Monday, August 2, 2010

August Ethnic Hoosier


August 2010

1-8

·  "Travel the World: Oxford & Historic England Tour." Sponsored by World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana.

2-6

·  Summer NCGLNAC Cultural Arts Classes: Women's Building, Jay County Fairgrounds, Portland, IN. Eleven hands-on, 2 ½-day classes planned for ages 12 and up, including primitive technology, sweet grass baskets, turkey feather dance fans, native plants, peyote beading, atlatl, fingerweaving, deer leg bags, black ash baskets, center seam moccasins and cedar flutes. Pre-registration by July 21. Class fee: $95 ($75 for NCGLNAC members). Info: Kay Neumayr at kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com or 765-426-3022.
·  Summer NCGLNAC Children's Cultural Arts Classes. Women's Building, Jay County Fairgrounds, Portland, IN. Children ages 6 and up will learn different aspects of Great Lakes Native Americans with different subjects and teachers each day. Pre-registration by July 21. Class Fee of $15 includes lunch. Info: Kay Neumayr at kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com or 765-426-3022.

3

·  "Irish Dog Breeds", presentation by Steve Croghan with Brendan and Bridgit, Irish wolfhounds. Regularly scheduled meeting of Irish Society of Kentuckiana. 7:30 p.m. Commonwealth Bank, 286 North Hubbards Lane, Louisville, Ky.

5

·  "Migration: Myths and Realities", presentation by June Alexander and James Bergquist. 7 p.m. $15. Central Library, 40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis. "Alexander and Bergquist, two authors and historians of immigration, will discuss the myths and realities of the migration progress and the immigrant experience. The moderator for the discussion will be John A. Herbst, president and CEO of the Indiana Historical Society."

6

·  Deadline for application for Third Annual International Parade. Sponsored by Lafayette Square Area Coalition. For further information, please feel free to contact: Mary Clark at 331-3909 or email marygclark@comcast.net or Raju Chinthala at 339-7461 or email rajuchinthala@gmail.com

5-8

·  (German-style) Strassenfest. Jasper. Sponsored by Jasper Deutscher Verein. Information, Al Bennett, president.

6-22

·  Indiana State Fair. Featured country: Japan. Co-sponsors include the Japan-America Society of Indiana and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

7

·  "Community Heath Fair". 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. India Community Center, 4420 West 56th Street, Indianapolis Sponsored by India Association of Indianapolis. Registration online. Information, Sheila Aiyar, 317:313-8405, or Rupal Thanawala, 317:457-0200. "Screenings for bone density, glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure; cardiovascular information; BMI; nutrition information; immunization; dental education; general information."
·  Summerfest sponsored by Indianapolis Liederkranz. 5 p.m. $3. German Park, 8600 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. "Jay Fox; German music with a variety of dances. A full German dinner menu is available."
·  Enjoy the international tastes at the Binford Farmers Market! Our Market runs every Saturday morning at the northwest corner of Binford Boulevard/East 62nd, 8 am to noon. Look for your favorite meats, herbs, oils, global artisan fermentations, and veggies from around the world! Free entertainment. Convenient parking. Click on www.BinfordFarmersMarket.com for details.

7-8

·  "Mayor's Latino Soccer Cup. Information, Lorena Wever, 317:327-2721.

9

·  Regularly scheduled meeting of Nationalities Council of Indiana. 7 p.m. Max Kade Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Marlon Alfonso, president. All are welcome to attend.

10

·  "FREE Naturalization Information Session" - Tuesday, August 10; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. held at Emergency Services Education Center (700 N. High School Road). For local immigrants, refugees, and community groups – these informative workshop sessions will cover topics related to how to begin the naturalization process. Q&A session will follow the presentation. Study materials will also be distributed. Call 236-1553 for more information. Hosted by Catholic Charities of Indianapolis. website link - http://www.immigrantwelcomecenter.org/news.html

11

·  Regularly scheduled meeting of Indiana German Heritage Society. Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.

11-14

·  "Schweizer Fest." Tell City. "Annual celebration of the town's Swiss-German heritage."

13-15

·  Germanfest in Vincennes at Highland Woods Park. Info 812-882-6543.

14

·  "Third Annual International Parade". Sponsored by Lafayette Square Area Coalition
·  "Pie Auction". German-American Klub of Indianapolis, 8602 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the GAK Ladies Auxiliary.
·  Enjoy the international tastes at the Binford Farmers Market! Our Market runs every Saturday morning at the northwest corner of Binford Boulevard/East 62nd, 8 am to noon. Look for your favorite meats, herbs, oils, global artisan fermentations, and veggies from around the world! Free entertainment. Convenient parking. Click on www.BinfordFarmersMarket.com for details.

15

·  "India Day Celebration 2010." 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monument Circle, downtown Indianapolis. Sponsored by City of Indianapolis and India Association of Indianapolis. Information, Reeta Bhargava, 317:848-1286.

21

·  Enjoy the international tastes at the Binford Farmers Market! Our Market runs every Saturday morning at the northwest corner of Binford Boulevard/East 62nd, 8 am to noon. Look for your favorite meats, herbs, oils, global artisan fermentations, and veggies from around the world! Free entertainment. Convenient parking. Click on www.BinfordFarmersMarket.com for details.

25-28

26

·  First day of classes for "Business Chinese." 6:30-8:30 p.m. $150. Thursdays through 30 September. Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Information, Confucius Institute. Registration, online.

27

·  Spanish Language Classes for fall 2010. LACA Language School and Services, Indianapolis Urban League, 777 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis. Today is last day to register; classes begin 13 September. Information, Brenda Graves-Croom, 317:93-7603 x7640.

28

·  Enjoy the international tastes at the Binford Farmers Market! Our Market runs every Saturday morning at the northwest corner of Binford Boulevard/East 62nd, 8 am to noon. Look for your favorite meats, herbs, oils, global artisan fermentations, and veggies from around the world! Free entertainment. Convenient parking. Click on www.BinfordFarmersMarket.com for details.

28-29

·  "Native American Heritage Days". Free. Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Garfield Park, Indianapolis. Sponsored by the Office of Indianapolis Mayor Gregory Ballard in partnership with the Indiana Native American Business Association. Information, Joseph Baker, 317:327-3794.

30

·  First day of classes for "Conversational Chinese I." 6-7:30 p.m. $150. Mondays through 25 October. Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Information, Confucius Institute. Registration, online.

31

·  First day of classes for "Conversational Chinese II." 6-7:30 p.m. $150. Tuesdays through 19 October. Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Information, Confucius Institute. Registration, online.

September 2010

1

·  First day of classes for "Conversational Chinese III." 6-7:30 p.m. $150. Wednesdays through 20 October. Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Information, Confucius Institute. Registration, online.

2

·  First day of classes for "Accent Reduction". 6:30-8:30 p.m. $149. Eight Thursdays through 21 October. Park 100 Learning Center, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, 5980 West 71st Street, Indianapolis. Information and registration, online.

3-6

·  "Little Italy Festival". Clinton. Information, website.

7

·  First day of classes for "Conversational Spanish for Beginners". 6-8:30 p.m. $149. Six Tuesdays through 12 October. Arthur M. Glick JCC, Indianapolis. Information and registration, online.
·  "Irish Castles", presentation by Hardin Gregg. Regularly scheduled meeting of Irish Society of Kentuckiana. 7:30 p.m. Commonwealth Bank, 286 North Hubbards Lane, Louisville, Ky.

8

·  First class of "Conversational Spanish for Beginners". 9:15-11:30 a.m. $149. Seven Wednesdays through 20 October. Park 100 Learning Center, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, 5980 West 71st Street, Indianapolis. Information and registration, online.
·  Regularly scheduled meeting of Indiana German Heritage Society. Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis.
·  First class of "Functional Arabic. 6-8 p.m. $169. Eight Wednesdays through 27 October. Cavanaugh Hall, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Information and registration, online.

9-12

·  Oktoberfest. $3. German Park, 8600 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis.

10-26

·  "Eighth Quadrennial International Violin Competition". Various Indianapolis locations. Information, 317:637-4574.

11-12

·  19th Annual Columbus Scottish Festival". 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Sunday. $10 adults (Saturday), $7 adults (Sunday); children 6-12, $2, under 6, free. Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, Columbus. Information, email or 800:468-6564.
·  Andersontown Powwow and Indian Market". 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. $5; children 8 and under, free. Information, Ralph L. Day, 800:533-6569 or 765:643-5633.

12

·  "Chinese Festival". 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Military Park, Indianapolis. Sponsored by Indianapolis Mayor Gregory Ballard. Information, Yini Wang, 317:327-7955.

13

·  Regularly scheduled meeting of Nationalities Council of Indiana. 7 p.m. Max Kade Room, Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Information, Marlon Alfonso, president. All are welcome to attend.
·  First day of classes for "Conversation and Pronunciation for Beginning ESL Students". 6:30-8:30 p.m. $149. Eight Mondays through 1 November. Community Life and Learning Center, 815 East Main Street, Carmel. Information and registration, online.
·  First day of classes for "Italian for Tourists". 6:30-8:30 p.m. Four Mondays through 4 October. Community Life and Learning Center, 815 East Main Street, Carmel. Information and registration, online.

14

·  First day of classes for "Vocabulary and Verb Practice for ESL Students". 6:30-8:30 p.m. $149. Six Tuesdays through 19 October. Nursing Building, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Information and registration, online.

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