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THE PENNSY TRAIL ART WALK: 2 – 5 PM, SAT., SEPTEMBER 22
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 Begin the first day of fall viewing original, fine works of art at the Pennsy Trail Art Walk, a celebration of local art and artists hosted by the Irvington Development Organization. Visit with the creative masterminds along the Pennsy Trail at each of the displays. Enjoy cotton candy and encourage the whole family to discover their inner Picasso as you contribute your own chalk drawings at the kids' area. Listen to spoken word and musical performances at the stage near the center of the event. Take advantage of parking via the grass lot at South Good Avenue and the trail. Enjoy an elevated experience with adult beverages and small plates with the purchase of a VIP: Bonna Station ticket – designed to perfectly pair culinary masterpieces with fine art.
Be sure to like us on Facebook and get your tickets on Eventbrite. Learn how to sponsor/showcase your art on the Events page of IDO’s website.
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 We're on the road to a new phase, and we're looking for a few good Irvingtonians to help us along the way. JOIN US!
Whether you're passionate about public spaces, fundraising, commercial development, special events, communications, or just getting out and making a difference in our neighborhood, we have a spot for you. We've got plenty of ways to get involved in IDO, all of which further enhance our beautiful community.
A perfect opportunity for volunteers? The Farmers Market! We could use folks to staff the IDO tent. Your choice of 11:30am-1:30pm or 1:30pm to 3:30pm shifts!
We hope you'll join us the second Sunday of each month through October. The next market will take place August 12, from noon to 3:00 pm at Ellenberger Park. See your neighbors and check in with all the neighborhood organizations – especially IDO because we’ll have IRV flags for sale again. $40, get `em while they last.
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54th ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL
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Irvington Historical Society’s 54th annual Ice Cream Social will take place Sunday, August 5th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Bona Thompson Memorial Center. Admission to enjoy the festivities will be FREE, as always. Ticket purchases enable you to enjoy the food, cake, and ice cream!
 THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS AND PARTNERS:
- Core Redevelopment – The Missions Building at 222 S Downey is being renovated by this year’s Ice Cream Social Sponsor, Core Redevelopment. They will provide tours of the newly renovated units during the Social.
- Sundaes Homemade Ice Cream – If you've enjoyed a cup of ice cream when visiting The Mug or The Legend, you’ve had Sundaes Homemade Ice Cream. Yum!
- White River Jazz Band – The sounds of jazz will fill the air thanks to this long-running partnership with White River Jazz Band. Bring a blanket and the family!
- Simply Divine Cupcakes – Their name says it all. This is the 3rd year Simply Divine has partnered with IHS and their fundraising efforts.
- Beach Bum BBQ – Beach Bum Barbecue got their start in Irvington and brings their saucy goodness to us every Monday at the Irving. Prepare to take a tour of a limited menu during the Ice Cream Social!
Discounted tickets available through the last week in July. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Open to the whole family, including furry friends on a leash.
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IRVINGTON GREEN NEWS: ACTION OPPORTUNITIES
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- We are looking for volunteers to join Irvington Green’s Recycling/Waste Management Team during the Irvington Halloween Festival this October.
- Help KIB neighbors plant 45 street trees in residential historic north Irvington, Lowell-Bolton in early October.
 CHECK OUT THESE GREAT RESOURCES:
- Indianapolis’ THRIVE information & community discussion programs
- Imperfect Produce: Imperfect Produce delivers farm-fresh selected items (that may be just a little imperfect) to your door at 30% to 50% less than fresh fruits/veggies at the store. This helps circumvent food waste and is great for families and community groups doing whole foods prep cooking & education. There is a basic application process for a reduced price option and you can qualify if on SNAP. For any Irvingtonian - $5 off on the first order with this code- IRV5
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CLAIM A TAX CREDIT WITH YOUR GIFT TO IDO
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 IDO has great way for you to help the Irvington Streetscape stay bright, clean, and green while also saving some “green” on your state taxes. For the third year now, the state of Indiana is offering Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits to businesses and individuals who donate to the Washington Streetscape Maintenance Fund. When you contribute to the Irvington Streetscape, you can reduce your state tax liability by 50% of the donation amount. The minimum donation is $100 and all donations can be made in installments as long as they are within the same calendar year. So for a $1,000 donation, you can take $500 off what you owe in state taxes. If you itemize, you can also claim the full $1,000 as a deduction on your federal taxes, further lowering your out-of-pocket costs.
For more information on how you can help the Irvington Streetscape and save money, contact margaret@irvingtondevelopment.org. |
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We look forward to seeing all our Benton House friends and neighbors once again this year at the Benton House Association used book sale. Our neighborhood is unique and vibrant because of its diverse offerings and the historic Benton House is proud to be among them!
 100% of the proceeds from the sale will support the maintenance and preservation of the house. As in past years the book sale will be held in the parking lot of the Benton House. The Benton House would like to thank Montgomery Tent and Awning for their on-going support of this event and for providing the tent offering shelter for the sale items.
The Dates for this Year's Sale are as Follows:
- Friday, July 20th, 2018; 5 pm to 8 pm.
- Saturday, July 21st, 2018; 10 am to 4 pm.
- Sunday, July 22nd, 2018; 11 am to 2 pm.
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 Current and aspiring IDO members, please join us to celebrate IDO's 16th anniversary at our annual meeting at Bonna Station, 130 S. Audubon Rd. Save the date for 1 to 2 pm, Saturday, September 22.
All members are welcome to attend, but for the VIP experience at the Pennsy Trail Art Walk, purchase a ticket to enjoy drinks and small plates of specialty foods provided by Bonna Station. We'll conduct some IDO business and talk about IDO’s past and future, then you're free to enjoy the beauty and creativity of the Pennsy Trail Art Walk, from 2 to 5 pm.
Tickets will be available through Eventbrite. Stay tuned for details on when they will go on sale.
If you aren’t sure whether your membership is current, contact margaret@irvingtondevelopment.org. For those who would like to join IDO, you can join at the event or sign up now and submit your tax-deductible donation. We look forward to meeting you!
Questions: Want to pay with cash or check? Wondering about something else that isn’t answered here? Contact Margaret by email, margaret@irvingtondevelopment.org, or phone, 317-260-0669. |
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JUNE NEIGHBOR SPOTLIGHT: YASHA PERSSON OF IRVINGTON LODGE
By Katie Hughes; Photo Credit: Yasha Persson
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 This month’s Neighbor Spotlight is on Yasha Persson, a new member of the Irvington business community and one of the proud new owners of the historic Irvington Lodge located at 5515 E. Washington Street. Yasha, who has lived on the east side of Indianapolis for almost 30 years and currently lives just outside of Irvington, has always known and loved the neighborhood.
When she and her business partner discovered that the former Irvington Masonic Lodge was for sale, they were ready for the opportunity to start something new in the area. Yasha expressed that, “We bought the building because it’s beautiful. We want to save it from ruin. We want to see the community using it for fun positive things!”
What do you do for fun?
For fun, I love to draw, paint, and do collages -- basically make things. I also like teaching yoga and Silver Sneakers exercise classes at Get Fit right down the street on the corner of East Washington St. and Shortridge Rd. Currently I’m enjoying fixing up the Irvington Lodge, which has been neglected for many years. I enjoy fixing things that other people can enjoy and appreciate!
What’s your favorite walk, bike ride, block, or view in the neighborhood?
I love the [Pennsy] Trail in front of Coal Yard Coffee. It’s a hidden treasure way better than any other trail I’ve been on!
If you were Mayor of Irvington for a day, what would you do first?
If I were mayor for a day, I would engage with the city and community to continue to explore options that make it easier for people to help improve our sidewalks and buildings. For example, if someone wants to improve their business property, the process can be complicated, lengthy, and costly. I would work in support of making these efforts more accessible for prospective businesses and interested individuals in collaboration with city and neighborhood leaders.
 Also, I would let everyone know they are welcome here and give people tax credits for making our city better in any way. For example, volunteers who spend time with people who need help, help out in schools, fix up homes and buildings etc. Anything that makes all people feel WELCOME and SAFE! Although we just became owners of the building, my hope is that working in Irvington and with groups like the Irvington Development Organization, our presence will continue to be positive, progressive, and inclusive!
A big welcome to Yasha and the new tenants at the Irvington Lodge -- check out their Facebook page here and read more about this former Masonic temple here. The space re-opened to the public with an open house on Saturday, June 30. |
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ABOUT IRVINGTON DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
Irvington Development Organization, founded in 2002, works for the benefit of Irvington by cultivating positive business development, promoting the unique character of our neighborhood and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors. Irvington is a historic community on the East Side of Indianapolis known for its winding, tree-lined streets and architecturally significant homes and businesses. To donate to IDO or become a member click here.
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