Archive for category: Not for Profit

2008 Noblesville Tour of Gardens

0 / June 11, 2008 11:09 am

Eight beautiful gardens, live music, artwork, gardening presentations and more The 3rd annual Noblesville Tour of Gardens is this Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine, and will take visitors “beyond the garden gate” into eight of North [...]

Will the Toxic Algae be Back Again This Summer?

Will the Toxic Algae be Back Again This Summer?

5 / June 7, 2008 1:44 am

Only time will tell, and it will depend upon the temperature and the amount of rainfall we get this year. But most importantly, it will depend on what the nutrient levels are in the water when temperatures reach the upper [...]

‘Pennies for Their Thoughts’ Spotlights How Alzheimer’s Disease Affects Young Family Members

‘Pennies for Their Thoughts’ Spotlights How Alzheimer’s Disease Affects Young Family Members

0 / June 5, 2008 9:26 am

A few years ago, this column featured a story about Donna Petri’s efforts to engage local men and woman in collaboration for fun, friendship and charity. The group, Woman’s Life local chapter C-611, is now 30-plus members strong, reports Petri. [...]

Gray Eagle Races to $13,000 for Cancer Research

Gray Eagle Races to $13,000 for Cancer Research

0 / June 3, 2008 1:50 pm

“We have something special here in Gray Eagle, I don’t know what it is,” said Al Wunder, founder of the Gray Eagle Lawn Tractor Race held last Saturday. [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.jumpcut.com/media/flash/jump.swf?id=E4303CA631A711DD8677000423CF381C&asset_type=movie&asset_id=E4303CA631A711DD8677000423CF381C&eb=1" width="408" height="324" wmode="transparent" /]Residents in the Woods of Gray Eagle [...]

Fishers Freedom Festival June 28-29 Brings Contests & Entertainment while Benefiting Local Kids

Fishers Freedom Festival June 28-29 Brings Contests & Entertainment while Benefiting Local Kids

0 / May 31, 2008 5:47 pm

Get ready for contests, crafts, food and other festivities to amuse the entire family. The Fishers Freedom Festival will be June 28 and 29, with the main parade scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m. This year will be an extra [...]

First Annual Indy BookTalk Conference Debuts in Lawrence

0 / May 31, 2008 8:51 am

Geist resident and published author J. Andy Murphy is working with the City of Lawrence, the Partnership for Lawrence, and atGeist.com to create the first ever “Indy BookTalk Conference” which will be held at Lawrence North on Saturday, October 11th. [...]

Worried about what soil erosion is doing to your lake or stream?

Worried about what soil erosion is doing to your lake or stream?

0 / May 29, 2008 2:38 pm

Become a Runoff Ranger! Builders are required to have erosion controls at construction sites, but not all of them do. Learn what the rules require, how to spot erosion problems, and what to do about them. The Sierra Club Hoosier [...]

Geist Boy Scout Spearheads Beautification Project for Downtown Charter School

Geist Boy Scout Spearheads Beautification Project for Downtown Charter School

2 / May 29, 2008 1:47 pm

A local Boy Scout from Hamilton Southeastern High School recently spearheaded a beautification project that truly can be called a community effort. As his Eagle Scout project, 17-year-old Drew Dickerson planned and coordinated the construction of a 10,000-square-foot butterfly garden, [...]

Bring your Canine Companion to Indianapolis Arthritis Walk & Bow-Wow Beauty Contest June 7

0 / May 28, 2008 9:41 pm

More than 700 walkers from across Central Indiana, including up to 200 dogs and their owners, will use their feet on Saturday, June 7, as they team up to raise awareness and funds to fight arthritis. Arthritis is a chronic [...]

‘Fore the Kids’ Golf Tournament June 5 to Benefit Lawrence Township School Foundation

0 / May 28, 2008 9:34 pm

Join the Lawrence Township School Foundation for the 22nd annual “Fore the Kids” Golf Tournament, Thursday, June 5th at Ironwood Golf Club. Registration includes box lunch, golf goodies, foursome photo and GT South’s dinner. Play starts at noon with awards [...]

Openings Still Available for HSEF Golf Outing June 9

0 / May 27, 2008 10:00 pm

The 7th Annual Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation Golf Outing is Monday, June 9, at the Hawthorns Golf & Country Club. The event includes lunch, dinner and a variety of prizes. Proceeds help fund student scholarships for HSE seniors and educator [...]

Lawrence Township Schools Reports Over 700 Participated in 5K

Lawrence Township Schools Reports Over 700 Participated in 5K

0 / May 23, 2008 4:04 pm

   The Lawrence Township School District boasted nearly 800 student participants in last Saturday’s 5K race. The school district formed the “Up and Running” program for students in the elementary and middle schools. This innovative program was designed to place [...]

Annual Gala Raises over $110,000 for Lawrence Township School Foundation

Annual Gala Raises over $110,000 for Lawrence Township School Foundation

0 / May 22, 2008 8:35 am

The Lawrence Township School Foundation’s “Light Their Future” Gala was held on Friday, April 18th at the Marriott Indianapolis North, Keystone at the Crossing. The sold-out event celebrated and honored the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary. The 500 guests attending enjoyed a [...]

240+ More Photos from Geist Half & 5K

240+ More Photos from Geist Half & 5K

1 / May 22, 2008 5:29 am

Photographer Brook Farling took over 240 photos from Saturday’s inaugural Geist Half Marathon & 5K. Check out his photo album on Picasa!

Geist Half Auctioning Two Registrations On eBay

Geist Half Auctioning Two Registrations On eBay

0 / May 10, 2008 3:01 pm

For those of you who were upset because you didn’t register in time for the inaugural Geist Half Marathon, you now have a chance to be a part of the 2,500 field! Today, Geist Half Marathon organizers posted the last [...]

Finance Center FCU Annual Golf Outing

0 / May 6, 2008 10:46 am

Financial Center Charity Golf Outing Wednesday, June 11 River Glen Country Club, Fishers 12:30 Shotgun Start Benefits Riley Hospital for Children and Selected Latino Charities. Download Registration Form (PDF)

Geist Half Marathon Waterstops Mapped

0 / May 3, 2008 8:28 am

If you are working a waterstop during the inaugural Geist Half Marathon & 5K or if you live near a waterstop on the course, we just posted a stop-by-stop map for each on GeistHalf.com. View maps >>

Geist Half Marathon Confirmation Information Posted

0 / May 3, 2008 6:16 am

For those of you participating in the Geist Half Marathon & 5K, you should be receiving a confirmation email with some important information regarding packet pickup, parking, start/finish line activities, and flag notification system. We posted this information on the [...]

Geist Half Marathon & 5K SELLS OUT!

Geist Half Marathon & 5K SELLS OUT!

0 / April 29, 2008 9:54 am

Race Director Jeff Graves announced today that the Inaugural Geist Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Community Health Network and Comcast on Saturday, May 17th is sold out. The new month of May tradition in racing has filled the field [...]

Oprah’s Big Give Inspires Geist Residents

1 / April 26, 2008 10:14 am

Oprah Winfrey’s “Big Give” television show is inspiring people all over the country to help out those in need by paying forward good deeds. Inspired by others giving back, some Geist residents have started their own “Big Give” parties to [...]