Blood Donors Needed! All Indiana Blood Center Locations All donors are urged to donate immediately!  There is a critical shortage of these blood types: O negative, O positive, A negative and B negative.  Type O negative blood can be given to all patients regardless of their blood type and is used in emergency and trauma situations.  You can save a life by donating at any of the Indiana Blood Center locations or mobile blood drives.  You'll have someone's undying gratitude! For more information please call 317-916-5150 or 1-800-632-4722 ext. 5150. Click here for more information!

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West Side Story Thursday, February 7th through Saturday, March 22nd; Show times vary. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre The enduring Shakespeare tale of Romeo and Juliet is adapted in this story by Arthur Laurents, and taken to the socially intolerant streets of New York City’s West Side. Star-crossed lovers Maria and Tony are caught up in opposing gangs, the Sharks and the Jets. They long to escape the hostility, racism and hatred that surround them, and find a place where they can share their love. Click here for more information!

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Principles of Banking Every Monday; March 3rd through May 5th from 6:30-9:30pm Anderson University Flagship Center - Exit 22 on I-69 North The content in Principles of Banking directly applies to a broad range of banking positions, from a Customer Service Representative to a Consumer Lending Manager. For more information or to register, call (765) 648-2889 and ask for Kerrie. You can register online at www.anderson.edu/pds. Click here for more information!

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Driving Down Hunger March 17th-April 11th, 2008 from 8:00am-5:00pm Church Brothers locations The first annual Church Brothers Collision Repair "Driving Down Hunger" food drive is now in progress through 4/11/08. Donations of canned goods and non-perishable food items can be dropped off from 8A-5P, Mon-Fri, at any of the 5 Church Brothers locations. Donations will be delivered to local food pantries the week of 4/14/08. Click here for more information!

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Indiana Minority Health Coalition Luncheon Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. Indianapolis Marriott Downtown The Indiana Minority Health Coalition Luncheon, a “Journey of Health: One Heartbeat at a Time,” will be held at 11:30 a.m. on April 9 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland Street. A joint program presented by the Indiana Minority Health Coalition and the American Heart Association, the luncheon will bring awareness to Hoosiers about the nation’s leading cause of death, heart disease, and will shine a spotlight on disparity issues related to heart disease and stroke and their devastating effects on minorities. This event will feature local survivors who have learned to live with heart disease and stroke and the resulting effects of these crippling diseases. Come and listen to their compelling accounts of just how this illness has changed their lives! Tickets are $60 and can be purchased by contacting the IMHC at 317-926-4011 or visiting www.IMHC.org.

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Peoples Burn Foundation Benefit Show: Michael Israel's Heroes & Icons Tour Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 6:30 pm Indiana Roof Ballroom On Thursday night, April 10, at 7:30 p.m., famed international artist Michael Israel will perform his live ‘ART IN CONCERT’ show at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, at 140 West Washington St. The artist will be performing a number of 6 foot by 4 foot artworks onstage including one of his signature artworks, “Hero” depicting a fire fighter rescuing a young child, during the Indianapolis stop of his Heroes and Icons Tour. Following Michael Israel’s Indianapolis performance, a live auction of the performed artworks will be conducted to raise funds for the Peoples Burn Foundation, an Indianapolis based burn foundation nationally recognized for its burn prevention and firefighter burn safety training programs. Tickets for the Indianapolis event on April 10th are on sale for $40.00 online at www.michaelisrael.com and through the Peoples Burn Foundation at 323 N. Delaware Street. Firefighters will receive a discounted ticket price of $25.00. Limited preferred seating is also available. For more information call 877-814-2024. A limited number of VIP tickets, which include preferred seating, a pre-show reception with the artist and Indianapolis Colts Center Jeff Saturday and his wife Karen, and a collectible Michael Israel artwork are on sale for $250, through the Peoples Burn Foundation. For information on corporate sponsorship opportunities for the event call PBF Executive Director Shawn Longerich at 317-803-2876.

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Huge Fabric Blowout Sale April 10th, 11th, and 12th from 10:00am – 4:00pm 3590 N. Meridian Street 80-90% off Retail Price Everything under $5 per yard Original Retail $45-$65 per yard *Sequins*Glitter*Sparkle*Novelty* Great for Performance and Show Attire 3 DAYS ONLY!!!! Cash/Credit cards only 5% Discount for Cash Sales

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Strides for Change Saturday, April 12th, 2008 at 9:30am Opening Ceremonies; 10:00am Walk Start Ft. Benjamin Harrison State Park Strides for Change is a 5K walk and is MADD’s signature annual fundraising event. There will be a huge festival area, a victim survivor tribute area, kids activities, a pet zone, music, food and entertainment. For more information click here!

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Prancing Ponies Benefit Fun Show Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 10:00am - 5:00pm Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh Come join us to support Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Children throughout the state will benefit from money raised at this fun show, and with future statewide trail rides. Fun show is open to all Horse Breeds as well as all ages of Riders, 4-H clubs Welcome, kids come test your riding skills against the Galloping Grannies of the Red Hats and Purple Chaps. $50 to show (includes one stall) Registration must be received by Monday, April 7th. Walk-ins for show welcome ($60.00) $20 gate fee for spectators. Kids 9 and under are free. CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED! Please make checks payable to: RHPC and send to K Humphreys, 3419 N 425 East, Danville, IN 46122. Questions? Call 317-892-3769. For more information click here!

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Morgan County Antique Appraisal Fair Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm Glenn Curtis Gym of West Middle School, 109 E. Garfield St., Martinsville If you have ever wondered what your antique treasures are worth – or if they are worth anything at all – plan on attending the Morgan County Antique Appraisal Fair on April 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. at historic Glenn Curtis Gym at West Middle School, Martinsville. For a flat fee of $25 for one to three items, patrons will receive a verbal appraisal of the approximate value of their items by professional appraisers. Guests can also shop the Antique Boutique where local antique dealers will have items from their stores for sale as well as enjoy food for purchase. Proceeds benefit the operations of the Community Foundation of Morgan County, Inc., a non-profit organization which provides grants and scholarships in Morgan County. For more information, visit the foundation's Web site at www.cfmconline.org or contact the foundation office at (877) 822-6958.

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HeartSounds Benefit Concert Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 3:00 pm St. Thomas Episcopal Church St. Thomas Clinic announces the next concert in its series to raise funds for its mission of providing free medical care to uninsured residents of Johnson County. Freewill donations accepted; refreshments served at intermission. HEARTSOUNDS is composed of Deborah and Jonathan Hutchison, singers and songwriters who began their musical partnership as winners of the 1973 Northeastern Intercollegiate Folk Festival in upstate New York. They’ve continued to perform ever since with various bands, as soloists and as a duo. Along the way, they’ve produced five albums of original music on their own Heartsounds label and toured in 37 states and the District of Columbia. The Hutchisons bring a unique mix, from folk to rock, classical to jazz, R&B to gospel, featuring trademark vocal harmonies accompanied on guitar, flute, native flutes, pennywhistle and piano. Their songs of hope and celebration encourage listeners to join in. Information at 317-535-8985 or stthomasclinic@aol.com

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Nonprofit Networking Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 at 2:00pm Avon, Washington Township Public Library The Hendricks County Community Foundation presents this opportunity to network with others in the Hendricks County nonprofit community. Jenny Kloer, director of the GIFT program at Indiana Grantmakers Alliance, will present Advantages of an agency endowment fund at the Community Foundation.  Call 317-718-7120 for additional information. Click here for more information!

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National Start! Walking Day Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:30 am Monument Circle SW Quad Prepare for National Start! Walking Day by attending the American Heart Association’s free Rally on the Circle! Grab some healthy snacks, receive health screenings from Community Hospital Network and The Indiana Heart Hospital (worth over $250), sit in Tony Stewart’s #20 late model dirt track car courtesy of J.D. Byrider, win prizes from The Soft Rock Station B105.7, record what you would do with an extra two hours in your life, sign the Heart & Stroke Memorial Wall, meet the Indy Start! Girls, donate your used athletic shoes to help others who want to work out, but can’t afford to buy shoes. Let this be your first move toward adopting a heart-healthy work style, decreasing your chances of heart disease and stroke. Did you know that you can gain two hours of life expectancy for every one hour of regular, vigorous exercise? The benefits are clear: 2-4-1. National Start! Walking Day was created to remind people to take a time-out from their daily schedule to exercise their hearts. For more information, visit www.americanheart.org/startindy.

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CHAMP Camp Silver Sneaker Ball Friday, April 18th, 2008 at 6:00pm Hyatt Regency Downtown Indianapolis Lace up your sneakers and join for the 12th Annual Silver Sneaker Benefit Ball for CHAMP Camp. The evening will include silent and live auctions, fine dining, live entertainment and dancing – all while wearing formal attire and sneakers! Proceeds from the evening will benefit CHAMP Camp, a week-long, overnight camp for children with tracheostomies or who require respiratory assistance. Tickets are $100; $75 for those under 30-years-old. Corporate tables and sponsorships also available. For more information call (317) 679-1860. For more information click here!

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Polly Panda Spring Fling Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 2:00pm-5:00pm Polly Panda Preschool-Noblesville Carnival games, food vendors, Scholastic Book Fair, and more! Visit www.pollypanda.com for more information.

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Taste of Indianapolis 2008 Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ritz Charles Indianapolis Monthly announces the 2008 Taste of Indianapolis, presented by Clarian North Medical Center. The 17th annual event will take place on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 from 6pm - 8:30pm at the Ritz Charles and will feature Indy’s best restaurants serving up samples of their most popular dishes. Tickets are currently on sale for $25 online at www.indianapolismonthly.com. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $30. VIP tickets and corporate tables can be purchased through Gleaners Food Bank (Carrie Fuebright, 925-0191 x104). * All proceeds will benefit Gleaners Food Bank.

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Hendricks County Community Foundation's Annual Dinner Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at 5:30pm Primo Banquet Hall, Plainfield Hendricks County Community Foundation’s Annual Dinner will be held at Primo Banquet and Conference Center in Plainfield on Thursday, April 24 at 5:30 pm. You are invited to celebrate an exciting year with the Community Foundation; the Lilly Endowment Scholars will also be announced. Click here for more information!

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The 10th Annual Women's Rap Saturday, April 26th, 2008 from 12 noon to 5pm 947 N. Pennsylvania Women In Motion, Inc presents 10th Annual Women’s Rap. FREE Free HIV/AIDS Testing Ladies please come out and utilize this wonderful event. There will be (3) Workshops: Her story: Living with HIV today and tomorrow (Speaker) “I have Cancer but Cancer doesn’t have me” (Speaker) Single Mother: Working and Raising My Kids Contact Information: Demeada Williams, Creator – (317) 626-3854 Women in Motion, Inc. is a non profit organization that provides education on HIV/AIDS and its co-factors. For more information re: WIM, please call 317-767-7677.

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An Evening with the Mossburg Strings Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church Sanctuary Join us for a fundraising violin concert for Trinity Lutheran's 8th Grade Class trip to St. Louis! The Mossburg Strings is comprised of the oldest five of nine children in the Mossburg Family and their recent engagements include a luncheon concert for First Lady Laura Bush and Governor Mitch Daniels' Inaugural Gala. Tickets are $10/person and they are available in the Trinity Lutheran Church office at 8540 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis. Visit www.mossburgstrings.com for more information!

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Riley Wranglers Arts & Crafts Show & Cruise In Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, Greenfield, Indiana Riley Wrangler's Square Dance Club invites you to their 24th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair & Cruise In from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday May 3, 2008. The Fair will be held at the Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N. Apple Street (North of US 40, east edge of Riley Park) in Greenfield, Indiana. Shop 80 + booths featuring artists, crafters and food vendors with free parking and free Admission (handicapped accessible). We will have live local entertainment with door prizes given away every half hour. For more info call 765-763-6289.

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Oaks of Eagle Creek Pet Adoption Day Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 11:00am to 1:00pm Oaks of Eagle Creek Apartments 5483 Holly Springs Dr. Indianapolis IN, 46254 The Oaks of Eagle Creek Apartments is hosting a Pet adoption Day with the Indianapolis Care and Control Animal Shelter. It will be held on May 10, 2008 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Located on 5483 Holly Springs Drive. Indianapolis, IN 46254. The Oaks is located right off I-465 and the 56th street exit, next to the Colts Practice Complex and Eagle Creek Park. Come out and help Indianapolis animal shelter find some great loving homes for some pets in NEED! Both dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Also if you are need of a new apartment home take a look at our amazing one and two bedroom floor plans. We are running great spring specials. If you have any questions contact the Oaks of Eagle Creek Apartments at 317-293-5588 and visit our website at www.oaksofeaglecreekapts.com.

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Dancing with Indy's Stars Friday, May 30th, 2008 at 7:00pm Indiana Roof Ballroom Dancing with Indy’s Stars is a Charity Event to Benefit Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent. Through the support of all the Indianapolis Arthur Murray dance studios (Broad Ripple, Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood & Westside), eight locally-respected professionals will compete to raise money for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. Each contestant has been paired with a professional dance instructor to prepare them for a particular ballroom routine. This black-tie affair will include cocktails, dinner and a dance competition. For more information or to purchase a table, contact Paul R. McCain at ambroadripple@sbcglobal.net or Kristin Marcuccilli at kristin.marcuccilli@gmail.com. To purchase individual tickets, contact any of the Indianapolis Arthur Murray Studios: Broad Ripple 723 Broad Ripple Avenue – Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 251-3700 www.indydancing.net

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Race for Ray Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 9:15am Northview Christian Church The Race for Ray is a 5K walk/run that raises money for Ray's Sunshine Foundation’s general fund (www.rayssunshine.org). The foundation is a 501c3 charity that financially and emotionally assists families of children dealing with pediatric cancers. For more information please visit the race website www.raceforray.org or email info@raceforray.org.

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9th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival Saturday, June 7th, 2008 from 11:00am - 7:00pm Military Park Wine, food, entertainment, and fun are the focus in downtown Indianapolis on June 7, 2008 for the 9th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival. The festival takes place in Military Park from 11am to 7pm and is expected to attract over 10,000 people! Sample hundreds of wines, compliments of 20 Indiana Wineries, listen to live music, enjoy a variety of foods from 10 of Indianapolis’ top restaurants, learn how to cook with wine at the Wine and Food Experience Pavilion, and let the kids be kids at an interactive KidZone. Advanced tickets are on sale now at www.vintageindiana.com. Tickets are also available, starting May 1, at Marsh Supermarkets and participating wineries. Admission prices: Adults age 21 and over $20 advance, $23 day of event, youth (under 21) $5, children 5 and under free. There will be designated drivers available for $10. Must show proof of age at gate to enter.

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Hendricks County Community Foundation Golf Outing Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:00am Deer Creek Golf Course, Clayton The Hendricks County Community Foundation’s Golf Outing will benefit the activities of the Hendricks County Community Foundation which has been working to improve the quality of life in our community since 1996. It manages a collection of funds that are created by individuals, families and organizations for charitable purposes. Each year, the Community Foundation awards thousands of dollars in grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarship funds to students. Click here for more information!

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Dental Hygiene Class of 2009 HUGE Rummage Sale Saturday, June 14th, 2008 and Sunday June 15th, 2008 from 8:00am till dark Parking lot at 93rd & Meridian St, Indianapolis This is an event to benefit the IUSD Dental Hygiene Class of 2009. We are raising money for our board exams which amount to approximately $1000 per person. There are 48 girls and 1 guy in our class. Between all of us and our friends and families we are gathering as much as we can to sell at this HUGE rummage. There will be a wide array of items for sale, so please come and support your future hygienists! BE READY TO RUMMAGE!

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Renditions of Nature June 14th – 22nd, 2008 from 9:00 am - 5:00pm Earth Discovery Center, Eagle Creek Park Need something to do with the whole family? Make your way to Eagle Creek Park’s Earth Discovery Center, located within the park, for their annual Renditions of Nature Art Exhibit, Contest and Sale. The show is free with regular park admission ($5 per vehicle). This exhibit will showcase some of the best artists in the Midwest in the categories of watercolor, watercolor pencil, pastel, chalk, pencil, charcoal, sculpture and pen and ink. Artists will be on hand to discuss their work, demonstrate techniques and share colorful stories. Show entries will be for sale as well. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these art pieces will help support future art exhibits at Eagle Creek Park. Each weekend, various artists will give classroom workshops for the public to follow along and learn new techniques. Sign up and bring your own supplies or just come to watch! A list of supplies needed is located at the Earth Discovery Center. Registration for workshops begins May 1, 2008. For additional information about the Renditions of Nature Art Exhibit, a list of workshop topics, or to register, call 317/327.7148 or log on at www.eaglecreekpark.org.

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17th annual Indy International Wine Competition June 26-28, 2008 from 9:00am - 4:00pm Indiana State Fairgrounds Winemakers from around the world will send their best wines to Indiana for the Indy International Wine Competition June 26-28. Eighty wine judges will travel to Indianapolis from throughout the United States, Europe and Canada to taste, analyze and score the various wines. Competition categories include commercial and amateur entries. To receive an entry form or additional information, contact the entry department at 765.494.3614 or winelab@purdue.edu. Additional information is also available at www.indyinternational.org.

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Habit of the Heart Gala Weekend Friday, September 19, 2008 and Saturday, September 20, 2008 Primo Banquet Hall, Brownsburg This event raises money for the Hendricks County Community Foundation’s Habit of the Heart Fund which benefits Hendricks County women and children. Friday's Gala will feature a raffle for a gem from Nelson’s Jewelers, tablescapes judging, dinner, live auction and dancing. The cost for the gala is $50 per person. Saturday's luncheon includes gourmet coffee bar, silent purse auction, lunch and a presentation by Dr, Suzanne Metzger. Please call 317-718-1200 for information about tickets or sponsorship. Click here for more information!

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