Leonard Park in Speedway recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony and a 5K Run/Walk for the Grand Opening of the B&O Trail in that area.  Speedway Trails Bev Katherhenry & Speedway Town Councilor Gary Raikes are talking about the successful  trail system and the new part of B&O before it officially opens.  After the ribbon […]

The 2018 NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) Annual Conference was recently held in downtown Indianapolis.  The kickoff for this conference was held on the canal at the USS Indianapolis Memorial,   and in front of the new playground, which will be opening soon.     Linda Broadfoot, Indy Parks Director, is talking about the conference […]

Dear All, The next “Coffee With a Cop” is on Tuesday, October 16th, from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Mama P’s located 3993 Georgetown Road.  This is a great opportunity for you to talk with the officers who work for our area every day as well as get to know our Northwest District Commander Lorenzo […]

Indianapolis West Side Candidates to Discuss Issues October 16 at West Side Chamber of Commerce Community Forum Indianapolis League of Women Voters Will Moderate Issues important to people who live in Marion County and especially Decatur, Wayne and Pike Townships can hear the positions of elected officials and candidates who affect west side voters. Candidates will present […]

Dear All, One of the smaller parks in our district, Faculty Park, needs a little TLC.  On October 20th (Saturday) from 10 a.m. – noon we will have a Community Work Day.  We could use volunteers.  Faculty Park is located on W. 34th Street east of High School Road and east of the Elementary School […]

Dear All, The West Side Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Indianapolis League of Women Voters, is hosting a Candidates Forum with the contested races that affect the West Side (including Pike and Wayne Township).  This will take place on Tuesday, October 16th, at the Wayne Township Chapel Hill 7th and 8th Grade Center, […]

Dear All, With the November 6th election approaching, I have been asked by some of you about voting absentee.  Attached is the application for an absentee ballot.  There are many reasons that a voter can vote absentee:  anyone over the age of 65, those who will not be in town on election day (students attending […]

Dear MSD of Wayne Township Residents, This is a reminder that the 40 West Business Association’s “School Board Candidates Forum” is Monday, October 8th, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Ben Davis High School’s Little Theater (1200 N. Girls School Road – Door #2).  The 8 candidates who are running for 4 spots on […]

Dear All, Do you have students that are going to be on fall break soon?  Thatcher Park is offering “Camp Waterpalooza” from October 15th – 19th.  This is being held from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day and is $60 per child for ages 6 – 14.  Participates ages 11 – 14 can also participate […]