Events

Featured Events

2010 State of the Neighborhood (SOTN)

Saturday, September 11, 2010 on the parking lot of Raphael Health Center (34th and Central)

Time TBA, SOTN will follow the Miracle on 34th Street Health Fair that takes place in the same location from 10am-2pm

Back by popular demand: the Second Annual State of the Neighborhood celebration! Proven to be a fun and engaging event for all ages, the 2010 SOTN event will feature: FREE admission, food, stage performances (music, dance, story-telling, drumming, etc), exhibits, including a youth photography exhibit, Conversation Corners, Merchant's Village, multigenerational activities, and more!

SOTN organizers are now looking for participants (stage performers and booth exhibitors) as well as volunteers to help at the event. If you are interested in participating and/or volunteering, please contact Sarah at sarah_mncc@ymail.com.

Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood Association Meetings

Second Thursday of each month: Aug 12, Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9 at 6:30pm at Phillips Temple CME (34th & Washington Blvd)

Watson-McCord Neighborhood Association Meetings

Bi-monthy on the third Monday of each month: Aug 16, Oct 18, Nov 15 (special meeting), Dec 10 (Holiday Party-TBD location) at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church (418 E 34th Street) at 7:00pm. FMI click here.

Historic Meridian Park Neighborhood Association Meetings

Meets quarterly: Aug 16 at 7:15pm in the Fortune Room at Trinity Church (3243 N Meridian St) and maintains special event calendar on their website.

Events in the Community

The infoZone

Indy Parks

Indiana State Fairgrounds

The Children's Museum

Now Accepting Applications for the Mayor’s Youth Council

July 26 thru July 30

The Office of Mayor Greg Ballard is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 Mayor’s Youth Council. The council consists of students across Marion County who serve as a voice for the Indianapolis Youth in City Government. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills, participate in school activities and be active in their community. Nominations must be made by candidates’ school principal, guidance counselor, school superintendent, teacher, faith leader or community leader in order to be considered for a position. The Mayor’s Youth Council is both a way to get involved and to give back to the community, allowing students to engage in a variety of community service projects and interact with local city leaders. Applications are due Friday, July 30. To nominate a youth for the Mayor’s Youth Council visit http://www.indy.gov/Mayor/MYC.

FREE Lunches at Broadway Church

July 26 thru July 31 at Broadway Church (29^th & Broadway)

Decatur Township Summer Lunch Program is offering lunch Monday-Friday from 11am-12:30pm! Children 18 yrs old and under can eat for free. Adults can eat for only $2.00. The lunch program runs from June 1-July 31. Note, Decatur is assisting in building economy in Mapleton-Fall Creek as three people fo our community have obtained employment through this initiative!

Summer Supervised Playground and Lunch Program

July 26 thru August 6, visit site for hours, at Al Polin Park (Talbott St & 29th St)

Free lunch is being offered through IndyParks summer program. For details call 432-9565 and visit www.indyparks.org. Free lunch for youth under 18 years old.

Online Paratransit Service Discussion

Tuesday, July 27 thru Friday, August 6

Easter Seals Project ACTION will host a two-week online discussion of paratransit services. Public transportation, aging services and disability services agencies are experiencing challenges due to economic conditions and service cuts. Participate to share your experiences, paratransit practices, challenges, and recommendations.

For more information visit http://www.projectaction.easterseals.com/

INRC Training: How to Produce a Neighborhood History

Tuesday, July 27 from 6-8:30pm at INRC (1802 N Illinois St)

One of the recent trends in neighborhoods across Indianapolis is coming up with creative ways to research and tell about the unique history of their communities. This class will bring together neighbors that have produced histories, the Neighborhood Alliance Press whose mission is to help communities tell their stories, the IUPUI Digital Archives and the IUPUI Department of Anthropology that is using students to partner with neighborhoods to produce histories. Learn about these projects and how your community can begin this work. If you wish to attend this course, please RSVP to Nita McCormick or call at 920-0330 ext. 100.

Non-profit Tagline Project

July 28 (Deadline)

This organization produces the largest collection of nonprofit taglines ever assembled, and has research that shows most nonprofits either don’t have a tagline or have one that performs poorly. They are trying to solve this by highlighting the best examples among nonprofits and foundations via their annual awards program. Enter your tagline in their 2010 Awards Program by forwarding them. Each organization contributes to the GettingAttention.org tagline database and will receive a copy of their updated 2010 Nonprofit Tagline Report and full access to the online database. The report will help with the process of crafting effective taglines. For more information, visit their website.

Fine Arts Program for Children at the Children’s Museum

July 29 and August 5

Children ages 10 to 14 still have the chance to join a unique fine arts class at The Children’s Museum this summer. The Community Arts Program takes place the first Thursday from 4-6pm during Target Family Free Nights. During the classes, students will create arts projects that tie into the museum’s exhibits. Families can register in-person at the Concierge Desk or call the Call Center at 334-4000. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis until the class fills up. Based on the success of the program, this class could be offered year-round!

Local Food Challenge Potluck

Thursday, July 29 at 5:30pm at North United Methodist Church parking lot (38^th and Meridian)

The Indianapolis Food, Farm and Family Coalition is hosting a potluck In support of the 38^th& Meridian Farmers’ Market. Admission is free, but bring a potluck dish to share made with locally grown/produced food. Be sure to bring along dining ware. Recipes will be posted on The Indianapolis Food Farm and Family Coalition’s blog. The Earth House Collective will pick one recipe from the Local Food Potluck to serve at the Earth House Café for the month of August. Please bring recipe card with your recipe to participate.

Indy Peace Day Talent Show Tryouts

Saturday, July 31 from 11am-2pm at Stetson Senior Apartments (703 E. 30th St.)

Come audition and use your talents to help unify the great City of Indianapolis with a message of compassion, community, and peace. Auditions will be held on July 24 and 31. Performances will be at the 2010 Indy Peace day, on September 11 at Riverside Park. If you or your group would like to perform, email your name, presentation title, age and genre of presentation to Pduckett2002@yahoo.com. All performances are volunteer.

Summer BBQ and Pitch-In

Saturday, July 31 from noon-3pm at 3346 N. Washington Blvd.

The Historic Meridian Park will hold a Summer BBQ and Pitch-In. The neighborhood association will provide hamburgers and hot dogs while residents are invited to bring their favorite dishes to the popular annual event. Back-up arrangements have been made to have the event at an alternate location if there is rain.

Ice-cream Social

Saturday, July 31 at 2pm at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (3421 N Park Ave)

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church is hosting an ice-cream social. The Good Vibrations team will entice your taste buds with an ice-ream and toppings bar, plus lemonade. Anyone interested in sharing their favorite homemade ice cream recipe is welcome to churn a batch at home and pack it for everyone to sample, just be sure to churn it at home! Corn hole toss, ladder ball and board games for some friendly competition indoors and outdoors will also be open for people!

National Night Out Against Crime

Tuesday, August 3

National Night Out is an annual nationwide event set to encourage residents to get out in the community, hold block parties and get to know their neighbors as a way to encourage crime prevention. This program has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable way to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in the fight for a safer community. Check with your Crime Watch Officers for specific information about your district. All District Crime Watch Specialist contact information can be found at www.indy.gov/eGov/city/DPS/IMPD/Involved/Watch/Pages/watch-contacts.aspx.

Watson-McCord & Historic Meridan Park

from 7pm-9pm, TAB Football Field (418 E 34th St) Watson McCord is hosting its annual National Night Out event, celebrating the 27^th anniversary of the nationwide event. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Connectivity between the NA’s and the CDC is vital to the success of a nationwide event such as this. Contact Nikki Moore at for more info.

Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood Association from 5-8pm at Al Polin Park (29th & Talbott Streets). There will be food and refreshments. Tell your neighbors and bring your friends and family.

Children's Museum's Target Free Night to Feature Mayor Ballard and Mayor-Sponsored Charter Schools
Thursday, August 5 at 5pm-5:30pm, Indianapolis Children's Museum
Mayor Greg Ballard will address families at the Children's Museum's Target Free Night during a free back-to-school event. Mayor-sponsored charter schools and unique public schools offering education opportunities across the city will provide information and activities for children and families from 4-8pm. Museum admission is free during that time. The theme of the night will be "Back to School, Back to Fun," and will include free health and safety services for children.

CICOA Farmers' Market $24 Vouchers Available for Eligible Seniors
August 5
A CICOA representative will be distributing vouchers at Farmers' Markets in Marion County to eligible seniors on July 21 and August 5 at the "Original Farmers' Market" (222 E. Market St.) from 9am-12pm, and on July 22 and August 5 at the "38th & Meridian Farmers' Market" (3808 N. Meridian) from 4pm-6:30pm. To find out if you qualify, or to learn more, visit www.watsonmccord.org/SeniorNutritionProgram.pdf

KIB’s ReDome Art Contest
Friday, August 6 at 6pm-9pm, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (1029 E Fletcher Ave)
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful asked schools, artists, neighborhoods and nonprofit organizations to re-use the former Hoosier Dome roof material in an effort to build community and display art around the city. To see what they came up with, come on out! For more information, visit www.kibi.org or call 264-7555.

Indiana State Fair
Friday, August 6 thru Sunday, August 22, Indiana State Fair Grounds (38th St & Fall Creek Parkway)
Seventeen days long, the Indiana State Fair offers a variety of activities including fun with animals, music, exhibits, competitions, and food. For more information, visit their website.

6^th Annual Indy Kids Triathlon
Saturday, August 7 at 9am, Sahm Park (6804 E 91^st St)
This is a kids-only event, combining swimming, biking and running and promoting fun, physical activity and self-confidence. Participants will receive a 2010 Indy Kids Triathlon T-shirt, commemorative medal and goodie bag. This event is not timed, so every kid is a winner! Bring: Swim clothes, swim cap, towel, bicycle, safety gear, helmet and shoes for running. Entry is $25 and distance is determined by age. For more information, visit their website or e-mail cmarx@indy.org.

Oh! The Places You’ll Grow!
Sunday, August 8 from 1pm-4pm
Growing Places Indy is committed to cultivating the culture of food and urban agriculture. Because of this, they are hosting one more volunteer day workshop: “Harvesting and Ways to Preserve the Harvest.” All produce grown in the Slow Food Garden is sold to area restaurants throughout the summer season such as City Café, Goose the Market, R Bistro, Recess, Meridian, H20, Pizzology and Petite Chou/Napolese. For more information, check out www.growingplacesindy.org

Mayor's Night Out
Wednesday, August 11 from 8-9pm
Questions and answers with the Mayor at the Indiana State Fairgrounds (1202 E 38th St, Farm Bureau Bldg). FMI, email Betty Smith Beecher, Mayor's Liaison at blsmith@indy.gov

Front Porch Fridays
Friday, August 13 from 11:30am-1:30pm at INRC (1802 N Illinois St)
Front Porch Fridays celebrates a time when people met on their neighbor's front porch to build relationships, exchange ideas and share resources. We welcome all of you to bring your lawn chairs, stories and neighbors along to share in this collaborative event. This Spring and Summer, Front Porch Fridays take place on the 2^nd Fridays of each month. The topic for our May discussion will include conversations about Public Allies, including who they are, what they do and how you can join them. Current Allies will be present to discuss the program. We encourage you to learn more about the program at www.publicallies.org. For more information or to RSVP for the event, please call 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org. We look forward to seeing you on the porch!

Mass Ave Criterium 2010 Championship Bicycling Event
Saturday, August 14 from 11:30am-9:30pm, (435 Mass Ave)
Come join the festivities and fun as cyclists race down Massachusetts Avenue! A variety of race categories are available. For more information on where to go and how to register, visit http://www.truesport.com/pdf/2010/massave.pdf.

Senior 1000 Gala Event
Friday, August 14 from 6pm-9pm at Clowes Hall at Butler University (4602 Sunset Ave)
In support of the Senior 1000 Conference this fall (Oct 30) organizers are hosting a gala. The event is free to seniors 60+ and is $15 to everyone under 60. Call Callie Sanders at 755-3987 for more info.

Broadway UMC Garage Sale
Saturday, August 14
The Broadway Finance Committee is having a Garage Sale. All proceeds will be used to supplement the church’s annual budget. A staging area has already been readied at the church where items can be collected and priced. Contact Cathy Pilarski if you have items to contribute, and schedule a drop off time for your donations. Items for sale need to be delivered to the church no later than Friday, August 6. The sale will be in conjunction with the Ivy Hills Annual Garage Sale event. Volunteers will be needed with trucks, vans and muscles to load items and take them to Mike Nix and Mark DeVore’s home on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, August 12. If you can help, contact Mark or call 317/570-1903.

Senior 1000 Forum Planning Meetings
Third Monday of each month: Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 18 from 5-6pm at the Stetson Senior Apartments (703 E 30^th St).
Seeking 1000 Seniors and concerned stakeholders to address ISSUES facing seniors at the Senior 1000 Forum Saturday, October 30, 2010 to be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from 9:00am-5:00pm. Mission and Expected Outcomes include: Engage stakeholders to create and implement a Senior Citizens Forum that will address the Quality of Life Issues facing seniors in our communities such as crime, housing, health (physical & mental), community disconnect, and financial. Empower seniors to be well informed advocates for other seniors and themselves. Coordinate efforts and resources addressing seniors as it relates to the community. Utilize the talents, skills and knowledge of seniors in the neighborhoods that they live in and throughout the greater community via neighborhood organizations, schools, and other outlets. Planning Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month until the event date from 5-6:30pm at the Stetson Senior Apartments (703 E 30^th St) and open to all wanting to make this event a success! For more information, contact Callie Sanders at 925-7299 or dwestmanagementgroup@hotmail.com

Indianapolis Cultural Trail Brown Bag Meetings
Third Tuesday of each month: Aug 17, Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21 from 12-1pm in the Efroymson Board Room, 1st floor of the English Foundation Building (615 N Alabama St). Bring your lunch, questions and curiosity to the next brown bag lunch meeting, which are meant to provide the latest updates on the Cultural Trail project.

Slow Food Indy’s New England Lobster Bake
Sunday, August 22 from 2:30pm-8pm, Apple Family Farm (3365 W State Road 234, McCordsville, IN)
Funds from this event will be applied to the SFI Fund to help Kelly Funk and John Feree of Seldom Seen Farms, who are active SFI members and former Terre Madre delegates. Kelly Funk was struck by lightning while working on Seldom Seen Farms on July 9 and recovery will be long and expensive. There is virtually no limit to the number of participants, so make the trip to Apple Family Farm to show your support! Given fundraising goals, the cost is $75 per person. The menu includes lobster with drawn butter, Indiana corn on the cob, potatoes with fresh parsley, steamed mussels with white wine, butter and garlic, fresh coleslaw with mustard and celery seed and blueberry dessert, all prepared by Chef John Egerton and others. Get tickets.

8^th Annual Feast of Lanterns
Saturday, August 28 from 12pm-11pm at Spades Park (1800 Nowland Ave)
Join the fun at the 8^th annual Feast of Lanterns! Admission is free for this all-ages event that features art, live music, and food. Highlights include kid’s activities throughout the day, local and regional musicians and artists, and at dusk a lantern parade and show that lights up the night. For more information please visit www.indyfeast.org, email at info@indyfeast.org, or call NESCO at 633-7300.

HobNob Conference
Thursday, September 2 from 1pm-8pm at the Indiana State Museum (650 W. Washington St.)
HobNob is the premier political event in Central Indiana that gives participants a chance to speak with elected officials and candidates for elective office one-on-one. The conference focuses on issues and initiatives vital to Indianapolis, such as infrastructure, education and workforce, economic growth, and transportation. Register today. For more information contact Alane Summers or call at 464-2213.

15^th Annual Rib America Festival

Friday September 3 thru Monday, September 6, Military Park (N West St & W New York St)

Come join the 15^th Annual Rib America Festival during Labor Day weekend and enjoy great food, fun and 18 national performing musical acts. Visit their website for more information.

INRC Training: Introduction to City Services

Thursday, September 9 from 6-8:30pm at INRC (1802 N Illinois St)

Have you found yourself scratching your head trying to figure out who to talk to about a burned out streetlight, a dangerous intersection, or a problem with garbage removal? Come meet with representatives from the City of Indianapolis, including the Division of Neighborhood Services, the Department of Public Works, the Mayor's Action Center, and Animal Care and Control, and learn how they can support you in your neighborhood efforts. Space is limited to the first 25 registered for any session! Reserve your space today by calling Nita McCormick at (317) 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org. FMI www.inrc.org

The Penrod Arts Fair

Saturday, September 11 from 9am-5pm on the Indianapolis Museum of Art's grounds (4000 Michigan Rd)

Come join the fun at this year’s 44^th Annual Penrod Arts Festival! It is known as one of the largest single day art fairs in the United States, and this year’s fair promises to be one of the best! The Penrod Arts Fair will host a record 300+ artists on six stages and more than 50 arts-related non-profit organizations, with an extensive children’s area and lots of food and drinks. Cost is $12 in advance and $17 Day of Show. Kids 10 and under are free. Artists who have questions about this year’s fair should email.

INRC invites you to their 16^th Annual Meeting Celebration

Monday, September 27 at 6pm (location TBA).

Please mark your calendars for this upcoming event. There will be a brief program honoring achievements of INRC and Indianapolis neighborhoods. In addition to a keynote address by IMPD Chief Paul Cieselski.

‘Tailgate' party to celebrate National Good Neighbor Day

Saturday, September 28

Stay tuned for more information!

Mapleton-Fall Creek Development Corporation