Dear All,  With the days slowly getting longer, the sun seems to be peeking out more, and the temperatures not as winter like, it is a great time to spend time getting out  and doing some things around our State.  There is plenty going on.  Maybe you enjoy birdwatching, having some real Maple Syrup, and […]

Dear All, It can only come once every 4 years – and that is a February 29th Clean-up!  While the weather may be warmer on Sunday, how about joining me on Saturday, February 29th for a “Leap Year Clean-up”?  We will meet in the parking lot by the Boathouse Grill (southeast corner of 56th Street […]

Our second annual “Before the Super Bowl Cleanup” was a huge success, with 22 volunteers coming out to help on what was a beautiful day. We even had a group of four Pike Firefighters take time to come and help. It is always fun to talk about some of the interesting finds that are discovered.  […]

With today, February 22nd, being George Washington’s birthday, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday being February 12th, and honoring President’s Day this past Monday, I thought many of you may enjoy three facts about the three Presidents who during their lives resided in our State.  Hope you enjoy a little bit of history in these tidbits.

    Dear All, The other day a friend forwarded me the information below about the new equipment that was purchased last year by the City.  Testing will be finished soon and the new equipment will be put out on the roadways then as the weather allows.  As soon as the weather gets better and […]

Dear All, This Friday evening, February 21st, Indianapolis Public Library CEO Jackie Nytes is coming to the west side for a discussion of library services.  This is part of CEO Nytes’ “Love Your Library” annual tour.  Since our Wayne Branch is currently closed for renovation this visit will take place at the Ben Davis High […]

Dear All, Have you had a Hands-Only CPR Class, or would you like a refresher?  On Wednesday, February 26th, the American Heart Association is offering a free half hour class at the Pike Library starting at 1:30 p.m.  This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn how you may be able to save a […]

Dear All, Just so there is no confusion, Presidents’ Day is not a City Holiday and there will be regular trash service next week.  Wanted to make sure everyone was aware of this so you will put out your trash on your normal day. In honor of Presidents’ Day several of our museums will be […]

Dear All, The next “The Twenty IN 20” list is out and just in time for President’s Day.  This list features historic sites in our State.  The first one on the list is right here in Indianapolis with the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.  The rest are throughout the State with three in Vincencess.  Some terrific […]

Dear All, The annual “Love Your Library” with Indianapolis Public Libraries CEO Jackie Nytes continued at the Eagle Branch Library on Thursday, February 6th.  This was a great chance to hear about the library and what is new as well as participate in an open discussion.  Even though the Wayne Branch is currently closed for […]