MIDTOWN HOLIDAY HOME TOUR PRESENTED BY IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Gather family and friends and make plans to attend the 2022 Midtown Holiday Home Tour Saturday, November 12th & Sunday, November 13th. See the halls of these five remarkable homes decked out by local designers, landscapers, and shops. Additionally, see the unique classic cars pictured below on display outside of each home.
The Midtown Holiday Home Tour is sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College. Tour home sponsors include realtor Kristi Gaynor, Hope Plumbing, Bedel Financial, Meridian Street Foundation, and Good Living Indy.
All proceeds benefit Midtown Indy's efforts to activate, connect, advocate, and revitalize the Midtown district.
Homes are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Purchase tickets for $25 ($20 through November 1 using promo code EARLYBIRD) at midtownindy.org. Alternatively, spend an afternoon volunteering as a home docent or car docent and we’ll provide tickets for yourself and one guest!
HALLOWEEN IN MIDTOWN
Leaves are falling, autumn is calling, and Halloween is just around the corner. There are several ways to celebrate the season right here in Midtown. Here are some of our favorites:
The Children’s Museum Guild’s Haunted House - Game Night Fright: Now through October 30, navigate the Delusional Dominoes, battle the Wretched Rooks, and make your way through the Clueless Corridor with hours for those who scare easily and those who want to be spooked.
Harvest Nights at Newfields: This spooky, not scary after-dark event is sure to be a frightful and delightful evening fit for the whole family. Ticket prices vary. Event runs until October 30.
Pumpkin Smash for STEAM Cash: Support Midtown IPS Schools at Half Liter Beer & BBQ Hall on Sunday, October 23 from 2 - 6 p.m. Hosted by Broad Ripple Kiwanis Club, activities include pumpkin smashing, costume parade, live music, and a kid’s area.
Purdue Polytechnic High School is looking to make the former Broad Ripple High School campus its permanent home by leasing space from Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). The charter school, originally slated to move into a new mixed-use building adjacent to the Broad Ripple parking garage on College Avenue, brought in its largest freshman class of 100 students this year. Staying on the Broad Ripple campus will allow Purdue Polytechnic to grow to nearly 600 students as opposed to the 400 the mixed-use space on College could accommodate. Purdue Polytechnic’s board will vote in November on an agreement to occupy the campus permanently.
The news comes in the wake of IPS announcing plans to turn the Broad Ripple campus into a new middle school as part of the Rebuilding Stronger initiative. The IPS board is expected to vote on the Rebuilding Stronger plan in November.
Indianapolis-based developer Keystone Group will continue its work on the mixed-use College Avenue project, redesigning the space to accommodate the change in plans, according to the Indianapolis Business Journal.
PURPLE LINE UPDATE + SURVEY
Purple Line construction continues at 38th Street and Coliseum Avenue where crews are installing a new bus station and refreshed crosswalk. This intersection is part of the College Avenue to Fall Creek Parkway construction phase, one of six that will impact the future bus route until completion in 2024. See the route construction forecast on IndyGo’s website.
CROWN HILL NEIGHBORHOOD RECEIVES KIB SUPPORT TO TRANSFORM EYESORE INTO COMMUNITY SPACE
Crown Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA) is one of three community partners selected by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. (KIB) to participate in KIB’s AES Indiana Project GreenSpaceprogram in 2023. The program transforms vacant lots into thriving spots that connect people to nature, create a sense of place, and improve community health.
The Crown Hill project will focus on beautification and safety, arts and identity, and access to healthy food, according to Kimberly Meals Estep, CHNA vice-president and Garden Team Lead. “CHNA was able to use its social capital and community resources to address an issue – illegal dumping — that had negative impact on the neighborhood. Now, the land is ready for the residents and community partners to dream and imagine,” she said. Plans for the former dumping ground include a community garden with raised beds, landscaping, and public artwork to create a community gathering space.
The November/December issue of Midtown Indy Magazine is in production and will serve as the Holiday Home Tour program. Look for it in your mailbox in early November.
EMMETT TILL & MAMIE TILL-MOBLEY: LET THE WORLD SEEis at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis until October 30, after which it will travel to 7 cities before being installed in its permanent home in Sumner, Miss.
Learn about and provide feedback on proposed route changes. Midtown routes affected include the Red Line, as well as routes 2, 19, 28, 38, and 39.
BETTER TOGETHER - LIVESaturday,October 22, 10 a.m. - Noon, North United Methodist Church, 3808 N Meridian St.
Sponsored by IndianaCURE, a grassroots organization that advocates for the rights of those affected by the criminal justice system. RSVP to indianacure@gmail.com
Friday, October 28 from 4 - 7 p.m., 546 E 17th Street and Saturday, October 29, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., P30, 3039 Post Road
Hosted virtually and in-person over two days, the conference is dedicated tocollaborating on community-based solutions for the 99% in the areas of housing, food, workplace, and finance.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT AT TARKINGTON PARKFridays through Oct. 30, 11 a.m. - Noon.Presented by Indiana Community Yoga & Tea's Me. Free and open to the public.
9 a.m. - Noon, Second Presbyterian Church North Parking Lot
7700 N. Meridian St.
ADULT GRIEF & SUPPORT GROUP
Saturday, October 22, 12 - 1:30 p.m., MLK Center, 40 W. 40th
Call or text 317-923-4581 to sign up.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Marion County Public Health Department invites you to Rethink Your Drinkwith helpful tips to on how you and your family can drink less sugar.
According to the Oct. 13 report by theMarion County Public Health Department(MCPHD), the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level report states that Marion County’s Community level is “Low.”
COVID-19 vaccine clinics are available at four library locations including the College Avenue Branch.The CDC recommends that people ages 12 years and older receive one updated (bivalent) booster if it has been at least 2 months since their last COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Youth 16-20 may apply for this free program before November 1 by emailing RQuiya@mlkcenterindy.org
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.
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.
IDEM's 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SPILLLINE.
Report hazardous spills by calling 888-233-7745
MAYOR'S ACTION CENTER
Report 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.
This interactive traffic count map shows Average Annual Daily Traffic estimates for major roads in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization's 8-county region.
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Our mission: to cultivate an equitable, healthy, and sustainable community in which stakeholders of all incomes, races, and ethnicities have access to the opportunities, services, and amenities they need to thrive.
Midtown Indianapolis, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the economic growth and revitalization of a 12-square mile region known as Midtown Indianapolis. Our focus is on making things happen by creating connections and advocating for projects and programs that positively impact quality of life and economic vitality in Midtown Indianapolis.
To learn more about how you can support our work, contact Krista Bozacki at krista@midtownindy.org.
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