Exodus Refugee gathers items to help families start a new life in Indiana. | Photo by @exodus_refugee
Maybe the stormy weather has kept you cooped up inside with no choice but to start your spring cleaning. You’ve swept, scrubbed, disinfected, and decluttered.
Now, the hard part: What to do with it all? Here are a few places where you can donate items, help locals in need, and support community causes.
Wheeler Mission
With seven donation barns + five ministry locations that all accept drop-offs, donating to Wheeler Mission is simple.
Coburn Place
This group doesn’t accept clothing but has a variety of other needs, including household goods, appliances, food, and personal care items. Make sure you make an appointment.
Upcoming events
Swap Up Popup | Saturday, April 12 | 12-4 p.m. | Neidhammer Coffee | Swap your old art supplies for something new to you.
Book Swap | Saturday, April 19 | 12-3 p.m. | Golden Hour Books | Do you have packed bookshelves? Bring your gently used books to trade with others.
Swap Sesh | Sunday, April 27 | 12-3 p.m. | Garfield Park Arts Center | This group hosts clothing swaps every third Sunday.
Drag Bingo | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Metazoa Brewing Company | $10 | Visit the dog-friendly brewery for a night of craft beer and competition.
Thursday, April 10
Making Workshop: Portraits in Print | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Newfields | $35+ | Unleash your creativity in this printmaking workshop inspired by the works of Käthe Kollwitz where you’ll use linocut techniques to create your own portrait.
Friday, April 11
Spring Pre-Launch Tasting | 12-1 p.m. | Parlor Public House | $20 | Bring your friends or meet new ones while sampling three new drinks and learning about the spring menu.
Saturday, April 12
Women Supporting Wildlife Hike | 3-5 p.m. | Southwestway Park | $25 | Join a fun and adventurous hike during this four-part series to learn outdoor skills, including reading a map and compass.
Sunday, April 13
Textured Painting Workshop | 1-3 p.m. | Tuggle’s Gifts & Goods | $30 | Choose a 3D painting design (or make your own) to add to your dopamine decor or give away as a gift.
On average, central Indiana gets ~4 inches of rain in April — but in just a week, we’ve already doubled that. Yesterday, many rivers reached their highest point + flood warnings remained in effect. Be weather aware as more rain is possible later this week. (WTHR)
Traffic
The city launched an online tool to report and track dangerous streets and intersections. It’s part of the Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and make Indy more walkable and bike-friendly. Learn more and give feedback tomorrow, April 9 at the Lawrence Library Branch from 4 to 6 p.m. (WRTV)
Development
The city broke ground on a $6.8 million project at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, which will include a new plaza, walkways, landscaping, and expansion of the existing Landmark for Peace monument at the park. It’s scheduled to be completed in 2026.
Cause
The Indy Art Center announced an $8.8 million campaign to renovate its Marilyn K. Glick School of Art building + outdoor Artspark in Broad Ripple. To help reach the fundraising goal, members of the board plan to match every donated dollar up to $100,000. Learn more. (IBJ)
Sports
The Pacers didn’t have Pascal Siakam and got just nine points from Tyrese Haliburton — yet they beat the mighty Denver Nuggets. How? Locked On host Tony East breaks it down.
Shop
Put your business’s product or service in front of 52,000+ locals in our upcoming Parents’ Gift Guide. Don’t wait — secure your spot just in time for Mother’s Day + Father’s Day celebrations.
Try This
Join the Hamilton East Public Library for the 2025 Local Author Fair on Saturday, April 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the FORUM Events Center in Fishers. Meet nearly 70 local authors, enjoy book signings, storytimes, short readings, and win prizes at this free, family-friendly event.*
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A cap sleeve V-neck tee with a tasteful ruching design. Crafted from soft, breathable fabric and available in 10+ colors, this shirt will become your go-to for spring and summer outfits.
We want to know where your Indy lore started. Here’s what one reader said:
“In honor of my 10-year Indy-versary this year, I definitely had to write to you all about where my Indy lore began!
I was 22 and living near Broad Ripple, working in an office right behind the Fashion Mall... so I truly thought I was getting the best of Naptown lol. (When you are new to a city from a smaller, rural town, everything feels bigger and more exciting.)
I discovered my DEEP love for sushi at Sakura and I loved going to resale shops like Simply Chic or The Toggery. [...]
Moving to a new city can be intimidating, but it was exactly what I needed to get out of my comfort zone, experience life, and become my own person!
Cheers to all the memories, Indy, and one million more to come!” — Sarah C.
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