Stories tagged with "Thanksgiving"

Shepherd center works to break cycle of poverty by Vic Ryckaert

The roots of Shepherd Community Center, says its director, lie in a banquet. Jay Height, head of the faith-based organization on the Near Eastside, said the idea arose 25 years ago... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Schools chief hopeful reschedules his visit by indystar

Carmel — Carmel Clay School Board President Andy Klein said the third and last finalist for the superintendent’s job has had to reschedule his interview. That interview... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Easter Seals gives nod to Downtown holiday cherub icon by Will Higgins

A traditional Downtown Indianapolis holiday icon will dominate a local fundraising campaign this season. The charity group Easter Seals Crossroads raises money during the holidays... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:12 AM in Communities

Plainfield Thanksgiving meal to serve 500 by Gretchen Becker

PLAINFIELD — Bryan Agan hopes to serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal to 500 people. Agan, a chef who belongs to Plainfield Christian Church, started the Plainfield... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hendricks County

Very deep discounts may be a Black Friday bright spot by indystar

Muncie — Consumers heading out to retailers the day after Thanksgiving may be shocked to find significantly deep discounts designed to lure them into stores, Ball State... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Collections for Good Samaritan began today by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE — Today through Friday, folks are asked to bring donations of canned goods and non-perishable food items to the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds for Good... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Should you grill with charcoal or gas? by Jolene.Ketzenberger

When you head out back to fire up the grill, is it gas or charcoal — or are you like the nearly 30 percent of Americans who own both? Cookbook author and barbecue expert... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:43 PM in Food & Drink

Repairs might delay monument reopening by indystar

Work to repair and renovate the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Downtown Indianapolis is taking longer than expected. The landmark was closed in mid-September for what was... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:19 AM in Marion County

Finalists being picked for Carmel schools chief job by indystar

Carmel — Carmel Clay Schools probably won’t have a new superintendent by Thanksgiving, as the School Board once hoped. Board President Andrew Klein said the board is... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Soldiers & Sailors Monument repairs go on by indystar

Work to repair and renovate the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Downtown Indianapolis is taking longer than expected. The landmark was closed in mid-September for what was... – Nov 12, 2009 at 9:32 AM in News

Carmel trimming superintendent candidate list by Mark Ambrogi

CARMEL — There isn’t likely to be a new Carmel Clay Schools superintendent named by Thanksgiving as the school board once hoped, but Board President Andrew Klein said... – Nov 12, 2009 at 8:48 AM in Carmel

End-of-life talk isn't easy, but it's critical by Shari Rudavsky

It’s not traditional dinner table talk, but holidays offer time to discuss it with family. Consider it the conversation you don’t want to have but the one that you must... – Nov 11, 2009 at 4:20 PM in Health & Fitness

Hamilton County cancels Nov. 25 H1N1 clinic by indystar

Hamilton County has canceled one of its public H1N1 vaccination clinics. The health department canceled the Nov. 25 clinic because of Thanksgiving, according to a press release... – Nov 09, 2009 at 1:30 PM in Noblesville

Returning to Indy without compromising health by indystar

I’m a recent Purdue University graduate now living in Chicago and I look forward to coming home to Indianapolis to visit friends and family. Getting together with high school... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Airfares' 2009 descent may be leveling off by indystar

The great airline sale of 2009 might be ending. Airfares, which have shown steady drops throughout this year, are beginning to show signs of stabilizing. For travelers, that means... – Oct 05, 2009 at 9:10 PM in Business

Notre Dame keeps sellout streak going by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame’s streak of selling out home football games since the start of the 1974 season is safe. The school announced today it had tickets for sale after... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:48 PM in Notre Dame

Parents' preferences guide calendar by indystar

The start and end dates of school have been a topic of conversation for years. Parents reminiscence about starting school after Labor Day and ending school before Memorial Day.... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Notre Dame-Nevada tickets to go on sale by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame fans who aren’t alumni or season ticket holders have a chance to buy tickets to the season-opening football game against Nevada on Sept. 5. More than... – Jun 23, 2009 at 7:50 PM in Notre Dame

Guardsmen gather for welcome-home event by Josh Duke

Lucas Oil Stadium became a sea of camouflage this afternoon as Indiana National Guard soldiers paraded around the floor waving to their family and friends in the stands."Because... – Jan 31, 2009 at 8:49 PM in Communities

B'way grosses, attendance were a bit higher in '08 by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- An industry trade association says overall Broadway grosses and attendance in 2008 were a bit higher than the box-office take and attendance of the... – Jan 06, 2009 at 4:31 PM in Entertainment