You can buy New and Used Books at Discount Prices at the Secondhand Prose Book Sale,   Friday, September 12th through Sunday, September 14th at the Library  Services Center, 2450 North Meridian Street.  Proceeds Support Library programs and services through the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Foundation. For more information, call 275-4700 .   

    You are Invited to Our September 14, 2008 Cage-Bird Fair Raffle , located At The Marion County Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, In . Time : 10 a.m.-to 4:00 p.m.   Adults $3.00 Admission -- Children under Sixteen Free .  The Central Indiana Cage-Bird Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of its members on matters pertaining to the environment, maintenance and care of all species of birds.  The money generated at these fairs is donated to help fund project  in avian research.  There will be several kinds of Birds, Toys Food items, Cages, Perches. For Your Pet Bird's Safety, Please leave them at Home.  Free Parking
For more information contact Sue Elkins-Wyatt 765-610-0169 or 765-521-2999    

   Indianapolis, IN... The Taylor Haircutting Company in conjunction with Papa John's Pizza, will off a free 14," 1-topping pizza, to fathers who will bring their son(s) in to get a haircut.  Each father must get their hair cut along with their son (father/son) to become eligible for the pizza.  The All Pro Dad father/son event will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00p.m, at 5035 W. 71st Street, Suite A (Georgetown & 71st, next to Kroger).  Kara Brooks, Fox 59 News Reporter, will be the moderator for this component of the event.  In addition, the father\son haircut and pizza special will take place ALL DAY from (8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.) There will be other prizes offered as they will be distributed in a "Let's Make A Deal" fashion. No registration is required . Being raised by his mother, and as a Father and Business owner, Mr. Taylor sees the importance of fatherhood and the positive impact it can have on a child's life.  This is the second All Pro dads event sponsored by the TTHC, with the goal of encouraging fathers to spend time together with their children, as well as becoming more involved in their lives.  The All Pro dad's  program is endorsed by Colts Coach, Tony Dungy and is a nation-wide initiative to help fathers strengthen their  relationship with their children.  Resources and other materials will be available.  The Taylor Haircutting Company are "Professionals Committed To Raising the Bar.          

    The Indiana Blood Center is in urgent need of donated blood . Hoosiers are encouraged to make blood donation part of your weekend plans .  While all donations are extremely important, The Indiana Blood Center is in high demands for  O positive and O negative blood types.  Please visit indianablood.org for a list of locations and hours of operation.  You'll have someone's undying gratitude . 
More information please visit www.indianablood.org    To find the most convenient location for you and the hours during which you are able to attend.   

    Ride For Fish, All Proceed going to the Officer Jason Fishburn Fund Sunday September 7th Registration 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Leaving at 11:15 Stables Bar at 6125 Southeastern Avenue Indianapolis $20.00 per rider $10.00 per 2nd person Buffet, tip boards, and live auction Non-riders welcome.
Questions call Steve at (317) 440-4397.
     

Home Safety Council and Lowe's Bring Award-Winning "Field Trip on Wheels to your Neighborhood.  Nonprofit Children's Exhibit Teachers Indianapolis Safety - Great Safety Adventure.
  The Great Safety Adventure is a non-pro-fit exhibit that teachers kids about home safety. Traveling across the country, it's coming to Indianapolis September 6,2008 -October 4,2008  The interactive and animated safety house is visiting elementary schools during the week and is free and open to the public on the weekends touching on topics including Fire safety, poison prevention,drowning dangers.   A " Field Trip on Wheels"- The Great Safety Adventure is a nearly 1,000 square foot home that teachers kids and their families how to avoid common household dangers, including: falls,poisoning, fires and burns, choking and suffocation and drowning.  The exhit visits local schools and Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse locations throughout the country bringing home safety messages to children in a fun and entertaining way. It's Free and Open to the Public : Join us On these up coming dates : 10:00 a.m. -4:00p.m.  September 6th- Lowe's Store 3500 10th Street Columbus, In 47201- 812- 376-0521,  September 13th 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Lowe's Store 8850 South Madison Ave Indianapolis,In 46227 317-881-0050, September 20th Lowe's Store 975 Beachway Drive Indianapolis In 46224 317-484-1600,  September 27th 10:00a.m.- 4:00p.m. Lowe's Store 14598 Lowe's Way Carmel, In 46033 317-566-8124, October 4th 10:00 -4:00 p.m. Lowe's Store 8002 N. Shadeland Ave Indianapolis, In 46250 317-578-2200
For more information, log onto www.homesafetycouncil.org.  or contact Christine Goss 703-739-8345.       

Since 1922,Shriners Hospital for Children has provided medical treatment to more than 865,000 Children with orthopaedic problems, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate.  By combining expert, one of a kind care with world-class research and teaching programs, our system of 22 hospitals offers resources, support and service--at no charge to hundreds of children each day.  Shrines Hospitals for Children is a one of kind hospital system dedicated to improving the lives of children.  They provide pediatric specialty care for orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and more-- all at no charge.  This expert care, combined with research and teaching programs, is how Shriners Hospitals help kids do what they otherwise couldn't . Call 1-800-237-5055 to learn how you can help children live the kind of lives they dream about.  Shriners Hospital for Children...helping kids defy the odds  

ALL-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner catered by Fazoli's
September 19 from 4:30p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Sterrett Center, Fort Harrison, corner of Otis and Post Road  Adults $10.00, 1-5 Free, 6-10 $6.00
All proceeds go to Michael's House, our 2008 Mission project . We are rehabbing the house where Michael, a Down Syndrome person and his mother have lived.  Due to much roof and water damage, there are lots of repairs needed so they can return to live in the home.
Call 849-4047 for ticket information Kay McKinney
Sponsored by Christians United Church at Soldiers's Memorial Chapel, Fort Harrison    

Support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention by participating in the Indianapolis Out Of The Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, Septemper 13th 2008 downtown on the Canal.  Proceeds will benefit local and national suicide prevention  and awareness programs.  Registration will be held at Celebration Plaza beginning at 8a.m. and the walk will  begin at 9am. Opening ceremonies will be hosted by Ms. Stacia Mattews, Health Reporter, WRTV Channel 6 along with Indianapols Mayor Greg Ballard.  
To register, donate or to learn more, please logon to www.outofthedarkness.org.
or you can e-mail joniirwin@sbcglobal.net  

Starfish Initiative --Change the World, be a mentor.  You might not be the one to find a cure for the common cold, negotiate world peace, or stop global warming, but you can still change the world.  By investing just 4-5 hours per month in a high school student from a low-income home you can change their world.  By helping them to fulfill their dreams of graduating from high school and going to college, you will not only affect their life and that of our community but also your own.  Starfish Initiative allowes caring adults likes yourself to make a difference in the life of a young person by serving as their mentor and friend.  By sharing what you have learned, listening, and caring, you will open doors of opportunity for our next generation.  Be a world changer.  For more information on how you can change the world , contact Bob Goodrum, Mentor Service Director : bob@starfishinitiative.org (317) 955-7915, or visit our website at http://www.starfishinitiative.org  .