Dear Indy,
The city kicked off its Road to Resources program Tuesday at Rhodius Park in West Indianapolis. The effort will offer resources from multiple agencies to improve safety and infrastructure in three neighborhoods chosen based on crime and infrastructure data.
City officials hope the program will grow from there.
“What we want to learn from neighbors is what they consider a healthy, thriving and safe neighborhood,” Brittany Crone, director of community outreach for the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office, told Mirror Indy. “We want to know what already exists here that makes them feel safe and connected, and we also want to know what’s not here that would make them feel safe and connected.”
Read more here from westside reporter Enrique Saenz.
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In other news
- Guy Fieri, host of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” and his crew have been in town filming at local restaurants. The first episode, featuring Argentinian street food restaurant Che Chori, aired Friday on the Food Network.
- The Indianapolis Public Library has started a Spanish-language book club. It kicks off Aug. 13 with “Se regalan dudas” by Ashley Frangie and Leticia Sahagún. “We Latinos do not only come here to work — we are integral beings who are interested in art and reading,” founder Dominic Zepeda told Mirror Indy.
- Indy Documenters covered the Marion County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meeting on July 29, where residents gave feedback on the county’s FEMA emergency plan.
Today’s weather from WTHR
It will be a warm, sunny summer day across central Indiana! Enjoy mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s.
— Matt Standridge, WTHR meteorologist
What’s going on around the city
- Wednesday, Aug. 7: If you just finished a book by a Mexican author, you can join Tomorrow Bookstore, 882 Massachusetts Ave., for a free discussion highlighting reads from Mexico. The book club can accommodate about 25 people, so signing up is encouraged. 7:30-8:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 8: Sapphic writers are invited to The Whispering Shelf, 414 N College Ave., for an open mic co-sponsored by Sapphic Social Club Indy. The free event welcomes all LGBTQIA+ voices, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 18: Bring your gently used books and swap them for other books at Golden Hour Books, 5208 N. College Ave., from noon to 3 p.m. Each person may bring up to five books that were published within the last 10 years. Free.
— Jennifer Delgadillo, arts and culture editor
Looking for other things to do? Check out Mirror Indy’s events calendar.
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What else we’re reading today
- WFYI: A group that helps Hoosiers with developmental disabilities believes new high school diploma requirements will leave behind students with disabilities.
- IndyStar: Gen Con is like a family reunion for some friends who only see each other once a year.
- WIBC: Hoosier veterans with kids in school can receive financial help from the Military Family Relief Fund.
Notes from our Documenters
Notes from our Documenters
This week we have six meetings on our schedule.
Tomorrow, we’re covering the City-County Council’s Education Committee.
Thursday, we’re covering the IndyGo Board’s public budget hearing, Homes For All Coalition, the City-County Council’s Ethics Committee and the Pike Township school board.
Saturday, we’re covering Central Library’s Preserving Community Voices, an oral history symposium.
What other meetings should we cover? Let me know.
— Ariana Beedie, community journalism director
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Reflections
When I get frustrated with my 3-year-old, Lucy, I do the parent thing of saying her full name, Lucy Anne Sikich.
The other day she got frustrated with me, and she returned the favor, but it came out as “Daddy Anne Sikich.”
To be fair, it has a nice ring to it.
Chris
P.S. If you liked something about today’s newsletter, or didn’t, let me know at chris.sikich@mirrorindy.org. It helps us serve you better.
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