Dec. 23th 7:00 - 9:00 pm More Than 25,000 candles are lit along public places of Irvington.

The Winter Lumineria is held on the Sunday prior to Christmas.

Posted on 12/23/07

Thursday, Dec. 20, 6:30pm
Wallace Street Presbyterian Church
The annual EHCO Holiday Gathering / Pitch-in will be held during the December meeting. Once again, Toni Locke and Judy Wilson-Bailey will coordinate and decorate. These women have done a superb job in the past and will no doubt do it again this year. At the November meeting, they will be asking for monetary donations to help with the decorating costs. They are also asking for volunteers to help with the decorating and clean-up.

Residents are encouraged to attend and to bring their favorite dish (with recipe). Last year, there was an assortment of pies, chips/crackers and dips, fruits, candies, and appetizers.

Anyone wishing to help or make a donation should call one of these ladies at 359-0223 (Toni) or 862-6872 (Judy).

Posted on 12/20/07

Application Deadline is Friday, Dec 14th

A reminder that the deadline for application to IPS option and magnet school program is Friday, December 14th for the 2008-2009 school year. Interested parents should investigate schools and programs early in order to meet the application deadline.

IPS option schools include the very popular Key School, the Center for Inquiry and the Montessori schools. These schools use different teaching methods and parents are encouraged to visit the schools to find the learning environment best suited to their child.

There are also numerous magnet programs in IPS that provide challenging curriculum for students with special aptitudes or interests such as art, math, science, music or technology. If your child has shown an interest or aptitude in a particular area, consider talking with his/her teachers about enrolling in a magnet program. Magnet programs can also help to keep your child engaged in school and learning as they move into middle and high school by presenting them with more challenging material.

More information about the IPS Option / Magnet program, including a list of programs, school performance, and an application may be found under Neighborhood Schools.

Posted on 12/14/07

Monday, Dec 10th 5:30-7:30pm
Community Hospital East Lobby

This is an opportunity to see the concept plans for the Emerson Avenue Corridor Gateway Project and celebrate the fact that the first phase of the project was funded.

Refreshments will be served and the renderings of the plan will be on display.

Come join us!

Posted on 12/10/07

Thursday, November 29th
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
1802 N. Illinois Street

INRC cordially invites you to their Holiday Open House/Indianapolis Community Building Institute (ICBI) Graduation.

Guests will enjoy music, good company, and hors d'oeuvres.

They will also celebrate the graduation of resident leaders from ICBI, whose participation was generously supported by Charter One Bank.

They look forward to having you join them to welcome the 2007 holiday season and celebrate our Indianapolis Neighborhoods.

A brief program will begin at 6:00. No RSVP needed.

Join them for food, fun, and music.

Posted on 11/29/07

Thursday, 11/29 6:30 pm
Irvington Community School Gymnasium
6705 East Julian Avenue.

This is an important opportunity to show public support for the Pennsy Trail and give public input. We need to demonstrate community support to move this project forward. If you can attend, please do. It’s also an opportunity to see Irvington Community School, a charter school that is available to families in our neighborhood.

The Pennsy is the eastside version of the Monon and is important to our community for the potential economic impact it can have on the area, as well as the physical fitness and recreational benefits. Current plans have the trail connecting to the east edge of Ellenberger Park and on to Cumberland. Cumberland should break ground on their portion of the trail in 2008.

The Pennsy trail connects to the Pleasant Run Trail and then goes south of downtown to Garfield Park.

Map to meeting

Learn more about the trail here:
http://www.emersonheights.org/index.php/ehco/permalink/fun_and_fitness/

Posted on 11/29/07

Friday, November 23th, 6:00pm The 45th annual lighting of the Indiana Soldiers and Sailor’s Monument

Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481 will take place Friday, Nov. 23 on Monument Circle. The event begins at 6 p.m. with the televised show starting at 7 p.m. This event is an opportunity for the community to join together and celebrate peace and brotherhood. Those in attendance will surely be delighted with a special appearance from festive entertainers from around the state and the larger-than-life toy soldiers and candy canes adorning Monument Circle. In addition, Santa will make his first official appearance of the 2007 season.

See event page for details on performers.

Posted on 11/23/07

6:30pm Wallace Street Presbyterian Church

Agenda:

Election of Leadership.

Please attend to vote for your neighborhood leaders for next year.

Click here for a map to meeting

Posted on 11/15/07

Thursday, Nov 8th, 6:30PM
Irvington Branch Library Agenda:
-National Register Nomination
-Dream Weavers
-Emerson Avenue Corridor Gateway
-Other

Posted on 11/08/07