‘TOUGH GALS IN THE MOVIES’
Film historian Eric Grayson begins a three-part series, “Tough Gals in the Movies” with Outside the Law (1921) at Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive, Saturday at 8 p.m.  The Vintage movie night selection for April stars Priscilla Dean and Lon Chaney in the silent film with musical accompaniment by pianist Roger Lippincott. According to Grayson, at this point in Chaney’s career, having just achieved world stardom, he was known to play any kind of role in such a way that no one could identify him.  Chaney performs two different roles in the movie that features many fight sequences and chases. Upcoming films in the series are Made for Each Other (1939) with Carole Lombard and Jimmy Stewart, May 18 and China Seas (1935) with Rosalind Russell, Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, and Wallace Beery, June 1. Admission is $5 per person with concessions $1 each and free parking. Info: 317-327-7135.
 
CGHS STAR TO BE HONORED
Pat Grimm, a standout girls’ basketball player at Center Grove High School, will be among 12 inductees Saturday evening into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame at Primo Banquet Hall on the Southside. Grimm played in the pre-IHSAA era of girls basketball for coach Carol Tumey, a hall of fame member. Grimm scored 50 points in one game as a freshman and only played two quarters. She later played at Purdue University. She became national sales manager for The Finish Line. The banquet is sold out.  A free public reception at the Hall of Fame museum in New Castle is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Info: www.hoopshall.com.
 
HISTORY OF APRONS
The annual Mothers & Others luncheon will feature historian Debra Sloan, who will present the history of aprons at the unique event Saturday, May 11, noon to 2 p.m., at Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood. Sloan will bring antique and not-so-old aprons with luncheon patrons who are urged to bring aprons. She will share her collection and explain why aprons disappeared from use for a while. The luncheon is sponsored by the church’s United Methodist Women. Tickets are $7 per person, children 5-and-under, free, and available by calling 317-881-1653, daily, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
 
SPRING FESTIVAL VENDORS
The City of Southport is seeking small business owners, crafters, food service and artisans as vendors at the annual spring festival Saturday, May 11, at the city park, 6901 Derbyshire Road. The festival is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fee for a 10x10space is $35; more if a larger space and/or electricity needed. Interested vendors may call 317-786-5489 or online at: [email protected].

Summer Reading Program
Greenwood Library’s Summer Reading Program - “A Universe of Stories - runs May 13-July 27. Participants will earn points for reading and can use them to purchase raffle tickets and the chance to win prize packages, including trips to Conner Prairie, Holiday World and the Newport Aquarium. Tickets can also be earned by participating in the library’s various programs. Register at the library, 310 S. Meridian St., or at www.greenwoodlibrary.us. Info: 317-881-1953. 

Blood Drive
Perry Township and the Indiana Blood Center are hosting a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at the Southport Police Department, 137 Worman St. Donors must be in generally good health, at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent) and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. 

Card Party and Quilt Raffle
The Ave Maria Guild of St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., is hosting its spring card party and quilt raffle from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday. The cost is $10, which includes lunch. Info: Vicki Goss at 317-223-3687.  

Church Women United Meet
Bill Boone, director of Servants Hearts, will be the guest speaker when Church Women United celebrates its May Friendship Day from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Southport Methodist Church, 1947 E. Southport Road. Items will be collected for Teachers Treasures. LaNisha Clark and Ara Mercer-Nelson will be awarded Young Church Women Awards during the luncheon. The cost is $7, and reservations should be mailed to Joann Wade at 6552 Cahill Place, Apartment B, Indianapolis, IN 46214 by Friday.   

Paper Shredding and Recycling Program 
David Brenton’s Team, a real estate agency, is sponsoring a free paper shredding and recycling event from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at its office, 4741 E. Stop 11 Road, where canned goods will be accepted on behalf of Hunger Inc., eyeglasses for Riley Hospital for Children and cellphones for soldiers. Info: 317-882-7219. 

PURSE BINGO TO BENEFIT GPL
Sponsored by Friends of Greenwood Public Library, designer Purse Bingo will be held to raise funds for the library Wednesday, April 24, 6:30 p.m., at Greenwood Moose Lodge, 813 Smith Valley Road, Greenwood. Tickets available at Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Info: call 317-881-1953.

GOING GREEN IN THE GROVE
The 4th annual Going Green in the Grove is Saturday, April 27, Noon to 4 p.m., at the Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. The Arbor Day celebration includes free plants, planting of 500 trees, crafts, recycling, education and youth art contest. Deadline for entries for the art contest for Beech Grove students, K-12, is April 22. Rules and entry forms are available at the community center. Residents also may bring electronics items for free drop-off for recycling ($20 charge for anything with a screen – TV, monitor, etc.). Electronics recycling is sponsored by Beech Grove Parks Department and Technology Recyclers.

GARFIELD PARK ART EXHIBITS
Several exhibits are on display at the Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Displays include: “My Favorite Things,” through the lens photography exhibit XIII of the Indiana Photographers Society, through April 27;  “Organic Matter,” solo exhibit by artist Beth Ann Thomas, through April 30; and “Growing Pains,” a senior thesis exhibition presented by Sloan Marshall, through May 3. Info: call 317-327-7135 or visit GPACarts.org.

TEEN AUTHOR’S BOOK SIGNING
Beech Grove High School student-author RyLee Hargett will have a book signing Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. Hargett is the author of Mistress Heily and the Fall of Order. The book also is available through Amazon.

SELF-DEFENSE CLASS PART II
Registration is under way for a  woman’s/teen’s self-defense class at the Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. The class is $5 per person and is Monday, April 29, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., presented by Pilsung Martial Arts. Interested participants can register at the community center.

BUZZ CLUB SUMMER CAMP
Registration is under way for the Buzz Club summer camp for Beech Grove City Schools students, grades 1-8, at the Hornet Community Center. The Monday through Thursday schedule, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.: June 10-14, nature play week; June 17-21, pollinator friends; June 24-28, water world; July 8-12, art outdoors; and July 15-19, community connections. Field trip Fridays are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited. Transportation not provided. Cost is $70 per week, per child; deposit $20 per child. Fun activities, breakfast, snacks and lunch provided. Register at Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove.

THIRSTY THURSDAYS AT VICTORY FIELD
Among promotions at Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians, is the first Thirsty Thursday this week. The Indians meet the Toledo Mud Hens at 7 p.m. On selected Thursdays, spectators can purchase fountain drinks, domestic drafts and premium and craft beers with $1 from Sun King draft pints sold going to charity. Thursdays sale benefits Project 44, a non-profit to raise awareness for the national bone marrow registry in honor of former Butler basketball player Andrew Smith, who died in 2015 from blood cancer. The next Thirsty Thursday is May 2 with proceeds benefitting Playworks.

PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATIONS
Picnic shelters at Beech Grove parks are available to be rented by individuals, groups and organizations from May 1 through October 13. Shelter rentals are $65 each with electricity and picnic tables with nearby playgrounds and restrooms. City parks include Sarah T. Bolton, Don Challis, Hartman and Centennial parks. Parks are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Request forms are available at the community center or BeechGrove.com/parks-department.

Fabric Auction Will Benefit Quilt Guild
The Quilt Connection Guild will hold an auction of fabric, quilting notions, sewing patterns, sewing books, magazines and other related items at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave. Items are being accepted for the sale. Info: email [email protected].

Plots Available in Community Garden
Calvary Lutheran Church and School, 6111 Shelby St., is accepting applications for its 10-by-10 feet in-ground garden plots ($20) and its 4-by-10 feet raised plots ($20). Info: 317-783-2000.

Community garage sale set
The Pines of Greenwood, a 175-home addition near the corner of Averitt and Worthsville roads, will host its annual garage sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 2-4. The homeowners association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Greenwood Christian Church, across the street from the subdivision. 

Library’s Memorial Lecture
Award-winning author, journalist and comic book writer Ta-Nehisi Coates, a distinguished writer in residence at New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, will present The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation’s 42nd annual Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture Wednesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. at Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave. Info: 317-275-4700.

Gardening Program
The Johnson County Garden Club’s annual horticultural program will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. In addition to showcasing flower, plant and garden vendors, guest speakers and activities for all ages, the event will provide information on how to grow plants that attract hummingbirds. Seed packets and tree saplings will be given away while supplies last. Admission is $2, and breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. Info: Carolyn Williams at 317-736-8080 or email [email protected]. 

Cherry Blossoms Usher in Spring
Along with the arrival of spring is the blooming of the Yoshino cherry trees at White River State Park. A gift from Japan, the trees were given to Indianapolis in 2012 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the cherry trees that have come to define spring at the nation’s Capitol. Located on the river’s west bank, east of the Indianapolis Zoo, the trees create a stunning backdrop to the Waterfront Pavilion. The blooms should be beautiful for about another week. Info: www.whiteriverstatepark.org.

Veterans Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations
The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame is calling for nominations for its sixth class of honorees. Up to 15 veterans will be honored for military service achievements and/or community contributions. Nominees must meet any one of the following criteria: born in Indiana; entered military service in Indiana; or lived in Indiana for a minimum of eight years. Additionally, nominees must have been honorably discharged and be free of felony convictions. All ages, living or deceased, will be considered. Nomination forms are available at imvhof.com/nominate/. 

Bingo at Veterans Hall
Monday evening’s bingo program at Greenwood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5864, 333 S. Washington St., will continue through the summer. Play begins at 6 p.m. and food is available. Wednesday night bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.; the coverall is usually $500. Info: Sherri Jones at 253-278-1980 or Steve Milbourn at 317-525-7291.

Handbell Choir Performs
Joyful Sound, a handbell choir based out of Greenwood, will perform at the Otterbein Franklin Senior Life Community, 1070 W. Jefferson St., at 7 p.m. Monday, and at First Baptist Church of Greenwood, 99 W. Main St., at 7 p.m. Friday, May 3. 

Foundation Will Host Hoops Extravaganza
Some of Perry Township’s most popular teachers and staff members will battle the Harlem Wizards on the hardwood at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Southport Fieldhouse. The fun-filled event is sure to feature trick plays and stunning alley-oops. Tickets start at $8 and can be purchased at https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/145269?blm_aid=24289. Also on the foundation’s agenda is its Spring Celebration & Awards Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the township’s Education Center and the annual golf outing June 23 at The Legends. Info: Amelia Miller at 317-789-2395.