The Indiana Historical Society invites guests to beat the summer heat while exploring democracy, civics and government on Wednesday, July 4, when the society, 450 W. Ohio St., offers free admission from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Activities will include the chance to pass a citizenship test, make a campaign button, design a flag and write letters to members of the armed forces. Patriotic tunes will be performed, and “Schoolhouse Rock!: Election Collection” will be shown.

​In addition, guests are encouraged to tour the Indiana Experience, whose newest exhibit highlights the Indianapolis Colts. The display uses digital activities, artifacts, player interviews, photographs, videos and more to celebrate the team while also exploring football’s role in American culture. More information is available by calling 317-232-1882. 

Band Will Present Patriotic Concerts
The Greater Greenwood Community Band will perform free concerts from 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the MacAllister Center for the Performing Arts at Garfield Park, 2450 Shelby St., and from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Greenwood Amphitheatre, just south of Main and Meridian streets and behind the fire station. Both concerts will feature patriotic music. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and coolers (no glass or alcohol).

Central Indiana Students Will Present Musical
More than 40 high school students from central Indiana will present “Urinetown” at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Park Tudor. Coordinated through the Summer Stock Stage, the comedy tells the tale of greed, love, revolution and musical theater in a time when a terrible water shortage has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. Tickets, $14 to Thursday’s preview and $18 for the other shows, can be reserved at www.summerstockstage.com.

Blood Drive
The community is invited to hit a home run for patients by giving blood at the Indianapolis Indians’ blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday at Victory Field. Those who donate will receive a free box seat ticket to a future game. Donors must be in generally good health, at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent) and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. Visit www.RedCross Blood.org and use sponsor code indyindians to register.

Chamber Accepting Submissions for Monumental Awards The Indy Chamber is accepting submissions through July 27 for its Monumental Awards, which recognize excellence in landscape architecture, interior design, real estate development, neighborhood revitalization and public art. Submission forms and full guidelines, including category descriptions and judging criteria, are available at www.IndyChamber.com. Winners will be announced Oct. 17 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

Stop the Bleed Class Can Help Save Lives
Stop the Bleed, a class that teaches non-medical personnel how to stop life-threatening bleeding through wound-packing and tourniquet use, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, at the Franciscan Health Education Center, 421 N. Emerson Ave., Greenwood. The course is a combination of lecture and hands-on training to equip and empower the bystander in the first minutes after a trauma injury that causes bleeding. Time is of the essence in treating bleeding wounds before first responders can arrive on the scene, said Christy Claborn, RN, trauma program manager for Franciscan Health. Call 317-528- 3360 to register.

One Library Branch Will Be Open July Fourth
With the exception of InfoZone (open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) in The Children’s Museum, 3000 N. Meridian St., all Indianapolis Public Library locations will be closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Bulletin Boards are $10 per posting, or free with the purchase of advertising. To place a listing or for more information, call 317-781- 0023 or email [email protected].