IUPUI hosts public events for national No Impact Week Oct. 4-8

Campus explores the Impact of No Impact Week with community swap meet, workshops, documentaries and tips for everyday life

Indianapolis - As part of its two-year Common Theme initiative to consider healthier, greener and more sustainable communities, IUPUI is participating in national No Impact Week October 4-8. Many public events have been planned on-campus, and the university is suggesting that people personally make changes, too, to become more aware of their effect on the environment.

"If we can get more people to make even small changes in their habits, we can have a significant impact on the health of our planet," said Lorrie A. Brown, chair of the No Impact Week Task Force. "That is the Impact of No Impact Week. I use reusable containers instead of plastic bags, and I try to remember to turn off the lights when I leave a room, but I look forward to learning what more I can do."

Among the week's events and activities, which are open to the public, are:


Monday, October 4: Trash/Consumption Day

· Free swap market. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UC Courtyard

· The Story of Stuff, free screening and discussion led by IUPUI professors Jasper Sumner and Paul Mullins. Noon-1 p.m., Democracy Plaza


Tuesday, October 5: Transportation Day

· Demystifying Indy's Public Transportation System, panel discussion featuring Bryan Luellen from IndyGo, Anita Beverly from Central Indiana Commuter Services and IUPUI's own Mona Kheiry and Sarah Lang.12:15-1:15 p.m., Campus Center, room 309

· Free Bicycle Checkupby Bike Line in Broad Ripple.10 a.m.-2 p.m., Democracy Plaza

· Group commute, meet at Mo'Joe Coffeehouse to bike or walk to campus. 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., 222 W. Michigan St., RSVP: katykaes@iupui.edu.


Wednesday, October 6: Food Day

· Take the Red Line from IUPUI to City's Market's Farmer's Market, free with an S-Pass, or tickets available. Meet at the Red Line stop outside the Campus Center on University Blvd., to leave with a group at either 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

· Smoothies Demonstration sponsored by the Student Wellness Coalition; raw food chef Audrey Barron will show how to prepare fruit and vegetable smoothies and provide free samples and recipes. Noon-1:30 p.m., Campus Center, room 305

· Garden work day with IUPUI Urban Garden and Developing IUPUI's Gardens Sustainably (DIGS). 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the new community garden, located behind the Science Building (off Michigan and Blackford). RSVP: katykaes@iupui.edu.


Thursday, October 7: Energy Day

· Renewable Energy Demonstrations featuring the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy and the Energy Club at IUPUI. Time to be announced, UC Courtyard

· IUPUI community Earth Hour featuring John Kamman from Campus Facility Services, speaking on responsible energy use on IUPUI's campus. Noon-1 p.m., Campus Center, room 308


Friday, October 8: Water Day

· Addicted to Plastic, free screening and discussion. 1-3 p.m., Lilly Auditorium

· Water-related service project. 1-4 p.m., White River State Park, RSVP: katykaes@iupui.edu.

INRC 16th Annual Meeting

Monday, September 27

Please plan to join us at INRC's 16th Annual Meeting: Monday, September 27, 6:00p.m. at the American Red Cross, 441 East 10th Street.

INRC's Annual Meeting will kick off and celebrate National Good Neighbor Day with a tailgate party including music, food and good company. INRC's newly elected Board of Directors will be introduced.

Show neighborhood pride by voting for your favorite pennant in the Neighborhood Spirit Pennant contest. The winner will be announced at the end of the evening. The neighborhood who submits the mote votes will be awarded a neighborhood picnic, supplied by All-American Picnic Company, valued up to $500.

Paul Cieselski, Chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, will serve as keynote speaker.

Celebrate the recipient of the 5th Annual "Collaborative Spirit" Award! This annual award celebrates a project between neighborhood-based partners and its impact upon the community. This award has led to national recognition for previous awardees.

INRC thanks National Bank of Indianapolis for their support of this event.

CROSSWALK Volunteers Needed

The CROSSWALK program, sponsored by the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office and Indiana Project Safe Neighborhoods, provides monitoring for children of Indianapolis and Marion County as they wait at bus stops in the early morning hours. CROSSWALK is looking for additional volunteers.

Please consider volunteering to help keep our children safe. It will only take approximately ½ hour of your time each morning and the children truly value your support. Most pick-ups are between the hours of 6:00am and 7:00am. The commitment would be for 10 weeks/one day per week. IMPD will be adding extra patrols in the selected areas to ensure the safety of the volunteers. Other volunteers include members from the faith-based community.

Upon prior supervisor approval, volunteers who arrive at work early because of their volunteer shift may leave early that same day or within the same time card period.


To volunteer, please send an email to: crosswalk@indy.gov

Mayor Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Open Burning

Mayor Greg Ballard today signed an Executive Order prohibiting open burning in Indianapolis and Marion County. This measure was taken as a result of the extreme dry climate in Central Indiana.

“The recent dry weather conditions pose an imminent threat to our grass, crops, leaves and other vegetation, and as a result it is imperative that we take measures to ensure environmental safety and fire prevention throughout our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Ballard.

The Executive Order contains the following provisions:

· All open burning at any time and at any place within the Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County is hereby prohibited.

· All fire, police, and code enforcement personnel are hereby directed to use vigilance in enforcing the provisions of this Executive Order No. 2, 2010, until such time as it is rescinded.

· This Executive Order No. 2, 2010, shall continue until further notice as dictated by public safety concerns and weather and environmental conditions.



To read the Executive Order in its entirety visit: http://www.indy.gov/eGov/Mayor/Executive/Documents/Open%20Burning.pdf

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO HELP CLEAN GRAVE MARKERS AT CENTRAL STATE CEMETERY

Volunteers are currently being sought to assist in the cleanup of a cemetery on the grounds of the former Central State Hospital. Last month a partnership between the City and Indiana Downs resulted in the major cleanup of downed trees, brush and trash on the grounds. The next step to clean up the property includes the cleaning of approximately 500 in-ground grave markers.

The cleanup will occur on Saturday September 25th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the cemetery located on Tibbs Avenue about a block north of Washington Street. Volunteers will be required to sign a waiver to enter the property. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and also sign a waiver.

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful will supply gloves and trash bags. Work will proceed rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, the cleanup will take place on Sunday September 26th. Participants can park at the state highway Tibbs Avenue maintenance garage which is just south of the cemetery on the west side of Tibbs.

For more information on how you can volunteer please contact John Bartholomew at (317) 327-6709

City of Indianapolis, Homeless Outreach Training

This training is designed to be used by any person or program involved in reaching out to people experiencing homelessness and particularly to those individuals for whom homelessness is not a transitory experience, but has become a fixed condition. These individuals wander our city streets, live in wooded areas, dwell under bridges, and otherwise inhabit the edges of the landscape of our lives. They experience severely disabling conditions and face seemingly impervious structural barriers in moving from the street to stability. Outreach is central to the approach to care for people experiencing homelessness. As outreach work has become increasingly recognized for its importance, there has also been an acknowledgment of the need for workers to be trained regarding the core values, knowledge, and practices involved in effective outreach. This training emphasizes a multi-disciplinary approach to delivering care to individuals experiencing homelessness, combining aggressive street outreach with integrated systems of primary care, mental health and substance abuse services, case management, and client advocacy.

This training is scheduled for October 5, 6 and 7. It will be held at the Training Academy, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department / Department of Public Safety, 901 North Post Road. The sessions start at 9:00 each day.

The training is free. Seating will be limited to 70 participants.

Additional sessions for this training will be scheduled during 2011.

To register click here: https://app.etapestry.com/cart/CoalitionforHomlessnessInte/cart2/index.php

If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact Pastor Jim Thurston, The Indy Dream Center, at impact751@aol.com or (317) 898-5673.

Landlord Training Program

KEEPING ILLEGAL ACTIVITY OUT OF RENTAL PROPERTY

A Practical Seminar for Landlords and Property Managers

Wednesday September 29, 2010 (South side location)

Wednesday October 27, 2010 (North side location)

Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM*

*Sign -in begins at 8:00 AM. Course starts at 8:30.

The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with Weed and Seed & Drug Free Marion County, is sponsoring a training course to help landlords enhance the quality of life for residents of their properties and their neighbors by keeping illegal activity out of their rental properties. This program was originated by Campbell-DeLong Resources, Inc, of Portland, Oregon, with funding provided by the Department of Justice. The training helps landlords and property managers improve management skills and contribute more effectively to the health and safety of communities. Over 550 jurisdictions, from 47 states and 3 nations, have received permission to adapt the program materials to suit their local circumstances.

The course includes information on applicant screening, rental agreements, warning signs of drug and gang activity, crisis resolution, and the CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) method of property and grounds maintenance to reduce and prevent crime.

This free 1-day course provides practical tips on how to reduce the likelihood of nuisance violations and drug, gang and illegal activity occurring in and around rental property and what to do if it happens.

For registration information, contact

Charles Wheeler at (317) 327-1406 or

Charles.Wheeler2@indy.gov

Locations:

September 29, 2010 @ La Quinta Inn 465 and S Emerson Av.

Or

October 27, 2010 @ 3120 E 30th street IMPD North District.