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By mrhodes, on February 16, 2012, at 4:22 pm
BTNA, MKNA and Heritage Place announce the 2012 Senior Series of three informative, fun sessions (with light meals included at no cost to participants), so mark your evening calendars for all three dates and watch for further information on the BTNA website or call Heritage Place. These programs are open to seniors and other interested adults.
Preregistration is necessary for planning quantities of handout materials and food; call Heritage Place at 283-6662 to register for one, two or all three programs.
- May 8th – HOT TOPICS: Medicare and Social Security Update (5:30 to 7 p.m. @Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 526 E 52nd)
- July 26th – AFFORDABLE, EASY MEALS: Planning and Preparing (5:30 to 7 p.m. @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 615 W 43rd)
- Oct. 4th - FEEL GOOD EXERCISE FOR SENIORS: Increasing Stability, Flexibility, Energy and Safety (5:30 to 7 p.m. @ Heritage Place, 4550 N. Illinois)
By mrhodes, on February 7, 2012, at 9:48 am
Help “Indy Reads Books” Stock the Shelves
Donations of used books and media for our new retail outlet will support Indy Reads adult literacy programs! Start boxing up your gently used books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and video games, and help others learn to read.
Indy Reads, central Indiana’s only accredited adult literacy organization, is preparing to open a community bookstore. The store, to be called Indy Reads Books, will be located in downtown Indianapolis along The Cultural Trail. It will be the only bookstore in downtown Indianapolis and is scheduled for completion later this spring. Indy Reads Books will sell donated used books with proceeds benefitting Indy Reads’ literacy tutoring programs.
All types of books and media items, except for textbooks and magazines, are welcome at this time. Some items may be sold through a third-party service prior to the store opening. Book and media collection boxes are located at the following locations.
- Indy Reads Office – 2450 N. Meridian St. (12 to 5 p.m. weekdays)
- WFYI – 1630 N. Meridian St. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays)
- The Best Chocolate in Town – 880 Mass. Ave. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday)
- Global Gifts – 446 Mass. Ave. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday)
- The Athenaeum – YMCA – 401 E. Michigan St. (5 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 5. p.m. weekends)- this box will be available by 2/7/12
Book-drives will also take place on the Butler Campus (Feb. 24) and IUPUI (March 1). The local organization Giving Sum will also be conducting book-drives. Contributions are tax-deductible as provided by state and federal law. Indy Reads can not give receipts for books donated through the collection boxes. If donors wish to claim a deduction they will need to keep a record of the number of books and type (hardcover or paperback) donated at this time. Receipts will be available at the store after it opens.
Indy Reads Books will further support the mission of Indy Reads by providing private space for tutors and students to meet, training opportunities, and more. Initial funding for Indy Reads Books has been secured through generous grants from Margot Lacy Eccles, the Efroymson Fund, the Glick Fund, and Giving Sum.
Additional collection locations will be announced soon. For more information, or to inquire about maintaining a collection box at a business or other organization, please contact Travis DiNicola, Executive Director of Indy Reads, at 317-275-4035 or  .
Indy Reads is unwavering in our mission to improve the literacy skills of adults in central Indiana who read or write at or below the sixth grade level. Our goal is to make Indianapolis 100 percent literate. First established more than 30 years ago, Indy Reads is the only organization in Indianapolis, accredited by ProLiteracy Worldwide, which uses volunteers to provide free, basic literacy tutoring to illiterate and semi-literate adults. Indy Reads programming includes one-on-one tutoring, small group sessions, English as a Second Language instruction, and “Literacy Labs” at neighborhood centers. Learn more at www.IndyReads.org.
By mrhodes, on February 3, 2012, at 11:43 am
Has this week flown or what? If you haven’t yet been able to enjoy the festivities downtown this week we hope you will take advantage of all that Indy has to offer this weekend. As tens of thousands of visitors descend on our city below is a list of cab companies should you wish to avoid parking downtown.
- Indianapolis Yellow Cab (317-487-1430)
- Indy Airport Taxi (317-381-1111)
- A Star Airport Taxi Service (317-921-0040)
- A and T Cab (317-897-2122)
- Circle City Cab (317-848-5757)
- Broad Ripple Village Taxi (317-487-6666)
Speaking of Broad Ripple Village — if you can’t make it downtown just travel a little bit north and experience the Broad Ripple Super Fest running now thru February 5th!
By mrhodes, on November 10, 2011, at 9:36 am
TIMELY WARNING: Vehicle Break-ins
This Timely Warning is being issued by Benjamin Hunter, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police.
The Butler University Department of Public Safety has received nine (9) reports of car break-ins since Nov. 7, 2011. In each case the vehicle was parked on campus property and valuables were taken. Items targeted were GPS devices, electronics, computers and book bags. In one case, suspects were videotaped making purchases at a Meijer and Wal-Mart store in Avon, Ind. using a stolen credit card. A picture of the suspects is included in the attached PDF.
Crime Watch Bulletin 11-9-2011
If anyone has any information concerning the car break-ins, please contact Detective Bruce Allee at (317) 940-9396. In the interest of campus safety, University Police would like to remind everyone of the importance of protecting your personal valuables:
· Don’t leave valuables in your car even for a short time.
· Park in well lighted areas when possible.
· Don’t leave GPS holders, IPOD chords or other electronic chords visible in your vehicle as the perpetrator may break into the car to look for the electronic devices.
· Record and keep record of serial numbers and make and model of all electronic devices to assist in recovery if stolen.
· Report any suspicious activity to the university police immediately by calling 940-9999 from your cell phone or 9999 from a campus phone.
Timely Warnings are intended to make the campus community aware of a specific incident or information reported to have occurred to the University Police. Timely Warnings may be sent by various methods, including email, web postings, or text messages only when an incident does not constitute use of the Emergency Notification System (DawgAlert).
As a reminder, you can sign-up and update your contact information in DawgAlert by visiting this link
http://www.butler.edu/public-safety/dawg-alert/ <https://bumail.butler.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=9b4b6640722d491abbb77ec6cbf5a1b9&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.butler.edu%2fpublic-safety%2fdawg-alert%2f>
This timely warning is meant to fulfill the requirement of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The Clery Act is a federal law that requires universities to disclose certain information about campus crime and security policies.
If you have questions, concerns or would like additional Crime Watch tips, please contact University Police at 317-940-9396.
By mrhodes, on November 7, 2011, at 10:26 am
2nd Annual Midtown Holiday Home Tour
The Holiday Home Tour has a rich history in our Midtown neighborhoods of Broad Ripple, Butler-Tarkington, Mapleton-Fall Creek, Meridian-Kessler and the North Meridian Street Historic District. Sponsored for many years by the Easter Seals Crossroads Guild, the tour began a new era last year as the Midtown Holiday Home Tour.
Each home is decorated by a local florist, working closely with the homeowners to reflect their personal style. This Midtown tradition has helped families begin their holiday seasons for over 30 years.
Midtown Holiday Market at the Riviera Club
Free and open to the public!
Looking for the perfect holiday gifts? Get a jump on your shopping while supporting local artists and merchants. The second annual Holiday Market is filled with unique merchandise for your friends, family and you. Relax with soup, sandwiches and dessert or join us for the monthly Rivi Brunch Sunday 11-2. Midtown musicians will get you in the holiday mood.
Very Special Arts of Indiana will be at the Midtown Holiday Market offering their work for sale. VSA Indiana provides access to lifelong learning and expression through the arts for people with disabilities.
Local artists and shops participating include:
Kat Barrett
Brock Cagaan
Michelle Hayes
Gayle Herrli
Jennifer Marshall
Camille Richards
Karen Seltzer
David Sloma
Beasley Orchard
Blue Marble Custom Woodwork
Letters From Home
Mother Nature’s Sun
Organic Ceramics
Susan Van Huss Design
Palm Court Design
The Playful Soul
The Knit Chick
VSA Indiana
Local Musicians
Freshly Brewed
Caleb Hawkins
Chad Mills
Tom Peters
Robert Scott
Evan Slusher
Ted Yoder
Thanks to our Sponsors!
Silver Level
National Bank of Indianapolis
NUVO
Marigold Clothing
Printing Partners
The Riviera Club
Affiliate Level
Digital Color Graphics
G Thrapp Jewelers
Gerdt Furniture
Gregory & Appell
Meridian & Binkleys
Plymate
Sullivan’s Hardware
Good Neighbors
Meridian Heights Cleaners
Langdon & Company
Burroughs Upholstery
By mrhodes, on October 5, 2011, at 10:20 am
Just a friendly reminder about tonight’s Mayoral Candidate Debate held at Clowes Hall on the Butler University campus. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the debate will begin promptly at 7:00pm.
We hope to see many Butler Tarkington residents in attendance!
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