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Little Red Door Cancer Agency is teaming up with St. Thomas Clinic and Esperanza en Jesucristo to provide free breast health education and free clinical breast exams for women in the community.  Women who qualify will also be enrolled on-site into Little Red Door’s Mammography Assistance Program for free mammograms.  The event will take place on Thursday, September 2, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 600 Paul Hand Blvd. (County Road 400 North- off of US 31), Franklin, IN.  Women in their 20s and 30s should receive clinical breast exams about every 3 years and women over age 40 should receive a breast exam every year. To make an appointment or if you have questions about the event, you can call (317) 925-5595 Ext. 320.  Walk-ins also accepted.  
First Friday Sale!
Come visit us at the Harrison Center for the Arts on September 3 for First Friday!  We’ll be selling Cultural Cannibals Clothing from 6-9pm in Artur Silva’s studio.
The Harrison Center is located at 1505 N. Deleware St.
September 3 (7:15 p.m.)
Indianapolis Indians Baseball vs. Louisville Bats at Victory Field
Friday Night Fireworks
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The 1960 graduating class of Harry E. Wood High School is holding a 50 - year reunion on Sat. September 4th, 2010.
 
We will be participating in the Miracle Mile Parade which takes place on S. Madison Ave.
The parade will start at 12 noon.  Those participating in the parade will start lining up @ 11 A.M., a decorated float will be provided to ride on and the parade sill last about 2 hours.
Also, participants can purchase T- shirts for $10.00 each and must be ordered no later then Aug. 1st, sizes are large and ex large only.
 
We are also having a dinner and reception - 6 to 10 P.M. at Jonathan Byrd’s Banquet Facility (West side Banquet Entrance) Parking on West side of building.  The cost is
$30.00 per person and must be returned no later then June 15.
 
If you have any question, please contact Mary (Driver) Heldman (317) 786-6223, Byron ( Bud) Morris (239) 357-8073.
 
September 4 (6:00 p.m.)
Indianapolis Indians Baseball vs. Louisville Bats at Victory Field
Home Finale / Post-game Fireworks
www.IndyIndians.com
September 4
Back to School Concert with Radio Disney at the Indianapolis Zoo
www.indianapoliszoo.com
September 4 & 5
River City Brass Band as part of Prairie Pops! 
(ISO Does Not Perform in These Concerts) at the Conner Prairie Amphitheater, located at 13400 N. Allisonville Rd., in Fishers, Indiana.
One of America’s finest and most versatile brass ensembles, the River City Brass Band will perform American classics, Big Band, swing, and jazz, plus other classical and contemporary favorites to celebrate its 15th anniversary of performances in the Marsh Symphony on the Prairie Series. Tickets can be purchased at the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office at (317) 639-4300, online at IndianapolisSymphony.org. Also check with Conner Prairie at 800.966.1836 or http://www.connerprairie.org/
LOTZAJAZZ, an annual jazz music event, will be held on Sunday, September 5, at Washington Park North, 2702 West Kessler Boulevard, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Sponsored by Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center and Fire Fighters Local 416, the event will include jazz greats Greg Sansing and the JAZZsetters, Jennifer Kirk and Friends and Bryon Thompson.  The event will be hosted by Chuck Workman from WICR-FM radio.
Proceeds will benefit the Pike High School “Realizing Your Dreams Scholarship” Fund. Admission is $5.00 per person.
The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs to this festival of great music, food and fun.
United Way of Central Indiana’s (UWCI) Nonprofit Training Center is offering six workshops this fall to help nonprofit agencies better manage in difficult times. All are scheduled for United Way’s Indianapolis headquarters at 3901 N. Meridian Street.
Volunteer Management is offered on Tues., Sept. 7 and Wed. Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-noon. Tiffany Dow and Alan Witchey with United Way’s Volunteer Center, will teach the session about recruiting, training, retaining and evaluating volunteers. The cost is $60 for United Way agencies and $70 for other nonprofits.
Board Development for Nonprofits is offered on Fri., Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-noon. Kim Donahue, director of UWCI’s Nonprofit Training Center will present tools and techniques to help nonprofit boards be productive, active and vital.
Grantwriting for Beginners is scheduled for Tues., Oct. 5 and Wed., Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop, presented by Donahue, will help teach participants how to research, write a case for support, develop a budget, manage the project and evaluate it. The cost is $60 for United Way agencies and $70 for other nonprofits.
Outcomes Made Easy! is scheduled for Tues., Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to noon. The hands-on workshop will teach the difference between outputs and outcomes and simple ways to create a logic model. Donahue teaches this workshop too. The cost is $45 for United Way agencies and $50 for other agencies.
Nonprofits and Investment Fraud is slated for Fri., Oct. 29, 9-10 a.m. This workshop is presented in collaboration with the IUPUI Nonprofit Solutions Initiative. Taught by Melanie Woods, investor education coordinator, office of the Indiana Secretary of State, the training will cover the best ways to protect nonprofits from investment fraud. This workshop is free.
Social Media and the Law is offered on Wed., Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-noon. Michael Blickman, partner, Ice Miller LLC, will discuss the legal implications for a nonprofit when a nonprofit and its employees use social media. The fee is $20 for United Way agencies and $30 for other nonprofits.
To register for the workshops online go to http://uwcintc.eventbrite.com/
 
“Get Quit Clinic: Smoking cessation information and support class”
Get Quit Clinic is a free one hour workshop.  No judgements. No scary tactics. Just straightforward information and tools designed to help smokers quit.  Attend a FREE hour-long workshop for smokers followed by a short Q&A session.  Led by a tobacco treatment specialist, each clinic will feature an ex-smoker who quit with the help of a treatment option and support.   Topics include the science behind nicotine addiction, why it is so hard to quit, a range of treatment options, how to create a treatment plan, and strategies for overcoming urges and slip-ups. Touchpoint is a FREE program for individuals 55 and over.  Membership is available to everyone regardless of current affiliation to the Network.  To become a member or to register for a program, class, or trip please call 800-777-7775 or visit the Touchpoint webpage at ecommunity.com/touchpoint.
Wednesday September 8
7-8 am
The Indiana Heart Hospital 
8075 North Shadeland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46250
A/B conference room, lower level, by café
Wednesday September 8
 Noon -1 pm
Community Hospital North
Mulitservice Room- 3rd floor
7250 Clearvista Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Wednesday September 8
6-7 pm
Community Hospital East
 Medical Staff Conference Room
1500 N. Ritter Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
FEE: Free
Register by calling 1-800-777-7775  or visit eCommunity.com
Fall Lawn Care Class
Thursday, September 9, 2010, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Place:  Greenwood Public Library
Address: 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood, IN
Registration required to assure adequate handouts for participants
Call – 317- 881-1953 to register
Fee - none
Instructor:
Dick Huber, retired physician and active master gardener.  Contact at 885-9078 or hubermd@comcast.net
This has been a rough summer on lawns - plenty of crabgrass and not enough rain. Bluegrass can go 3-4 weeks without water in a dormant stage but some watering may prevent the grass from going from a dormant stage to complete dying.  Now is the time to take action to pull your lawn through this rough time to assure a good lawn next year.  Fall is the best time to fertilize, either once or twice.  Most of the nutrients are stored in the roots for next year.
The best time to sow grass seed is mid-August to mid -September.  Perennial broadleaf weeds are best attacked in the fall when the chemicals are more likely to kill the roots.  Fall is also a good time to core aerate if your lawn is compacted, consists mostly of clay soil, or if thatch is a problem. 
The class will also cover crabgrass control, grub control, as well as methods to determine how much fertilizer to apply and when to apply.  Participants will receive many good handouts.
Film Editing with Chris Witt
Presented by Heartland Institute
Friday, September 10, 2010 at 9:00 am  
IUPUI Campus Center (420 University Blvd.)
Join Chris Witt, editor of Crystal Heart Award-winning ‘Kavi’ and Heartland Truly Moving Picture Award-winning ‘Ripple of Hope’, as he explores the role of the editor in Hollywood. Witt will offer insights into the editing process and its importance to a film, as well as give an insider’s perspective on editing as a lifestyle and as an art form.
SCHEDULE:
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. - Check-in & Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Seminar - FREE
12:45 – 2:00 p.m. - Networking Lunch - $10
REGISTRATION:
This seminar is free, but does require advance registration. A $10 Networking Lunch will follow the seminar to allow participants time for additional Q&A and informal conversation with the presenter and each other.
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, September 7 at Noon.
TO REGISTER:
Visit http://heartland-sept10.eventbrite.com and click the “Order Now” button or call the Heartland office at 317.464.9405.
Sept. 10, 2010  (6-8 p.m.)
Indianapolis Art Center Open House
Studio classrooms are open for demonstrations or hands-on art activities in glass, ceramics, metalsmithing, woodworking, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, fiber arts, and steel/stone sculpture. On exhibition (August 6 through Oct. 3, 2010) is a group exhibition by winners of the 2009 Student Show—Shelby Bertsch (Best of Beginning Students), Alice Lee (Best of Intermediate Students), Richard Bodi (Best of Advanced Students) and Lisa VanMeter (Best of Professional Students); a solo exhibition by 2009 Best of Student Show Award Winner, Marty Friedman; a solo exhibition by 2009 Faculty of the Year, Erica Woods and a group exhibition by Art Center Faculty. Free and open to the public. www.indplsartcenter.org/
* In conjunction with the Broad Ripple Village Fall Gallery Tour
HUGE GARAGE SALE
605 Horton Street
Greenwood IN 46142
Saturday September 11 Only
9 am- 1 pm
ATV’s, Tools, Multitudes of Clothes (Baby, kids & Adult, all sizes) Most priced at $1 per item. Kitchen items,
More miscellaneous item than you could imagine! 
Don’t Miss it!
The Indianapolis City Ballet is bringing to Indianapolis dancers from six internationally renowned dance companies, to include 11 artists from Russia, Japan, China, Australia, Germany, Brazil, Mexico and America. The artists have been chosen for their renowned ability to perform signature dances from classical, neoclassical and contemporary ballet repertoire. They are coming for the Evening with the Stars event, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11. The evening will feature a mixed repertoire of pieces that range from three-and-a-half minutes to 8 minutes each and represent an exciting program celebrating the spectacle of dance. Attached is a full release with event and artist information or visit www.indianapoliscityballet.org.
 
Little Red Door Cancer Agency is teaming up with Raphael Health Center to provide free breast health education and  free clinical breast exams for women in the community. Women who qualify will also be enrolled on-site into Little Red Door’s Mammography Assistance Program for free mammograms.  The event will take place on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 401 East 34th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205.  Women in their 20s and 30s should receive clinical breast exams about every 3 years and every year for women 40 and over.  No appointment needed.  For questions about the event please call (317) 925-5595 x 320.
Remaining Family Arts Series Performances
Saturday, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m.
An Evening of Jazz with Rob Dixon and Friends — Rob Dixon has played the saxophone for 28 years starting when he was ten years old in Atlanta, Ga. His early influences were legendary saxophone players Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane. Dixon studied jazz in Bloomington, Ind. at Indiana University.
So many veterans feel confused about benefits and services they’ve earned. There’s so much to know...and so many changes from one year to the next. That’s why the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans (D-A-V) and the Harley-Davidson Foundation have teamed up to offer help.  The DAV Mobile Service Office will be at the Harley-Davidson of Bloomington, 522 West Gourley Pike, Bloomington, Indiana, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010, and from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2010, to personally provide the best counseling and claim filing assistance available.  This event is part of the nationwide Harley’s Heroes tour and is free to all veterans and members of their families.
For further information, please contact NSO Tony R. Craig at (317) 916-3615.
1st Annual John Brown State Shuffleboard Tournament
Draw and play doubles
Where:  Johnson County Shuffleboard Club at Johnson County Fairgrounds
              101 Fairground Street
               Franklin, IN 46131
September 11, 2010
8:30 am
Entry Fee:  $5.00
Sponsors:  Hilliard Lyons, Farm Bureau Insurance, J. Scott Jones P.C. Franklin Insurance and Edward Jones.
Contacts:  Don Dehart 317-738-2891 or Bruce Lucas 317-403-6459
This is our 4th state tournament this year.  We usually have people from Ohio, Florida, Kentucky and Illinois who come to play as well as people from all over Indiana.
Come down and check us out on one of our daily plays. We would love to teach you the game.
Thank you, Betty Weddle, Publicity, 317-738-2426
PS:  Our club meets for daily  play Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm to 9pm and Saturday at 9:30am to noon at Herring Hall, Johnson County Fair grounds in Franklin.
“Bariatric Surgery Information Seminar”
Bariatric services offers free surgical weight loss information sessions for individuals interested in learning more about bariatric surgery. This class reviews the anatomy of the surgery, the diet plan, lifestyle changes to expect after surgery, and is a forum for you to ask questions about bariatric surgery.  The sessions are presented by a board-certified surgeon who is a member of American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS).
          Saturday, September 11
          10-11 am
          Wednesday. September 22
          5-6 pm
Community Hospital North
Mulitservice Room- 3rd floor
7250 Clearvista Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Tuesday, September 28
5-6pm
Community Health Pavilion Saxony
13121 Olio Road
Fishers IN 46037
FEE: Free
Register by calling 1-800-777-7775  or visit eCommunity.com
An introduction to archery program and a traditional archery competition will be held at Raccoon State Recreation Area on Sept. 11.
The third annual event will take place at Raccoon’s archery trail. The competition is open only to Long Bow/Recurve archers and is limited to the first 15 registrants. Advance registration by Sept. 10 is recommended by calling (765) 344-1412.
The schedule:
10 a.m. Introduction to Archery – Meet at the archery trail, located just west of the entrance gate. This event is focused on introducing youth to archery but is open to all ages. Learn about the history of archery and get acquainted with the equipment. Participation limited to first 15 registrants. If the event is not full, the first 15 to arrive.
12:30–1 p.m. Traditional Archery Shoot Sign-IN – Meet at the archery range to sign in for the competition.
1p.m., 3rd Annual Traditional Archery Shoot – Open only to traditional (Long Bow or Recurve) archers of all ages. Participants provide own equipment. The course will follow the existing archery trail and consist of 3D and standard targets. Arrows must have field points, no broadheads or blunts. 
The programs are free but standard entrance fees of $5 for in-state vehicles and $7 for out-of-state vehicles will be charged. For more information call (765) 344-1412.
Raccoon SRA is on U.S. Hwy. 36 in Parke County in west central Indiana, 50 miles west of Indianapolis and 35 miles northeast of Terre Haute. 
Congressman Steve Buyer (IN-04) invites all high school juniors and seniors in Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District to attend Academy Day on Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., at The Armory on the campus of Purdue University.  Academy Day is a chance for high school students to speak to representatives, including current cadets/midshipmen and academy liaisons, of the nation’s four service academies—United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval academies.
“Indiana has a long and proud military history, which includes sending many of our best and brightest to America’s service academies.  This year will be no exception. I encourage students and their parents to take advantage of Academy Day and find out all that they can about enrollment and admission requirements,” Buyer stated.
Academy Day is open to all persons eligible to attend a federal service academy.  Parents of prospective candidates are encouraged to attend.
If a student cannot make it to Academy Day, information regarding the service academies and the application process is available at Congressman Buyer’s website http://stevebuyer.house.gov/academies.htm or they may contact Joe Oyler on Monday, Wednesday or Friday at the Monticello District Office at (574) 583-9819.
September 11                        
Spirit of the Prairie Awards at Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie’s annual Spirit of the Prairie Awards Dinner will celebrate extraordinary individuals who’ve created distinctly American stories with their vision, passion, dedication and courage. Each of them exemplifies the spirit of endeavor that created the rich and ever-changing tapestry of the United States. This festive event on Conner Prairie’s grounds begins with a cocktail reception with honorees at 5:45 p.m., followed by dinner and awards presentation at 7 p.m. Reservations required. Call 317.776.6000 ext. 291 or visit connerprairie.org for more information. www.connerprairie.org
The Indiana Wind Symphony will perform its opening concert on Sunday, September 12 at 3:30 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, located at 100 West 86th Street. 
The concert commemorates the bicentennial of the birth of the great American circus impresario PT Barnum and the centennial of important band composer H. Owen Reed, who celebrated his 100th birthday in June.  Soloists will be St. Luke’s organist Charles Manning, tenor Ken Knowles, soprano Ann Conrad, and IWS principal percussionist Dan Marquis.  IWS Music Director Charles Conrad will conduct. 
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children under 10.  For more information please visit the IWS website at www.IndianaWindSymphony.org or call (317) 844-4341.
Bible Basics – Sept. 12-Oct. 17 at 9:30 a.m.
This class is for anyone who would like to quickly take a look at the 66 books that make up the Bible. Whether you know a little or a lot about the Bible, this class will examine important facts and Bible characters.  Register at https://greenwoodchristian.wufoo.com/forms/bible-basics-class/ .
 
Mount Pleasant Christian Church will offer Dynamic Marriage, a class focusing on marriage enrichment and healthy communication, Sunday, Sept. 12 – Nov. 7; 5pm in room C203. Cost per couple $160; additional cost for child care $50 (1); $75 (2+). For more information, visit www.mpcc.info or contact Lynn Albin, lalbin@mpcc ministry.com.
Free Dinner for Military, Veterans and their Families
Sunday, September 12, 2010
6:00 p.m.
 Christ Our Shepherd Church of the Brethren, 857 N. State Road 135,
Greenwood, IN  46142
FREE
CONTACT:  Ron Hale at 317-889-6610
GUEST SPEAKER:  Silouan Green is a service-disabled U.S. Marine, performer and creator
of “The Ladder,” a multi-media program for helping troops and veterans engage and overcome
PTSD and other trauma.  Silouan travels around the country talking with Marines and soldiers and
encourages them to share their own experiences and to take the difficult steps through fear and
despair to build a better life.
Hundreds of motorcyclists will ride together in a visually stunning column, beginning and ending at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Their goal is to raise money for research into pediatric brain tumors, which are the deadliest type of childhood cancer.
The leisurely ride through the community will be escorted by local police units. It will culminate with a lap around the famed Motor Speedway and the Celebration of Life program featuring onstage interviews with local childhood brain tumor survivors and award presentations to top fundraising motorcycle chapters/clubs, individuals and motorcycle businesses.
Special Ride for Kids® premiums will be distributed, and there will be a drawing for the grand prize—a new Honda motorcycle! Everyone will enjoy free coffee and pastries for breakfast and a light lunch at the motor speedway when the ride ends.
Proceeds of the event benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s (PBTF) medical research grants and family support programs. Motorcyclists have helped the PBTF raise more than $54 million to find the cause of and cure for childhood brain tumors. Research supported by the PBTF has led to treatments that are extending the lives of children afflicted with brain tumors.
Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010
Registration starts at 8 a.m. and closes at 9:45 a.m.
Ride leaves at 10 a.m. sharp, rain or shine
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4400 W. 16th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Local pediatric brain tumor patients, their parents, local and national organizers of the Ride for Kids® event, local doctors and/or medical researchers, and hundreds of participating motorcyclists will be available for interviews at the Celebration of Life closing ceremonies.
For more information, visit http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2010/indianapolis.html, call the PBTF at 800-253-6530, or contact the local media coordinator, Al Rent, 765-748-7897, or email arent@bsu.edu. 
September 12 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
Penrod Art Festival at the Indianapolis Museum of Art
Tickets are $12 Advance Purchase, $15 Day of Show (and all to a great cause!) Kids 10 and under are FREE! Welcome to the 43rd year of The Penrod Arts Fair! Known as one of the largest single day art fairs in the United States, this year's fair promises to be one of the best ever.  There will be a record 300+ artists in addition to six stages of entertainment, more than 50 arts-related non-profit organizations, an extensive children's area and plenty of food and beverage. All this will take place on the beautiful grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
www.penrod.org/
The University of Indianapolis women’s basketball team will host a three-day clinic in September for girls in Grades 3 through 8.
The sessions at the university, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., will run from 9 a.m. to noon on three consecutive Saturdays: Sept. 11, 18 and 25.
 The UIndy coaching staff, along with current and former players, will emphasize basketball fundamentals as well as more refined elements of shooting, passing, rebounding, dribbling and defense. Participants also will receive commemorative T-shirts and enjoy a pizza party on the final day.
The cost is $90, with discounts available for additional siblings and for groups of five or more.
For more information, contact Assistant Coach Brook Kohlheim at 788-3540 or kohlheimb@uindy.edu.
 ”Joint Pain 101"
Is knee or hip pain keeping you from activities you enjoy? Attend this free class about joint health, medical treatment options and hip and knee joint replacement surgery.  Men and women age 45+ year old.
Tuesday, September 14
10-11 am
Community Hospital North
7150 Clearvista Drive
Indianapolis, IN  46256
Center for Joint Health
Tuesday, September 21
10-11 am
Community Hospital South
1402 E County Line Road South
Indianapolis, IN   46227
Center for Joint Health
“Healthy Hearts Group Meeting”
Join others with Congestive Heart Failure to learn how you can better control symptoms of your disease and related concerns.
Tuesday, September 14
1-2:30 pm
The Indiana Heart Hospital 
8075 North Shadeland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46250
A/B conference room, lower level, by café
FEE: Free
Register by calling 1-800-777-7775  or visit eCommunity.com 0908
“Healthy Hearts: Know your Numbers!”
Healthy Hearts will be presenting Know Your Numbers for Heart Health. Knowing your heart health numbers will help you and your doctor determine your risks for heart disease. Please join us for a brief presentation followed by a screening. The Know Your Numbers screening will include: Total Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglyceride and TC/HDL Ratio), Glucose, Height, Weight and Blood Pressure. Your screening results will be ready in about 15 minutes. All is Free! Adults age 55+
Monday, September 13
Community Hospital South
Lobby
1402 E. County Line Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Wednesday, September 15
The Indiana Heart Hospital 
Lobby
8075 North Shadeland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46250
FEE: Free
Register by calling 1-800-777-7775  or visit eCommunity.com
The JCC announces the opening of a new exhibit by artist Phil O’Malley on Tuesday, September 7, at the Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road. The exhibit runs through October 22 and is free and open to the public during regular building hours.
Art is Phil O’Malley’s response to his human experiences. While some paintings have aggressive players where shapes and colors jockey for the front position, others are more reserved—they stand quietly instead of dancing on the walls. Phil may not always know where he’s heading while creating his art, but he always knows how to get there.
O’Malley graduated with a BFA in Fine Arts from Herron School of Art and Design. He is creator and art director of Somethin’ to Crow About, a children’s book in collaboration with Lois Main Templeton.
Opening Reception
Wed, September 15, 5:30–7:30 pm
Free and open to the public
Includes IAM Trio (Indianapolis Academy of Music)
Meet the artist, enjoy music by a string trio and join us for refreshments.
“A Fair to Remember”
Community Health Network invites you to learn about our newest service for adults age 55 and older.  This event is designed to inform you of the benefits provided to you as a Touchpoint member, including free myCommunity membership, access to a skilled network of primary care physicians, health screenings, education and fitness classes, and travel opportunities. Lunch is included.  Participants will be able to visit many vendor and exhibits provided by Touchpoint partners and take advantage of various health screenings. 
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.  Invite your spouse, friends and family to help you make this A FAIR to Remember.  Registration is required and space is limited.
Thursday, September 16
10-2 pm
Indianapolis Marriott East
7202 East 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
FEE: $10 per person
Register by calling 1-800-777-7775  or visit eCommunity.com
Business leaders can become even better, more effective leaders through LEAD, a program of Lacy Leadership Association (LLA). LLA kicks off its annual interactive, hands-on leadership training series, LEAD (Leadership Education and Development), on Friday, September 17. The program runs through October 22. Online registration is now open at www.lacyleadership.org. With limited registration, LLA advises interested participants to sign up early. Scholarships are available for up to one-half of total tuition and are due August 10.
LEAD topics include presentation skills, meeting skills, productive thinking and civic engagement. Cost is $1,000. Scholarships are provided by the Lacy Society. For more information, contact Sara Hackney at 634.2423 ext. 133, sarah@cicf.org or register online at www.lacyleadership.org. 
Starting Sept. 17
Little Mermaid - part of the Children’s Theatre at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
This “Live Theatre for Kids” production is designed to entertain children of any age. These shows are a great way to introduce preschoolers to live theatre. Performances last just one hour, are presented without intermission, and include juice and a snack. Dates and times TBD www.beefandboards.com
Indianapolis Start! Heart Walk
September 18, 2010
8:00am to 12:00pm
Participants are encouraged to collect donations.
Celebration Plaza
White River State Park
801 W Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Contact Name: Whitney Craig
317-732-4704
whitney.craig@heart.org
Walking is great for your health AND a fun way to raise money for the American Heart Association.
It’s easier than ever to fundraise with the American Heart Association. Sign-up and begin sending e-mails to fundraise online.
 
The James Jensen Memorial Run – an annual motorcycle trek that takes bikers from eastside Indianapolis through Brown County, the Hoosier National Forest, and back north to Greenwood – hits the road for the eleventh consecutive year on Saturday, September 18. The ride benefits the James Jensen Memorial Scholarship Program, established by Mr. Jensen’s son, Larry, a southside Indianapolis resident. The program provides education for seminary students at the Theological Seminary in Quito, Ecuador. The elder Mr. Jensen and his wife, Frances, served as  lay missionaries in Quito for several years following his retirement from the U.S. Army. He died on June 26, 2000. The first James Jensen Memorial Run was held in September of that same year, a tribute to the life he led and his love of motorcycling. Registration for the 11th annual run begins at 9 am at First Church of the Nazarene, 9401 East 25th Street, just east of 25th Street and Post Road. Free homemade cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice will be provided during registration. The ride begins at 10 am and ends around 5 pm. The finish line is Greenwood’s Southland Community Church, which will provide a free dinner to all riders at the run’s conclusion. For 2010, event organizer Larry Jensen has set an ambitious goal: 100 riders. “We’ve been extremely fortunate to have a core group that has supported this ride since its inaugural year,” said Jensen, owner of an advertising and graphic design firm and avid motorcyclist. “After talking with many of these riders, we’ve decided to take things up a notch this year and discover
exactly how much we can raise for the scholarship fund.”
He emphasized that 100 percent of rider contributions will benefit the program and all donations are
tax deductible
U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will host the 32nd annual Dick Lugar Community Run, Walk and Health & Fitness Fair on Saturday, September 18 on Butler University’s campus.  In conjunction with this event, Lugar will present the Dick Lugar Health and Fitness Awards.
Nominees are sought statewide and are presented to Indiana professionals or volunteers who have made significant contributions to their community in health or fitness awareness and education.  Lugar will honor the winners at an awards ceremony on September 18 at the Butler Health and Recreation Complex.  The names of the recipients also will be added to a permanent plaque in Lugar’s Indianapolis office. 
Nominations should include the nominee’s name, address, email, phone number, and a description of his/her contributions to the community in health/fitness awareness and education. 
To nominate someone, please visit: http://lugar.senate.gov/fitness/.  Contact Mark Doud at 317-226-5555 with nomination questions.
Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8. 
As part of the 32nd annual event, Lugar will also host a health fair at Butler University’s Health and Recreation Complex on September 18 from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.  The health fair features many vendors with various health information and free screenings. 
Anyone wishing to participate in the Health Fair should contact Mark Doud at 317-226-5555. Individuals interested in participating in the 10k or 5k Run or 5k Run/Walk should visit www.tuxbros.com  To volunteer for any of the 32nd annual activities, please email tuxbro@indy.rr.com.   
Motorcycle enthusiasts from central Indiana will once again have the chance to help impoverished children around the world by taking part in the second annual Braking the Cycle Ride, presented by Hensley Legal Group, PC.  The ride will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 and benefits Christel House International.
Honorary co-chairs of the event are Governor Mitch Daniels and Christel DeHaan, the charity’s founder. The day will begin at Christel House Academy, located at 2717 S. East Street in Indianapolis. After breakfast, bikers will hit the pavement for a scenic (police-escorted) ride to Brown County and back. The festivities will conclude with lunch at the school.  
For the second year in a row, Hensley Legal Group, PC is serving as the event’s title sponsor. Registration is $25 per person or $40 per couple which includes meals and a commemorative t-shirt. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go toward programs and services benefiting the children of Christel House.   
About 100 riders participated in the 2009 inaugural ride, raising $15,000 for Christel House schools in five countries, including Christel House Academy in Indianapolis.   
“We truly appreciate the support of the riders who helped make our inaugural event such a success,” said Cheryl Wendling, senior vice president, Christel House International. “Their desire to help children in need was remarkable, and we believe this year’s ride will generate even more excitement and interest in our mission.”  
For detailed information about registration and sponsorship opportunities, call Laura Dodson at (317) 464-2378 or visit www.brakingthecycleride.org.  
September 18 (10:00-Noon)
Canning and Pickling Demonstration at the Morris-Butler House
www.historiclandmarks.org
The Indiana Natural Resources Foundation has received a $17,500 grant from the Ball Brothers Foundation to support the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, a free-to-the-public event at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis, Sept. 18 and 19.
This is the second year the Ball Brothers Foundation has helped underwrite the event. During last year’s inaugural Hoosier Outdoor Experience, 13,300 children and adults got connected to Indiana’s great outdoors through hands-on opportunities to try more than 50 outdoors activities.
The Ball Brothers Foundation’s grant program focuses on six broad subject areas: education, arts, culture and humanities, human services, public/society benefit, health and environment. The Foundation, established in 1926 as an independent, private, family philanthropic organization, is an outgrowth of business successes of the five Ball brothers and their descendents.
“The Ball Brothers Foundation is excited to renew our investment in the Hoosier Outdoor Experience,” said Jud Fisher, executive director and COO of Ball Brothers Foundation. “This program brings together three priorities of the Ball family: education, health and the environment in a free, active, hands-on way. It’s a great program for Indiana and we are honored to be a part of it in 2010.”
Presented by the DNR and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, the Hoosier Outdoor Experience is an opportunity for aspiring outdoor enthusiasts to experience the range of recreational opportunities available across Indiana in an interactive fashion.
“Numerous studies demonstrate that interaction with nature has a positive impact on every stage of childhood development,” said Bourke Patton, executive director of the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation.  “Thanks to the Ball Brothers Foundation’s support, the Hoosier Outdoor Experience will be able to share the great outdoors and environmental stewardship to people from across Indiana in an immersive, educating, inspiring and fun way.”
Learn more about the Hoosier Outdoor Experience at hoosieroutdoor experience.IN.gov.  
 
The second annual Hoosier Outdoor Experience is looking for volunteers.
The event is Sept. 18-19 at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis.
The goal of the Hoosier Outdoor Experience is to introduce people to outdoor activities they may have never tried. During last year’s inaugural free event, it was hard to tell who had a better time, participants or volunteers. Some 13,300 children and adults enjoyed hands-on tries at more than 50 outdoor activities.
If you already enjoy outdoor sports and recreation and want to help others learn to enjoy them as much as you do, sign up to volunteer at http://www.in.gov/dnr/5412.htm.
Activities will be organized in six stations: aquatics, cultural, equestrian, outdoors, shooting sports and wildlife. Shuttles will take participants from station to station.
You can designate the activity with which you wish to work. Activities needing volunteers include kayaking/canoeing, bowfishing, fishing, shotgun, rifle, archery, mock archaeological dig, Jeep rides, disc golf, road bicycling, ATV rides and jet boat rides. Shifts are four hours each.
If you are member of an official activity provider organization of the event and want to volunteer, use the “DNR approved activity provider” link at http://www.in.gov/dnr/5412.htm. If you are unsure if the group to which you belong is a provider organization for the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, check HoosierOutdoorExperience.IN.gov or contact  OutdoorExperience @dnr.in.gov or (317) 233-1002. 
Parking, admission, activities, demonstrations and seminars at the Hoosier Outdoor Experience are free to the public, but online registration of participants is requested to assist with planning/staffing of activities. To register to attend as a participant, go to HoosierOutdoorExperience.IN.gov and click on the orange registration icon. Watch there for event updates or on Facebook at Facebook.com/HoosierOutdoorExperience.
 
Natural Cat Club, a member club of The International Cat Association (TICA), is hosting a Cat Show at the Hendricks County 4H Fairgrounds and Conference Center in the Hendricks Power Expo Hall on September 18-19, 2010. Show hours are 9am - 4 pm, admission is $3/person or $10/family. As the world’s largest genetic registry of pedigreed cats, TICA currently recognizes fifty-five breeds of cats for championship competition. TICA also is the world’s largest registry of household pet cats and kittens. Household pet cats and kittens adopted from shelters or rescued off the street, compete for titles and international and regional awards, just like pedigreed cats. In addition, the number of breeds can change as new breeds are developed.The different breeds are eligible to compete in TICA sanctioned shows and for appropriate titles and awards, based on their status. From the bald, wrinkled, Buddha-like look of the Sphynx to the exceptionally large shaggy Maine Coons to the call of the wild behind the Bengals, Savannahs and Toygers, there is cat appeal for almost everyone.  Join us to see some of this show season’s finest cats and kittens in action and help support feline education, spay-neutering awareness and support local rescue efforts. Our fabulous felines, fun and friendships set TICA apart! Visit NaturalCatClub.org for more information and get admission coupons.
September 17 - 19
15th Annual Indianapolis Irish Fest at Military Park

September 18-19                   
Country Fair at Conner Prairie
Discover what an authentic country fair was like when your great grandparents were kids. You’ll be thrilled and amazed by the games they played and odd wonders that made them gawk and giggle. Grab your family and friends and experience a 19th-century agricultural fair firsthand when you head for Conner Prairie’s Country Fair. Saturday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $13/adults, $12/seniors 65+, $9/youth (ages 2-12), free for members and youth under 2. Call 317.776.6006 or visit connerprairie.org for more information. www.connerprairie.org
September 19
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta in partnership with La Voz de Indiana and Radio Latina at the Indianapolis Zoo
www.indianapoliszoo.com
September 21 (7:30pm)
Jackson Browne performs at The Lawn at White River State Park
Tickets are $33.50-99. For the last three years, the Lawn at White River State Park has been named one of the top 100 outdoor concert venues in the world by Pollstar magazine. Celebrating its 6th year, the Lawn continues to offer some of the best music in the City in a picturesque setting at White River State Park. The 2010 schedule includes The Moody Blues, O.A.R., Crosby, Stills & Nash and several to be named. http://www.in.gov/whiteriver/lawn/index.html or 1-800-QUIT-NOW for more information. A family fun series will also be announced soon for the summer of 2010 including a variety of performing arts as well as music.
 ”Joint Pain 101"
Is knee or hip pain keeping you from activities you enjoy? Attend this free class about joint health, medical treatment options and hip and knee joint replacement surgery.  Men and women age 45+ year old.
Tuesday, September 21
10-11 am
Community Hospital South
1402 E County Line Road South
Indianapolis, IN   46227
Center for Joint Health
“Bariatric Surgery Information Seminar”
Bariatric services offers free surgical weight loss information sessions for individuals interested in learning more about bariatric surgery. This class reviews the anatomy of the surgery, the diet plan, lifestyle changes to expect after surgery, and is a forum for you to ask questions about bariatric surgery.  The sessions are presented by a board-certified surgeon who is a member of American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS).
Wednesday. September 22
5-6 pm
Community Hospital North
Mulitservice Room- 3rd floor
7250 Clearvista Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Tuesday, September 28
5-6pm
Community Health Pavilion Saxony
13121 Olio Road
Fishers IN 46037
FEE: Free
Register by calling 1-800-777-7775  or visit eCommunity.com
Mount Pleasant Christian Church, 381 N. Bluff Road, will offer GriefShare [www.griefshare.org] Monday, September 20 – December 13, 2010; 6:30-8:30pm; room C202. Cost is $20. For more information, visit www.mpcc.info or contact Lynn Albin, albin@mpccministry.com.
“Common sports injuries:  prevention and treatment!”
Join Maris Sraders, M.D. and Andy Smith, physical therapist and athletic trainer to learn how to prevent and care for sports injuries.
Wednesday, September 22
6-7 pm
Community Health Pavilion Saxony
13121 Olio Road
Fishers IN 46037
FEE: Free
Participants register for the class by calling 1-800-777-7775 or visit eCommunity.com
July 22 - Sept. 3
Church Basement Ladies at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre          
Inspired by the best-selling book “Growing Up Lutheran” by Janet Martin and Suzann Nelson, this nondenominational musical comedy is dedicated to those stalwart ladies who volunteer to work in the church basement kitchen. The show follows four women as they prepare food, keep the pastor on due course and solve the problems of a rural church in 1964. Script by Jim Stowell and Jessica Zuehlke, music and lyrics by Drew Jansen. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 317.872.9664 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays). www.beefandboards.com
“Gathering Point: Crime Prevention & Safety”
Gathering Point is a new monthly social and educational event held once a month on each hospital campus.  This NEW monthly event is open to Touchpoint members, hospital volunteers, hospital auxiliary board members and others interested in meeting new people!  This month’s topic is an informative and interactive educational session on Crime Prevention and Safety for older adults.  Snacks will be provided.  Bring your questions! Touchpoint is a FREE program for individuals 55 and over.  Membership is available to everyone regardless of current affiliation to the Network.  To become a member or to register for a program, class, or trip please call 800-777-7775 or visit the Touchpoint webpage at ecommunity.com/touchpoint.
Thursday, September 23
1-2:30 pm
Community Hospital South
Education Center
 1402 E. County Line Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Tuesday, September 28
10-11:30 am
The Indiana Heart Hospital 
8075 North Shadeland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46250
A/B conference room, lower level, by café
FEE: Free
Register by calling 1-800-777-7775  or visit eCommunity.com
Sept. 24 (6-10pm)
Madame Walker Theatre hosts Jazz on the Avenue the last Friday of each month
Kenny Phelps & Friends will perform during this month’s Jazz on the Avenue. Admission: $10, $10 optional buffet and a cash bar are available. The performance takes place in the Grand Casino Ballroom, Walker Building www.walkertheatre.com.
Reserved waterfowl hunts are held at Goose Pond, Hovey Lake, Kankakee, Kingsbury, LaSalle, and Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Areas, and at Brookeville and Monroe lakes. Hunters need a valid hunting license and can apply online now through Sept. 24, 2010, at www.hunting.IN.gov.
Hunters can choose up to five property and date combinations. Successful hunters will be selected for one of their choices. Draw results will be posted online up to one week after the deadline to apply. 
The University of Indianapolis women’s basketball team will host a three-day clinic in September for girls in Grades 3 through 8.
The sessions at the university, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., will run from 9 a.m. to noon on three consecutive Saturdays: Sept. 11, 18 and 25.
 The UIndy coaching staff, along with current and former players, will emphasize basketball fundamentals as well as more refined elements of shooting, passing, rebounding, dribbling and defense. Participants also will receive commemorative T-shirts and enjoy a pizza party on the final day.
The cost is $90, with discounts available for additional siblings and for groups of five or more.
For more information, contact Assistant Coach Brook Kohlheim at 788-3540 or kohlheimb@uindy.edu.
 
Civic Theatre auditioned a total of 89 girls from Indianapolis and surrounding communities for its production of the hit Broadway musical, Annie, which will open the theatre’s 2010-11 season, running Sept. 10-25 on the campus of Marian University (3200 Cold Spring Road).
ITickets for Annie can be purchased by calling Civic’s Box Office at 317.923.4597 or by visiting Civic’s website at www.CivicTheatre.org. 
September 25
Indianapolis Prize Gala at the Indianapolis Zoo
www.indianapoliszoo.com
September 25
Smithsonian Free Day at Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie, Indiana's only Smithsonian Affiliate, is participating in Smithsonian Museum Day, an annual event hosted by Smithsonian in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket.Visit www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday for a coupon for free general admission to Conner Prairie for Smithsonian Museum Day 2010. Offer only valid with coupon on Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 317.776.6006 or visit connerprairie.org for more information.
September 25-November 14
Asian Impressions at the Indianapolis Zoo
www.indianapoliszoo.com
A special youth deer hunt will take place at Big Walnut Nature Preserve, near Bainbridge, during the Youth Deer Season, which is Sept. 25 and 26, 2010.
Youth hunters may apply through the online reserved hunt system (www.hunting.IN.gov) beginning Aug. 23. The deadline to apply for this hunt is Sept. 3. Youth hunters must have a valid license to hunt deer to apply.
Successfully drawn hunters will be able to scout the property on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 from 8 a.m. to noon. Successfully drawn hunters will be able to hunt on Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26. Hunting hours will be from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
The youth hunter must comply with all deer hunting regulations, including tagging the deer and checking it in to a deer check station within 48 hours of the take. The youth hunter and accompanying adult must wear hunter orange.
The youth hunter may use a legal firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow to take the deer, but may possess only one type of equipment to take a deer while in the field.
The accompanying adult cannot take a deer and may not possess a firearm, bow and arrow, etc., while in the field with the youth hunter.
Youth age 17 or younger on the date of the hunt, and accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age, can take one deer of either sex during this special youth deer season. If the youth hunter takes an antlerless deer during this season, it is in addition to any antlerless deer taken during any other season. If the youth hunter takes an antlered deer during this season, he or she  may not take another antlered deer during the regular archery, firearm, or muzzleloader seasons.
More information regarding the hunt will be supplied to successfully drawn youth hunters. 
September 20 – 16
Indy Jazz Fest at various venues throughout Indianapolis
“In-Touch Grief Support Group”
Monthly groups are a great way to stay grounded with support.  These drop-in groups are facilitated by a trained professional.  We realize that grieving the loss of a loved one is a journey which involves a long process of learning, growing, and connecting to others.  Groups are free of charge, open to the public, and registration is not required. This service is sponsored by Touchpoint and the In-Touch Bereavement Program of the Community Health Network. 
Tuesday, September 28
1:30-3:30 pm
Westminster Village North
11050 Presbyterian Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46236
FEE: Free
Register by calling 1-800-777-7775  or visit eCommunity.com
“Bariatric Surgery Information Seminar”
Bariatric services offers free surgical weight loss information sessions for individuals interested in learning more about bariatric surgery. This class reviews the anatomy of the surgery, the diet plan, lifestyle changes to expect after surgery, and is a forum for you to ask questions about bariatric surgery.  The sessions are presented by a board-certified surgeon who is a member of American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS).
        Tuesday, September 28
5-6pm
Community Health Pavilion Saxony
13121 Olio Road
Fishers IN 46037
FEE: Free
Register by calling 1-800-777-7775  or visit eCommunity.com
September 28
Laughin’ on the Avenue (8-10pm)
Laughin’ on the Avenue is held at the Madame Walker Theatre on the last Tuesday of each month. Comedians/performers announced three weeks ahead of each performance.
Admission: $10 in advance with a cash bar. www.walkertheatre.com
Join Mount Pleasant Christian Church and other local churches for the annual golf fundraiser, Sept. 30, 10am – 6pm, Dye’s Walk [2080 S. State Rd. 135, Greenwood, 46143], to benefit CRSM, Association of Church Sports & Recreation Ministers and their national and international ministries. Early bird registration, ending Saturday, September 18, is $65-individual; $240-foursome. Final registration, $70 – individual; $260 – foursome, ends Saturday, September 25. For more info, contact Rich Green, rgreen@mpccministry.com; 317.881.6727 x232; 317.430.3358 (cell). Contact Kristina Mills, kmills@mpccministry.com, 317.881.6727 x 298, for details about full sponsorship.
September 30 (7 p.m.)
“An Evening with Anthony Bourdain & Eric Ripert” at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University
Two hot chefs. One night. One stage. Anthony Bourdain, who hosts the Travel Channel’s “No Reservations,” will speak with fellow celebrity chef Eric Ripert of the PBS show “Avec Eric” at “An Evening with Anthony Bourdain & Eric Ripert” at Clowes Memorial Hall on the campus of Butler University.  Get ready for an evening of storytelling and observation providing a frank and provocative insight into what really goes on behind the kitchen doors.
“An Evening at The President’s Table” – Mary Tucker Jasper Speaker Series
September 30 – 4:30 p.m.
Reception, dinner and program with Barry H. Landau, a Presidential historian and author of the best-selling “The President’s Table – Two Hundred Years of Dining & Diplomacy,”
at the Harrison Home and the Conrad Indianapolis
Recognized as one of America’s foremost experts on the Presidency and White House protocol, Landau will regale guests with stories of the rich, famous and politically connected at this special fund-raising event.
Reservations required, call 317-631-1888.
Costs: five levels of individual and corporate tickets. 
Sponsorship opportunities available, call Erin Trisler at 317-631-1888.
 
September 30 – 4:30 p.m.
 “An Evening at The President’s Table” – Mary Tucker Jasper Speaker Series
Reception, dinner and program with Barry H. Landau, a Presidential historian and author of the best-selling “The President’s Table – Two Hundred Years of Dining & Diplomacy,”
at the Harrison Home and the Conrad Indianapolis
Recognized as one of America’s foremost experts on the Presidency and White House protocol, Landau will regale guests with stories of the rich, famous and politically connected at this special fund-raising event.
Reservations required, call 317-631-1888.
Costs: five levels of individual and corporate tickets. 
Sponsorship opportunities available, call Erin Trisler at 317-631-1888.
Outdoor Indiana magazine features fall
The new issue of Outdoor Indiana magazine rocks.
The cover photo of the September-October issue shows a rock containing a sea scorpion fossil, shot from the Indiana State Museum’s collection. What’s a sea scorpion got to do with land-locked Indiana?  Read the story on the best Indiana fossils to learn. Fall’s low water levels in the Ohio River also make for prime time to see Indiana’s prehistory at Falls of the Ohio State Park, which is part of the feature’s photos. 
Of course, fall’s known better for foliage. A photo essay will get you primed for the real thing. 
The issue is available now at most DNR properties and most Borders and Barnes and Noble stores in the state.
Find out the whole story to each and more by subscribing to DNR’s 48-page bi-monthly full-color magazine for $12 for a year (six issues). Call (317) 233-3046 or go to OutdoorIndiana.org.  Join Outdoor Indiana magazine on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OutdoorIndiana.
If you love the outdoors, you’ll love Outdoor Indiana magazine.
“From Bustles to Ballots” Exhibit
Ongoing exhibit
Women’s Suffrage Exhibit is featured in the reconstructed carriage house located behind the home on the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.
Cost: exhibit included in the price of the daily tour.
 
September’s the time for Hoosier history buffs—and others who want to broaden their horizons—to learn about archaeological sites and artifacts, make stone tools and talk with archaeologists.
That’s because it’s Indiana Archaeology Month. 
Gov. Mitch Daniels has proclaimed Sept. 1 as Indiana Archaeology Month Kick-off Day.
This year’s slogan, “Archaeology Rocks,” is a play on words in several ways. It conveys the excitement of archaeology and what can be learned through the science. The commemorative poster design this year features an interesting array of prehistoric stone artifacts, all found in Indiana. 
Years of archaeological investigations have helped state residents understand the complexity of the prehistoric and historic people who also called this land home.
“Archaeology tells us not only about the past but sheds light about ourselves today and our future,” said Robert E. Carter Jr., DNR director. “Archaeology Month provides a perfect way for Hoosiers to learn how with programs that are not only educational and informative but also fun.”
In honor of this celebration, the DNR invites Hoosiers to discover the stories behind the facts of the state’s archaeological tale. For instance, the state archaeologist works for the DNR. Also, archaeologists have conducted investigations in Indiana since the early 1800s, finding and recording more than 59,000 archaeological sites.
Indiana Archaeology Month features events for all ages. For a schedule and more information, see dnr.IN.gov/historic or contact Amy Johnson of the DNR Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, ajohnson@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 232-1646.
Aug. 6-Oct. 3
Exhibitions at the Indianapolis Art Center Broad Ripple (Opening night at Art Center Open House, Friday, September 10 from 6-8 p.m. (in conjunction with the Broad Ripple Village Fall Gallery Tour)) (www.indplsartcenter.org)
• Solo exhibition: 2009 Best of Student Show Award Winner, Marty Friedman
• Group exhibition: Faculty Show (Last name A-J)
• Group exhibition: 2009 Student Show divisional winners
• Shelby Bertsch (Best of Beginning students)
• Alice Lee (Best of Intermediate Students)
• Richard Bodi (Best of Advanced Students)
• Lisa VanMeter (Best of Professional Students)
 
Youth as Resources (YAR), a program of United Way of Central Indiana, will host four workshops for Marion County youth interested in applying for Youth as Resources grants.
YAR makes small grants to youth who identify community needs and design projects that use their skills, creativity and energy to help others.
Groups may apply for funds to cover project expenses, materials, transportation and youth recognition. Youth groups must have an adult advisor and a nonprofit sponsor, which may be a school, church, youth-serving or community agency.
Wed., Oct. 6 is the Marion County grant deadline. Youth groups and adult leaders who are interested in developing a community service project and applying for a grant must attend one of the following workshops at United Way’s Indianapolis headquarters, 3901 N. Meridian Street:
·Tues, Sept. 7, 4-5:30 p.m.
·Thurs., Sept. 9, 4-5:30 p.m.
·Tues., Sept. 14, 6-7:30 p.m.
·Thurs., Sept. 16, 4-6 p.m.
The final workshop on Sept. 16 will include information to help youth develop projects that encourage healthier eating habits and increased activity. That workshop is sponsored by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
In addition to United Way, financial support for the grants is coming from the Minority Health Coalition of Marion County Inc. to attract projects that address tobacco prevention and cessation.
For more information, please contact Annie Smith, coordinator, 317.920.2565 or annie.smith@uwci.org. Or visit www.uwci.org and choose “Programs and Agencies,” and then “Youth as Resources.” Grant applications will only be distributed at the workshops.
Hyde Your Kids, Hyde Your Wife and Hyde Your Husband...    We’re pleased to announce that beginning September 17 Cultural Cannibals will be taking over Friday nights at Hyde at Blu!  Hyde at Blue is located at 20 W. Louisiana St. behind club Blu on Meridian St.
schedule for the first four weeks:
9/17 – Balkan Beats
9/24 – Bollywood Bhangra
10/01 – Tribute to Fela
10/08 – Bob Marley Tribute
 All events are 10pm-3am and admission is only $5!.
 
August 4 –October 9, 2010
John Zwara at the Indiana Medical History Museum
This exhibit is free with regular museum admission.
Austrian-born water color painter, John Zwara, came to Indian-apolis around 1933. Zwara spent several years living on the streets of the city, selling his artwork in order to buy more painting supplies. A friend of Zwara’s, Alexander Vonnegut, recognized that he needed psychiatric help and had him committed to Central State Hospital in 1938. There he was diagnosed with dementia praecox (schizophrenia.) Zwara spent six months at the hospital before his escape. He died a pauper in 1951. This exhibit will feature many of his works that were completed at Central State and will also highlight what little is known of his fascinating life. www.imhm.org
 
Victorian Theatre by Candlelight: “Ghost Tales of the Witch and Famous”
October 15-16, 22-24
Friday and Saturday performances: 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m.
Sunday performances: 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Celebrity expert and TV host, Ima Leech, brings in the ghosts of notable witches and influential people of the past to show that even the affluent are not immune to the haunting phenomenon.  Audience members will meet George Armstrong Custer still delusional after all these years, Sarah Winchester, the eccentric heiress of a ghost-making empire that “Won the Old West,” the nineteenth century celebrity The Bell Witch, grandmother of today’s cinematic poltergeist, plus many more.
Adults $10; students (ages 6 to 17) $5
Fall is just around and corner and so is the Harmonie State Park Fine Arts and Craft Show.
Food and craft vendors are needed for the show on Oct. 16. Craft demonstrations are welcome. Cabins and camping are available during this time for vendors.
For more information call the park office at (812) 682-4821 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 
Southwood Assembly invites you to the Family Fun Fair on Sunday, October 17th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  The Family Fun Fair is a family-friendly, totally FREE event!  There will be over 25 game booths for children up to age 12, a hayride, moonwalks, free candy, and prizes! We are located at 8700 S Meridian St in Indianapolis.  For more information, please call us at 888-5683 or find us on the web at www.southwoodassembly.org.
Photographer Denis Ryan Kelly, Jr. has traveled the world over to capture his stunning images. The exhibition featuring his photographs opens on Tuesday, October 26 and runs through December 19. This exhibit is free and open to the public during regular building hours.
It has been a choice, privilege and grace for photographer Denis Ryan Kelly, Jr. to travel four continents of the world seeking out people of prayer and places of special “holiness.” While a pilgrim in Israel, Kelly sought rapport with people of all religious traditions. As a practicing Roman Catholic, he seeks experiences of the Universal Holy Spirit. Now Kelly attempts the spiritual via a multimedia exhibition of large-format giclee photographs and audio recordings.
Opening Reception
Wed, October 27, 5:30–7:30 pm
Free and open to the public
Meet the artist and join us for refreshments.
Sept 25-Nov 6 
Holes by Louis Sachar at the Indiana Repertory Theatre
It’s been an award-winning book and a hit movie. Now see it onstage!
A lost treasure. A multi-generational curse. Racial injustice. And a bizarre correctional facility where kids serve time digging holes in the desert. Found guilty of a crime he didn’t commit, Stanley discovers more than dirt as he digs – in this quirky comedy, he also finds new friends, the power of perseverance and the truth about his family’s past. What will he find at the bottom of the next hole?  
“All Aboard!  Making Tracks with the Presidential Train” Exhibit
Now through November 4, 2010
The exhibit chronicles Presidential travel by rail, including the journeys of Presidents Lincoln, Garfield, Hayes, McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.  In addition, the exhibit will include many items from the hundreds of gifts presented to Benjamin Harrison’s party when making its 1891, 10,000-mile train trip to the West Coast.  The exhibit is part of admission to Harrison Home tours. 
The exhibit is sponsored in part by the Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission, Arts Council of Indianapolis and the City of Indianapolis.
Cost: Adults $8; seniors $6; children (ages 5 to 17) $3
 
September 25-November 7 or 22
Fall Show at Gardens (to be determined) at the Indianapolis Zoo
www.indianapoliszoo.com
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources offers put-and-take hunting for ring-necked pheasants, Nov. 20-28, at Atterbury, Glendale, Pigeon River (west of SR 3), Tri-County, Willow Slough and Winamac Fish and Wildlife Areas and Roush Lake.
The hunts are $15 per person and the bag limit is two birds. Hunters need a valid hunting license to apply.
Hunters can reserve these pheasant hunts online now until Nov. 27 at midnight, at: www.hunting.IN.gov.
Hunters will be able to select the date, property and property location for their hunt. 
September 25 – January 2011
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at The Indiana State Museum
The State Museum debuts the exhibition with more than 240 artifacts recovered from the Ship’s debris field. It offers visitors a poignant look at the iconic vessel and its passengers.
People from around the world are enthralled with the beauty and tragedy of the ill fated ocean liner that is the story of Titanic. The Exhibition has been designed with a focus on the legendary Titanic’s compelling human stories as best told through authentic artifacts and extensive room re-creations.  Perfume from a maker who was traveling to New York to sell his samples, and china etched with the logo of the elite White Star Line, even pieces of the Ship itself, these and many other authentic objects offer haunting, emotional connections to lives abruptly ended or forever altered.  Upon entering the Exhibition, each visitor will receive a replica boarding pass of an actual passenger aboard the Ship. Visitors then begin their chronological journey through the life of the Titanic, moving through the Ship’s construction, to life on board, to the ill-fated sinking and amazing artifact rescue efforts. They will marvel at the re-created first-class cabin and third-class cabin and hallway, and press their palms against an iceberg while learning of countless stories of heroism and humanity. One of the many galleries will be dedicated to local connections, where visitors can learn about how the sinking of the great Ship strongly resonated in Indianapolis. In the “Memorial Gallery,” guests will take their boarding pass to the memorial wall and discover whether their passenger and traveling companions survived or perished.
Over the past 15 years, more than 22 million people have seen this powerful exhibition in major museums worldwide. Tickets to the popular exhibition can be purchased in August. 
Geocaching event co-sponsored by Indiana State Parks
Anyone with a trail GPS unit can compete in the Indiana Epic State Park Challenge until May 2011, with a chance to win prizes.
The challenge involves finding a GPS hidden treasure box, called a geocache, in each of 22 possible Indiana State Parks. The contest allows Indiana residents and non-residents to enjoy the hidden treasures that Indiana has tucked away in all corners of the state.
As co-sponsor, the Indiana DNR Division of State Parks and Reservoirs is giving away two 2011 DNR Annual Passes. Cabela’s Outfitters is giving away two $25 gift cards in a drawing of those who complete the challenge by April 30, 2011.
To register to compete, visit www.geocaching.com and search for “Indiana Epic State Park Challenge” or GC code “GC26VN9” if you have a free user account. To complete the challenge, a competitor (or “geocacher”) must find an already existing geocache in at least 22 state parks to be eligible to find the challenge geocache.
The challenge geocache is located in central Indiana, within 15 miles of downtown Indianapolis. Upon completion, each successful competitor must provide verification of his or her finds to each respective cache owner. Several ways to verify finds are listed on the Geocache Challenge Web page, in addition to exact GPS coordinates to the final location.
Prizes come from the Division of State Parks and Reservoirs, Cabela’s Outfitters of Hammond, and Indiana geocacher “IndyLovelace.” 
While it’s free to play, regular State Parks and Reservoirs entrance fees apply: $5 for Indiana residents and $7 for out-of-state residents ($10 out-of-state at Indiana Dunes State Park). Annual Entrance Passes are also available.
Visitors can also apply to place a geocache on State Parks and Reservoir properties by visiting the appropriate park office and consulting the IDNR geocaching policy found at http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2390.htm.
 

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