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Indiana Black Expo honors 6 at annual luncheon
IBE presented "black-ish" actor and executive producer Anthony Anderson with its Lifetime Achievement Award.
Learn how to lead in your neighborhood at a July 25 conference
At Neighbor Power Indy, join more than 200 neighborhood leaders and community organizations to learn about fundraising, pedestrian safety and data.
Group paddles 50 miles on White River to boost awareness, conservation efforts
INDIANAPOLIS — Driving 50 miles in a car is nothing to write home about. But for the last week, a group of paddlers canoed from Muncie to Indy. They say they want to bring awareness to the White River. While they were determined to finish, they had to deal with weather extremes.…
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Published July 17Clearwater vigil highlights human impact of immigration detention
Two women shared how immigration detention has affected their families at Clearwater's weekly immigrant justice vigil.
Activities announced at CCCC
ROME — Copper City Community Connection, 305 E. Locust St., will offer these activities next week:
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Published July 17Army Veteran And Father Of Six Receives Keys To New Habitat Home
After months of building alongside volunteers, U.S. Army veteran Brian Nakamura received the keys to his family’s new?Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough?home during a special dedication ceremony on June 24. The home was made possible through?Habitat’s Veterans…
LIFE at RCIL plans ADA anniversary celebration
UTICA — Living Independently is For Everyone at RCIL will host a free community celebration marking the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Utica City Hall and Hanna…
Southern Boil fundraiser planned in Boonville
BOONVILLE — A Southern Boil fundraiser will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Boonville Elks Lodge, Route 12. The event will raise funds for Wreaths Across America.
Big Brothers Big Sisters teams up with Crew Carwash for 17th annual ‘Crew for Kids’
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana and Crew Carwash will host their 17th annual "Crew for Kids" fundraiser this Saturday, donating a portion of profits from certain car wash services to support the nonprofit.
Haitians who made Indiana home prepare for end of legal protections for thousands
His given name is Obensley. But during the process of immigrating to the United States from Haiti, he became Obenson. Obenson Jean Gilles. In the 1990s, his grandfather left Haiti […]
Residents can learn how to spot invasive insect
FAYETTEVILLE — The St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario and Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management invites community members to join a hands-on workshop focused on identifying, reporting, and helping prevent the spread of the spotted lanternfly —one of…
Don’t forget to breathe
“The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” Job 33:4 As we approach the midpoint of summer, my church has been engaged […]