Stories tagged with "organizers"

Community helps family by Diana Penner

Fundraiser helps defray cost of search for drowning victim More than 500 people turned out for a fundraiser last weekend, and organizers reached the $25,000 goal to defray the cost... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:29 PM in Greenwood

Soldier's coffin in Veterans Day parade by indystar

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A Veterans Day parade will also serve as a funeral procession for an Indiana soldier whose return to the country was marked by a salute from President... – Nov 09, 2009 at 7:16 AM in News

Child advocates plan rally, memorial service in Indianapolis by Tim Evans

Advocates for children and families today planned a rally outside a local office of the Indiana Department of Child Services to demand greater accountability. The rally was set for... – Nov 06, 2009 at 1:58 PM in Communities

Flu spread forces museum to cancel Halloween event by indystar

Auburn — The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum has canceled its “Trunk or Treat” event because of concerns about the flu and other illnesses. The event, in... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Civic Theatre finally gets its own spot by indystar

Danville — After years of yearning for a stage to call their own, performers with Hendricks Civic Theatre finally have a home. An 1890s-vintage country church building north... – Oct 24, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Communities

Workshop at UIndy Saturday will focus on city by indystar

More than 300 community leaders will attend a special workshop Saturday at the University of Indianapolis for citizens to talk about ways to make Indianapolis a better place to... – Oct 16, 2009 at 11:17 AM in Communities

Mayor declares 'Neighbor Week' throughout Indy by indystar

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has declared Monday through Saturday to be “Neighbor Week.” Organizers are planning events intended to “bring neighbors together... – Oct 11, 2009 at 1:07 AM in Marion County

Double dose of warmth: coats and compassion by Josh Duke

In its 23rd year, Coats for Kids makes sure nearly 5,000 children can bundle up for winter For more than 10 years, Betty Bledsoe has attended the annual Coats for Kids campaign... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Mayor declares 'Neighbor Week' to help rebuild city neighborhoods by Bill Mccleery

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has declared Oct. 12-17 as “Neighbor Week.” Organizers are planning events intended to “bring neighbors together to improve their... – Oct 10, 2009 at 8:14 PM in Communities

'Coats for Kids' distribution off to fast start by Josh Duke

If the morning rush is any indication, the 23rd year of the annual Coats for Kids campaign could set records. “We will easily exceed 5,000 people by 1 p.m. after providing coats... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:14 PM in News

3,000 expected for Saturday's Down syndrome walk by Bill Mccleery

Thousands of walkers will stroll along the Downtown canal at White River State Park Saturday morning as part of the Down Syndrome Indiana Buddy Walk. The goal is to raise awareness... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Pet vaccine clinic on Saturday by Bill Mccleery

GREENFIELD — Pet owners may bring animals to a low-cost vaccination clinic Saturday. Organizers are restricting vaccinations to dogs and cats at the event from 2 p.m. to 5... – Oct 07, 2009 at 10:28 AM in Greenfield

Statue will honor 'Desiderata' author by indystar

Terre Haute — Terre Haute is closing in on efforts to honor a hometown poet with a life-size sculpture for the city’s center. Organizers have raised all but $22,000 of... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Students to walk to raise college cash by indystar

Thousands of Indiana students are slated to take steps toward higher education today with a walkathon to raise money for their college funds. Organizers hope more than 2,000... – Sep 25, 2009 at 7:19 AM in Education

College Football Hall of Fame to move by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The College Football Hall of Fame, which never managed to attract the number of visitors its organizers hoped for after moving it to South Bend in 1995, is being... – Sep 23, 2009 at 2:20 PM in Sports

Latino, Irish & Hoosier by indystar

The American Legion Mall took on a party atmosphere Saturday as thousands of people took in the 29th annual Fiesta Indianapolis, a celebration of Latino culture. Zionsville’s... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:50 AM in Communities

Event recognizes POW/MIA troops by Diana Penner

Former prisoners of war and troops missing in action were honored at an annual ceremony today at the Indiana War Memorial. The Indianapolis POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony Committee... – Sep 18, 2009 at 1:45 PM in Communities

800 customers expected at Noblesville consignment sale by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE — Two stay-at-home Fishers moms — who’ve turned businesswomen twice a year — are gearing up for their second Indy Kids Consignment sale, open... – Sep 18, 2009 at 9:17 AM in Noblesville

'Classic' to team up with hip hop mogul Master P. by indystar

Organizers of next month’s Circle City Classic plan to team up with hip hop music mogul Master P. An announcement will be made this morning centering on the Classic’s... – Sep 15, 2009 at 2:04 PM in Business

Greek Festival: same spirit, new location by Bill Mccleery

Tradition meets change at this weekend’s Greek Festival. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is hosting the event for the 36th consecutive year — but for the first time... – Sep 11, 2009 at 1:32 PM in Carmel