Looking to mix things up this week? From a film screening to an awards, here are a few top options to help you get out and about in the days ahead.
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Blacks Can't Swim: A Film Screening & Discussion
From the event description:
Please join Horizons at St. Richard's in partnership with the Social Justice and Reconciliation Team at Trinity Episcopal Church for a film screening and discussion on the stereotypes and generalizations surrounding African Americans and swimming. You've heard the statistics: 64% of African American children can't swim. Black people in the United States drown at a rate 5x higher than white people.
When: Tuesday, May 7, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 3243 N. Meridian St.
Admission: Free
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ICON LOUNGE PRESENTS: OPEN MIC & BITE
From the event description:
The weather is warming up and Icon Lounge has the perfect Tuesday Night plans for you! Each and every Tuesday, Open Mic & Bite is the perfect platform for anybody looking to share their two-cents whether it be through music, poetry, comedy, or dance! Come express yourself with us!
When: Tuesday, May 7, 7-10 p.m.
Where: ICON Lounge, 148 E. Market St.
Admission: Free
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4th Annual Indiana Immunization Awards Ceremony
From the event description:
Please join us for the Indiana Immunization Coalition's 4th Annual Awards Ceremony! As in the past, we will be celebrating Outstanding Practice and High Flyers award winners. The Award ceremony will be held at the Montage in Indianapolis. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the event will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner will be served. We have two fantastic speakers for this event: Ethan Lindenberger: Ethan is an 18-year-old high-school senior who went his entire life without the majority of vaccines kids his age typically receive. After he turned 18, Ethan got caught up on his missed immunizations and his story of taking responsibility for your own health drew national attention.
When: Wednesday, May 8, 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: The Montage, 8580 Allison Pointe Blvd.
Admission: $25
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2019 Future Promises Program Year-End Awards Ceremony
From the event description:
Join us as we honor and celebrate the achievement of a major milestone in the lives of our Senior Young Families of Indiana Network-Future Promises participants. We will recognize the accomplishments of our undergraduate participants as well, as they too have made tremendous strides and achieved significant accomplishments throughout the school year. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Ceremony will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
When: Wednesday, May 8, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Ivy Tech Community College, Ivy Tech Corporate Conference Center, 2820 N. Meridian St.
Admission: Free
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