The Community Connection promotes events and activities that are taking place
in Indianapolis and surrounding communities that support positive youth development.
The calendar runs several times a day, seven days a week on WXIN Fox 59 and
WTTV CW 4. All information for the Community Connection should be submitted
three weeks prior to the date of listing. Due to the large number of requests
that we receive, we can not guarantee that your event will be listed. You
may submit your event for the Community Connection by clicking
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WHO: Indiana Blood Center
WHAT: Blood Drive
WHEN: Wednesday, July 2; 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: 6845 Rama Drive, Indianapolis; 10212 Lantern Road, Fishers; 1346 County Line Road, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-915-5648
WHO: Church of ACTS
WHAT: Fireworks Celebration
WHEN: Wednesday, July 2; 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 3740 S. Dearborn Street, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION: http://www.churchofacts.org
WHO:
WHAT: Haynes Apperson Festival
WHEN: July 3 – July 5
WHERE: Downtown Kokomo
COST: Free
INFORMATION: 765-455-1234
WHO: Carmel Lions Club
WHAT: 26th Annual Strawberry Festival
WHEN: Friday, July 4; 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: 141 E. Main Street, Carmel
COST: $5
INFORMATION: http://www.carmellions.org
WHO: Ingalls Church of God
WHAT: 3rd Annual Community Independence Day Celebration
WHEN: Friday, July 4; 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Interurban Park, SR 67, Ingalls
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-485-5021
WHO: Rushville Breakfast Optimist
WHAT: 4th of July Car Show
WHEN: Friday, July 4; 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: North Memorial Veterans Park, Rushville
COST:
INFORMATION: 765-645-5410
WHO: Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair Association
WHAT: Pulaski County Fair
WHEN: July 4 – July 10
WHERE:
COST:
INFORMATION: http://www.pulaskicountyfair.com
WHO: Guilford Civil Township and the Town of Plainfield
WHAT: Plainfield's July 4th Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza
WHEN: Friday, July 4; 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hummel Park, 1500 S. Center Street, Plainfield
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-839-9121
WHO: Conner Prairie
WHAT: Glorious Fourth
WHEN: July 4 – July 6
WHERE: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-776-6000 or http://www.connerprairie.org
WHO: Arlington High School Class of 1978
WHAT: 30th Reunion
WHEN: Saturday, July 5; 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Embassy Suites Hotel, 110 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-339-1051
WHO: Danville United Methodist Church
WHAT: Power Lab Vacation Bible School
WHEN: July 6 – July 11
WHERE: 820 West Mill Street, Danville
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-745-4330 or http://www.danvilleumc.org
WHO: Indianapolis Bar Association
WHAT: Free Legal Line
WHEN: Tuesday, July 8; 6:00 p.m.
WHERE:
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-269-2000
WHO: Herman & Kittle Properties
WHAT: Spirit of Giving Benefit
WHEN: Wednesday, July 9; 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Nora Commons on the Monon
COST:
INFORMATION:
WHO: Noblesville First United Methodist Women
WHAT: Annual Rummage Sale
WHEN: July 10 and July 11; 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 E. Monument Street, Noblesville
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-770-7098
WHO: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
WHAT: Simply Sinatra
WHEN: Thursday, July 10; 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Ellis Park, Danville
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-745-2223
WHO: Church of the Holy Spirit
WHAT: Holy Spirit Summer Festival
WHEN: July 10 – July 12
WHERE: 7243 East Tenth Street, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-353-9404
WHO: Dance Kaleidoscope
WHAT: I Got Gershwin
WHEN: July 10 – July 13
WHERE: Indiana Repertory Theatre
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-635-5252 or http://www.irtlive.com
WHO: Indiana Dairy Council
WHAT: 19th Annual Ice Cream Social on the Circle
WHEN: Friday, July 11; 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Monument Circle
COST: $3
INFORMATION: 317-846-8965 or http://www.indianadairycouncil.org
WHO: WJCF
WHAT: Apologetix in Concert
WHEN: Friday, July 11; 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mt. Comfort United Methodist Church, 3179 N. Mt. Comfort Road, Greenfield
COST: $15
INFORMATION: 317-467-1064
WHO:
WHAT: 11th Annual Indiana Gospel Music Festival
WHEN: July 11 and July 12
WHERE: Calvary Temple AG, 2901 N. Post Road, Indianapolis
COST: Free
INFORMATION: 317-733-0865
WHO: Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center
WHAT: 10th Annual Original Pet Carnival
WHEN: Saturday, July 12; 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: 5425 Victory Drive, Indianapolis
COST: Free
INFORMATION: 317-782-4418 or http://www.indyvet.com
WHO: Ambassadors for Children
WHAT: Peace Award
WHEN: Saturday, July 12
WHERE: Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-536-0250 or http://www.ambassadorsforchildren.org
WHO: Employment Plus
WHAT: Garage Sale to benefit the Red Cross
WHEN: Saturday, July 12; 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: 1983 Liberty Drive, Bloomington
COST:
INFORMATION: 812-333-1070 or http://www.employmentplus.com
WHO:
WHAT: The DNA LifePrint Child Safety Event
WHEN: Saturday, July 12; 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Toyota of Richmond, 5601 National Road East, Richmond
COST:
INFORMATION: 765-966-4569
WHO: Brandywine Community Church
WHAT: Health Fair
WHEN: Saturday, July 12; 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: 1551 E. New Road, Greenfield
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-446-0041
WHO: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
WHAT: Indiana Ride for Kids
WHEN: Sunday, July 13; 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Pinhook Park, 2801 Riverside Drive, South Bend
COST:
INFORMATION: http://www.IndianaRideforKids.org
WHO: First Assembly of God
WHAT: Kids Multi Sports Camp
WHEN: July 13 – July 16; 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: First Assembly of God, 1520 N. Apperson Way, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-457-8271
WHO: 4th and 5th Graders
WHAT: BreakAway Bag Hunger Night
WHEN: Wednesday, July 16; 6:15 p.m.
WHERE: Zionsville Presbyterian Church, 4775 West 116th Street, Zionsville
COST:
INFORMATION: http://www.zpc.org
WHO:
WHAT: 79th Annual Marion County Fair
WHEN: July 17 – July 26
WHERE: Marion County Fairgrounds, 7300 East Troy Avenue, Indianapolis
COST: $4
INFORMATION: 317-353-2444 or http://www.marioncountyfair.org
WHO: Castleton United Methodist Church
WHAT: 29th Annual Fish Fry
WHEN: July 17 – July 19; 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: 71st and Shadeland, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-849-2947 or http://www.castletonumc.org
WHO:
WHAT: Hamilton County 4-H Fair
WHEN: July 17 – July 21; 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-776-0854
WHO: The Benton House
WHAT: Book Sale
WHEN: July 18 and July 19
WHERE: 5315 Ohmer Avenue, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION: http://www.TheBentonHouse.org
WHO: Kiwanis Club of Perry Township
WHAT: 23rd Annual Fish Fry
WHEN: July 18 and July 19; 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Baxter YMCA Pavilion, 7900 Shelby Street, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-432-0421
WHO: Illiana Antique Power Association
WHAT: Exhibition
WHEN: July 18 – July 20
WHERE: Rainsville, Indiana
COST:
INFORMATION: 765-869-5406 or http://www.illianaantiquepower.com
WHO: United Way of Central Indiana
WHAT: 25th Annual Minority Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
WHEN: Saturday, July 19; 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Indianapolis Convention Center
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-921-1274
WHO: City of Carmel
WHAT: Rock the District
WHEN: Saturday, July 19; 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Carmel's Arts & Design District
COST: Free
INFORMATION: 317-571-2791
WHO: Downtown Danville Partnership
WHAT: Summer Sounds on the Square
WHEN: Saturday, July 19; 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hendricks County Courthouse Square
COST:
INFORMATION: http://www.danville-chamber.org
WHO: Ford Motor Company
WHAT: Model T Centennial Celebration
WHEN: July 21 – July 26
WHERE: Richmond, Indiana
COST:
INFORMATION: 800-828-8414 or http://www.visitrichmond.org
WHO: New Palestine Bible Church
WHAT: Vacation Bible School
WHEN: July 21 – July 25; 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: 5011 W. Windmill Way, New Palestine
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-861-9794
WHO: Hoosier Salon
WHAT: Annual Exhibition
WHEN: July 21 – September 13
WHERE: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION: http://www.hoosiersalon.com
WHO: Morristown Lions Club
WHAT: Fish Fry and Derby Days
WHEN: July 25 and July 26
WHERE: Main Street, Morristown
COST:
INFORMATION: 765-763-6275
WHO: Indianapolis Chapter of the National Black MBA Association
WHAT: Leaders of Tomorrow Golf Outing
WHEN: Saturday, July 26; 7:30 a.m.
WHERE: Valle Vista Golf Course, Greenwood
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-374-8797
WHO: Southeast Neighborhood Development
WHAT: Homeownership Assistance and Foreclosure Prevention Summit
WHEN: Saturday, July 26; 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Southeast Community Services, 901 S. Shelby Street, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION: 317-634-5079
WHO: Indiana Daffodil Society
WHAT: Bulb Sale
WHEN: Sunday, July 27; 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Holliday Park Nature Center, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION:
WHO: Lupus Foundation
WHAT: Organizational walk meeting
WHEN: Monday, July 28; 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Donato's Pizza, 825 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis
COST:
INFORMATION:
WHO: United Way of Johnson County
WHAT: 2008 Golf Tournament Fundraiser
WHEN: Thursday, July 31; 12:00 noon
WHERE: Timbergate Golf Course, 151 Saint Andrews Avenue, Edinburgh
COST:
INFORMATION: http://www.uwjc.org
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