Events
SAVI Talks: Effects of COVID-19 in Indianapolis
October 8 at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, October 8, 9:30 a.m.(Virtual- register here)
Faith & Action Project Fall Event: Examining Current Crises and Poverty. An online conversation with Soledad O'Brien. Wednesday, September 30, noon to 1:15 p.m. Register online.
Ongoing Voter Registration
Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. thru October 3rd
Tarkington Park (45 W 40th St) sponsored by The Children's Museum, Crown Hill Neighborhood Association, Indy Community Yoga and MLK Center.
Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon
Glendale overflow lot (6179 N. Rural Ave)
Things You Can Do From Home
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Monon Track Club donates a portion of proceeds back to Midtown Indy:
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5G Resources
Many Midtown residents have received notification of multiple requests for a variance of development standards to install wireless cell structures. Neighborhood leaders have requested and received automatic continuances in order to give the community time to fully inform neighbors about the massive deployment that has been on-going since 2015. The Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association (MKNA) has rallied the support of the Broad Ripple Village Association and the Butler Tarkington Neighborhood Association as well as City-County Councillors John Barth and Keith Potts. Together, they've sent an open letter to Mayor Joe Hogsett and Department of Metropolitan Development interim director Rusty Carr to outline issues and recommendations. MKNA posts useful information about the issue. Eric Whites of North Willow Farms homeowners association created an online map of Marion County showing locations of all small cell towers and the disposition of each location. The Department of Metropolitan Development current planning staff must review each petition for variance and offer a report either supporting approval or denial of each request. The Sept. 22 staff report outlines many of the staff's reservations about installation of cell towers in residential areas. Written statements may be emailed to [email protected], and must be submitted 24 hours prior to the hearing. They should include the case number and approximate address of the sign location. Citizens may also email [email protected] with the address of the proposed 5G pole for general information regarding the case number or the staff planner assigned to the case.
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Ivy Tech Drive-Thru Voter Registration September 22 and October 2
Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis' Office of Student Life will host two Drive-Thru Voter Registration events open to the public on September 22 and October 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. outside of the Illinois Fall Creek Center, located at 2535 N. Capitol Avenue. Enter the south loop of the building on Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive between Illinois Street and Capitol Avenue. Individuals will remain in their vehicle and face covering is required. Services available include: new voter registration; update existing registration; check registration status; request an absentee ballot. Volunteers will be on hand to help throughout the process and will wear masks to ensure safety. This non-partisan event is not affiliated with any political party. For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at [email protected].
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Public Safety Survey
Mayor Joe Hogsett is asking for public input in the review process of the Citizen's Police Complaint Office, that receives and investigates allegations of improper conduct or procedural violations by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers. The online survey will be open through October 4.
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Family Fun at the All New
Monster MASKarade!
 A 57-year old Halloween tradition continues this year - with a twist! Because of the pandemic, The Children's Museum's annual Haunted House is canceled, but that won't stop the wild, wacky and wonderfully witchy members of The Children's Museum Guild from offering socially distanced frightful fun. The Monster MASKarade will be held every weekend in October outdoors at the Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience®. Families and children can enjoy the tricks and treats of Halloween in a safe way with Mummies in Motion, Monster Mash Candy Dash, Broom Ball and a daily Monster MASKarade Parade. Exclusive Monster MASKarade times will be Friday evenings from 6-8 p.m., and Saturday mornings from 8-10 a.m. (weather dependent). Wear your favorite safety mask (personally decorated if you choose) and come enjoy the fun. Capacity is limited and tickets will not be sold at the door. So be sure to buy tickets ahead of time online.
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Volunteers Needed at Charitable Food Banks 
Once the Indiana National Guard ends its temporary, six-month deployment to aid Indiana's food banks on Sept. 30, 2020, volunteers will be urgently needed. Since being deployed in early April, guardsmen have served more than 36 million meals to more than four million Hoosiers. Feeding Indiana's Hungry, the statewide charitable food distribution network is partnering with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration to put out a call for volunteers. Food banks have adapted their operations to prioritize the safety of volunteers and are experienced in providing food to those in need while following public health guidelines using touchless, drive-thru distributions with pre-boxed food. Volunteer by filling out a brief online form.
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On Wednesday, Sept. 15, Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) firefighters had a busy night responding to three intentionally set fires within a 2.1 mile radius - including one in Midtown. An abandoned house near 38th and Kenwood was destroyed. The two-story structure required 12 IFD units as well as one Pike Township unit to battle the blaze which caused slight exterior damage to an adjacent home to the south. There was no damage to any other neighboring structures. IFD/IMPD Fire Investigations have ruled all of the fires arson and asks anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.
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Fall in Love with a Shelter Pet
Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) is offering a special "Fall in Love" adoption event to help clear out crowded kennels. Through September 26 adoptions of dogs and cats at the shelter are FREE and are available by appointment-only, except on Wednesdays when IACS holds "Walk-Up" hours. See all adoptable animals and fill out an online adoption application here.
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2020 Census Deadline Approaches!
Everyone counts in the census regardless of immigration status. Individual #2020Census answers cannot be shared with anyone for 72 years - not law enforcement, immigration, or even the President of the United States. Originally, the U.S. Census Bureau established an October 31 deadline, but they've moved it up to September 30 so if you have not already completed the form, do it today online or by calling (844) 330-2020. By doing so, you'll help make sure Indiana gets its fair share of federal funds to help local communities pay for schools, roads, and other public services. That's because the results of the census are used to determine how much money is distributed to communities.
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DPW Wants your Input
The City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking public feedback on proposed updates to both the Indianapolis Stormwater Manual as well as various sections of the Code of the Consolidated City and County for Indianapolis - Marion County. These changes will be the first major revision to stormwater infrastructure regulation language and design standards in nearly a decade. Comments can be made on proposed language in any specific section of the stormwater manual or the City-County Code by Friday, September 25. Documents demonstrating each proposed change in language can be found here. Submit comments with this online form.
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More Extensive Updates Available
For more information on Midtown state of affairs as it relates to businesses, schools, cultural amenities, resources, announcements, and general health, visit Indy Midtown Magazine's COVID-19 Update page, which will be updated regularly as new information becomes available.
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