- May 22: Behind the Shelves at Pogue’s Run Grocer 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.
- May 22: An Education Conversation with Carey Dahncke 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.
- May 23-26: Neighborhoods USA conference 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.
- May 26: Auto Racing Legend at the Crispus Attucks Museum 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
- May 30: Behind the Indiana Experience — What’s in our Library? 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.
- May 30: Education Accountability 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, ...
- June 2: The WOMAN-up! 1-Day Conference 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 ...
- June 4: I Want to Be a Social Entrepreneur — Now What? 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 ...
- June 5: Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online Database for Nonprofits 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.
- June 6: ACLU says “let’s talk about contraception!” 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 ...
- June 9: Steel Ponies History Day @ Eiteljorg 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.
- June 13: Education Finance 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 ...
- June 15: History on Tap — An Evening of Craft Beer @ Conner Prairie 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,"
- June 16: 2012 Indiana Dads Expo 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.
- June 16: Creating a Sustainable Company 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, ...
- June 18: Understanding Consumer Protection Laws and Fraud Abby Kuzma will discuss how the Attorney General’s Office can help you with fraud claims or consumer protection issues.
- June 21-24: ENGAGE Convergence 2012 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.
- June 21: Indy Transit – The Missing Link 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.
- June 21-24: ENGAGE Convergence 2012 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.
- June 21-24: ENGAGE Convergence 2012 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.
- June 21-24: ENGAGE Convergence 2012 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.
- June 27: Behind the Indiana Experience — Indy Sports 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.
- June 29: Let Freedom Ring — From Justice to Jazz 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 ...
- July 10: IndyTalks about Race 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.
- July 12: Indiana Black Expo Ecumenical Service 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
- July 14: Assessing the Market When Writing a Business Plan 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, ...
- July 14: Day 1 of IBE Film Festival Should be good, details later.
- July 15: Indiana Black Expo Film Festival Day 2 Should be good, details later.
- July 16: IBE’s Black Business Conference — Doing Business Globally (Doing Business with Foreign Countries) Details soon When: Monday July 16, 2:30 PM – 5:15 PM Where: Indiana Convention Center, Room 206 & 207 100 South Capitol Avenue
- July 17: Promising African Emerging Markets — What You Must Know 1-2-3 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
- July 17: Good Ideas Worth Sharing … Creating Paths to Success — What Works 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 ...
- July 19: Naturalization and Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Card) Processes 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.
- July 19: Indiana Black Expo Education Conference 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.”
- June 21: Steel Ponies — Celebrating Women and Motorcycles 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.
- July 21: Funding Your Start-Up 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 ...
- July 31: Building Blocks for Early Learners 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 ...
- July 31: Social Media 101 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 ...
- August 9: Understanding U.S. Laws 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.
- August 14: Parent-Teacher Partnership Matters 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 ...
- August 18: Understanding Social Media — How to Use it So You and Your Business Can Profit 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 ...
- August 18: “Out West — LGBT Hidden Histories” and “Beyond Brokeback — The Impact of a Film” 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.
- August 26: Dig IN — A Taste of Indiana 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.
- August 28: Teacher Town Hall 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 ...
- September 8th — Crossrides Take a self-guided tour of where Indy's historic roads cross. Wind up at City market for prizes and conversation.
- September 12: Goodwill Industries’ Programs and Services Representatives of Goodwill Industries will overview its programs and services, including job training and placement, adult educational opportunities, and the Nurse Family Partnership.
- September 15: How to Build a Nonprofit Organization — How to Start a 501(c)(3) 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.
- Saptember 15: How to Build a Nonprofit Organization — Grant Writing Basics 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.
- October 3: IndyTalks presents Mapatory 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.
- October 6: Intentional Communities — Co-Creation & Collaboration at the Crossroads 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.
- October 23: Helping Kids Succeed in School 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.