There's a lot of news in the Ripple:

It's that time of year when you need to get a flu shot. Prices are as follows

We have several pools. Unfortunately, to use the North Central High School pool you need to join the Master's swim program. Other "nearby" pools open to the public includes Carmel High School, the Monon Center in Carmel. You have to be with a Y member or be a Y member to use the Jordan Y pool. Ditto for the LA Fitness Pool in Glendale.

As part of the national Veterans Glassblowing Day, the Art Center is hosting a day of free art activities for veterans featuring glassblowing and painting activities.

Two sessions: 11-1pm and 1:30-3:30pm. Interested military personnel are encouraged to contact the Indianapolis Art Center at 317.255.2464, ext. 0. For more information, go to www.veteransglassblowingday.org.

More info for both at www.indplsartcenter.org/popups

On October 22, 2013, IMPD police officers used an iPhone app (Find My IPhone App) to track down an armed robbery suspect.

The armed robbery occurred around 10:20 p.m. in the 900 block of E. 62nd Street in the Broad Ripple area. During the robbery, the victim's iPhone and purse were stolen. The victim was able to provide a vehicle description and a witness tracked the stolen iPhone using a Track my iPhone app. With the app's help, police tracked the suspect to the 4900 block of S. Hillside Avenue. Police said the suspect then led officers on a short vehicle pursuit to the 3700 block of Caroline Avenue. At that time, police said the suspect jumped from the car and ran on foot with gun in his hand. Officers were able to get the suspect's handgun and recover the victim's purse as well.

Read more: http://fox59.com/2013/10/23/two-officers-slightly-injured-after-pursuit-of-armed-robbery-suspect/#ixzz2ieX23gBX

The Indy International Fest will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from November 22-24, 2013. This is the 37th meeting of this group which celebrates international cultures. For details go to www.indyinternatinoalfest.org