More information can be found at www.indianatreealliance.com or from this  request by Charlie Goodman.

• May 3rd @ 6:00pm (IMPD North District Headquarters — 3120 E. 30th Street)
• July 5th @ 3:00pm (Lawrence Branch Library — 7898 N. Hague Road)
• September 6th @ 3:00pm (College Branch Library — 4180 N. College Avenue)
• October 4th @ 6:00pm (IMPD North District Headquarters — 3120 E. 30th Street)
• November 1st @ 3:00pm (E. 38th Street Branch Library — 5420 E. 38th Street)

For information on BTNA crime reports or public safety visit Butler University Police or IMPD.

When in doubt, please call 911!

The signing will take place at 3:30 p.m. at the Star Fountain between Jordan Hall and the Irwin Library, and will be the first of many events on campus that week related to sustainability, water, energy, recycling and other issues. The full schedule is below.

The pledge, which has been signed by 674 presidents and chancellors of colleges and universities to date, expresses concern about “the unprecedented scale and speed of global warming and its potential for large-scale, adverse health, social, economic and ecological effects.”

“We recognize the scientific consensus that global warming is real and is largely being caused by humans,” the Climate Commitment states. “We further recognize the need to reduce the global emission of greenhouse gases by 80 percent by mid-century at the latest, in order to avert the worst impacts of global warming and to reestablish the more stable climatic conditions that have made human progress over the last 10,000 years possible.”

The full accord can be read here: http://www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/

By signing the Climate Commitment, which became a nationwide initiative in 2007, Butler will, within two months, create institutional structures to guide the development and implementation of the plan. By next Jan. 31, Butler plans to complete a comprehensive inventory of all greenhouse gas emissions (including emissions from electricity, heating, commuting, and air travel). And by 2014, the University expects to have a target date for achieving climate neutrality as soon as possible.

Climate neutrality means that the amount of greenhouse gases emitted from the University’s activities are either eliminated directly by reducing fossil fuel energy use or offset by new activities that retain those gases, such as tree planting.

“This commitment is an important step for Butler to indicate our commitment to sustainability and emerge as a national leader in this area,” said Tim Carter, director of Butler’s Center for Urban Ecology. “We’re excited about being part of this initiative.”

Butler already has in place a number of groups addressing environmental concerns, including the Center for Urban Ecology; Green Operations, an initiative of the Council on Presidential Affairs; Student ECO (Environmental Concerns Organization); ECO Dawgs, a group of faculty, staff and students; and B.U.R.N. (Butler University Resale Network), a student product-recycling organization.

Ginnye Cubel, green operations coordinator for the Council on Presidential Affairs, applauded Danko’s decision to sign the Climate Commitment. “It not only symbolizes Butler’s eagerness and enthusiasm for pursuing sustainable initiatives, but it also pushes us to bring significant and lasting changes to campus,” the senior English writing major from Milford, Mich., said. “Indiana is one of the worst environmental states in the nation and by signing the commitment Butler is about to become a leader in the Indianapolis area for sustainable efforts. Butler is on the verge of something great and it’s exciting to be here to witness it.”

Here is the schedule of events planned for Earth Week.
Monday, April 16
Tree Day
·Seed paper giveaway (11 a.m.-1 p.m./Starbucks)
·Information on tree inventory (11 a.m.-1 p.m./Starbucks)
·President Danko signs ACUPCC (3:30 p.m./Star Fountain)
Tuesday, April 17
Sustainable Foods Day
·Reusable bag giveaways (11 a.m.-1 p.m./Starbucks)
·Information on best ways to eat sustainably (11 a.m.-1 p.m./Starbucks/cafeterias)
Wednesday, April 18
Water Day
·Brita hydration station promotion (Irwin Library lobby, Jordan Hall first Floor, Gallahue Hall second floor, Lilly Hall main floor)
·Water facts (11 a.m.-1 p.m./Starbucks)
·Water bottle giveaway (11 a.m.-1 p.m./Starbucks)
Thursday, April 19
Energy Day
·Green roof information (11 a.m.-1 p.m./Starbucks)
·Green roof tours by Sarah Strobl (11 a.m.-1 p.m./meet at Starbucks to head over to Pharmacy Building)
·Wind Turbine demonstration (11 a.m.-1 p.m./Starbucks)
Friday, April 20
Recycling Day
·Recycling video (11 a.m.-1 p.m./Starbucks)
·Information on what to recycle (11 a.m.-1 p.m./Starbucks)
·“Real Dawgs Recycle” button giveaway (11 a.m.-1 p.m./Starbucks)
·RecycleMania updates. (noon, Starbucks patio. The winner of the RecycleMania competition will be announced and they will be awarded their prize — a hand-shaped chair made out of recycled materials.)
Saturday, April 21
Center for Urban Ecology Day
·CUE interns will present their own projects and projects CUE is working on (11 a.m.-1 p.m./Center for Urban Ecology)
·Keep Indy Beautiful service project (9 a.m-12 p.m. at Fountain Square. Project is The Great Indy Clean-Up. Volunteers will be helping with various clean-up projects around the Fountain Square neighborhoods.)
Sunday, April 22 (Earth Day)
Earth Day Celebration
·Celebration of the culmination of Earth Week events with food, giveaways, and music! (2-4 p.m./Reilly Room)
·Announce new sustainability council (2-4 p.m./Reilly Room)
·Showcase achievements and promote Environmental Concerns Organization (ECO), Butler University Resale Network (BURN), Council on Presidential Affairs Green Operations (CPA Green Ops), Center for Urban Ecology (CUE), campus farm and facilities (2-4 p.m./Reilly Room)

If you are interested in volunteering your time on JUNE 21st at Broad Ripple Park from 11:00 am to 2:00pm please contact Sergeant Alan T. Leinberger at  for more information!

Classes will take place from 6:30-8:45 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays in the Efroymson Center for Creative Writing, 530 W. Hampton Drive. Cost is $250.
To register, or for more information, email .

Whether you are a novice or an experienced poet, the poetry workshop will give you the opportunity to share your passion for language. Participants will explore a poem’s possibilities and pitfalls and discuss the particular delights and challenges of the art and craft of poetry. The group will help poets make and shape their own poems through rigorous and compassionate critiquing.
In addition to weekly discussion of each student’s poems, participants will also peruse (primarily) contemporary poetry and muse over poetical devices and techniques. They will respond to a variety of writing prompts and exercises that will help fine-tune their diction, imagery, music, figurative language, syntax and line breaks.

Lynch is the author of two books of poetry, Sails the Wind Left Behind and It was a terrible cloud at twilight. Her work is frequently nominated for Pushcart Prizes, and she has received fellowships from the MacDowell Colony of the Arts and the Corporation of Yaddo. She has taught poetry writing for more than 12 years.

Date: Saturday, April 7th

Meeting Location: Unitarian Universalist Church (615 W. 43rd Street)
Meeting Time: 10:00 am until ~12:00pm

All gloves, shovels, rakes, etc. will be provided. Refreshments to be served afterwards.

• Infrastructure Projects – completed Meridian Street and 56th street sidewalk projects
• Transportation Enhancement Project at Meridian and Westfield (currently underway)
• Alice Carter Place Park/Gateway Plaza (sidewalks in the park, options for a children’s play area )

Questions? Call or email Cindy Zweber-Free ( or 317-727-7125).

Support Alice Carter Place by donating a brick or a bench to the Gateway Plaza. Please bring your completed Brick Order Form to the meeting.

The Booty Loop in Indianapolis is at Butler University. At the center of it all is Bootyville, our own little city, which also serves as the event headquarters over the 24 hours.  

2012 Course map

Riders set up campsites and canopies that they can sleep, or more importantly, rest and relax with friends off of the bike. The food tent is probably the most popular place outside of the course itself. Along with the three squares riders will receive they will have access to snacks, energy bars, water and sports drinks. Bootyville also is the site of our expo area where our corporate sponsors set up shop and offer a range of services including 24-hour bike support, raffles for special items and information about their services. Because of the Booty Loop’s Butler University location, you will find students, family and friends out supporting the riders at all hours. 

Along with our national beneficiary, LIVESTRONG™, 24 Hours of Booty will support a local cancer charity to be announced soon! The organizations are having a tremendous impact on our neighbors battling cancer, and we are proud to be able to support their efforts.

Whether you ride, volunteer, donate or come out to cheer, we hope to see you at 24 Hours of Booty Indianapolis!

Click HERE for more information or to join a team!

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 8^th  – HOT TOPICS:  Medicare and Social Security Update (5:30 to 7 p.m. @Bethlehem Lutheran Church,  526 E 52nd)
• July 26^th –  AFFORDABLE, EASY MEALS: Planning and Preparing (5:30 to 7 p.m. @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 615 W 43rd)
• Oct. 4^th -    FEEL GOOD EXERCISE FOR SENIORS:  Increasing Stability, Flexibility, Energy and Safety (5:30 to 7 p.m. @ Heritage Place,  4550 N. Illinois)