At Play Calendar for the week of 10.30.08
Haunted Conservatory at Garfield Park • This Halloween, the Garfield Park Conservatory has transformed into a spook-tacular haunted island adventure. The haunted portion of the Conservatory is designed for ages 10 and up, however all who dare are welcome. Explore the tropical shadows and encounter lost natives, pirates, and plants and animals gone wild. During this time, there will be kid-friendly activities in the front portion of the Conservatory, so the whole family can enjoy this event. | Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, off the 2400 block of South Shelby St. | When: Today and Friday, daytime hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a lights-on, less-scary experience. Full scare hours, 7 to 9 p.m. | Cost: $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and youth or $5 per family. | Info: Call 327-7580 or visit www.indyparks.org.
Christina House Sponsors Safe Halloween • Christina House, a senior living community in Franklin, is sponsoring a safe Halloween event for parents, kids 10 and under and Christina House residents. | Where: Christina House, 1435 Christian Blvd., Franklin | When: Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Info: Call 535-6550.
Halloween Party & Haunted Trail • Indiana Central Little League is sponsoring a Halloween Party and Haunted Trail. Games, haunted trail and weenie roast. Safe trick or treating and costume contest. | Where: Indiana Central Little League, 4410 S. Keystone, across from Fox Club. | When: Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. | Info: Call 783-1066.
Halloween Pet Parade • Show off your pet with our “Halloween Pet Parade.” Bring your family, including your cats and dogs – on leashes please, for a great parade of pets and their owners to celebrate our Greenwood Read and Halloween! Awards will be given to the Most Creative, the Best Family Showing, and the Most Original. Judges from the sponsors will give out these awards at 3:15 p.m. Old National Bank will be serving refreshments and awards will be furnished by Pet Supplies Plus. | Where: Old National Bank, State Road 135. | When: Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m., awards given at 3:15 p.m.
Safe Sitter Class • Safe Sitter is a nationally recognized instructional program. This medically accurate, hands-on class teaches boys and girls how to handle emergencies such as injury management and chocking rescue while caring for children. Learn the basics of childcare through games, activities and role plays. Course includes a kit with a manual, bag, etc. Be sure to bring a sack lunch. NEW: We are also offering a Create Your Own Safe Sitter® Class. Gather a group of 6 to 8 participants to make a class. Class dates, time and location can be designed to fit the schedule of your group. We will come to your school, church, dance studio, scout troop, etc. or you can arrange a class at the Baxter YMCA. | Where: Baxter YMCA Meeting Room, Baxter YMCA, 7900 S. Shelby St.| When: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Cost: Facility Member $45; Program Member $65 | Info: Contact Julie Zink at 881-9347 ext. 253, jzink@indymca.org or visit www.indymca.org.
Prospect Breakfast Club • The Prospect Club is hosting a country breakfast. | Where: 2901 S. Meridian St. | When: Saturday from 7:30 to 10 a.m. | Cost: $5 adult, $3 children.
Our Heros’ Tree Project • Come to the Greenwood Public Library to contribute to the Indiana Our Heroes’ Tree project. This national program recognizes the sacrifices of current service members, veterans, and deceased service members. To participate, create a hand-made ornament honoring a military member from your family or circle of friends. Bring the ornament to the library or create one at the library to be placed on our tree in the lobby with commemorative ornaments. Each ornament will also be included in the Virtual Heroes’ Tree, an online collection of ornaments from across the state. Go to GPL to find out more or call Jane Weisenbach at the Library 881-1953. This program is in collaboration with the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University. | Where: Greenwood Public Library, S. Meridian St. | When: Now through Nov. 11.
Make-A-Memory With Greenwood Public Library • Make a Memory is a way for people to share a little piece of their personal history with those they love and the Greenwood community. A librarian will record up to 40 minutes of your oral history using digital voice recording equipment. You may bring a friend or family member along to interview you, or ask the librarian to interview you about a broad topic of your choice. Each participant will receive a CD copy of their recording. | Where: Greenwood Public Library, S. Meridian St. | When: Now through Dec. 31 | Info: Call 885-5036 to schedule your recording time.
Halloween Story Time • It’s a special Halloween story time at the Beech Grove Public Library. Children can wear costumes if they want to. Immediately after story time is make-it-and-take-it craft time. | Where: Beech Grove Public Library, Main St. | When: Today at 10 a.m. for story time, anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. for craft time.
Political Buttons: Past and Present • Retired educator and state representative Don Hanlin will give a short presentation on political buttons and their history. He will also share his personal collection of political buttons and welcomes all others to bring their collections to show as well. | Where: Greenwood Public Library, S. Meridian St. | When: Saturday at 10 a.m.
Storytellers on the Square • Children of all ages are invited for an afternoon of storytelling and refreshments. At 1 p.m., national storyteller Ken Ogus will share stories about Native Americans and Urban Legends. At 2:30 p.m., author Valerie Marsh will use unique methods involving crafts to show children the parameters of a story and and how to start writing their own story. Materials will be provided. | Where: Fountain Square branch of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, 1066 Virginia Ave. | When: Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Literary Brothers Bring Nerdfighter Tour to Greenwood • John Green is the award-winning author of the young adult novels, “Looking for Alaska” and “An Abundance of Katherines.” His newest book, “Paper Towns,” was released on October 16. John’s brother, Hank, is the founder and editor of the environmental blog, EcoGeek.org, where he posits that “technology can be a force for evil, or for awesome.” John and Hank’s YouTube video series, Brotherhood 2.0, began as an effort to bring the long-distance siblings closer. It has since been watched more than 12 million times, by tens of thousands of loyal viewers who call themselves nerdfighters. Hank’s nerdfighter anthems, including “Baby I Sold Your Dog on eBay,” “Helen Hunt,” and “Accio Deathly Hallows,” have further fueled the phenomenon. Hank and John are bringing the nerdfighter experience to the real world in a three week tour of the country to talk about books, libraries, nerds, and other “things that are awesome.” Hank will perform his comic songs, and John will read from his new book. |Where: Center Grove Middle School North, 202 North Morgantown Rd., Greenwood | When: Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. | Note: Fans are invited to bring gifts to exchange with residents of other cities on the tour. | Info: To register for the Greenwood tour date, please call Johnson County Public Library’s White River Branch at 885-1330 or visit www.jcplin.org. For more information about the nerdfighting community, please visit www.nerdfighters.com and www.youtube.com/vlogbrothers.
Beech Grove High School Drama Department Presents • The Beech Grove High School Drama Department is presenting three one-act comedies. About 20 students are involved in the productions. | Where: Beech Grove High School Auditorium, 5330 Hornet Ave. | When: Today and Sunday, at 7 p.m. | Cost: $5.
Frank Basile Emerging Stories Premiere • In support of Indiana storytellers, Storytelling Arts of Indiana awards two financial fellowships for the development of new material. The winners premiere these new stories each November. This year’s storytellers include Cynthia Goodyear, telling her autobiographical story, “Life as a Folktale” and Deborah Asante telling “Enough Love: Love Stories For Adults Only.” | Where: Eugene and Marilyn Glick History Center Basile Theater, 450 E. Ohio St., Indianapolis | When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. | Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
Indianapolis Run of “Lion King” Musical Includes Two Indianapolis Performers • Casting has been announced for the Indianapolis engagement of Disney’s “The Lion King.” “Lion King” dances into Indianapolis from Nov. 19 to Dec. 28. This Indianapolis engagement is currently one of seven productions running worldwide along with New York, London, Hamburg, Tokyo, Paris and Fukuoka. Two cast members with local connections include Trista Dollison, who is originally from Indianapolis and Tony Freeman, who performed in Indiana Repertory Theatre’s 1995 production of “Broadway Bound.” Dollison, who is in the Ensemble, has appeared in Disney’s “Festival of the Lion King,” “Footloose,” “Into the Woods,” and “Big Big River.” Freeman, who will portray Zazu, has previously played the role on Broadway for over 1,500 performances. Mr. Freeman recently performed in Kander and Ebb’s new musical “All About Us” and “Caroline or Change” in Los Angeles and San Francisco. “Lion King” begins performances on Nov. 19 and will play Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Special Holiday Performance times are 2 p.m. on Nov. 26, Nov. 28, Dec. 24 and Dec. 26. Good seats may be still purchased at The Murat Theatre, Clowes Memorial Hall, by calling Ticketmaster at 239-1000 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com. Groups of twenty (20) or more call 632-5182 x103. Ticket prices range from $19.50 to $77. Additionally, Premium Ticket Packages are available for $132.
Award-Winning Author To Speak • Peabody Award winner and Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Richard Rodriguez will speak at the University of Indianapolis as part of the Indianapolis Spirit & Place Festival and UIndy’s Kellogg Writers Series. Known for his observations on culture and religion in America, Rodriguez has appeared frequently as an essayist on PBS’ The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, a role for which he earned a George Foster Peabody broadcasting award in 1997. He has been a contributing editor for Harper’s Magazine and the Los Angeles Times and also worked for the Pacific News Service for more than 20 years. Rodriguez’s books include Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez, Days of Obligation: An Argument With My Mexican Father and Brown: The Last Discovery of America. The event is presented in cooperation with the Spirit & Place Festival, Big Car Gallery, Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, La Plaza, El Puente Project and The Second Story. | Where: Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, Christel DeHaan Fine Art Center, University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave. When: Saturday at 8 p.m. | Cost: Free.
Fashion Show for The Julian Center • Bella’s Boutique is sponsoring a Fall Fashion Show to benefit The Julian Center. |Where: Bella’s Boutique, 5135 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis | When: Saturday at 11 a.m. | Cost: $5, donated to The Julian Center.
Cabaret Benefits Music Group • South Group of the Women’s Committee of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announces its annual Holiday ‘n’ Cabaret Auction, “Nifty-Fifty.” Celebrate the 50th anniversary of South Group, whose goals include promoting community awareness and attendance, promoting season tickets and the Annual Fund, developing fundraising activities that are fresh and fun, and attracting, training and retaining effective volunteers. Please bring a friend and join us for South Group’s celebration of their 50th anniversary with a lively, fun-packed trip back to the 1950s. Have fun celebrating sweater-sets, pleated skirts, chiffon scarves for the girls and skinny ties, long sideburns and slicked back hair for the guys, 45 rpm records and saddle shoes. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite 1950s attire – prizes will be awarded for costumes. Featured activity is our live/silent auction plus dancing to live music from the ’50s and ’60s provided by What’s Cookin’. | Where: Event takes place at Valle Vista Golf Club and Conference Center, Greenwood | When: Event takes place Nov. 15, but the registration deadline is Nov. 8 | Cost: $40/person or $60/patron. Call 786-6599 or e-mail Lesears@comcast.net to receive your invitation.
Perry Township Democrat Club • Guest Speaker, Andre Carson, 7th Congressional Candidate. Where: Communication Workers Local 4900, 1130 E. Epler Ave. Indianapolis | When: Today, snacks at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.
Business & Professional Exchange – Indianapolis South Chapter Meets • Career Networking, etc. | Where: Greenwood City Building, Lower Level, 2 North Madison Ave., (Two blocks north of Main St. & Madison Ave.), Greenwood.| When: Wednesday from 8 to 9:30 a.m. | Info: Call 252-9947.
Friends of Garfield Park Annual Meeting • The Friends of Garfield Park, Inc. are having their annual meeting. | Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis | When: Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading • Emmanuel Church of Greenwood is taking registrations for its annual Upward Basketball/Cheerleading program for children grades K to 6. Discounted registration now until Nov. 3; registration deadline is Nov. 10. Practice begins week of Jan. 5, 2009; first games Jan. 24. The church is located at 1640 W. Stones Crossing Rd.
Win Colts Tickets to Colts-Patriots Game • Every Friday prior to a Colts home game throughout the 2008 football season, the Indianapolis Colts and Meijer will host Blue Friday events at various Meijer store locations. Twenty-five pairs of tickets will be given away at each Blue Friday event. Each ticket will also include a pass to a VIP pre-game reception at the stadium. On Blue Fridays, Colts fans are encouraged to show their spirit by wearing the color blue and participating in activities to fire them up for the following Sunday’s game. Colts Meijer Blue Friday activities include: a chance to win 1 of 25 pairs of tickets to the upcoming weekends game (including VIP pre-game reception at the stadium, prior to the game), Colts Cheerleaders, Hank FM promotional give-a-ways, Books for Youth Program, Colts In Motion traveling museum — weather pending (not in late November or December), Quarterback Challenge Inflatable — weather pending (not in late Nov. or Dec.). Register to Win Colts prizes, Colts Give-a-ways, Colts Face Painter. The Colts and the Department of Child Services will host a book collection, benefiting the Books for Youth program, at each 2008 Blue Friday. Be sure to bring a new or gently used children’s book to drop off when you arrive for the Blue Friday festivities! All books will be donated to Indiana foster youth. Individuals can also drop off new or gently used books for children of all ages at select Indianapolis Marion County Library branches. The Colts would like to encourage all fans to arrive at Meijer Blue Fridays early and find a spot in line to win a pair of tickets. Fans should see a Meijer representative for the specific location of the “game” line. There will be only one official line for tickets at each Meijer Blue Friday event. The line to participate in the “game” for the free ticket opportunity will be administered on a first-come first-served basis. Fans in line will be allowed one attempt at the ticket “game”; however, non-winning fans may get back in line for additional attempts. If someone wins tickets they will not be permitted to win an additional pair. Family members attending the Blue Friday together may win up to one pair of tickets per person. Once all 25 pairs of tickets are given away, the line will be dispersed. All Blue Fridays will take place rain or shine. All Colts Blue Friday times are local. | Where: Meijer Greenwood, 150 S. Marlin St., Greenwood | When: Friday from 3 to 4 p.m.
Random Film Festival: “The Witches” • Combining high adventure and riveting fantasy with a good measure of comedy, THE WITCHES highlights the dynamic talents of British director Nicholas Roeg, the Muppets’ creator Jim Henson and Academy Award-winner Anjelica Huston in a magical tale for the whole family. Based on the Whitbread Prize-winning novel by Roald Dahl, this fanciful and exciting story follows the enchanting escapades of a young boy and his grandmother as they turn the tables on the Grand High Witch’s plan to turn all of Britain’s children into mice. Rated PG | Where: Greenwood Public Library, Meridian St. | When: Today from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.
Junior League Holiday Mart • Where: Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds | When: Today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Cost: Advance tickets at Marsh supermarkets, $10; tickets at the door, $12 | Info: Visit www.jlindy.org.
Mt. Calvary Evangelistic Center Yard Sale • Clothing, jewelry, kitchenware, furniture, household items, etc. for sale. Also, bake sale and homemade goodies. Concessions on grounds too. | Where: Mt. Calvary Evangelistic Center, 1846 Sloan Ave. (between Sherman and Emerson) | When: Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Christmas Arts and Crafts Bazaar • There will be a raffle of a batik quilt that the members of St. Timothy’s Women Guild sewed and hand quilted. Also, a chili lunch, bake good sale of breads, cookies, candy and other sweets and vendors with booths of handmade arts and crafts. | Where: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 2601 E. Thompson Rd. | When: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Info: Call the church at 784-6925.
Indiana Book, Paper & Postcard Show • Dealers from several states will sell antiquarian and collectible books, maps, postcards, sheet music, prints, catalogs, magazines and a wide variety of paper ephemera. Variety of prices. | Where: Beech Grove High School, 5550 Hornet Ave. | When: Sunday, doors open at 10 a.m. and show runs until 4 p.m. | Cost: $3 adults, children under 12, free.
80th Celebration of George Washington High School • The 80th celebration of Indianapolis Public School George Washington High School is coming up on Nov. 16. An Open House and guided student tours of the building will be given. Come see the multi-million dollar renovation of the school. All alumni, faculty (past and present) and guests are invited.| When: Nov. 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. | Info: Contact the GWHS Alumni Association at gwhsalumniassoc@aol.com or call Connie Higgins at 270-9811.
