THANK YOU FOR MAKING MOVIE NIGHT AT TARKINGTON PARK A HUGE SUCCESS
Saturday, Oct. 1 was a beautiful evening as more than 200 people attended Midtown Movie Night. Fifty children painted pie pumpkins with artwork ranging from pristine polka dots to stripes to abstract faces. Families, friends, and neighbors enjoyed playing giant Jenga, testing out virtual reality from the MLK Center’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center, learning about blood donation from Versiti Blood Center of Indiana, and playing basketball before the sun went down and the movie screen lit up.
The crowd cheered for the premiere of Out of Reach, a short horror film directed by Imani of the MLK Center’s 40W Digital program, before settling in for the screening of The Wiz.
Movie Night was made possible thanks to financial support from the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, and Meijer, which provided 50 pie pumpkins and painting supplies. Programming partners for Tarkington Park include Tea’s Me, MLK Center, The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis, and Indy Parks & Recreation. A special thank you goes to HStreamMedia, Dominique Jones, Brian Parks, Versiti Blood Center of Indiana, and all who attended.
GET FIT AND GIVE BACK BY JOINING
THE CATCH ON TO FITNESS CHALLENGE
Catch the Stars Foundation and The Mind Trust want you to get fit while giving back this October during the third Catch on to Fitness Challenge. Join 4x Olympic Gold medalist and Basketball Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings & friends as they aim to track 5,000 collective miles of activity.
There are three different ways to get involved:
Register for the campaign to set your own fitness & fundraising targets. A $25 entry donation grants you access to the Charity Footprints tracking app, weekly emails, and updates. Each participant is challenged to raise $100 towards the fundraising goal of $20,000 with the opportunity to earn prizes for meeting your goal or going above and beyond.
Don’t want to track your exercise but still want to make an impact? Make a tax-deductible gift atcatchthestars.org. A portion of proceeds benefit Gleaner’s Food Bank.
Join free pop-up workouts at Tarkington Park on Fridays and Saturdays in October from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Canned goods are accepted at each pop-up to benefit Gleaner’s Food Bank of Central Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS REBUILDING STRONGER MEETINGS
Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners continues to hold community meetings so that students and families can learn more about the final draft of the “Rebuilding Stronger” plan. Refreshments and childcare will be available. Upcoming meetings within Midtown include:
Broad Ripple High School: Oct. 4 @ 6 p.m.
Butler Lab School #55: Oct. 6 @ 6 p.m.
Rousseau McClellan #91: Oct. 6 @ 6 p.m.
Center for Inquiry #84: Oct. 5 @ 6 p.m.
Center for Inquiry #70: Oct. 6 @ 6 p.m.
LANE RESTRICTIONS FOR DIG INDY PROJECT
Lane restrictions on N. Illinois St. and W. Fall Creek Pkwy. N. Dr. (see map above) are in place as Citizens Energy Group crews continue working on the 3.9 mile Fall Creek Tunnel project. Part of the DigIndy Tunnel System to address combined sewer overflows, construction will require lane restrictions through November.
PURPLE LINE UPDATE
38TH ST.: COLLEGE AVE. TO FALL CREEK PARKWAY
Station construction continues at 38th Street and Coliseum Avenue. Work will be performed within the lanes that are currently surrounded by Jersey barriers and is not expected to impact traffic.
Learn more about the Purple Line at an upcoming Transit Talk, Tues. Oct. 4 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Avondale Meadows YMCA, 3908 Meadows Dr.
Have a comment or concern about the project? Call IndyGo Customer Service, 317.635.3344, or submit your feedback online or join a virtual office hour offered every Wednesday at 5 p.m.
COMMENTS REQUESTED FOR FUTURE SERVICE PLAN
IndyGo will host several community open house meetings to provide information on staff’s recommendations for how to move forward with the remaining local route improvements that are needed to fully implement the agency’s network redesign. Midtown routes will be affected including the Red Line, and local routes 2, 19, 28, 38, and 39. While none of the in-person meetings will be held in Midtown, a virtual Zoom meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Free, but online registration requested.
SIGN UP FOR COMMUNITY JUSTICE ACADEMY
The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will host the 12th annual Community Justice Academy in October. Two virtual (via Zoom) sessions and two in-person sessions will be offered from 6-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 5. The Importance of Victim Advocacy (Virtual session held via Zoom)
Wednesday, Oct. 12 Defining Consent (Virtual Session held via Zoom)
Wednesday, Oct. 19 The Root Causes of Violence (In-person)
In-person sessions will be held at the Library Services Center, 2450 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Free to the public, butregistration is required.
Mark your calendar for Midtown Indy's annual home tour. This year's tour features five fabulous homes decorated with holiday cheer. Order tickets online.
Want free tickets? Volunteer and we will give you and a guest a free ticket. Register as a Home Docent here.Register to serve as a Classic Car Docent online. Tickets are provided at completion of your shift.
The September/October issue of Midtown Indy Magazine is circulating in residential mailboxes and select locations in all 17 Midtown neighborhoods.
For advertising details, sponsorship opportunities, editorial guidance, or distribution info, email tom@midtownindy.org
EVENTS
TheEmmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See exhibitwill be at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis until October 30, after which it will travel to seven cities before being installed in its permanent home in Sumner, Miss.
PARKSIDE AT TARKINGTON STILL LEASINGAppointments with applicants for the senior housing units will continue until all units are leased. View floor plansonline. Anticipated move-in date is Nov. 15. To request an application, call 463-900-8040 or parkside@flco.com.
Saturday, Oct. 8 & Sunday, Oct. 9. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tour seven architecturally diverse residences. Order tickets online.
INDYPL DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK, Oct 3-7. The Indianapolis Public Library will highlight programming and services that promote digital equity. Check out Chromebooks and Wi-Fi Hotspots from the College Ave. branch, 4180 North College Avenue or InfoZone inside The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian Street. Learn more about Digital Inclusion Week at digitalinclusion.org.
Saturday Oct. 8, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tea’s Me Café, 3967 N. Illinois St.
Warm up with a hot cup of tea while perusing wares from small businesses. Vendors may register online.
UNION JACK’S FALL BEER FESTIVAL, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2-6 p.m., Opti-Park, 780 E. 66th St. Sample pumpkin, cider, and fall beers from all over the U.S. Designated drivers will have access to FREE water and soda all day. 21+ event.
NICK MASON’S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS, Friday Oct. 14, 8 p.m., Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave. Set the controls for the heart of the sun with Pink Floyd co-founder, drummer Nick Mason and a crew of top notch musicians as they revisit Pink Floyd’s pre-Dark Side of the Moon music. Order tickets online.
12 – 5 p.m., Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th Street. Peruse artwork, wares, and artisanal goods from 25 local and regional artists. This family-friendly event offers free and paid activities, food trucks, and local beer and wine. Details online.
Tarkington Park. The Mind Trust and Catch the Stars Foundation are hosting spooktacular fun at Tarkington Park including bounce houses, trick or treating, games, and giveaways. Interested community partners & organizations can register for a booth space online. The first 200 people to RSVP to attend will receive free ice cream & treat bags.
HARVEST NIGHTS, through Oct. 30, Newfields, family friendly the spook-tacular spectacle. Advance tickets required. Order tickets online.
9 a.m. - Noon, Second Presbyterian Church North Parking Lot
7700 N. Meridian St.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT AT TARKINGTON PARK. Fridays through Oct. 30, 11 a.m. - Noon.Presented by Indiana Community Yoga & Tea's Me. Free and open to the public.
PUBLIC HEALTH
According to the Oct. 3 report by the Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD), the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level report states that Marion County’s Community level is “Low.” Metrics used to determine the COVID-19 Community Level include case rate per 100,000 residents, new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population, and percent of staffed inpatient beds in use by patients with confirmed COVID.
The Indiana Department of Health has launched a monkeypox virus dashboard. As of Oct. 2, the health district that includes Marion County has 139 reported cases. The Jynneos vaccine is currently being distributed and MCPHD will be conducting Monkeypox Vaccination Clinics at Eagledale Plaza, 2802 Lafayette Road, Suite 13, Indianapolis, 46226 on Oct. 3. Register here.
Voter registration deadline for Indiana is Oct. 11 to vote in the general election on Nov. 8. You may register to vote or check your voting status online at Indiana’s election website.
THE MARION COUNTY HATE CRIMES HOTLINEprovides a reporting mechanism for people who believe they have experienced or witnessed a potential bias-motivated crime. 317-327-5314.
RESIDENTS CAN SUBMIT A TRAFFIC COMPLAINT ONLINE.by clicking here. Complaints can include speeding and hazardous driving, Illegal turns, drivers not obeying traffic signs, illegally parked vehicles, or drivers running red lights. IMPD will review each complaint and determine the best way to respond.
CRIME STOPPERS
Have information about a crime? Call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana, 317-262-TIPS (8477). Or download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones, or submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. Information provided via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
IDEM's 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SPILLLINE. Report hazardous spills by calling 888-233-7745
MAYOR'S ACTION CENTERReport potholes via the Request Indy website, the mobile app on iPhone or Android, or by calling the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622.
IMPO Traffic CountsThis interactive traffic count map shows Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) estimates for major roads in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization's 8-county region.
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