Windsor Park Triangle Party, Saturday, July 13th, 2024. Photo by Rebecca Zettler |
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It’s been a few months since our last issue. We were too focused on planning last month’s block party, instead. It started as three of us asking, “How can we throw a party?” back in April. It takes more work than you might think. But we had plenty of help along the way from the neighborhood association, from local businesses, and from neighbors stepping up and pitching in. It couldn’t have happened without the hard work of dedicated volunteers and community support. The block party was a hit. The weather was lovely. It was definitely hot—especially by the grill—but that’s July in Indy. We finished off all the drinks donated by 8th Day and Centerpoint. We had local musicians playing in the park. A bunch of neighbors met for the first time, some newly moved-in and others lifelong residents. We raffled off wonderful prizes donated by Stomping Ground, Amelia’s, Kan-Kan, Auradelic, and Nails by Neat. In the street, kids and parents painted a chalk mural. By the end of the night, the street was covered in drawings of flowers, rainbows, and smiley faces. As the sun set and it grew dark, folks stuck around, clustered in conversation and laughing together. If you’re not already a neighborhood association member, become one today. Your membership will go directly towards supporting community-building efforts like our block party. With this first one under our belts, we now know what we’ll need to do, and what we’ll need to budget, to throw another next year. |
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Illustration and design by Guide & Anchor |
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The bi-monthly Windsor Park Neighborhood Association meeting will be 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday, August 6 on the second floor of the Spades Park Library. RSVP online. Join 8th Day Distillery for their State Fair Cocktails Kick Off 4pm – 9pm, Thursday, August 8. Portion of proceeds will be donated to IndyFringe. The Friends of Brookside and Spades Parks will host a weeding and mulching in Spades Park 9am – 12pm, Saturday, August 10. Help with a variety of asks around the park in advance of Feast of Lanterns. RSVP online. The Lanterns Foundation is hosting a volunteer call-out at 8th Day Distillery 5pm – 7pm, Monday, August 12. Learn about volunteering at Feast of Lanterns, sign up for a shift, and enjoy a free beverage. Sign up to volunteer online. |
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John Boner Neighborhood Centers and the Lanterns Foundation present Feast of Lanterns in Spades Park 4pm – 11pm, Saturday, August 24. Free family fun with live music, 70+ local vendors, food trucks, beer & spirits, and a kids’ zone. Free parking available at CCIC and Teachers’ Treasures. Learn more, donate and volunteer online. Heath Outdoor and Digs Garden Center will host Fall Fest 2024 on Saturday, September 21. Featuring live music, artisans, urban hayrides, kids’ activities, and great food and drinks. Tickets are $8 for adults, kids 12 and under are free. Follow @digsindy for ticket announcement. Join the 25th annual Arsenal Tech 5k Run & Walk starting at 9am, Saturday, September 21. Donations provide college sponsorships for graduating seniors and funding for extracurricular groups. Register online. |
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The Windsor Park Gazette is published by the Windsor Park Neighborhood Association. Your support makes our social events and beautification projects possible.
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Peak summer means peak produce. Farms and gardens are overflowing with summer squash, ripe tomatoes, colorful peppers, fresh herbs, and so much more. With multiple farmers’ markets across the city, it’s easy to find fresh, healthy, and local food throughout Summer and into Autumn. |
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Garfield Park Farmers Market Garfield Park, Southern Ave. and Shelby St. 9am – 12:30pm, Saturdays Runs until end of October Growing Places Indy Farm Stand Boner Fitness Center, 727 N Oriental St. 4pm – 7pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays Runs until October 24 Irvington Garden Club and Farmers Market Ellenberger Park, 5301 E St. Clair Street 12pm – 3pm, Second Sundays through October |
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The Original Farmers’ Market Monument Circle 10am – 12:30pm, Wednesdays Runs until October 31 Mad Farmers Collective 2048 South Meridian Street Order online and pickup 10am – 1pm Wednesdays Dear Mom 2121 E 10th Street 10am – 5pm, Tuesday – Sunday |
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The Windsor Park Gazette welcomes submissions from everyone in our community. Contribute your events, news, photos, and letters of opinion through our neighborhood website. |
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