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The Safety Ambassadors’ + Clean Team’s impact by the numbers

• Nearly 6,000 bags of trash removed from Downtown (an increase of over 500% from last year)
• 500% increase of total hours worked
• 267 blocks of freshly power-washed sidewalks
• 938 stickers removed
• 357 pieces of graffiti cleaned up

• 1,689 business and hospitality visits
• 52 reports + referrals to the IMPD
• Provided support to services 238 times

• Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre: A Brief History of Tull Tour 2023 | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Irving Theatre, 5505 E. Washington St., Indianapolis | $65-$100 | Martin Barre celebrates the musical journey of Jethro Tull throughout the decades in his new show.

• Storytime at Irvington - Reading with a Witch | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Irvington Branch, 5625 E. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Toddlers and preschoolers with their caregivers are invited to a special storytime presented by Irvington’s famous dancing witches.
• Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics | Thursday, Oct. 19-Thursday, Oct. 26 | Times vary | Scottish Rite Cathedral, 650 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis | $30 | Discover the spookiest Halloween-inspired music under the gentle glow of candlelight.

• The Edwards Twins Presents: The Ultimate Variety Show | Friday, Oct. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, 1 Carmichael Square, Carmel | $60-$90 | Las Vegas’ top impersonators use state of the art make-up to look and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday in the ultimate variety show.

• EMCC 5th Annual Monopoly Tournament | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | EMCC Leadership & Legacy Center, 2259 Ralston Ave., Indianapolis | $25 | Get ready to roll the dice, buy properties, and bankrupt your opponents in the ultimate battle of finances — food and coffee are provided.
• Locally Made: Indy’s Fall Fest | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 12-5 p.m. | Monument Circle, Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | ARTSPARK will come alive in a family-friendly event with art activities, art from 50 local and regional artists, food trucks, and local beer and wine for purchase.

• Dance Kaleidoscope presents New Horizon | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 2 p.m. | Indiana Repertory Theatre, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $35-$50 | Experience Dance Kaleidoscope’s inspiring season opener under a new artistic director.

• What’s that Word? | Monday, Oct. 23 | 6-7 p.m. | Central Library, 40 E. Saint Clair St., Indianapolis | Free | Get ready to unearth spine-tingling words and test your Halloween vocabulary at the library’s eerie quiz night.

• Indianapolis history was made this week when the City-County Council unanimously approved Mayor Joe Hogsett’s $1.56 billion budget proposal for 2024. It’s the largest in the city’s history + includes a record investment in law enforcement. (IBJ)

• It’s Wing Wednesday — celebrate by stopping by Chicken Scratch, which just opened yesterday at 121 W. Maryland St. The sauce options and loaded fries have us drooling.

• The International Olympic Committee just added flag football to the list of sports that will be played in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Indianapolis-based USA Football will be responsible for selecting and organizing the US National Team — here’s how they’re preparing. (WRTV)

• NBA preseason is in full swing — and Gainbridge Fieldhouse has released five delectable new menu items to keep you fueled as you root on the Pacers. Feast your eyes. (IndyStar)

• Senator Mike Braun has introduced a bill that would protect 15,300 acres to expand the wilderness designation in the Hoosier National Forest and 29,382 acres for the designation of a National Recreation Area near Lake Monroe. See the beautiful places that this bill would preserve. (IndyStar)

• After 8,000+ votes from across the world, the Indianapolis Zoo’s baby elephant finally has a name: Jabari, which means “fearless” or “brave” in Swahili. We assume this means he won’t be scared of mice. (WTHR)

• Crews have broken ground on the next phase of Pogue’s Run Trail on the near east side. Once completed, Hoosiers will be able to travel from Pogue’s Run Art & Nature Park all the way downtown. (WRTV)

• Experience the magic of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra live in concert this fall. Three of their best performances are happening this month — see our full recap, and reserve your tickets.*

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• Wellness Fair | Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson Ave. | 9 a.m-2 p.m.
• Masquerade Ball | Irvington Lodge, 5515 E. Washington St. | 8 p.m.

• Spooky Organ Concert | Our Lady of Lourdes, 5333 E. Washington St. | 6 p.m.

• Family Movie Night | AMC Washington Square 12, 10280 E. Washington St. | 6:30 p.m.

• Night of Spirits (Seance) | Irvington Lodge, 5515 E. Washington St. | 5:30 p.m.
• Horror Shorts Movie Night | Playground Productions Studio, 5529 Bonna Ave. #10 | 7:30-10 p.m.
• Frightseeing | Irvington Branch Public Library, 5625 E. Washington St. | Times vary

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