Neighborhood Support for Marathon Noted
The neighborhood received a very nice comment from a participant in the recent Indianapolis Monumental Marathon via the web site. Several runners commented on the beauty of our area as they ran past our homes. Many thanks to all of the neighbors who turned out to support the runners, gave them high fives or played music to encourage them. Your enthusiasm was DEFINITELY noticed and appreciated!
Read MoreDecember 7 Holiday Party Features Food and Fellowship
Please join your neighbors at HMP’s annual Holiday Party and Pitch-in on Sunday, December 7 from 4-7:00 pm in the Fortune Room of Trinity Church. Santa will pay a visit and there will be coloring activities for children. Professional chef and long-time neighbor Jim Assendelft will be preparing lasagna for everyone and the neighborhood will provide the drinks and table service. Please bring your favorite holiday dish for your family to share: appetizers, salads, side dishes, or desserts. Neighborhood elections will take place at 6 pm. Hope to see you there!
Read MoreProject HOME Indy
“Project HOME Indy provides a nurturing residential environment that assists homeless teenage girls who are pregnant or parenting in building self-sufficiency. We create opportunities to expand life skills, access healthcare, and realize greater educational success.” Because of its reputation as a stable, thriving neighborhood, Historic Meridian Park will soon be home to a new non-profit organization, Project HOME Indy. “HOME” stands for “Healthy Options for Me” and clients will be teen girls who are pregnant or are young mothers. In addition to a enjoying a safe and supportive...
Read MoreMulticultural Festival, Saturday, November 8
FREE Multicultural Festival Focuses on International Gifts, Entertainment & Food Gives Developing World Artisans Critical Access to Global Markets Celebrate global connections at the sixth annual Helping Hands Festival IN HISTORIC MERIDIAN PARK on Saturday, November 8th from 10:30am to 4pm at St. Richard’s School located at 33 East 33rd St. This FREE festival is a feast for the senses, full of unique handcrafted treasures from around the globe. It showcases a wide price range of items made by artisans groups in developing countries who need a market for their work and are not...
Read MoreHalf Marathon Runs Through Neighborhood on November 1
Half Marathon Runs Through Heart of Historic Meridian Park on Saturday, November 1st between 8:45-10:00 AM Residents are encouraged to cheer, chalk streets, make signs, and/or play music to motivate runners and walkers. Also please pick up any candy wrappers and trash left by Halloween trick-or-treaters from the night before. IF YOU PLAN ON LEAVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD THAT MORNING, PLEASE PLAN FOR SLIGHT DELAYS entering and/or exiting the neighborhood. Meridian Street will be periodically blocked from 9:00 AM until around 1:30 PM. Visit http://www.monumentalmarathon.com/ for a full course...
Read MoreNovember 17 Neighborhood Meeting: Researching Your Home
November’s meeting will feature Chad Lethig, Indianapolis Preservation Coordinator for Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana. Want to find out who built your house? Who lived in your house during World War II and how did they made their living? What year was the back porch built? Chad will discuss sources of information and resources available to find out more about the history of our properties and homes in Historic Meridian Park. Join us in the Fortune Room of Trinity Episcopal Church on Monday, November 17. We’ll meet at 7:15 and the talk will begin at 7:30 pm. After that, you can...
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