HEARTLAND BEST FILMS AT ARTCRAFT
Four of the best films from the 2022 Heartland International Film Festival will be shown, Friday and Saturday, March 3-4, at the historic Artcraft Theatre in downtown Franklin. The Best of the Fest schedule: Friday - 7:30 p.m., “The Whale,” stars Brendan Fraser as an obese and reclusive English teacher. Fraser is a favorite to win Oscar’s best actor; Saturday – 2:30 p.m., “Rally Caps,” a youngster who dreams of pitching for a Little League team is setback by injury; 5 p.m. - “Butterfly the Sky,” the story of PBS’ series “Reading Rainbow” with LeVar Burton; and 7:30 p.m. – “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” a funny sci-fic action adventure about an exhausted Chinese-American woman who can’t finish her taxes, nominated for 11 Oscar awards. Tickets, $8 per film. Info: historicartcrafttheatre.org/movie-and-events-schedule.
MEET THE FEATURED ARTIST AT SALI
A public reception to meet this month’s featured artist, Paul Crosby of Southport, is Friday, March 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Southside Art League Gallery, 299 E. Broadway. Crosby’s works will be on display at the Southside Art League through March. The variety of his works features acrylics, ceramics, chalk, and paper making. Lately, he has combined his artistic talents with woodworking, including children’s furniture, board game tables, and wall art. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sunday through Tuesday. Info: www.southsideartleague.org.
VISIT WITH PETE THE CAT AT GPL
Read Across America Week concludes Friday, March 3 at the Greenwood Public Library with visits from Pete the Cat throughout the day. Pete the Cat will appear at 11 a.m., 1 pm., and 3 p.m. for bookish fun, storytime, and activities. No registration required. Participants may select one of the three appearances to attend. Pete the Cat will be at the library until 5 p.m. The library is at 310 S. Meridian St. Info: 317-881-1953.
FREE ANTI-DRUG SEMINAR AT CGHS
Officer Jermaine Galloway, aka Tall Cop Says Stop, presents a free seminar that covers a variety of current alcohol, drug, and concealment trends Thursday, March 2, 6:30 p.m., at the Center Grove High School auditorium. She will discuss drug trends, drug clothing, signs and symptoms, social networking sites, and youth party tendencies. Info: centergrove.k12.in.us/tallcop.
SUCCESSFUL PARENTING FUNDAMENTALS
Successful parenting fundamentals, presented by the Indianapolis Youth Leadership Academy and RocketFish Marketing, Is a free two-day training Saturdays, March 4 and March 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the South Emerson Church of God, 3939 S. Emerson Ave. Space is limited. A light lunch will be provided at no cost. Register by email: [email protected], include parents’ names, email address and contact phone number.
CONSERVATORY PHOTOGRAPHY AND HERBS
Two morning activities at the Garfield Park Conservatory are of interest for photographers and gardeners of herbs, Saturday, March 4. Early morning photography is 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Hobby photographers can take photos of tropical plants plus spring tulips, daffodils and hyacinths inside the Conservatory before it opens to the public. Space is limited, commercial or portrait photographers not allowed. Cost $6, registration required. The Herb Society of Central Indiana meets the same day, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Participants can get a head start on growing herbs; learn how to grow herbs for indoor use. $6 per person, registration required. Info and regis.: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
The Coffee and Conversation series continues with a six-part series based on Ann Voskamp’s book, The Broken Way, at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Living Cruciform” is the topic for the second in the series, Tuesday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The schedule: March 14, “Learning to Receive;” March 21, “Real Koinonia,”; March 28, “Embracing Inconvenience; and April 4, “Who we Serve.” Each session is $25. Journals provided. Also, a Lenten Retreat with Sr. Carol Falkner and Patty Moore is March 10-12, “No Greater Love – A Pilgrimage from the Garden to the Resurrection.” Includes the Holy Land location film, discussion, prayer and silence. Cost $325, including room and meals. Info: 317-788-7581.
FOUR-PART DIABETES EDUCATION SERIES
The Marion County Public Health Department is having the first of a four-part series on diabetes education for adults Wednesday, March 8, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Beech Grove branch library, 1102 Main St. Health officials will discuss topics, including healthy eating, increasing activity, taking medications, and preventing complications. Info: indypl.org.
LADIES NIGHT DINNER AND BINGO
Ladies night dinner and bingo is scheduled Friday, March 10, 6:30 p.m., at the Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Drive. Cost is $5 per person. RSVP before March 8 by email to: [email protected].
BEECH GROVE PAPER SHREDDING
Paper shredding, appliance drop-off, medicine disposal, syringe disposal and eyeglasses drop-off takes place Saturday, March 11, 9 a.m. to noon behind City Hall, 806 Main St., Beech Grove. The shredding and drop-off opportunities are sponsored by WM waste management and Hanna’s Wrecker Service. Info: www.beechgrove.com.
BRIGHT FUTURES YOUTH GROUP
The Body of Christ Bright Futures Youth Group (BFYG) is for youths, grades 4-12, at Body of Christ Church, 229 S. 3rd Ave., Beech Grove. BFYG helps youth understand biblical principles and to work through challenges through a fun and caring atmosphere. BFYG meets each Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. No attendance fee with dinner provided. Registration: bocf.online. Info: [email protected].
Four of the best films from the 2022 Heartland International Film Festival will be shown, Friday and Saturday, March 3-4, at the historic Artcraft Theatre in downtown Franklin. The Best of the Fest schedule: Friday - 7:30 p.m., “The Whale,” stars Brendan Fraser as an obese and reclusive English teacher. Fraser is a favorite to win Oscar’s best actor; Saturday – 2:30 p.m., “Rally Caps,” a youngster who dreams of pitching for a Little League team is setback by injury; 5 p.m. - “Butterfly the Sky,” the story of PBS’ series “Reading Rainbow” with LeVar Burton; and 7:30 p.m. – “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” a funny sci-fic action adventure about an exhausted Chinese-American woman who can’t finish her taxes, nominated for 11 Oscar awards. Tickets, $8 per film. Info: historicartcrafttheatre.org/movie-and-events-schedule.
MEET THE FEATURED ARTIST AT SALI
A public reception to meet this month’s featured artist, Paul Crosby of Southport, is Friday, March 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Southside Art League Gallery, 299 E. Broadway. Crosby’s works will be on display at the Southside Art League through March. The variety of his works features acrylics, ceramics, chalk, and paper making. Lately, he has combined his artistic talents with woodworking, including children’s furniture, board game tables, and wall art. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sunday through Tuesday. Info: www.southsideartleague.org.
VISIT WITH PETE THE CAT AT GPL
Read Across America Week concludes Friday, March 3 at the Greenwood Public Library with visits from Pete the Cat throughout the day. Pete the Cat will appear at 11 a.m., 1 pm., and 3 p.m. for bookish fun, storytime, and activities. No registration required. Participants may select one of the three appearances to attend. Pete the Cat will be at the library until 5 p.m. The library is at 310 S. Meridian St. Info: 317-881-1953.
FREE ANTI-DRUG SEMINAR AT CGHS
Officer Jermaine Galloway, aka Tall Cop Says Stop, presents a free seminar that covers a variety of current alcohol, drug, and concealment trends Thursday, March 2, 6:30 p.m., at the Center Grove High School auditorium. She will discuss drug trends, drug clothing, signs and symptoms, social networking sites, and youth party tendencies. Info: centergrove.k12.in.us/tallcop.
SUCCESSFUL PARENTING FUNDAMENTALS
Successful parenting fundamentals, presented by the Indianapolis Youth Leadership Academy and RocketFish Marketing, Is a free two-day training Saturdays, March 4 and March 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the South Emerson Church of God, 3939 S. Emerson Ave. Space is limited. A light lunch will be provided at no cost. Register by email: [email protected], include parents’ names, email address and contact phone number.
CONSERVATORY PHOTOGRAPHY AND HERBS
Two morning activities at the Garfield Park Conservatory are of interest for photographers and gardeners of herbs, Saturday, March 4. Early morning photography is 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Hobby photographers can take photos of tropical plants plus spring tulips, daffodils and hyacinths inside the Conservatory before it opens to the public. Space is limited, commercial or portrait photographers not allowed. Cost $6, registration required. The Herb Society of Central Indiana meets the same day, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Participants can get a head start on growing herbs; learn how to grow herbs for indoor use. $6 per person, registration required. Info and regis.: www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org.
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
The Coffee and Conversation series continues with a six-part series based on Ann Voskamp’s book, The Broken Way, at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Living Cruciform” is the topic for the second in the series, Tuesday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The schedule: March 14, “Learning to Receive;” March 21, “Real Koinonia,”; March 28, “Embracing Inconvenience; and April 4, “Who we Serve.” Each session is $25. Journals provided. Also, a Lenten Retreat with Sr. Carol Falkner and Patty Moore is March 10-12, “No Greater Love – A Pilgrimage from the Garden to the Resurrection.” Includes the Holy Land location film, discussion, prayer and silence. Cost $325, including room and meals. Info: 317-788-7581.
FOUR-PART DIABETES EDUCATION SERIES
The Marion County Public Health Department is having the first of a four-part series on diabetes education for adults Wednesday, March 8, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Beech Grove branch library, 1102 Main St. Health officials will discuss topics, including healthy eating, increasing activity, taking medications, and preventing complications. Info: indypl.org.
LADIES NIGHT DINNER AND BINGO
Ladies night dinner and bingo is scheduled Friday, March 10, 6:30 p.m., at the Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Drive. Cost is $5 per person. RSVP before March 8 by email to: [email protected].
BEECH GROVE PAPER SHREDDING
Paper shredding, appliance drop-off, medicine disposal, syringe disposal and eyeglasses drop-off takes place Saturday, March 11, 9 a.m. to noon behind City Hall, 806 Main St., Beech Grove. The shredding and drop-off opportunities are sponsored by WM waste management and Hanna’s Wrecker Service. Info: www.beechgrove.com.
BRIGHT FUTURES YOUTH GROUP
The Body of Christ Bright Futures Youth Group (BFYG) is for youths, grades 4-12, at Body of Christ Church, 229 S. 3rd Ave., Beech Grove. BFYG helps youth understand biblical principles and to work through challenges through a fun and caring atmosphere. BFYG meets each Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. No attendance fee with dinner provided. Registration: bocf.online. Info: [email protected].
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