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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120527
SUMMARY:May 23-26: Neighborhoods USA conference
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DESCRIPTION:Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) is the largest grassroots conference in the nation. The Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center is the host for the 37th Annual conference with this year’s theme, Communities Building Community. Some 800-1,000 community leaders from around the country are expected to converge on Indianapolis. These leaders will learn from one another new and innovative ways to make a difference in their communities. 
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DTSTAMP:20120512T042612Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120611
SUMMARY:June 9: Steel Ponies History Day @ Eiteljorg
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-9-steel-ponies-history-day-eiteljorg/
UID:2012061020120611-21887-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-9-steel-ponies-history-day-eiteljorg/
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of motorcycles and two of the most popular American brands—Indian and Harley Davidson—from Ed Youngblood, former president and CEO of the American Motorcycle Association. Hear Matty Bennett, owner of National Moto & Cycle, Co. speak about the fascinating history of boardtrack racing.
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DTSTAMP:20120511T233043Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120622
SUMMARY:June 21-24: ENGAGE Convergence 2012
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-21-24-engage-convergence-2012/
UID:2012062120120622-21872-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-21-24-engage-convergence-2012/
DESCRIPTION:Each summer Engage organizes a “Convergence” to bring together members of the network in a city where its members are particularly active. This year it's in Indy with the KI Ecocenter. 
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120623
SUMMARY:June 21-24: ENGAGE Convergence 2012
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-21-24-engage-convergence-2012/
UID:2012062220120623-21872-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-21-24-engage-convergence-2012/
DESCRIPTION:Each summer Engage organizes a “Convergence” to bring together members of the network in a city where its members are particularly active. This year it's in Indy with the KI Ecocenter. 
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DTSTAMP:20120511T233043Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120624
SUMMARY:June 21-24: ENGAGE Convergence 2012
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-21-24-engage-convergence-2012/
UID:2012062320120624-21872-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-21-24-engage-convergence-2012/
DESCRIPTION:Each summer Engage organizes a “Convergence” to bring together members of the network in a city where its members are particularly active. This year it's in Indy with the KI Ecocenter. 
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DTSTAMP:20120430T045043Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120716
SUMMARY:July 14: Day 1 of IBE Film Festival
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/july-14-day-1-of-ibe-film-festival/
UID:2012071520120716-21503-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/july-14-day-1-of-ibe-film-festival/
DESCRIPTION:Should be good, details later.

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DTSTAMP:20120430T045253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T051436Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120717
SUMMARY:July 15: Indiana Black Expo Film Festival Day 2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/indiana-black-expo-film-festival-day-2/
UID:2012071620120717-21506-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/indiana-black-expo-film-festival-day-2/
DESCRIPTION:Should be good, details later.

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DTSTAMP:20120504T070933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120513T041430Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120720
SUMMARY:July 19: Indiana Black Expo Education Conference
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/july-19-indiana-black-expo-education-conference/
UID:2012072020120720-21725-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/july-19-indiana-black-expo-education-conference/
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is searching for the most effective best practices to improve academic achievement. Hundreds of educators throughout the Midwest will converge on Indianapolis in the middle of their summer break to hear from experts and to brainstorm solutions. This year’s theme is “Developing the Mind of the New Millennium Student.”

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DTSTAMP:20120507T041931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120507T041931Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121008
SUMMARY:October 6: Intentional Communities — Co-Creation & Collaboration at the Crossroads
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/october-6-intentional-communities-co-creation-collaboration-at-the-crossroads/
UID:2012100720121008-21764-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/october-6-intentional-communities-co-creation-collaboration-at-the-crossroads/
DESCRIPTION:Indianapolis is witnessing a mushrooming of small-scale local responses to global challenges. Can these diverse initiatives form an intentional community of creative collaboration? Join Evolver Indianapolis to learn ways to activate and engage in conscious community while discovering groups that are transforming Indy.
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DTSTAMP:20120512T204243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120512T204243Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T000000Z
SUMMARY:May 22: Behind the Shelves at Pogue’s Run Grocer
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/may-22-behind-the-shelves-at-pogues-run-grocer/
UID:20120522T220000Z20120523T000000Z-22051-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/may-22-behind-the-shelves-at-pogues-run-grocer/
DESCRIPTION:Renee Sweany, also of Green Piece Indy fame, will share her insight on why eating cooperatively is so important - to the community, the local economy and for our health. 
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DTSTAMP:20120512T193112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120513T035233Z
CREATED:20120512T193112Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120522T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T000000Z
SUMMARY:May 22: An Education Conversation with Carey Dahncke
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/may-22-an-education-conversation-with-carey-dahncke/
UID:20120522T220000Z20120523T000000Z-21935-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/may-22-an-education-conversation-with-carey-dahncke/
DESCRIPTION:Join SPOKES (School on Wheels' new outreach community) at Scotty's Brewhouse Downtown for an evening of friends, networking and an 'education conversation' with Carey Dahncke.  He'll discuss the benefit of educational resources in addressing specific needs of students without stable housing.
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DTSTAMP:20120512T040206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120512T060757Z
CREATED:20120512T040206Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120526T170000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120526T173000Z
SUMMARY:May 26: Auto Racing Legend at the Crispus Attucks Museum
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/may-26-auto-racing-legend-at-the-crispus-attucks-museum/
UID:20120526T170000Z20120526T173000Z-21880-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/may-26-auto-racing-legend-at-the-crispus-attucks-museum/
DESCRIPTION:On the eve of the big race, the IPS Crispus Attucks Museum will host another educationally empowering program with the family of African-American racecar driver and master mechanic of the early 20th century, Charlie Wiggins. Also joining the program is racing legend Willie T. Ribbs, the first African American to drive Formula One and to qualify and compete in the Indy 500
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DTSTAMP:20120512T063638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120512T063638Z
CREATED:20120512T063638Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120530T163000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120530T180000Z
SUMMARY:May 30: Behind the Indiana Experience — What’s in our Library?
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/may-30-behind-the-indiana-experience-whats-in-our-library/
UID:20120530T163000Z20120530T180000Z-21910-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/may-30-behind-the-indiana-experience-whats-in-our-library/
DESCRIPTION:Without the William H. Smith Memorial Library, IHS would not have much to base its exhibitions, programs and other educational offerings on. Join IHS Director of Reference Services Suzanne Hahn and Exhibition Department research team member Krystal Gladden in a discussion and show-and-tell of collection items that have allowed IHS to create the Indiana Experience.
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DTSTAMP:20120504T061244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120513T034756Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120530T230000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120531T003000Z
SUMMARY:May 30: Education Accountability
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/may-30-education-accountability/
UID:20120530T230000Z20120531T003000Z-21700-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/may-30-education-accountability/
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Significant changes are under consideration for rewriting the federal No Child Left Behind Act, for Indiana’s waiver from those federal policy requirements, and for ongoing developments in the state’s accountability provisions. Moderated by Matt Tully, ...
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DTSTAMP:20120517T012517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120517T012517Z
CREATED:20120517T012517Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T120000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T220000Z
SUMMARY:June 2: The WOMAN-up! 1-Day Conference
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-2-the-woman-up-1-day-conference/
UID:20120602T120000Z20120602T220000Z-22294-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-2-the-woman-up-1-day-conference/
DESCRIPTION:The WOMAN-up! conference focuses on developing healthy relationships with Black women. It is clearly understood that when communities have healthy women, the families and overall communities do well. The WOMAN-up! conference will help Black women ...
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DTSTAMP:20120503T183411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120503T190945Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120604T223000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120605T000000Z
SUMMARY:June 4: I Want to Be a Social Entrepreneur — Now What?
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-4-i-want-to-be-a-social-entrepreneur-now-what/
UID:20120604T223000Z20120605T000000Z-21648-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-4-i-want-to-be-a-social-entrepreneur-now-what/
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Social entrepreneurs are the new and unlikely heroes at the corporate tables.They are becoming a driving force for societal change and business innovation, leading the rising field of social enterprise.What does it mean to be ...
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DTSTAMP:20120522T060611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120522T060611Z
CREATED:20120522T060611Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120605T183000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120605T203000Z
SUMMARY:June 5: Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online Database for Nonprofits
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-5-introduction-to-the-foundation-directory-online-database-for-nonprofits/
UID:20120605T183000Z20120605T203000Z-22369-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-5-introduction-to-the-foundation-directory-online-database-for-nonprofits/
DESCRIPTION:Not-for-profit organizations are invited to learn to use the Foundation Directory Online to identify potential funding resources, such as grants from private foundations, corporations and public charities.
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DTSTAMP:20120522T055911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120522T055911Z
CREATED:20120522T055911Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120606T160000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120606T170000Z
SUMMARY:June 6: ACLU says “let’s talk about contraception!”
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-6-aclu-says-lets-talk-about-contraception/
UID:20120606T160000Z20120606T170000Z-22366-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-6-aclu-says-lets-talk-about-contraception/
DESCRIPTION:First Wednesdays is a 50-minute discussion about hot topics currently on the minds of Hoosiers. Community leaders share their insight and expertise, which brings us a greater understanding of issues affecting our community. The panel will ...
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DTSTAMP:20120504T061744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120513T035611Z
CREATED:20120504T061744Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120613T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120613T233000Z
SUMMARY:June 13: Education Finance
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-13-education-finance/
UID:20120613T220000Z20120613T233000Z-21703-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-13-education-finance/
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This conversation gives an extensive outlook on changes in methods and means for funding our education system and what the future may hold for the policies guiding the financing of our schools. The event will ...
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DTSTAMP:20120512T045145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120512T045145Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120615T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120616T020000Z
SUMMARY:June 15: History on Tap — An Evening of Craft Beer @ Conner Prairie
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-15-history-on-tap-an-evening-of-craft-beer-conner-prairie/
UID:20120615T220000Z20120616T020000Z-21900-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-15-history-on-tap-an-evening-of-craft-beer-conner-prairie/
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the past and present of innovative beermaking in the Hoosier state. Featuring keynote by Douglas Wissing, author of "One Pint at a Time: A Traveler's Guide to Indiana's Breweries," 
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DTSTAMP:20120522T064246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120522T064246Z
CREATED:20120522T064246Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120616T130000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120616T170000Z
SUMMARY:June 16: 2012 Indiana Dads Expo
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-16-2012-indiana-dads-expo/
UID:20120616T130000Z20120616T170000Z-22378-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-16-2012-indiana-dads-expo/
DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Indiana Dads Expo is designed to help men to be more effective fathers, give you opportunities to network with other dads, and learn some valuable fathering tips. 
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DTSTAMP:20120503T183755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120503T191111Z
CREATED:20120503T183755Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120616T180000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120616T193000Z
SUMMARY:June 16: Creating a Sustainable Company
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-16-creating-a-sustainable-company/
UID:20120616T180000Z20120616T193000Z-21651-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-16-creating-a-sustainable-company/
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Sustainability-focused companies have been found to financially outperform their peers in almost every industry by an average of 15%. Large global enterprises are investing in sustainability not only because it’s the right thing to do, ...
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DTSTAMP:20120501T051249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120501T051249Z
CREATED:20120501T051249Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120618T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120618T233000Z
SUMMARY:June 18: Understanding Consumer Protection Laws and Fraud
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/june-18-understanding-consumer-protection-laws-and-fraud/
UID:20120618T220000Z20120618T233000Z-21556-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/june-18-understanding-consumer-protection-laws-and-fraud/
DESCRIPTION:Abby Kuzma will discuss how the Attorney General’s Office can help you with fraud claims or consumer protection issues.
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DTSTAMP:20111209T081252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120507T041229Z
CREATED:20111209T081252Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120621T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120622T000000Z
SUMMARY:June 21: Indy Transit – The Missing Link
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2011/12/june-21-indy-transit-%e2%80%93-the-missing-link/
UID:20120621T220000Z20120622T000000Z-16394-http://www.provocate.org/2011/12/june-21-indy-transit-%e2%80%93-the-missing-link/
DESCRIPTION:With so many great pieces in place, we need to connect them. IndyTalks with leaders about owning the future of Central Indiana and that last bold step to draw us together with transit. In partnership with the Indiana Citizens Alliance for Transit and the Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority.
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DTSTAMP:20120511T233043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120513T054349Z
CREATED:20120511T233043Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T191500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T201500Z
SUMMARY:June 21-24: ENGAGE Convergence 2012
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-21-24-engage-convergence-2012/
UID:20120624T191500Z20120624T201500Z-21872-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-21-24-engage-convergence-2012/
DESCRIPTION:Each summer Engage organizes a “Convergence” to bring together members of the network in a city where its members are particularly active. This year it's in Indy with the KI Ecocenter. 
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DTSTAMP:20120512T072709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120512T072709Z
CREATED:20120512T072709Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120627T163000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120627T180000Z
SUMMARY:June 27: Behind the Indiana Experience — Indy Sports
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-27-behind-the-indiana-experience-indy-sports/
UID:20120627T163000Z20120627T180000Z-21920-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-27-behind-the-indiana-experience-indy-sports/
DESCRIPTION:So what if the “Big Game” has passed. Indy’s sports heritage is as vibrant as ever at the History Center. Explore the Lanham Gallery’s current exhibition, Greatest Moments in Indy Sports History, and then hear from the team who brought it all together, Chris Mize, public historian, and Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star photo researcher.
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DTSTAMP:20120504T055652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120504T060252Z
CREATED:20120504T055652Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120629T230000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120630T020000Z
SUMMARY:June 29: Let Freedom Ring — From Justice to Jazz
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-29-let-freedom-ring-from-justice-to-jazz/
UID:20120629T230000Z20120630T020000Z-21694-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-29-let-freedom-ring-from-justice-to-jazz/
DESCRIPTION:There’s no better reason for celebration than Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US. It is not a national holiday, but it definitely should be observed. The National Juneteenth Observation Foundation ...
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120419T190218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120507T041122Z
CREATED:20120419T190218Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120710T223000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120711T003000Z
SUMMARY:July 10: IndyTalks about Race
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/july-10th-indytalks-about-race/
UID:20120710T223000Z20120711T003000Z-21518-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/july-10th-indytalks-about-race/
DESCRIPTION:Our community is at the crossroads of many issues but perhaps none so important at race relations. The Dialogue-to-Change initiative provides an on-going effort to create understanding about racism through community-wide dialogue and action.
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DTSTAMP:20120430T044540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120501T230620Z
CREATED:20120430T044540Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120712T230000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120713T010000Z
SUMMARY:July 12: Indiana Black Expo Ecumenical Service
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/july-12-indiana-black-expo-ecumenical-service/
UID:20120712T230000Z20120713T010000Z-21500-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/july-12-indiana-black-expo-ecumenical-service/
DESCRIPTION:IBE's ecumenical service kicks off the summer celebration, and is one of Indy's biggest religious events every year. Keynote speaker is Bishop Walter Thomas, Pastor, New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore
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DTSTAMP:20120503T184106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120503T191207Z
CREATED:20120503T184106Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120714T180000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120714T193000Z
SUMMARY:July 14: Assessing the Market When Writing a Business Plan
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/july-14-assessing-the-market-when-writing-a-business-plan/
UID:20120714T180000Z20120714T193000Z-21654-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/july-14-assessing-the-market-when-writing-a-business-plan/
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Market research will establish whether to proceed with the business plan. Workshop participants will describe a business concept that they have and perform an industry analysis. The focus will be on determining the target market, ...
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DTSTAMP:20120430T050015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T050015Z
CREATED:20120430T050015Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120716T183000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120716T211500Z
SUMMARY:July 16: IBE’s Black Business Conference — Doing Business Globally (Doing Business with Foreign Countries)
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/july-16-ibes-black-business-conference-doing-business-globally-doing-business-with-foreign-countries/
UID:20120716T183000Z20120716T211500Z-21509-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/july-16-ibes-black-business-conference-doing-business-globally-doing-business-with-foreign-countries/
DESCRIPTION:Details soon
When: Monday July 16, 2:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Where: Indiana Convention Center, Room 206 & 207 100 South Capitol Avenue
 

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DTSTAMP:20120430T050406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T050406Z
CREATED:20120430T050406Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120717T193000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120717T213000Z
SUMMARY:July 17: Promising African Emerging Markets — What You Must Know 1-2-3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/july-17-promising-african-emerging-markets-what-you-must-know-1-2-3/
UID:20120717T193000Z20120717T213000Z-21512-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/july-17-promising-african-emerging-markets-what-you-must-know-1-2-3/
DESCRIPTION:Details coming about the part of the IBE Black Business Conference
When: Tuesday July 17, 3:30-5:30 pm
Where: Indiana Government Center South, 402 W. Washington Street

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DTSTAMP:20120504T062111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120513T040652Z
CREATED:20120504T062111Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120717T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120717T233000Z
SUMMARY:July 17: Good Ideas Worth Sharing … Creating Paths to Success — What Works
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/july-17-good-ideas-worth-sharing-creating-paths-to-success-what-works/
UID:20120717T220000Z20120717T233000Z-21706-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/july-17-good-ideas-worth-sharing-creating-paths-to-success-what-works/
DESCRIPTION:
Parents and caregivers interested in after-school options, camps, tutoring, special interventions or in-home techniques are invited to this program presented by WFYI as a part of the American Graduate Initiative. Learn how after-school programs and ...
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120501T051806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120501T051806Z
CREATED:20120501T051806Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120719T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120719T233000Z
SUMMARY:July 19: Naturalization and Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Card) Processes
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/july-19-naturalization-and-lawful-permanent-residency-green-card-processes/
UID:20120719T220000Z20120719T233000Z-21559-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/july-19-naturalization-and-lawful-permanent-residency-green-card-processes/
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will present two simultaneous information sessions covering the Naturalization process and the Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card) eligibility requirements and application processes.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120512T043106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120512T043106Z
CREATED:20120512T043106Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120721T140000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120721T190000Z
SUMMARY:June 21: Steel Ponies — Celebrating Women and Motorcycles
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-21-steel-ponies-celebrating-women-and-motorcycles/
UID:20120721T140000Z20120721T190000Z-21891-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/june-21-steel-ponies-celebrating-women-and-motorcycles/
DESCRIPTION:Hear Christine Sommer Simmons, co-founder of Harley Women Magazine and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member, talk about her experiences riding cross-country on her 1915 Harley “Effie” bike during the 2010 Cannonball Run. Sommer Simmons will sign copies of her book in the museum store immediately following her presentation.

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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120503T184440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120503T191248Z
CREATED:20120503T184440Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120721T190000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120721T203000Z
SUMMARY:July 21: Funding Your Start-Up
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/july-21-funding-your-start-up/
UID:20120721T190000Z20120721T203000Z-21657-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/july-21-funding-your-start-up/
DESCRIPTION:
This workshop speaks on how to find resources and capital to help grow and start your business. From money that is right in front of us to institutions and angel investors. How do you get ...
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DTSTAMP:20120504T062425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120513T041800Z
CREATED:20120504T062425Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120731T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120731T233000Z
SUMMARY:July 31: Building Blocks for Early Learners
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/july-31-building-blocks-for-early-learners/
UID:20120731T220000Z20120731T233000Z-21709-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/july-31-building-blocks-for-early-learners/
DESCRIPTION: Learn everyday tips to stimulate important learning and brain connections within young children during this presentation by WFYI as part of the American Graduate Initiative. Parents and caregivers will gain an understanding of a ...
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DTSTAMP:20120503T184727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120503T191323Z
CREATED:20120503T184727Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120731T223000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120801T000000Z
SUMMARY:July 31: Social Media 101
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/july-31-social-media-101/
UID:20120731T223000Z20120801T000000Z-21660-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/july-31-social-media-101/
DESCRIPTION:
You’ve heard of social media, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, etc., but don’t fully understand how you should be using it to help your business. Learn the basics of building your online brand and how to market ...
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120501T052324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120501T052324Z
CREATED:20120501T052324Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120809T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120809T233000Z
SUMMARY:August 9: Understanding U.S. Laws
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/august-9-understanding-u-s-laws/
UID:20120809T220000Z20120809T233000Z-21562-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/august-9-understanding-u-s-laws/
DESCRIPTION:Suzanne Gaidoo, attorney with Lewis & Kappes, and Candi Perry of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will explain common misunderstanding of U.S. laws and what you should do if you are stopped by a police officer.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120504T062640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120513T042206Z
CREATED:20120504T062640Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120814T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120814T233000Z
SUMMARY:August 14: Parent-Teacher Partnership Matters
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/august-14-parent-teacher-partnership-matters/
UID:20120814T220000Z20120814T233000Z-21712-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/august-14-parent-teacher-partnership-matters/
DESCRIPTION: Parents and teachers are invited to a conversation about strategies for partnerships from preschool to high school, guidance on how to be a great parent-teacher partner, and ideas for effective two-way communication between home ...
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120503T185117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120503T191400Z
CREATED:20120503T185117Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120818T170000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120818T183000Z
SUMMARY:August 18: Understanding Social Media — How to Use it So You and Your Business Can Profit
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/august-18-understanding-social-media-how-to-use-it-so-you-and-your-business-can-profit/
UID:20120818T170000Z20120818T183000Z-21664-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/august-18-understanding-social-media-how-to-use-it-so-you-and-your-business-can-profit/
DESCRIPTION:

Learn the basics of social media including social networks, blogs, YouTube and more. Learn the right and wrong way to use social media and understand how to create a manageable social media plan for yourself ...
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120512T044251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120512T044403Z
CREATED:20120512T044251Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120818T173000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120819T000000Z
SUMMARY:August 18: “Out West — LGBT Hidden Histories” and “Beyond Brokeback — The Impact of a Film”
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/august-18-out-west-lgbt-hidden-histories-and-beyond-brokeback-the-impact-of-a-film/
UID:20120818T173000Z20120819T000000Z-21894-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/august-18-out-west-lgbt-hidden-histories-and-beyond-brokeback-the-impact-of-a-film/
DESCRIPTION:See the presentation “Out West: LGBT Hidden Histories” and “Beyond Brokeback: The Impact of a Film”. In addition, there will be a screening of the film Brokeback Mountain. 
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DTSTAMP:20120512T063108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120512T063108Z
CREATED:20120512T063108Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120826T160000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120826T210000Z
SUMMARY:August 26: Dig IN — A Taste of Indiana
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/august-26-dig-in-a-taste-of-indiana/
UID:20120826T160000Z20120826T210000Z-21907-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/august-26-dig-in-a-taste-of-indiana/
DESCRIPTION:Indiana chefs, growers and producers will make their way to White River State Park to showcase their high quality locally produced products, and remind Hoosiers there is much more than corn in Indiana.  Dig IN will feature educational discussion panels, cooking demonstrations, urban gardening exhibits, local expert Q&A sessions, wine tastings, beer and food pairing, and much more. 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120504T063001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120513T042709Z
CREATED:20120504T063001Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120828T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120828T233000Z
SUMMARY:August 28: Teacher Town Hall
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/august-28-teacher-town-hall/
UID:20120828T220000Z20120828T233000Z-21715-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/august-28-teacher-town-hall/
DESCRIPTION: Local teachers are invited to discuss the realities they face in the classroom and share their stories about the challenges, successes, hopes, goals and disappointments they face each day. This program is presented by ...
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120419T155657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120507T041140Z
CREATED:20120419T155657Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120908T180000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120908T213000Z
SUMMARY:September 8th — Crossrides
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/september-8th-crossrides/
UID:20120908T180000Z20120908T213000Z-21538-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/september-8th-crossrides/
DESCRIPTION:Take a self-guided tour of where Indy's historic roads cross. Wind up at City market for prizes and conversation. 
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DTSTAMP:20120501T052808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120501T052808Z
CREATED:20120501T052808Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120912T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120912T233000Z
SUMMARY:September 12: Goodwill Industries’ Programs and Services
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/september-12-goodwill-industries-programs-and-services/
UID:20120912T220000Z20120912T233000Z-21565-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/september-12-goodwill-industries-programs-and-services/
DESCRIPTION:Representatives of Goodwill Industries will overview its programs and services, including job training and placement, adult educational opportunities, and the Nurse Family Partnership.
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DTSTAMP:20120522T061234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120522T061234Z
CREATED:20120522T061234Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120915T140000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120915T160000Z
SUMMARY:September 15: How to Build a Nonprofit Organization — How to Start a 501(c)(3)
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/september-15-how-to-build-a-nonprofit-organization-how-to-start-a-501c3/
UID:20120915T140000Z20120915T160000Z-22372-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/september-15-how-to-build-a-nonprofit-organization-how-to-start-a-501c3/
DESCRIPTION:Adults seeking to establish a new non-profit organization are invited to learn the characteristics of effective non-profits and assess whether yours is ready for foundation fundraising.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120522T062458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120522T062458Z
CREATED:20120522T062458Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120915T173000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120915T193000Z
SUMMARY:Saptember 15: How to Build a Nonprofit Organization — Grant Writing Basics
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/saptember-15-how-to-build-a-nonprofit-organization-grant-writing-basics/
UID:20120915T173000Z20120915T193000Z-22375-http://www.provocate.org/2012/05/saptember-15-how-to-build-a-nonprofit-organization-grant-writing-basics/
DESCRIPTION:Representatives of new non-profits organizations or community groups with very little experience in grant seeking are invited for an overview of the grant-seeking process and a review of the groundwork that must be in place before seeking a grant. 
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DTSTAMP:20120415T010436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120507T043748Z
CREATED:20120415T010436Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121003T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121003T233000Z
SUMMARY:October 3: IndyTalks presents  Mapatory
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/october-3rd-mapatory/
UID:20121003T220000Z20121003T233000Z-21443-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/october-3rd-mapatory/
DESCRIPTION:Indy Hub, LISC and Earth House are bringing together some of Indy's leading community developers to discuss our options and play "Mapatory" —an original game of chance and hard community building decisions. 
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120501T053322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120513T043337Z
CREATED:20120501T053322Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121023T220000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121023T230000Z
SUMMARY:October 23: Helping Kids Succeed in School
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/october-23-helping-kids-succeed-in-school/
UID:20121023T220000Z20121023T230000Z-21568-http://www.provocate.org/2012/04/october-23-helping-kids-succeed-in-school/
DESCRIPTION:Lauren Harvey of the Indiana Center for Intercultural Communication at IUPUI will discuss ways in which non-native English-speaking parents will learn how to help their children with reading and school work at home. Materials and suggestions for children of all ages will be provided.
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