Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Association (MKNA)

06/17/2026

Are you a Zone 3 neighbor? MKNA Zone 3 is from Meridian east to Central Avenue and 42nd Street north to 46th street. In Zone 3 you’ll find Christian Church, the location for the annual Global Fest organized by IPS Center for Inquiry 70.

06/15/2026

Another local business has demonstrated its support for the Meridian-Kessler community by becoming an MKNA Business Member. Chase Holloway is founder and principal architect of Eccho Design. He specializes in NetZero and passive home designs that can produce as much energy as they consume.

Thank you to Chase and the Eccho team for supporting MKNA!

Learn more at designeccho.com

06/12/2026

🍦Did you miss out on last night's MKNA Summer Street Party?
🥤Or did you have so much fun you didn't want it to end?

You're in luck! Our second Summer Street Party will take place Thursday, July 16. This time we'll be partying at 42nd and Park at St. Joan of Arc.

Hope to see you there!

06/09/2026

♻ Saturday is All Neighborhood Cleanup day! ♻

MKNA has joined efforts with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful again this year to help make MK sparkle! Help us clear MK’s common pathways of yard debris, alley overgrowth, and trash. 🍂 KIB provides dumpsters, trash bags, and gloves.

🔸Dumpster 1: Broadway Street at 56th Street—near Midtown Church
🔸Dumpster 2: Park Avenue at 42nd Street—in the St. Joan of Arc’s community garden parking lot.

Please note! This event is not intended for garage or basement clean-out.
❌Please no toxic waste or electronics. ❌

06/05/2026

This year's first MKNA Summer Street Party is less than one week away!

☀️ Thur. June 11 from 6–8:30 p.m.
☀️ 57th Street between Washington & Central
☀️ Food trucks, desserts, adult beverages
☀️ Kids' activities and local businesses

Thank you to our June Street Party sponsor—Sullivan Hardware & Garden!

06/05/2026

We're thrilled to introduce MKNA's new Executive Director—Kristin Toner.

If Kristin Toner looks familiar, it’s because she’s served as MKNA’s Zone 4 representative for three years. The eight-year Meridian-Kessler resident has worked in the fine arts for over 15 years, most recently as Assistant Artistic Director for the Indianapolis Ballet.

Learn more about Kristin on MKNA's blog: https://mkna.org/2026/06/03/meet-our-new-executive-director-kristin-toner/

Please join us in welcoming Kristin into this new role!

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06/03/2026

🍋🩷 Pink lemonade stands dotted MK streets last weekend to support a 5-year-old girl with Batten Disease. Students from across MK sold icy lemonade at eight stands to support a friend in need.

It's not too late! Two more juice hubs will be in action this weekend. Load up on lemonade at 41st and Pennsylvania Streets on Sunday, June 7 from 11 am to 1 pm.

06/02/2026

🏠Your home is uniquely you, and that's why it's perfect for the Home Tour! 🏠
We're seeking homes to feature this September for the 2026 Home Tour—MKNA's largest annual fundraiser.

Your participation directly supports the Vi Walker Neighborhood Grant Program. Last year these grants supported neighborhood programs at Coburn Place, CFI 84, North United Methodist, and many others.

Interested? Please email Susan at [email protected]