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..... The opinions expressed in these articles and features are those of their author and do not necessarily reflect the positions of McANA or the opinion of its Directors or Officers. |
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Decatur
Looks to Expand Regional Park Decatur Township is trying to meet a July 15 deadline to purchase a 101 acre tract for the expansion of Southwestway Park. A steering committee chaired by Sue Collins met Tuesday June 4 to review their efforts to raise about $400,000 needed to seal the $l million purchase price for the property. In cooperation with the Indianapolis Parks Foundation, Decatur residents will seek out potential individual and business contributors during the coming days and weeks. Personal contacts, and a series of newspaper advertisements will lead the fundraising efforts. Park expansion, if successful will create a 300 acre regional park to serve not only Decatur Township, but surrounding areas of Marion, Johnson and Morgan Counties. An expanded Southwestway Park would be second in size only to Eagle Creek Park. Ms. Collins may be reached at 856-4253. Decatur MCANA Director Terry Sylvester may be reached at 856-3104. Donations may be made to the Indianapolis Parks Foundation. Donations should be marked "Mann Property" or "Southwestway Park Land Fund". Nora-Northside Community Council to Hold Annual Meeting Nora-Northside Community Council will host a forum of the Candidates for Sheriff and Prosecutor as part of its Annual Meeting, to be held June 20th at 7:00 pm in the First Baptist Church. Council Leadership feel that crime prevention is a vital issue for all of Marion County, including Washington Township. They urge all Township citizens to attend and see what the Candidates propose to do to attack the problem. |
Neighborhoods
for Tobacco Free Youth Tobacco kills more Indianapolis residents every year than alcohol, cocaine, heroin, homicide, suicide, car accidents, fires, and AIDS combined. Preventing youth tobacco use can strengthen neighborhoods. Join leaders from Indianapolis neighborhoods to share practical strategies to reverse the negative impact of tobacco use on your neighborhood and find out about funding for mini-grant projects to increase awareness and/or promote neighborhood tobacco policy changes. Tuesday,
June 18th Call 920.0330 to register. Call 278.0778 with questions. Presented by: Jan Petty, Alliance for Health Promotion, Shirley Musgrove, Near Eastside Community Organization, and Linda Minter, Greater Citizens Coalition of Martindale-Brightwood Neighborfest Set for June 22 On Saturday, June 22, neighborhoods across Indianapolis will gather at Brookside Park to celebrate NeighborFest, an expression of our neighborhoods moving forward together to create a renewed sense of community. The Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center presents this unique celebration in partnership with the Near East Side Community Organization and Indy Parks. Activities will include a neighborhood summit, interactive entertainment for children and families, live music, exhibits, food, and more.
Amos Brown, Director of Strategic Research for Radio One, will moderate the discussion among a distinguished panel that includes Olgen Williams, Dottie Tackitt, Al Polin, Rachel Cooper, and McANA’s own Cathy Burton. Call the INRC at 920-0330 to register for the Summit (free, but limited seating), volunteer to help, or to find out how your neighborhood can participate as an exhibitor and share your accomplishments with others. send comments to webmaster@mcanaindy.org |
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