86th & Ditch

10/07/2016

http://www.daubpark.org/10thanniversary.html

Art in "D" (Daubenspeck) Park is part of the celebration of the park's 10 years of growth. The one-day "plein aire" event welcomes artists to come capture the beauty of this nearly 22-acre native restoration site and its incredible biodiversity. The public is free to visit the artists and watch th...

05/07/2016

There's so much to do! And fun people to do it with! Come join us Saturday for planting, building, sprucing up Daubenspeck Nature Park for spring:

Saturday, May 7, Noon* to 4 PM -- VOLUNTEER DAY

-- After the Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society native plant sale at Park Tudor 10:15 - 12:30 www.inpaws.org
-- Snacks provided
-- Special surprise gift for volunteers who stay the whole afternoon

Also, join us in the morning for the first of our free monthly bird walks... "Mornings are For the Birds": First Saturday of each Month, 9-10:30 am (May-October)

Saturday, May 7, from 9 AM to 10:30 AM -- BIRD WALK

Emailed RSVP appreciated but not required. [email protected]

For all events, closed shoes and long pants recommended. Rain or shine. All abilities welcome!
Daubenspeck Nature Park
8900 Ditch Road, Indianapolis, IN
**** CELEBRATING 10 YEARS **** www.daubpark.org

Lastly, if you love the park, and want to improve the property value of your Washington Township home, check out this link to info on the referendum that will be on the ballot to provide much-needed funds to rehab Washington Township's schools. This is an important vote, so please pass it on! http://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/2016/01/master-facility-planning/

10/22/2015

Time to take advantage of early voting. We just voted at the city county building. No line. Free parking nearby. Then head over to City Market for some snax.
EARLY VOTING DAYS & HOURS :
Weekend voting is here. Why wait when you can vote today.
Early Voting begins Tuesday, October 6 in the Clerk's office located downtown in room W122 of the City-County Building.
Weekday Hours
Tuesday, October 6 through Friday, October 30 8AM to 5PM
Weekend Hours
Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 10AM to 5PM
Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 10AM to 5PM
Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 10AM to 5PM
Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 10AM to 5PM
Final Day of Early Voting
Monday, November 2 8AM to NOON
PARKING
We encourage you to park in the EZ Park surface lot located at 355 E. Pearl St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. Parking is free to early voters as a courtesy of the Marion County Clerk's Office.

EARLY VOTING LOCATION:
Marion County Clerk's Office
City-County Building
200 E. Washington St., W122
Indianapolis, IN 46204
*Voters will have easy access to the Clerk’s office if they use the Delaware Street entrance to the City-County Building. The office is located on the first floor of the west wing of the building.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Early voting generally begins 28 days before any election, and any voter can come to the Clerk’s Office to cast their ballot before Election Day. You do not need a reason to vote early, but you must have a valid, photo ID issued by the state of Indiana or federal government (Indiana Photo ID Laws).

When you arrive at an early voting location, you will be asked to complete an application to vote absentee. (Any person casting a vote before Election Day is considered an absentee voter under Indiana law since your ballot won’t be counted until Election Day.) After you present your ID and your application is approved, you will be handed a ballot to complete on site. You then seal your ballot in a security envelope and it is safely stored until it’s counted on Election Day.

09/27/2015

Great event coming to Indy next week, with locations around town. The Indiana Audubon Fall Birding Festival. Come out and meet others who enjoy birding.

http://www.indianaaudubon.org/Activities/FallFestival2015/tabid/512/Default.aspx

The Indiana Audubon Society will hold it's 2015 Fall Birding Festival on October 2-4, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Join us for a great weekend of birding in Central Indiana! Co-sponsored by the Amos Butler Audubon Society.

09/04/2015

This weekend grab a bite at Taylor's Pub
http://taylorspubindy.com/locations/taylors-pub-greenbriar/

86th and Ditch Rd. 1325 W. 86th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 259-0952 View map of ALL LOCATIONS View 1325 W 86th St in a larger map

08/23/2015

Daub Park Fall Migration Birding
Saturday September 19, 8:00–9:30am

Many birds migrate through our area as they head south for winter. We'll be looking for warblers, song birds, etc. (about 100 species of birds have been seen or heard here). Learn where they are headed and why. For novices to dedicated birders. Learn how to ID birds, and how to use binoculars like a pro.
Bring: Binoculars or share ours. Dress for the weather & closed shoes. Minors should bring an adult.
Leaders: 1) Rob Ripma, Nutty Birder (NuttyBirder.com) and owner and trip leader for Sabrewing Nature Tours (www.sabrewingtours.com) 2) Amy Hodson, birder and bird photographer

Notes:
• Programs are family friendly, but kids must be with their adults. Most programs require quiet focus for at least one hour, so please use your judgment for the benefit and enjoyment of all attendees.
• Eco-walks involve a bit of gentle, medium-paced walking and more standing in place. Trails are packed dirt, grass, or boardwalks, with mostly gradual slopes, and could accommodate a wheelchair in most areas.
• All programs are outdoors and exposure to the elements is involved. Please dress appropriately. There are no indoor facilities. A liability waiver will be provided for all participants to sign. For last-minute extreme weather cancellations, updates will be sent via text message to those who have signed up and provided a cell phone.
For more about the park, visit www.daubpark.org (There is no program info on the site now, due to tech difficulties with updating the site.) To get on our email list for updates, write to [email protected]

Sabrewing Nature Tours provides safe and fun Birding and Nature Photography Tours to the best locations in the world.

06/13/2015

I have been slackin in keeping up with the many new things at 86th and Ditch. We have a juice bar, a new Mexican store and restaurant, a Chinese food store and a Halal food store. Check Yelp for reviews now. I hope to add them to the list soon.

04/23/2015

Celebrate Earth Day at the JCC

With food trucks, music, games and merch!

http://jccindy.org/community/earth-day/

The JCC Earth Day Community Celebration sponsored by Citizens Energy Group attracts more than 2,000 people for more than 40 family-friendly activities

04/12/2015

Not far from here at the Jazz
Kitchen come out tonight for some great music:

http://www.thejazzkitchen.com/event/kevin-anker-soul-experience/

7p | $12

Kevin Anker has crafted a keyboard style that has seen him in demand both locally and internationally, touring with the likes of Delbert McClinton and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Around Indy you’re likely to see him playing jazz one night, blues the next night, and soul the next. The Kevin Anker Soul Experience brings the sounds of classic Memphis soul from the likes of Al Green, O.V. Wright, Syl Johnson, and Ann Peebles to life. Featuring some of Indy’s most renowned musicians, including seven-time Blues Music Award nominee Tad Robinson, and Indy’s own Musical Mayor, Rob Dixon, the undeniable groove the band lays down will have the house rockin’ for The Afterset.

Personnel

Tad Robinson – vocals and harmonica
Kevin Anker – hammond organ
Rob Dixon – saxophone
Marlin McKay – trumpet
Joel Tucker – guitar
Jeff Chapin – drums

01/30/2015

For Immediate Release:
January 29, 2015

Citizens Temporarily Changing Disinfectant in Water
Few Customers Will Notice Slight Taste and Odor in Water

INDIANAPOLIS- Starting Friday, January 30, some Citizens Energy Group customers may notice a slight change to the taste or smell of their tap water due to a change in disinfectant from chloramine to free chlorine. The change is conducted annually as preventative maintenance to assure the quality of our drinking water. This process has been practiced for more than 20 years and is commonly used throughout the drinking water industry. This year’s maintenance will conclude in March.

Some customers may notice a temporary chlorine or “swimming pool” smell in their water. During this time, tap water is still safe to drink and meets all regulatory requirements. Customers conducting dialysis treatment or using reverse osmosis systems should verify their filters are working appropriately for the type of disinfectant used. Customers with aquariums or sensitive plant species may need to take steps to remove the disinfectant prior to use.

For more information, contact Citizens Energy Group at 924-3311 or click here to watch an educational video about the free chlorine process.

About Citizens Energy Group
Citizens Energy Group is a Public Trust providing safe and reliable utility services to about 800,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the Indianapolis area. The Public Trust means its utilities are managed only for the benefit of customers and the community.

Media Contact:
Sarah Holsapple
(O) 317-927-4341
(C) 317-363-6800
[email protected]

11/04/2014

Things are moving forward at IndyGo, and maybe not for the better, at least, for our part of town. IndyGo is proposing eliminating a section of Bus route 27, which runs from St. V to downtown. Currently the stretch does an S curve up Ditch, along 79th Street to Hoover and down. This would remove stops essential for some riders that live in Greenbriar, Meridian Woods, King Estates and the Delaware Trails. This will diminish access to our part of town. Now is the time to go to IndyGo and voice your concern:

http://www.indygo.net/news-initiatives/indygoforward?in_ref=eyepiece

IndyGo Forward is an in depth study of how the bus system operates today and what our plans are for the future.Growing ridership on the IndyGo system, general public demand for more transit, and the opening of IndyGo's Downtown Transit Center in 2015 represent key changes in the local environment th…