BOI - Exploring Business Ownership

Exploring Business Ownership

Part 1: Is Self-Employment for Me?
Learn what it takes to be a successful business owner and examine your goals, abilities and personal characteristics.

(Part 2: What Makes for a Great Business Idea? follows on Nov. 18.) Free
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Business Ownership Initiatives, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Instructor: Carol Applegate, BOI

Preregistration required for all classes.
Call (317) 917-3266 ext. 100 for more information or to register.

BOI - Managing Your Business Cash Flow

Managing Your Business Cash Flow

Learn to project how cash will flow into and out of your business and discover strategies to manage it effectively. $10

Monday, Nov. 10, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Business Ownership Initiatives, 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314
Instructor: Gail Barnes, CPA, Barnes Financial Services

Preregistration required for all classes.
Call (317) 917-3266 ext. 100 for more information or to register.

Senior Center Activities

Senior Center Activities for November

At the Senior Center, they start the morning with 9:00AM Cards, Pool, and Social Time. This is often followed by "The Price is Right" or wellness activities followed by "Sit and Stretch" and other wellness activities.

November Special Activities:

• November 7, 10:00AM to 2:00PM Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale.
• Thanksgiving Luncheon will be on November 14, 11:00AM, $5.00
• November 21, 10:00AM Casino Shelbyville/Lunch $3.50

November 27 and 28, the center will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

For more information, please contact:

Doris York, Senior Coordinator
Southeast Community Services
901 Shelby Street 2nd Floor
Indianapolis, Indiana 46203
236-7400 Ex 233

Project Open Market Changes

"Project Open Market" Interstate Ramp Changes

Drivers on the city's Near-Eastside will notice several changes over the next few weeks as work on Project Open Market continues.

On or after Friday, October 31, 2008:

* The Market Street entrance ramp (also known locally as the "Ski Ramp") to southbound I-65/70 will close permanently around noon. At this time, the contractor will begin preparation for the demolition of the ramp. The demolition is tentatively scheduled to begin Monday, November 10.

* The new Washington Street entrance ramp to southbound I-65/70 will open around noon.

* Market Street at Pine Street will close to thru traffic with local traffic only from Highland Street to Pine. This closure will allow utility relocation work in Market Street from Pine Street to Davidson Street.


E-MAIL TRAFFIC ALERTS

Other traffic changes are expected as work on Project Open Market progresses. DPW encourages residents and motorists to sign up for e-mail traffic alerts at www.indygov.org/dpw/openmarket

Habitat for Humanity Program

Homeownership Program Orientation
for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis

Thursday, November 13 @ 6 p.m.
John H. Boner Community Center
2236 E. 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Orientations start exactly at 6 p.m.
If you arrive after 6:15 you will not be allowed into the meeting.
You are invited if you fit the following criteria:

NEED: Have lived in substandard, overcrowded or unsafe housing, paying excessive rent, not accessible to people with disabilities, or government subsidized housing. Do not own their own home and will be a first time homebuyer.

RENTAL HISTORY: At least 18 months to 2 years of good rental history and needs to be a resident of Marion County
INCOME: Steady employment earning a limited income for 2 years and/or verifiable Social Security or SSI income for 2 years that will meet our income requirements.
CREDIT: Must not have any judgments and any bankruptcies must have filing dates of discharges greater than 2 years.
WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER: To complete the 300 hours of work-equity in homeownership education classes & home construction.

This is the only way you can receive an application for our program. Partner with us in working towards owning your own home!

Home Team Blue Friday

Celebrate Colts & Pacers vs. Boston Opponents This Weekend
Pep Rally on Monument Circle from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

On Friday, the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers will celebrate "Home Team Blue Friday" as both teams prepare for rivalry games vs. Boston opponents. The Pacers battle the defending World Champion Boston Celtics at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. The Colts host the New England Patriots at 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2.

Mayor Ballard is encouraging all fans to show their support for both teams on Friday by wearing blue and gold, attending the pep rally on Monument Circle from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and watching the games this weekend.

"This is a great opportunity for all of us to come together and support our hometown teams," said Ballard. "I invite each of you to join me in this celebration by showing your team spirit. Go Colts! Go Pacers!"

Flu Shots - Join the Mayor at the Children's Museum

Free Flu Shots to be offered to Families at the Children's Museum

October 31, 2008
10:30AM to 12:30PM

On Friday, Mayor Greg Ballard will receive a flu shot at the Indianapolis Children's Museum in an effort to encourage families to get the vaccine as well. The Mayor will be joined by representatives from the Marion County Health Department, who will offer free flu shots in the Museum's community room from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Families will be required to pay for museum admission.) Mayor Ballard will also share tips with families on how to have a healthy and safe Halloween.

WHEN:
OCTOBER 31, 2008
11:15 A.M.

Free flu shots will be given at the Children's Museum Community Room from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Families will need to pay to enter the museum prior to receiving a flu shot.