Gaia Works Needs Donations to Fill Pantry Before Holidays

Ethel Winslow Weekly View

The Gaia Works pantry is nearly empty, and the community they serve is growing every day. Right now, they need nonperishable food such as canned vegetables, meats, shelf-stable milk, canned fruit, and gift cards to local grocery stores so they can buy fresh items for the people they serve. Gaia Works, the Irvington-based nonprofit organization, helps seniors and the underserved year round, but takes on added responsibilities November and December. The team is taking donations of food for seniors and families for Thanksgiving boxes. They will take food donations at … Read More

Snow Buddies Registration Open for 2026-27 Season

Weekly View Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works and the Office of Disability Affairs are excited to continue this volunteer initiative for residential sidewalk shoveling following last year’s successful debut of the program. Adopted from City of Bloomington, IN – Council for Community Accessibility, Snow Buddies Indy matches volunteers with a neighbor who is unable to clear snow due to disability or age. In addition to keeping public sidewalks traversable, the focus of this initiative is to create a clear path on the property for emergency services personnel, health care … Read More

Indianapolis Animal Care Services to Host Pawsgiving Nov. 21

Weekly View Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Last year, THE IACS inaugural Pawsgiving Feast for Pets served 81 Marion County households and 443 pets, including 134 dogs and 309 cats, in just two hours. Families received dog and cat food, treats, and information about additional resources available to help support their pets. IndyHumane’s Rescue Relief Pantry generously supplied most of the food distributed, while Indy Neighborhood Cats provided winter cat shelters and information about trap-neuter-return (TNR) services. IACS staff and volunteers also played an important role in directing traffic and distributing supplies throughout the drive-through … Read More

Fall Fest and Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge XX

Weekly View Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library African American History Committee in support of the Center for Black Literature & Culture will present Fall Fest and Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge XX on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Central Library from 12 – 4 p.m The special guest will be engineer, physican, and former NASA astronuat Dr. Mae Jemison. Dr. Jemison will take part in a fireside chat with Indianapolis native son J.R Edwards, a key member of the leadership team at Lockheed Martin, the world’s largest aerospace and defense contractor. The day will … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Nov. 13-19

Weekly View Weekly View

… Read More

New Palestine Hosts Winter Fest Nov. 21

Weekly View Weekly View

NEW PALESTINE — The magic of Christmas is coming to New Palestine, and even the GRINCH can’t stop the holiday fun! Join New Palestine Main Street for an afternoon filled with Christmas cheer on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 2 p.m. … Read More

Bell Flower Clinic Moves to New Public Health Center

Weekly View Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department recently announced the move of Bell Flower Clinic from its current location to the new Public Health Center at 3810 Meadows Dr. Bell Flower Clinic provides affordable testing and treatment for sexually … Read More

Damien Center Asks For Help for Clients

Weekly View Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Each year, Damien Center’s Holiday Assistance Program provides nutritional, financial and material support to approximately 150–200 clients, many of whom are living well below the federal poverty level. The program is funded entirely through community donations, making every … Read More

Mary Poppins: The Musical at Footlights

Weekly View Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Celebrate the holiday season by attending Footlite Musical’s production of Disney’s Mary Poppins  Nov. 20 – Dec. 13 Tickets on sale now: footlite.org/buy-tickets Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure. Bert introduces … Read More

Federal Meal Eligibility for Students Updated

Weekly View Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture annually updates the eligibility guidelines for free or reduced-price meals and free milk served under the federally-funded National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Programs, and Child and Adult Care Food … Read More

Applause!: Nov. 13-19

Weekly View Weekly View

• The City of Lawrence is partnering with the Lawrence Police Department, Box Jobs, and the Indianapolis Office of Public Health & Safety to help local families prepare for Thanksgiving.No registration is required. Food will be available on a first-come, … Read More

Governor Extends Fuel Tax Suspension

Weekly View Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Braun signed executive orders recently renewing Indiana’s fuel tax suspension for another 30 days. The orders suspend the state excise and usage tax on gasoline — worth a combined 64 cents per gallon in the month … Read More

Bobbie the Wonder Dog

Al Hunter Bumps in the Night

The story of Bobbie the wonder dog. Bobbie’s “tail” begins during a family visit to Wolcott, Indiana. This tiny town of 1,000 owes its genesis to being the last stop of the Pan Handle Route railroad back in 1861. Wolcott … Read More

100 Years Ago: Nov. 13-16

Steven R. Barnett 100 Years Ago

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, November 18, 1926: A vast crowd gathered at Union Station late yesterday as the special train, “The Royal Romanian,” pulled in hoping for a glimpse of Queen Marie of Romania. Regally clad in a golden … Read More

Men With Hats

CJ Woods III Words from Woods

The head coach of the Indianapolis Colts was being interviewed on the Sunday morning program that I was watching, and — not for the first time — I noted his commitment to the “Men With Hats” club. Shane Steichen was … Read More