INDIANAPOLIS – The Marion County Public Health Department reports a significant increase in the number of Shigellosis cases in 2014, and is asking residents to help stop any further spread. Shigellosis is a potentially serious infection that is easily passed by a germ from one person to another through the oral-fecal route. The spread is […]
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Tour Will Open Newly Restored Golden Hill Mansion
On June 28, the mansion that gave Golden Hill its name will open for a tour following a top-to-bottom restoration before the property goes on the market with a multi-million-dollar price tag,Auto visionary David M. Parry built the house in 1904, the first structure in what is now the Golden Hill Historic District. Indiana Automotive Heritage, […]
Strawberry Shortcake Day at Zionsville Farmers’ Market June 7th
Get ready for the perfect summer treat at the Zionsville Farmers’ Market! Once again, Strawberry Shortcake Day will fulfill winter’s dreams of fresh strawberries, whipped cream and sweet, delicious cake on a sunny day. On June 7 from 8 – 11 a.m., visit the farmers’ market and partake of this pure summer treat, complete with strawberries straight from […]
Purple for a Purpose Youth Experience June 7th
This Saturday, June 7, join the Lupus Foundation of America’s Indiana Chapter for a FREE event to the youth of our community impacted by lupus. Purple for a Purpose Youth Experience is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Riverside Park in Indianapolis. Purple for a Purpose will include food, fun, a fashion show, […]
2014 Indianapolis Strawberry Festival June 12th on Monument Circle
The 49th Annual Christ Church Cathedral Women’s Strawberry Festival will take place Thursday, June 12, 9-6 p.m. (while supplies last) on Monument Circle. Carryout orders begin at 8:30 a.m. in the basement of the Cathedral. Group presale tickets are available by calling 317.636.4577. Entertainment begins on the Circle at 10 a.m. More than 300 volunteers […]
Eagle Creek Park free Kids Fishing Derby set for Saturday, June 7
The Eagle Creek Park Foundation is hosting its 13th annual Kids Fishing Derby from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 7 at Eagle Creek Park’s Coffer Dam, located at the first right south of the 71st Street gate on the city’s northwest side.The family-friendly event is free for children ages 4-14, and takes place in conjunction with […]
Museum Nights on the Canal and July 4 Programming
Hop, Skip and Jump (June 5, June 12 and July 24) – Meet up with your friends and learn how to salsa dance and do the swing and the foxtrot. Take a 30-minute lesson at 5:15 p.m. or 6 p.m. Banding Together (May 29, June 19 and July 31) – Bring friends and coworkers – or come alone – […]
IHS Announces 2014 Concerts on the Canal, Museum Nights on the Canal and Summer Sunday Hours
Indianapolis—There are plenty of ways to enjoy downtown Indianapolis in the summer, and the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is offering several—its time-honored favorite Concerts on the Canal, popular Museum Nights on the Canal programming and Sunday hours in June and July. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of the IHS and the […]
Indiana State Fair to hold job fair May 29
Indiana State Fair to hold job fair Thursday, May 29th Hundreds of hourly positions open for 17-day fair INDIANAPOLIS – The Great Indiana State Fair is hoping to fill more than 500 hourly positions during a job fair May 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. Most of the jobs are temporary positions that cover the […]
Line up Announced for the 2014 IPL 500 Festival Parade
The IPL 500 Festival Parade, scheduled for Saturday, May 24 at noon in downtown Indianapolis, will once again feature a diverse line-up of celebrities. The legendary Jim Nabors will be the Honorary Grand Marshal and Michael Feinstein and Ronan Tynan will headline the Parade’s opening entertainment. US Olympians Gracie Gold, Nick Goepper and Steve Langton, […]