Oct. 2009 in the M-B

This Martindale-Brightwood community calendar is produced by Making Connections Indianapolis and all information is subject to change. Contact Kate Voss at 916-9124 to confirm meeting times and locations. To submit items to the calendar, contact Megan Query-Roth at pmqroth@comcast.net or 850-3682. Deadline for submission to the November calendar is 5 pm on Oct. 12. For a PDF printable version of this calendar, please click here.

Thursday, October 1
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Feed the Hungry from 5 to 6:30 pm at Scott United Methodist Church (2153 Dr. Andrew J Brown Avenue)
• Financial Literacy Class from 6 to 8 pm at New Bridges (2372 Beckwith Drive)

Friday, October 2
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)

Monday, October 5
• Brightwood Community Center Annual Dinner registration deadline. The dinner is Oct. 9.
• Play & Learn from 9:15 to 11 am at IPS No. 56 (2353 North Columbia Avenue)
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Kids Club from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Hillside Neighborhood Meeting from 6 to 7 pm at JTV Hill Center (1806 North Columbia Avenue). Hillside boundaries: N: 25th Street. S: I-70. E: Keystone Avenue. W: Monon Trail.

Tuesday, October 6
• Play & Learn from 9:15 to 11 am at IPS No. 51 (3426 Roosevelt Avenue)
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• MBEJC Research and Policy Committee Meeting at 1 pm at the Martindale-Brightwood Community Development Corporation (2855 North Keystone Avenue). This committee identifies data and policy issues and solutions regarding environmental hazards within the neighborhood.
• Job Openings Orientation Meeting at 3 pm at the Brightwood Library (2435 North Sherman Avenue)
• Code Compliance-Weed from 4 to 5 pm at the Brightwood Library (2435 North Sherman Avenue). Meeting to discuss crime, code violations and more. Contact Ulysses Chapman at 926-8072 for more information.
• Kids Club from 4:30 to 7 pm at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)

Wednesday, October 7
• Greater Citizens Coalition of Martindale Brightwood Meeting at 6 pm at Douglass Park (1616 East 25th Street).

Thursday, October 8
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Feed the Hungry from 5 to 6:30 pm at Scott United Methodist Church (2153 Dr. Andrew J Brown Avenue)
• Financial Literacy Class from 6 to 8 pm at Genesis Plaza (2855 East Keystone Avenue)
• Martindale-Brightwood Neighborhood Association Meeting at 6 pm at the Brightwood Library (2435 North Sherman Avenue). The boundaries are: N: 30th Street. S: I-70/Massachusetts. W: Keystone Avenue. E: Sherman Avenue.

Friday, October 9
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Brightwood Community Center Annual Dinner at 6 pm, featuring keynote speaker Bernard McFarland, at the Lawrence United Methodist Church (5200 North Shadeland Avenue). Tickets are $25 and registration deadline is Oct. 5. Call 543-5658 to register or for more information.
• Community Resurrection Partnership Faith Walk from 8:30 to 11 pm at the Overcoming Christian Church (2201 North Columbia Avenue)

Monday, October 12
• Play & Learn from 9:15 to 11 am at IPS No. 56 (2353 North Columbia Avenue)
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Kids Club from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Martindale Brightwood Environmental Justice Collaborative Communication & Resident Engagement Committee Meeting at 6 pm at the Brightwood Library (2435 North Sherman Avenue). Help create messages of awareness of hazards in your community.
• Brightwood Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Association Meeting at 6:15 pm at the Brightwood Library (2435 North Sherman Avenue). The boundaries are: N: 30th Street. S: I-70/Massachusetts. W: Keystone Avenue. E: Sherman Avenue.

Tuesday, October 13
• Play & Learn from 9:15 to 11 am at IPS No. 51 (3426 Roosevelt Avenue)
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Douglass Advisory Council from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm at Douglass Park (1616 East 25th Street). Meeting to discuss parks and programs. Contact Daniel Calvin at 925-7571 for more information.
• Job Openings Orientation Meeting at 3 pm at the Brightwood Library (2435 North Sherman Avenue)
• Kids Club from 4:30 to 7 pm at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)

Thursday, October 15
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• VNS Flu Shots from 10 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street). For costs and other information, please call VNS at 722-8200.
• Feed the Hungry from 5 to 6:30 pm at Scott United Methodist Church (2153 Dr. Andrew J Brown Avenue)
• Financial Literacy Class from 6 to 8 pm at New Bridges (2372 Beckwith Drive)
• Martindale Brightwood Environmental Justice Collaborative Share the Vision Meeting at 6 pm at the Brightwood Library (2435 North Sherman Avenue). Join the MBEJC to discuss environmental contamination and other issues in the community. You have a voice, come use it!

Friday, October 16
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)

Monday, October 19
• Play & Learn from 9:15 to 11 am at IPS No. 56 (2353 North Columbia Avenue)
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Kids Club from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Oakhill Civic Association at 6 pm at the Douglass Family Center (1616 East 25th Street). The boundaries are N: 30th Street. S: 25th Street. E: Keystone Avenue. West: Monon Trail.

Tuesday, October 20
• Community Resurrection Partnership Meeting at 9 am at Overcoming Church (2203 Columbia Avenue). This is a monthly meeting of church and community leaders working together to strengthen the community. Call Ruby at 547-7875.
• Play & Learn from 9:15 to 11 am at IPS No. 51 (3426 Roosevelt Avenue)
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Job Openings Orientation Meeting at 3 pm at the Brightwood Library (2435 North Sherman Avenue)
• Kids Club from 4:30 to 7 pm at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)

Wednesday, October 21
• Martindale Brightwood Local Learning Partnership Meeting from 1 to 3 pm in the NACS Conference Room. The MBLLP collects and shares information to help strengthen the community. RSVP to Peggy Storey at 925-0960.

Thursday, October 22
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Feed the Hungry from 5 to 6:30 pm at Scott United Methodist Church (2153 Dr. Andrew J Brown Avenue)
• Financial Literacy Class from 6 to 8 pm at Genesis Plaza (2855 East Keystone Avenue)

Friday, October 23
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Community Resurrection Partnership Faith Walk from 8:30 to 11 pm at the Overcoming Christian Church (2201 North Columbia Avenue)

Monday, October 26
• Play & Learn from 9:15 to 11 am at IPS No. 56 (2353 North Columbia Avenue)
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Kids Club from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)

Tuesday, October 27
• Play & Learn from 9:15 to 11 am at IPS No. 51 (3426 Roosevelt Avenue)
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Martindale Brightwood Weed & Seed Steering Committee at 1:30 pm at the Oasis of Hope Baptist Church (1701 East 25th Street). Contact Aurelia Noel at 809-0604 for more information.
• Job Openings Orientation Meeting at 3 pm at the Brightwood Library (2435 North Sherman Avenue)
• Kids Club from 4:30 to 7 pm at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Ralston Hovey Arsenal Association Meeting at 6 pm at The Great Commission Church of God (3302 North Arsenal Avenue). The boundaries are: N: 34th Street. S: 30th Street. E: Ralston. W: Dr. A.J. Brown. Contact Shirley Hambrite at 921-1829.

Wednesday, October 28
• Duvall Residential Center Advisory Council Meeting from noon to 1:15 pm at 1848 Ludlow Avenue. Please attend this monthly meeting regarding the Duvall work release facility and its residents. Questions? Contact Linda Minter at 924-4709.
• Supper With a Friend from 5 to 7 pm at the Immanuel United Church of Christ (the corner of East & Prospect Streets). FREE community meal. Everyone is welcome to come eat dinner, see neighbors, and meet new ones. For more information, call 631-2427.
• Free Community Dinner & American Institute of Architects Town Hall Meeting at 5:30 pm at the Washington Park Family Center (3130 East 30th Street). The AIA and Smart Growth Indy will take community input on the revitalization efforts targeted for Martindale-Brightwood. There are also all-day workshops through Friday. Click here for much more information.

Thursday, October 29
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Feed the Hungry from 5 to 6:30 pm at Scott United Methodist Church (2153 Dr. Andrew J Brown Avenue)
• Financial Literacy Class from 6 to 8 pm at New Bridges (2372 Beckwith Drive)
• American Institute of Architects Progress Check & Dessert at 7 pm at the Washington Park Family Center (3130 East 30th Street)

Friday, October 30
• Seniors’ Program at 9:30 am to noon at the Brightwood Community Center (2410 Station Street)
• Community Dinner and American Institute of Architects Presentation at 6:30 pm at the Washington Park Family Center (3130 East 30th Street). The AIA and Smart Growth Indy will discuss what it learned about the revitalization efforts targeted for Martindale-Brightwood.

RECURRING EVENTS

Play & Learn
Bring your little ones, ages 0-5, for activities and a snack and meet other parents of young children, too. This helps prepare kids with the skills they need for kindergarten success. The activity is free and located right in your neighborhood. For more info, contact Melody at 514-6570.

Kids Club
For students in grades K-12. For more information, call 546-8200.

Job Openings Orientation Meeting
Looking for a new job or a better job? Learn about available jobs paying $8.50-$13.00 per hour and how to get into them. Call Julie at 684-2361.

Financial Literacy Class
Slated for Thursday night, these classes are taught by bankers of Old National Bank. Subjects covered include credit card management, budget development and money management. For more information, call 538-5012.

Feed the Hungry
Takes place on Thursdays at the Scott United Methodist Church. Call 925-1997 for more information.

Community Resurrection Partnership Faith Walk
Scheduled on the second and fourth Fridays of each month, the CRP addresses crime with a walk through the community and prayers for those who request it. For more info, contact Rev. Eric Whitaker at 924-6324.

Brightwood Community Center
For information on the Center’s ongoing events, contact Rev. Debra Grady at 546-8200, or send an email to brightwood2410@aol.com The senior’s program takes place each weekday, except Wednesday, from 9:30 am to noon. That program includes lunch, crafts, Bible study, library visits and more. Transportation is provided. Also for seniors 60+ are eligible for a supplemental food program offering up to 30 low-income seniors 40 pounds of food monthly. The Brightwood Center also houses two other community programs — the Inner City Music School, where professional jazz musicians will work with youth at no charge on a variety of instruments, and the Simba House Martial Arts Program, for ages 6 to 65. You must call Rev. Grady for dates and times.