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  • 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off Call for Entries

    10th Annual Chili Cook-Off Call for Entries

    If your chili is the best anyone’s ever tasted, PROVE IT! Enter your chili in Rotary’s 10th Annual Chili Cook-off by contacting Norm Melzer. The first ten entries will be accepted. 

    This year’s event will take place at the Murat Shrine Oasis Room on Thursday, October 5th. Check out photos from last year’s event on Facebook. 

  • Bowlers Wanted

    The 2023-24 Rotary Bowling League starts Tuesday, September 19. There’s still a few openings. If you have three bowlers, we can make space for your team. If it’s just you, we will fit you on to an existing team.

    Details:
    -Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. until about 8:30 p.m. at Woodland Bowl (96th & Keystone)
    -24 Weeks with the league ending in early April.
    -$20/week (3 games) but $18/week with pre-payment.
    -Our league is about fun! Proof: Our averages range from 90 to 190, and we even root for our opponents. Some bowlers even leave the lanes to reconvene at a nearby restaurant for appetizers and beverages, Fun!

    Interested in learning more? Attend the Rotary Bowling Open House on Tuesday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Woodland Bowl. 

    To join, contact Norm Melzer.
  • Environment & Beautification Service Blitz – Volunteers Needed

    Environment & Beautification Service Blitz – Volunteers Needed

    Join the Environment and Beautification Committee at their upcoming service projects. Sign up online to participate. All are welcome at these family friendly events!

    Saturday, September 16: Mass Ave Cultural Arts District from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
    Saturday, September 23: Mass Ave Cultural Arts District from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    Saturday, September 30: Fletcher Place Community Center, 1627 Prospect St., Indianapolis, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    Saturday, October 7: RecycleForce, 816 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Older youth and adults only due to construction.)

    Special thanks to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation for funding these projects.

  • September 13: 5:31 Club

    Who: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary.

    What: No agenda, just the regular monthly social get-together.

    When: Wednesday, September 13 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: Broad Ripple Brewpub, 842 E 65th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
    Guests can enjoy the Brewpub’s exquisite cuisine and beverages which includes British, American and Vegetarian/Vegan cuisine and fresh handcrafted beers brewed on the premises!

    In addition to 5:31 Club – the Tails and Ales event by Pet Friendly Services of Indiana will be at Broad Ripple Brewpub from 5:30 – 8 p.m.! This event provides small animal rescues the opportunity to introduce themselves and some of their adoptable animals. 

  • August 18: Polo at Sunset

    Come for an evening of great fun at Hickory Hall Polo Club.

    Pack your picnic baskets, grab your drinks, and join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis for a Polo Party at Sunset benefiting the Indianapolis Children’s Choir.

    BYOB – please bring food, drinks, chairs, and tailgate items while you enjoy an evening of polo with a terrific Indiana sunset. Look for the Rotary tent when you get there.

    All are welcome!

    Contact Abby Harlan with questions.

    Admission: $40 per car
    Gates open at 5 p.m.
    March starts at 6 p.m.

    Want to carpool?
    Meet at Kroger Parking Lot, 10679 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN 46077 at 5:15 p.m. 

  • August 29: Community Networking Event

    August 29: Community Networking Event

    You’re invited to an afternoon of fun and networking with INSPIREsmall.biz and the Rotary Club of Indianapolis at the Murat Shrine in downtown Indianapolis.

    On August 29 (in place of our Tuesday lunch program) we will be hosting a community networking event. Join us for an afternoon of new connections, light appetizers and cash bar from 3-6 p.m. All are welcome!

    Register before Tuesday, August 22 to have your contact information included in the event booklet. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/656211976687

  • August 9: 5:31 Club

    Who: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary.

    What: No agenda, just the regular monthly social get-together.

    When: Wednesday, August 9 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: Rick’s Cafe Boatyard, 4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis

  • July 12: 5:31 Club

    Who: Rotarians, friends, guests, and anyone wanting to learn more about Rotary.

    What: No agenda, just the regular monthly social get-together.

    When: Wednesday, July 12 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: Cinco de Mayo Cantina 2, 6473 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis, IN

  • Rotarians Beautify the Grounds at ISBVI

    Rotarians Beautify the Grounds at ISBVI




    The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (INSBVI) has been a favorite nonprofit for Rotarians who are willing to work hard outside! On Saturday, June 10, 8 Rotarians and 3 guests helped beautify INSBVI’s property that adjoins the Monon Trail; several runners and walkers said thank you!  We trimmed shrubs, pulled vines and weeds, and weedwacked so mulch could be spread at a later date.  

    Another project involved raking leaves and clearing weeds and poison ivy (yikes!) from a contained area. Elizabeth Garvey, the INSBVI horticulturist, was so thankful and said how great both of the areas looked!

    Finally, several Rotarians pulled the dreaded thistle that was growing in the playground, ouch!
     
    Thanks to all for their efforts!  Rotarians included: Tom Fodor, Stacy Johnson, Bruce Glor, Marie Koenig, Edie Collings, Larita Killian, Charlie Meyer, and Monica Peterson. Guests were: Rob Smith, Allison Meyer, and Gary Koenig.
  • June 10: Service Project with Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

    June 10: Service Project with Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

    Please join your friends from the Environment & Beautification Committee at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired for a service project.

    We will be spreading mulch, weeding, planting and doing other general maintenance projects on Saturday, June 10 from 9 am -1 pm.

    Please enter from the entrance off of 75th and Westfield Blvd and follow the signs.

    We need 12 volunteers. All are welcome. If you can help, let Marie Koenig know by June 3.

    Once you’ve registered, Marie will send info about tools to bring!