I Choose Indy!

There’s a video tour of the new Lucas Oil Stadium posted at:  http://www.our2012sb.com/

Check it out!

Indianapolis is at the heart of “hoosier hospitality”. When this city sees an individual or family in need it takes action. Here is another chance for this city to prove to the world that it is “World Class”.

ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition is looking for a heroic hoosier family for next season. I received the following information from a member of their staff just yesterday:

ABC’s EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION

SEARCHING FOR HEROIC FAMILIES

Do you know someone whose home deserves an Extreme Makeover? If so, the producers of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition want to hear from you! Ty Pennington and his crew have been all across the map and they are ready to drive that infamous bus to Indiana!

What does it take to be picked for an Extreme Makeover?

We are in search of real heroes - people that have amazing strength and who have put their own needs aside to help someone else. In addition to heroics, the producers are looking for families whose homes are in dire need of help. We don’t want to tear down a nice looking house. We want to see houses that look like they might fall down on their own!

To be eligible: A family must own their own single family home and be able to show producers how a makeover will make a huge difference in their lives.

Interested families should: e-mail a short description of their family story to -

castindiana@gmail.com

Nominations must include:

1. The names and ages of each member of the household

2. A description of the major challenges within the home.

3. Explanation of why this family is deserving, heroic, or a positive role model in their community.

4. Photos of the family and a photo of the home

5. Don’t forget to include a contact phone number.

The deadline: for nominations is May 9th, 2008.Don’t Delay! Please send story submissions as soon as possible!

For more information on how to apply please visit our website at:

http://abc.go.com/primetime/xtremehome/index?pn=apply

Who do you know in our great city that deserves such an amazing gift?

Hurry! The deadline for nominations is less than two weeks away. Let’s show the world that Indianapolis can scream, “Bus driver, MOVE THAT BUS!” louder than anyone!

Attention all Indianapolis bloggers (or Indiana bloggers who happen to be in town):

Smaller Indiana is sponsoring two blog-related events in April for anyone who writes a blog, wants to write a blog, or just wants to meet people who write blogs.

BlogMOB F2F – Monday, April 14, Noon to 1 pm on Indianapolis’ Monument Circle. Smaller Indiana bloggers will write about the BlogIN conference (it’s actually an unConference – see below).

As fellow Indy blogger Bruce Allen put it, we want to create a “visual happening, to demonstrate the power of the Internet to put feet on the ground.”

The Circle has free WiFi, so if you want to blog in real time, you can. If you want to email friends, surf the web, or read other blogs of note, you can. If you just want to add to the general atmosphere and satisfy your inner geek, you can. We just want warm bodies in blue or yellow shirts. If we get enough people, we might even make the evening news.

Read the rest of this post here.

Just noticed this video over at the Indianapolis Cultural Trail website:

I moved to Indianapolis from Denver quite a few years ago and have fond memories of the 16th Street Mall - a street closed to pedestrian traffic and free buses that moved between shops, restaurants and art stores. I’m so happy that Indianapolis is doing something similar - on a much grander scale!

Be sure to also check out the interactive Google map that I built for the folks.

This is going to add so much to this city!

I would like to invite you to an event where you will learn about how you can be part of a new, ground-breaking movement that is about to get started in Indianapolis.  This movement is called Giving Sum.  Follow the link below to get a preview:

 http://www.givingsum.org/flash/givingsum_ecard.html

The mission of Giving Sum is to unite and inspire the next generation to mobilize its passions, talents and resources for innovative community impact. The key objectives of Giving Sum are as follows:

•  Providing significant financial resources and volunteer support to organizations running innovative programs in the community.
• Continuously engaging our members in diverse volunteer opportunities throughout the year, providing valuable exposure to multiple non profit organizations and helping raise awareness for critical community needs.
• Educating our members through highly interactive opportunities with leaders in both, for profit and non profit sectors that are making a difference in the community.
• Encouraging social and professional networking through fun and rewarding member functions.

I am sure you have a lot of questions about what this movement called Giving Sum is all about.  That is why I would like you to come to the following event:

Giving Sum Launch Party

Tuesday, April 1^st from 7 – 8:30 PM

Athenaeum Ballroom

Enter either through the American Cabaret Theater or the Rathskeller (take elevator up one floor)

401 E. Michigan St. 46204

 At the launch party, you will have a chance to learn all about Giving Sum, talk to other members, and learn about how you can be part of the pioneering group that is starting the Giving Sum movement. 

 Please RSVP at RSVP@givingsum.org  by Friday, March 28^th if you and any of your friends can attend (invite lots of friends!).  If you cannot make the event, please let me know I would be more than happy to meet with you to get you the necessary information.

 The Giving Sum website, www.givingsum.org is up and running as well, check it out for more information.

 I look forward to seeing you on April 1^st!

~Linda Broadfoot

Giving Sum Board Member