Reflections in the Mirror: Rod Smith
Where were you born? Durban, South Africa, Mothers’ Hospital, third floor – overlooking the South Africa’s premier Grayville Horse Racing Course where the famed Durban July occurs (think Kentucky Derby). Tell us about your life in home country. Idyllic – and I am talking about in the 60’s, 70’s. 80’s, when I lived there – if you were white and had a seared or no conscience. It was horrific if you were any other race and were unlucky enough to have still have feelings. Thankfully these things have had radically shifted in the wake of the election of Nelson Mandela and all that...
Read MoreMessage from the 2011 HMPNA President
Dear Neighbors and Friends, With the start of the new year brings new dreams and opportunities for the neighborhood. If there were ever a time that we could dream BIG, 2011 is the year! Our neighborhood, as well as several surrounding neighborhoods, is engaged in a “Quality of Life Plan”. We are now conducting hundreds of interviews to understand the needs of the neighborhood, set out a vision to make improvements, and find donors to help fund projects. Several eastside neighborhoods went through this process and it resulted in $30 million being poured into their neighborhoods!...
Read MoreDecember 5 Holiday Party
December 5 Holiday Party Features Food and Fellowship Please join your neighbors at HMP’s annual holiday party on Sunday, December 5 at the Trinity Episcopal Corner House at 3264 Pennsylvania Street. This year we’re having a Kid’s Holiday Party from 4:00 to 5:00 PM and the HMP Neighborhood Holiday Open House from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The Kid’s Party will consists of trimming the Christmas tree and making creative holiday ornaments. The evening’s Holiday Open House will feature live music and food. Everyone is welcome. The event is being catered this year, so no need to bring any...
Read MoreMonumental Marathon to Highlight Indianapolis Landmarks and Neighborhoods Including Historic Meridian Park
The third annual Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon will take place Saturday, November 6 with the full marathon (26.2 miles) and half-marathon (13.1 miles) start and finish lines near the Indiana State House. The Half Marathon goes through beautiful Historic Meridian Park. In planning the unique course, organizers sought out not only to create a beautiful and relatively flat route for the runners but also to show off many vibrant urban neighborhoods. Historic Meridian Park, Broad Ripple, Meridian-Kessler, Butler-Tarkington, the Old Northside, Fall Creek Place and others will...
Read MoreIPS and Butler Collaborate on Innovative School Option for School 60
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Superintendent Eugene G. White and Butler University President Bobby Fong signed an agreement in August to launch a unique school with both laboratory and magnet school features. The school eventually will serve students in Grades K-5 at the current William A. Bell School 60 on Pennsylvania Street. Butler and IPS faculty will collaborate in developing curricula, teaching and on-site educational research. “With the IPS/Butler partnership already established at Shortridge Magnet High School, the University will further cement its ties with its northside...
Read More2010 Fall Festival: Be There on September 18!
The annual Fall Festival, with its accompanying Chili Cook-off and Best Cornbread competitions, will be held September 18, from 4 to 7 pm at the home of Mark Webb and Lee Smith at 3257 N. Pennsylvania St. Residents are invited to bring their favorite dishes and HMPNA will provide beverages and table service. For those of you who have been perfecting recipes since last year, here’s your big chance to win the Golden Ladle or Cornbread Plate — HMP’s de facto trophies! The judges will NOT accept bribes nor will they be swayed by threats or taunts, so let’s keep it clean this year. Those...
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