At Play Calendar for the week of 11.13.08
UIndy Opens Art Exhibition “Seeing the Land”• A regional juried exhibition that explores the use of both urban and rural landscape in contemporary art is now open at the University of Indianapolis. Featuring 18 artists from Indiana and surrounding states, the 20-plus pieces in Seeing the Land showcase a variety of stylistic and conceptual approaches toward landscape as a subject matter. Though most works are paintings or photographs, the exhibition also includes such diverse media as chromogenic print and archival inkjet print. Entries were juried by members of UIndy’s Department of Art & Design faculty. | Where: Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Gallery, University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave. | When: Exhibit runs now through Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday | Cost: Free | Info: Contact the Department of Art & Design at 788-3253 or arts.uindy.edu.
Worship Concert with Carrie Revel • Join Carrie Revel live in concert with special guest Kent Taylor in Franklin. If you love live music and need a place to stay warm, this Saturday at Franklin Christian Fellowship is the place to be! | Where: Franklin Christian Fellowship | When: Saturday at 7 p.m. | Info: For church information, visit www.franklincf.com, for Carrie Revel, visit www.carrierevel.com or www.myspace.com/carrierevelmusic.
Baxter YMCA Youth Basketball League • Register now for the YMCA’s co-ed basketball league for ages 4 to 18. Register before Jan. 11 for a discounted rate. League play begins Jan. 31, practice starts Jan.19. | Where: Baxter YMCA, 7900 S. Shelby St. | Cost: Facility Member $65; Program Member $90 | Info: Contact Tammy Ward at 881-9347 ext. 231, tward@indymca.org or visit www.indymca.org.
Hockey Lessons • The Pepsi Coliseum Youth Hockey League offers boys and girls ages 4 to 14 the opportunity to learn and play hockey with instruction from Indiana Ice players and coaches. Practices are Monday nights and games are on Saturdays. Payment plans and equipment rentals are available. For more information, call 927-7622 or visit www.indianastatefair.com.
Public Forum on Homeowner Tax Credits & New Foreclosure Laws • The Beech Grove Public Library and H&R Block will host a free public forum on the Housing Assistance Bill of 2008 and new mortgage debt forgiveness laws. An H&R Block representative will discuss the $7,500 potential tax credit for first time home buyers and tax breaks for Americans involved in foreclosure provided by the recently passed Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. | Where: Beech Grove Public Library, 1102 Main St. | When: Today from 6 to 7 p.m. | Info: Contact the Beech Grove Public Library at 780-1501 or H&R Block at 243-0207.
Sacred Landscapes • This is presented by Wayne Sanford. Discuss monuments in America including burial places of the presidents, the military, the rich and famous. | Where: OASIS South, The Centre, 1675 W. Smith Valley Rd., Greenwood | When: Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. | Cost: $15 registration charge per trimester, when you sign up to take one or more OASIS classes.
Parent/Child Workshop “Turkey Plates” • Everyone has used their handprint to make a turkey, but have you made a turkey plate from your handprint? Spend the day with us and you’ll learn how. | Where: Baxter YMCA, 7900 S. Shelby St. | When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. | Cost: $30/couple; each additional child $12. | Info: Contact Sara Noyed at 881-9347 ext. 250, snoyed@indymca.org or visit www.indymca.org.
Friends of JCPL Used Book Sale • Friends of Johnson County Public Library are holding their final Used Book Sale of the year. Friends Used Book Sales are the primary fundraisers for library services that don’t receive government funding. | Where: White River branch of the Johnson County Public Library | When: Preview Sale for Friends Members, today, 4 to 8:30 p.m.; open to the public Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. | Cost: Used books will be priced between ten cents and a dollar, with exceptions for signed copies and limited editions. Audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs will be available for $3.50 or less. | Info: For more information about the sale, please call White River Branch at 885-1330. For more specific information about Friends of JCPL, please contact Trafalgar Branch Manager and Friends Liaison Vickie Lee at 878-9560.
Perry Meridian High School Spirit Wear Sale • The Perry Meridian High School PTA will be selling Perry Meridian Spirit Wear and Accessories at the PTA Council Craft Fair. | Where: Perry Meridian Middle School | When: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Southwest Perry Civic Association (SWPCA) Meets • This month’s meeting will be an open discussion of a number of issues affecting our community. Topics such as the recent election results, zoning, I-69 and the environment will be on the agenda. Please come and join the discussion. The meeting is open to all residents of southwest Perry Township. | Where: The public meeting room at the Perry Township Fire Station located at 1925 West Edgewood Avenue. The station is near the intersection of State Road 37 and Edgewood Ave. Please use the north main entrance. | When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. | Info: Call 888-4658.
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.
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.
Art by Brush – Get Creative with Decoupage! • School-age program for grades K-5. | Where: Greenwood Public Library, S. Meridian St. | When: Monday at 4:30 p.m. | Register by calling 885-5035 | Note: Program repeats on Thursday, Nov. 20.
Family Game Night • Families are invited for a fun evening with their favorite board games. Board games can help children learn skills for school while haing fun. The featured game of the evening will be Chutes & Ladders. | Where: Fountain Square Branch of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, 1066 Virginia Ave. | When: Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Glass Block Holiday Craft •Adults are invited to create a festive decoration using glass blocks, holiday lights and ribbon. | Where: Shelby branch of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, 2502 Shelby St. | When: Wednesday at 6 p.m. | Call 275-4490 to register.
Beech Grove Library Offers Free Computer Classes • The Beech Grove Library is offering free computer classes Monday through Friday. | Where: 1102 Main St. | When: Genealogy Research Assistance, Monday from 5 to 8 p.m.; Mousing Around, Tuesday at 10 a.m.; Intro to E-mail, Wednesday at 11a.m.; Keyboarding for Everyone, Thursday at 10 a.m.; Microsoft Office Basics, Friday at 10 a.m.; Intro to Publisher, Monday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. | Registration required, stop by the library to register.
Beech Grove Public Library Showing “WALL-E” • The library is showing the 98-minute, G-rated movie. | Where: Beech Grove Public Library, 1102 Main St. | When: Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Etched in Stone: Scotland to Provence • The Greenwood Kiwanis and Southport Lions are sponsoring the third installment of the Travel and Adventure Film Series: “Etched in Stone: Scotland to Provence.” From (Irish) Sea to Shining (Mediterranean) Sea: A historic spiritual journey from Solway Firth on the Irish Sea in Scotland to the North Sea coast of England, south through the Midlands, the West Country and across the Chanel to France. From Normandy and Brittany in the north through the redolent French countryside to romantic Provence on the Mediterranean Sea. Everywhere, stories and legends of the glorious past are written in stone on churches, castles, monuments and monoliths. | Where: Greenwood High School, Smith Valley Rd. | When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. | Cost: Tickets at the door are $5, or purchase a season ticket. | Info: Profits from the travelogue are used for local projects, school and community services in the Greenwood, Center Grove, Southport and Whiteland areas. For more information, call 859-4059.
Style Show Benefits Hospice Project • Several locally known leaders in media, medicine and business will taxi down the fashion runway for an event benefiting end-of-life patients and their families served by St. Francis Hospice. Proceeds go to the Bridge Campaign initiative, which seeks to construct an inpatient Hospice House facility near St. Francis Hospital-Indianapolis. Rafael Sanchez, WRTV’s “Call 6 for Help” will serve as master of ceremonies. | Where: Primo Banquet and Conference Center, 2615 E. National Ave., Indianapolis. | When: Starts Saturday at 11 a.m. with a silent auction, followed by the luncheon and style show presented by Coldwater Creek. | For more information about St. Francis Hospice Style Show sponsorships, registration and auction packages, contact Glenda Dennison at 317-859-2874.
Dinner Concert for American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund • An Evening with Jennifer Midkiff & Friends, featuring the Celtic trio “Alair.” Post-Dinner concert with Alair and special guests, “Wild Mercy.” Also, silent auction to benefit the Red Cross. Attire: Evening Casual. | Where: Garfield Arts Center | When: Saturday, cocktails at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. | Cost: $35 | Info: Call 317.698.7890 to purchase tickets or e-mail bob.willsey@yahoo.com.
Free Community Meal • Greenwood Presbyterian Church is offering a free community meal and blood drive. | Where: Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Main St. | When: Blood drive is 4 to 8 p.m.; dinner is 6 to 8 p.m.
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Holy Name Bazaar and Chicken Noodle Dinner • The Holy Name Church Altar Society is holding its annual Bazaar and Dinner. Event features craft, bake, holiday and white elephant booths, drawings and a dinner. Dinner consists of chicken and noodles, greenbeans, slaw or applesauce, drink and dessert. | Where: Hartman Hall, 21 N.17th Ave. | When: Nov. 23 from 12:30 to 4 p.m.; dinner served from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Santa arrives at 2 p.m. | Cost: $5 adults, $3 for K-3rd grade and free for preschoolers.
