Stories tagged with "volunteers"

Carmel student newspaper unknowingly runs ad from hate group by Robert Annis

Carmel High principal apologizes for HiLite’s ‘inadvertent mistake’ Students working on Carmel High School’s newspaper accepted an ad thinking it offered... – Nov 23, 2009 at 12:48 AM in Communities

Cityhood for Fishers likely to go to a vote by indystar

Fishers — A group that wants Fishers to become a city says it has gathered enough signatures on a petition to bring the proposed switch to voters. Greg Purvis, who leads the... – Nov 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Noblesville Thanksgiving dinner needs more cash by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE — Nancy Chance said she’d dip into her own pocket to pay for the Communitywide Thanksgiving Day Dinner if she doesn’t receive enough donations.... – Nov 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

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

Fishers voters may decide city-or-town issue by Carrie Ritchie

City Yes group says it’s gathered enough signatures for a spring referendum A group that supports Fishers becoming a city says it has gathered enough signatures on a petition... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

City Yes finds support to bring issue to Fishers voters by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — A group that supports Fishers becoming a city says it has gathered enough signatures on a petition to bring the proposed switch to voters. Greg Purvis, who leads... – Nov 17, 2009 at 2:04 PM in Fishers

Center for women exceeds expectations by indystar

Three months after opening its doors and taking its first crisis calls, the Beacon of Hope Center for Women has exceeded all of its founder’s expectations. In its first week,... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

Walgreens ornaments to help older adults by William Booher

Christmas trees in 65 Walgreens stores in Central Indiana bear ornaments that can help anyone be Santa to isolated older adults. The ornaments bear the first names of deserving... – Nov 13, 2009 at 4:29 PM in Business

Neighborhood group will mark 10 years by indystar

The Old Speedway City Neighborhood Association will celebrate its 10th anniversary at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 in Speedway United Methodist Church, 5065 W. 16th St. During its first 10 years,... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM 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

Old Speedway neighborhood group to celebrate 10th anniversary by Josh Duke

The Old Speedway City Neighborhood Association will celebrate its 10th anniversary at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 in the Speedway United Methodist Church, 5065 W. 16th St. During its first 10... – Oct 23, 2009 at 11:34 AM in West Marion County

430 turn out for low-key Halloween at Holliday Park by Gretchen Becker

As they walked on candlelit paths, children encountered woodland creatures who told them about living in the woods as part of the annual Hauntless Halloween festivities in Holliday... – Oct 20, 2009 at 11:18 AM in North Marion County

Pops orchestra at Garfield is a cultural treasure by indystar

Over the past several years, many thousands have enjoyed a variety of free concerts performed by the Athenaeum Pops Orchestra and other organizations at the MacAllister Center in... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

GhostWalk draws from old news accounts by Mark Ambrogi

Zionsville resident George Covington enjoys acting in the SullivanMunce Cultural Center’s GhostWalk for several reasons. “I like it because it benefits the... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Zionsville

NoraCouncil.org begins by Gretchen Becker

The Nora-Northside Community Council has started a Web site to keep residents informed of activities. The new site is http://noracouncil.org. The Northside group of volunteers... – Oct 13, 2009 at 2:44 PM in North Marion County

Young '39 Clues' reader wins $500 prize by Mark Ambrogi

Lauren Phillips is an avid follower of “The 39 Clues” adventure series and it’s paid off for her. The 12-year-old Zionsville resident won a $500 prize in for... – Oct 12, 2009 at 10:54 AM in Zionsville

'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

Heavy-trash day in Speedway by Josh Duke

Speedway will host its second and final heavy-trash drop-off event of the year Saturday. At the event each spring and fall, residents can get rid of heavy household items, such as... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

'Extreme Makeover' returning to central Ind. by indystar

The TV show that gave a makeover to the home of an Indianapolis educator will return to Central Indiana later this month to build again. Five families in the region are being... – Oct 07, 2009 at 3:41 PM in Entertainment