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

Posted on 11/08/07

Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Crispus Attucks Middle School Gymnasium
1140 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St.
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

In the fall of each year, the Indianapolis Public School Magnet Department hosts a district wide magnet fair. The IPS Magnet Fair features magnet program exhibits and information designed to help parents and students make selections. Applications for the following school year are available at the fair or at the IPS website.

The magnet schools offer students with special aptitudes in the performing arts or science and technology, for example, an opportunity to advance in a challenging environment. The option plans include the very popular Key Learning Community, Center for Inquiry and Montessori schools that utilize a unique instructional approach. Please see the Magnet / Options descriptions for a complete list of schools and programs. The deadline for application is Friday, Dec 14, 2007.

For more information about schools that serve Emerson Hights see "Neighborhood Schools" under Resources.

Map to Magnet Fair

Posted on 11/07/07

Starts Oct 17th
6:00-7:30
Spades Park Library Low Carbon Diet: A 30 Day Program to Lose 5,000 Pounds

These five-session workshops will follow the programs. Participants will meet for an hour-and-a-half each session. In a fun and supportive environment we will discuss and apply home improvement strategies to save energy and money while reducing our carbon dioxide "footprint."

You can sign up for the "Low Carbon Diet" workshops by registering at the website below, or by attending the "Living Lean & Green" Program and signing up there.

Workshop 1 meets at Spades Park Library (1801 Nowland Avenue) for 5 consecutive, 1 ½ hour sessions on October 17, 24, November 1, 7, and 28.

To register, please visit http://www.cacefindiana.org or contact: Paul Chase, Program Manager at pchase@cacefindiana.org phone: (812) 988-2153.

Also see: Emerson Heights, A Green Neighborhood

Posted on 10/17/07

Near Eastside Design Workshop
Saturday, November 3, 2007


Convening agency: John H. Boner Community Center

Near Eastside Design Workshop
Saturday, November 3, 2007

As a participant in the June Near Eastside Visioning session, you are invited to experience firsthand a design workshop for the East Washington Street corridor.

WHO: All residents interested to observe the design process firsthand and learn more about the ideas and vision the Ball State University students have for the E. Washington Street corridor.

WHAT: A design workshop is a short, intense visioning exercise in which students and faculty from Ball State's College of Architecture and Planning will give life to neighborhood visions as well as to explore design solutions to neighborhood problems. Students will produce numerous maps, sketches, and diagrams that will provide a picture of various aspects of what the neighborhood could potentially look like in the future; all based on input from the neighborhood planning process. Examples include: visuals of revamped streets and sidewalks, street benches, banners, trees, and bicycle lanes, or what a vacant lot might look like with a new mixed-use building. The key to the design workshop is to provide the neighborhood with VISUALS that bring life to elements of the quality of life plan . . . an object people can point to and say, "This is what we want our neighborhood to look like in 10 years." It does not provide final plans or drawings, but instead gives life and structure to visions.

WHEN: Saturday, November 3, 2007
9A.M. - 4P.M. - student design/drawing time; feel free to come and watch the students draw and listen to their conversations. (Fellowship Hall within Church Building, north parking lot)

4 P.M. – 5 P.M.*- open forum to review drawings/recommendations; light snacks will be provided (Ministry Building, south parking lot)
*preferred attendance time

WHERE: Shepherd Community Church- 4107 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46201, 317.375.0203, http://www.shepherdcommunity.org

Let us know if you plan to attend. Contact Amanda McDowell either via e-mail at Amanda@leadershipventures.org or call 317.636.5323. You may also register online at http://www.IndyEast.org website.

This training is brought to you as a part of the Near Eastside Great Indy Neighborhood (GINI) effort with Ball State’s College of Architecture & Planning- Indianapolis Center.

Posted on 11/03/07

Pre-Festival Events start Monday Oct 22rd
Main Festival Sat. Oct 27th 9:00 AM
See Event Guide for complete event list and times



See the very scary Irvington Halloween website for complete details.

Printable Event Guide

All Festival Related Events Are Free!

Posted on 10/22/07

6:30pm Wallace Street Presbyterian Church

Click here for a map to meeting

Posted on 10/18/07

Saturday, October 13, 5:00PM
NE corner of St. Clair and Highland
805 and 807 N. Highland Ave
$5 suggested donation



Cottage Home Neighborhood Association invites the public to "Unplugged", their annual block party, on Saturday, October 13 from 5:00-10:00 p.m. The Halloween-themed party will be held in the 800 block of Highland Street, on the northeast corner of Highland and St. Clair on Indianapolis' near Eastside.

The party kicks off at 5 p.m. with an American flag dedication led by the Tech High School ROTC Color Guard at the new neighborhood gateway sign at St. Clair and the railroad track. Entertainment and artists will be featured throughout the afternoon and evening. The Arsenal Tech Technicians, the Arsenal Tech Barbershop Quartet, Ashr©, The Altar Boys, Sarah Grain and Kurt Garner will perform in the late afternoon and evening. Karen Irwin from Karenoke will serve as emcee for the evening, then The Tides will have everyone dancing from 8-10 p.m. Global Peace Initiatives is sponsoring the Great Pumpkin contest, participants of all ages are encouraged to bring a carved or painted natural pumpkin to display. Winners will be announced at approximately 9 p.m. Food and beverages will be available from a variety of vendors, the Lockerbie Pub is not only serving up pulled pork, coleslaw and beans but is also serving as a sponsor for this festive event.

There is no admission fee, but a suggested donation of 5.00 helps pay for event expenses, entertainment, and future neighborhood beautification projects.

Order block party attire at http://www.cafepress.com/chna2007

Posted on 10/13/07

Oct 10th 6:30-7:30pm
Irvington Library




Living Lean and Green:Home Energy Strategies That Work for You and the World



This program will introduce you and your household to the impact of global warming on our community, and to a set of simple tools that reduce our energy consumption. While becoming more energy efficient to help solve the problem of global warming, we will also save money on our gas and electric bills.

You can sign up for the "Living Lean & Green" Program by going to the website below.

The Central Indiana Environmental Education Program (CIEEP) will launch several free programs and workshops during National Energy Awareness Month in October.

To register, please visit http://www.cacefindiana.org or contact: Paul Chase, Program Manager at pchase@cacefindiana.org phone: (812) 988-2153.


Also see: Emerson Heights, A Green Neighborhood

Posted on 10/10/07

Thursday, Oct 11th, 6:30PM
Irvington Branch Library

Posted on 10/11/07