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Facebook groups to join in Indianapolis, IN
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Find your new faves without leaving the house. | Photo by INDYtoday team
Trying to find a hiking group to join, hoping to connect on old Circle City memories, or just looking for fellow Hoosier food recs? Look no further than your electronic device for eight Facebook groups to join and get to know Indy a little better.

🍔 Foodie friends

Indy Local Foodies
This group is for locals who love supporting local restaurants. It’s a private group with 93,000+ members and it was created back in 2009 — a lifetime ago in social media years.

Where to eat INDY
This corner of the internet is great for those who may have just moved to Indy and are looking for the best places for sushi, burgers, and everything in between.

⌛ Nostalgic neighbors

Indy Nostalgia
Historic photos of bygone businesses and stories about beloved Hoosiers await you in this public group with over 60,000 members. Pro tip: Don’t skip over the comments — people tend to share a wealth of information in every thread.

Invisible Indianapolis
The full name of this group is “Invisible Indianapolis: Race, Heritage and Community Memory in the Circle City” and it digs deeper into the heritage and culture of several Indy neighborhoods that have been ignored or misrepresented.

👟 Exercise buddies

Indianapolis Bicycling Swap
If you’re looking to trade your old Schwinn or need advice on the best cruiser to roll around the city with, this is the group for you.

Indianapolis Women’s Hiking Community
This welcoming group is a safe place for those identifying as female of all fitness levels to network and carpool to various parks around the Midwest.

đŸŒ” Plant pals

Indianapolis Plant Exchange
“Free to a good home” is not an uncommon phrase on this platform for green-thumbed Hoosiers. You might also finally be able to find that mican philodendron you’ve had on your wishlist in this group.

Indianapolis Gardening
This green community is chock full of pro tips and discussions regarding why some leaves fell late this year.

Did we fail to mention your go-to group in the metaverse? Let us know and maybe we’ll make this a series.
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Monday, Dec. 12
  • Trivia Night | Monday, Dec. 12 | 7-9 p.m. | The Garage Food Hall, 906 Carrollton Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Get your group together and compete in this weekly game of trivia hosted by The Quizzler.
Tuesday, Dec. 13
Wednesday, Dec. 14
  • Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers | Wednesday, Dec. 14, Sunday, Jan. 22 | 7 p.m. | Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $16-$60 | Dust off your ugliest sweater for this themed hockey night.
Saturday, Dec. 17
  • Worship Live featuring Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, and Pastor Mike Jr. | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 7 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis | $45 | Don’t miss this unforgettable worship experience, featuring Pastor Mike Jr., Grammy award winner Fred Hammond, and gospel superstar Israel Houghton (use code PRAISE for 50% off).*
Sunday, Dec. 18
  • Oh Sh!t Sunday Shopping | Sunday, Dec. 18 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Provider, 1101 E. 16th St., Indianapolis | Free | Shop local while sipping a coffee or cocktail.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Celebrate the season with at-home happy hour đŸ„‚
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Get fa la la la festive with these cocktails. | Photo provided by Huse Culinary
Looking to keep the holiday party spirits high? Impress your guests with these crafty cocktail recipes courtesy of Huse Culinary:
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Weather
  • 41Âș | Cloudy | 5% chance of rain
Cause
  • Feeling nostalgic? The site of the old Nickel Plate Bar & Grill is selling around 200 bricks from the demolished spot for $100 each with proceeds going toward local nonprofits. ICYMI: Cafe Patachou is moving into the empty spot left by the iconic diner in Fishers. Buy a brick. đŸ§± (IndyStar)
Shop
  • Nap or Nothing is now open as a pop-up on Mass Ave. in the former Escape the Room. Owner Antonio Maxie is one of a number of entrepreneurs working with GANGGANG in its initiative focused on developing more Black-owned businesses in Indy. The store offers clothes, shoes, and informal musical performances. 👕 (IBJ)
Sports
  • “100 Days to Indy” is a new docuseries that will lead up to the Indy 500 next year. Race fans will be able to watch behind-the-scenes footage chronicling the personalities of the NTT IndyCar Series as they prep for a new season. The Penske Entertainment series will air on The CW Network in spring 2023. 🏁 (WRTV)
Number
  • $1 million. That’s how much money the Indiana Latino Institute received from IU Health to expand its education services for Hoosier Latino students. IU Health is on a mission to diversify its staff and add more internship opportunities for Latino students at IU Health in the fields of medicine, human resources, and engineering. đŸ©ș (WISH)
Concerts
  • Making a resolution to see more live music next year? Live Nation is introducing a Lawn Pass for Summer 2023 for $199 + a fee. With the pass, you can go to more than 30 shows at Ruoff Music Center with general admission lawn seating. Passes go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. đŸŽ¶ (WRTV)
Eat
  • Show the foodies in your life that you have great taste. Huse Culinary offers unique culinary gifts like St. Elmo Steakhouse seasonings and sauces, ready-to-pour cocktails, and local dining experiences. Plus, get a 20% bonus gift card with gift card purchases of $125+.*
Travel
Sports
  • Now’s the time to buy the sports lover in your life a holiday present, because Fanatics is offering sitewide sales. Easily find licensed sportswear and collectibles like jerseys, hoodies, and outerwear for the world’s most popular sports teams and win the holidays.*
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Government

ICYMI: the Convention Center is expanding
A rendering of the new project exterior
You won’t be able to miss this new development when it’s complete in a couple of years. | Rendering via RATIO Design
On Friday, the city’s Capital Improvement Board (CIB) approved $50 million in additional funding for inflation-related costs surrounding the Indiana Convention Center expansion portion of a larger redevelopment project.

If you haven’t been keeping up with this downtown development, we’ll fill you in. The Pan Am Plaza project is centered around a hotel tower that will go in the northwest corner of Capitol Avenue and Georgia Street across from the Convention Center. A skybridge will connect the two structures to ensure easy access for out-of-towners. The addition is planned to feature more public meeting space and the state’s largest ballroom.

Fun fact: Visit Indy says that the economic impact from the five conventions that have chosen Indy to host their events contingent on this new development can be rounded up to nearly $1.2 billion from 2026 to 2030.

A groundbreaking for the project is planned for spring 2023.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Anna.

Editor’s pick: Am I the only one who wishes coffee shops stayed open a bit longer during the weekday? I’ve noticed several spots closing earlier for the winter season, and it’s cramping my remote-work style. If you know of any coffee shops open late, let me know and I might include a list in an upcoming newsletter.

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