Archive for category: Not for Profit

Cardinal Fitness Executive Organizes Shoe Drive for Lawrence Students

Cardinal Fitness Executive Organizes Shoe Drive for Lawrence Students

0 / September 19, 2007 8:46 pm

Teri Lummis, Community Relations Director for Cardinal Fitness, is brimming with ideas to weave health and fitness into the fabric of her community. “I open one door, and it seems to lead to 10 others,” said Lummis. “I really enjoy [...]

Forest Glen Fifth Grade Class Hopes to Inspire Local Hospitals to Recycle for Doc to Dock

Forest Glen Fifth Grade Class Hopes to Inspire Local Hospitals to Recycle for Doc to Dock

1 / September 17, 2007 11:18 am

A fifth grade class at Forest Glen Elementary is writing letters in hopes of inspiring local hospitals to donate unused medical supplies to impoverished nations instead of discarding them. U.S. hospitals throw out an estimated 7,000 tons (14,000 pounds) of [...]

Geist Residents Judy Kendall and Kevin Donnelly Cast ‘Anchor of Hope’ to Zambian Orphans

0 / September 10, 2007 9:14 pm

   When Judy Kendall left her Beam Reach home for a vacation to Southern Africa in 2004, she had no idea how her life – and the lives of many others – would be impacted. She always wanted to visit Africa, [...]

“The Kite Runner”, “August Rush” Headline Heartland Film Festival

0 / September 10, 2007 7:44 pm

Crystal Heart Award winner “August Rush” will open the 16th annual Heartland Film Festival at the Imax Theater in the Indiana State Museum on October 18th. This year’s line up features new events, new venues, and the largest film festival [...]

Geist networking luncheon on september 27th

Geist networking luncheon on september 27th

0 / September 9, 2007 6:31 am

Join us for our monthly Geist Networking luncheon at Miller’s Merry Manor on Thursday, September 27th, from Noon to 1:30 pm. Cost is $5.00 per person with all proceeds benefiting our guest charity (to be announced). If you have never [...]

2007 Indianapolis Air Show Boasts Record Attendance

0 / September 7, 2007 4:46 am

The 11th Annual Indianapolis Air Show at the Mt.Comfort Airport is celebrating another success story with a record-setting 70,000 spectators showing up on the second day (August 26th)! [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/_908i0dl24w" width="300" height="250" wmode="transparent" /]In case you missed it, The U.S [...]

Greek Festival

1 / September 7, 2007 3:04 am

Once a year, Indianapolis goes to Greece for the weekend!Come join us at the 34th Annual Indianapolis Greek Festival on Friday, September 7 from 4-11 pm and Saturday, September 8 from Noon-11 pm, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4011 [...]

Young Actors Theatre Behind the Scenes Class!

0 / September 6, 2007 10:04 am

Interested in learning behind the scenes aspect of theatre? In this class students will learn about lighting, costumes, set design, set construction, props and stage management. All enrolled students will get the professional experience to work behind the scenes at [...]

yacht club relaunches website

yacht club relaunches website

0 / September 1, 2007 2:18 pm

In case you missed it, the Indianapolis Yacht Club relaunched their website (www.iyc.bz) recently with a new, fresh look. According to Ron Cruthers, Chairman of the Board, membership at the 51-year-old club on Geist Reservoir is at an all-time high. [...]

Geist Business Networking Luncheon Got Heated

Geist Business Networking Luncheon Got Heated

0 / August 30, 2007 12:20 pm

Our monthly Geist Business Networking luncheon yesterday at the Log Cabin Animal Hospital got heated…literally. Over 30 local business owners suffered through the 90 degree heat in the outdoor tent on the south side of the Log Cabin offices. It [...]

Big Brothers Watch Colts Up Close Thanks to Old National Bank

Big Brothers Watch Colts Up Close Thanks to Old National Bank

0 / August 29, 2007 12:05 pm

For two Big Brothers and two Little Brothers matched in mentoring relationships through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, the Monday, August 20th pre-season game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears was more than just another night [...]

“Blithe Spirit” Kicks Off Mud Creek Players Season

“Blithe Spirit” Kicks Off Mud Creek Players Season

0 / August 29, 2007 5:06 am

Mud Creek Players will open their 2007-2008 season with the classic hit comedy, “Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward. The show, directed by Carla Crandall, tells the story of what happens when Charles Condimine (played by Randy Fancher) inadvertently conjures up [...]

Greek Festival

Greek Festival

6 / August 24, 2007 9:01 am

Once a year, Indianapolis goes to Greece for the weekend! Come join us at the 34th Annual Indianapolis Greek Festival on Friday, September 7 from 4-11 pm and Saturday, September 8 from Noon-11 pm, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, [...]

Humanitarian couple touches many lives in many ways

Humanitarian couple touches many lives in many ways

0 / August 23, 2007 11:46 am

When I asked my fellow Rotarian Gregg Keesling which of his numerous philanthropic projects he would like me to write about for this article, he stated: “I want to talk about them all. In my mind, our work in the [...]

Comfort Food’s “Summer Awareness Series: OMS” Session III

0 / August 21, 2007 4:50 am

Friday, August 24 5:30 – 7 (flexible start time) My Girlfriend’s Kitchen, Fishers   Please join us for this August prep event sponsored by supporters of OMS awareness. For everyone planning to attend Friday’s event, we look forward to seeing [...]

GHoST: Theatre that Makes a Difference (video)

GHoST: Theatre that Makes a Difference (video)

0 / August 10, 2007 10:06 am

Despite its name, Geist Holy Spirit Theater (GHoST) does not set out to frighten — only to entertain. This church ministry brings together many organizations within the parish—such as the youth group and the Half Century Club—for one purpose: to [...]

Indianapolis Air Show Partners with School Principals to Raise Funds for Riley Hospital

Indianapolis Air Show Partners with School Principals to Raise Funds for Riley Hospital

2 / August 9, 2007 7:57 am

If you’ve ever been to the Indianapolis Air Show, you know it’s great entertainment. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels just can’t be beat! But did you know it’s also all for a great cause? This year’s show marks the 11th [...]

Don’t Throw Away Your Old Cell Phones and Eyeglasses; Donate to Those in Need

Don’t Throw Away Your Old Cell Phones and Eyeglasses; Donate to Those in Need

0 / August 2, 2007 7:51 am

Many times people want to donate to charities but do not have the extra time or money. Marie Ippolito has the perfect solution: donate your old eyeglasses or cell phone to a person in need. These things are often tossed [...]

Gray Eagle Tractor Race Raises Money for Cancer Research

Gray Eagle Tractor Race Raises Money for Cancer Research

0 / July 14, 2007 6:07 am

Over 150 residents of the Woods of Gray Eagle came out on a rainy Saturday in June to race their souped-up Toros in honor of their neighbor fighting cancer. “We wanted to do something to show our support of our [...]

Indy SurviveOars Informational Meeting

0 / July 12, 2007 8:08 am

The Indy SurviveOars Dragon Boat Racing project is having an informational meeting on Monday August 13, 2007 at 6:30 pm at Bella Vita in the Geist Marina. All breast cancer survivors and all interested in our project are encouraged to [...]