strawbale construction
and much more...
http://www.earthcharterindiana.org/
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
EXPERIENCE ASIA WITHOUT LEAVING INDY
2010 Asian Fest to be held June 5 at Garfield Park
Indy Parks and Recreation and Asian American Alliance, Inc. (AAAI) are partnering to bring the sights, sounds and taste of Asia to the third annual Asian Fest on Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Garfield Park. Admission is free.
Festival highlights include:
* Entertaining cultural performances
* Bonsai Show at the Conservatory and Sunken Garden
* Interactive cultural discovery
* Anime film fest and hands-on family arts activities at the Garfield
Park Arts Center
* Food from local Asian restaurants
* Asian merchandise vendors
* Free health screenings - blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar
levels, body mass index and dental hygiene education
"Asian American Alliance, in partnership with Indy Parks, is proud to
present the Asian Fest to highlight the rich cultural heritage of Asia
found in central Indiana that makes it a more vibrant, interesting place
to live. Instead of flying 18 hours to travel to Asia, this
family-friendly event allows central Indiana residents to experience a
bit of Asia in their own backyard," said AAAI President Vince Wong.
During the festival, Asian American Alliance will also award
scholarships to deserving IPS students and Asian American leadership
students.
The 2010 Asian Fest is a collaborative effort between AAAI, Indy Parks,
The Garfield Park Arts Center and is made possible by these generous
sponsors: IPL, Kroger, Western Union, Lumina Foundation for Education,
PNC, Bingham McHale, State Farm Insurance and WTHR-TV.
AAAI is a local, non-profit organization with a mission to inspire Asian
Americans to lead and serve. Visit www.aaalliance.org to learn more.
For more information contact:
Young-Hee Yedinak, Asian American Alliance, Inc.
(317) 258-0468 yedinak@sbcglobal.net
Indy Parks and Recreation and Asian American Alliance, Inc. (AAAI) are partnering to bring the sights, sounds and taste of Asia to the third annual Asian Fest on Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Garfield Park. Admission is free.
Festival highlights include:
* Entertaining cultural performances
* Bonsai Show at the Conservatory and Sunken Garden
* Interactive cultural discovery
* Anime film fest and hands-on family arts activities at the Garfield
Park Arts Center
* Food from local Asian restaurants
* Asian merchandise vendors
* Free health screenings - blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar
levels, body mass index and dental hygiene education
"Asian American Alliance, in partnership with Indy Parks, is proud to
present the Asian Fest to highlight the rich cultural heritage of Asia
found in central Indiana that makes it a more vibrant, interesting place
to live. Instead of flying 18 hours to travel to Asia, this
family-friendly event allows central Indiana residents to experience a
bit of Asia in their own backyard," said AAAI President Vince Wong.
During the festival, Asian American Alliance will also award
scholarships to deserving IPS students and Asian American leadership
students.
The 2010 Asian Fest is a collaborative effort between AAAI, Indy Parks,
The Garfield Park Arts Center and is made possible by these generous
sponsors: IPL, Kroger, Western Union, Lumina Foundation for Education,
PNC, Bingham McHale, State Farm Insurance and WTHR-TV.
AAAI is a local, non-profit organization with a mission to inspire Asian
Americans to lead and serve. Visit www.aaalliance.org to learn more.
For more information contact:
Young-Hee Yedinak, Asian American Alliance, Inc.
(317) 258-0468 yedinak@sbcglobal.net
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