Category: Social Activities

  • Volunteers Needed for Environment & Beautification Service Projects

    Volunteers Needed for Environment & Beautification Service Projects

    Join the Environment & Beautification Committee as they complete two ongoing service projects on Mass Ave. and at RecycleForce.

    RecycleForce: Saturday, October 28, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.  816 N. Sherman Dr., Indianapolis  The RecycleForce Project was initially planned for last spring but construction at their new facility was delayed. October 7 was the new date, but we ran into some barriers and were unable to complete the project. We will meet again on October 28 to wrap up this project.

    Bring shovel, gloves, and rake. And a kneeling pad, if you’d like.

    Mass Ave: Sunday, October 29, noon until possibly 6 p.m.  Intersection of Mass Ave, Michigan and New Jersey. The Mass Ave Cultural Arts District assembled an inspired program to beautify a section of Indianapolis that we now count as our “home.” (We meet at the Murat Shrine, in the heart of Mass Ave, after all.) Rotary volunteers have cleared the two flower beds we adopted, then mulched them. Now it’s time to finish the job by planting 379 plants chosen by a landscape architect. (210 are tiny “plugs.”) It will take a dozen volunteers to get this done.

    Bring shovel, gloves, rakes, broom, blower, drill with planting auger, wheelbarrow. And a kneeling pad, if you’d like.

    The Environment & Beautification Committee projects are funded by the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation.

  • November 1: 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, November 1 at 5:31 p.m.

    Where: The Northside Social, 6525 N. College Ave., Broad Ripple

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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! 

  • Rotary Golf League

    The Rotary Golf League will start on Monday, May 16, 2023, at 3:07 pm at River Glen and will run every Monday through 8/28/23 with the exception of Memorial Day (5/29/23) and Firecracker Monday (7/3/23). Pricing will be $24 for walkers and $32 for riders.

    You do not have to sign up in advance; just come and play the weeks you can; however, you must play a minimum of five times to be eligible for prizes at the end of the year.

    Any interested golfers that are not already receiving the Golf Newsletter please email David Leonards to be added.