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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v11n07)
Round the Ripple by Bill Malcolm
posted: Apr. 04, 2014

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We have a lot going on in the Ripple.

College Avenue Closes April 8
A sign at 75th and College proclaims that College Avenue will be closed south for a half mile beginning April 8, 2014.
North of that area, the Department of Public Works also notes that College Avenue will be closed through September 14, 2014 for bridge replacement over Williams Creek and brush and tree removal. However, as of press time, the road was down to one lane (and not closed).
Detours:
  • 7725 N College Avenue, ROAD CLOSURE March 20 through September 14, 2014 for bridge replacement over Williams Creek & tree/brush removal.
  • DETOUR NORTHBOUND: W on 75th Street, N on Meridian Street, E on 86th to College Avenue.
  • DETOUR SOUTHBOUND: W on 86th Street, S on Meridian Street, E on 75th Street to College

Westfield Tree Stump Art Work Ever Changing
Have you enjoyed the paintings on the tree stump just north of 71st Street on Westfield Avenue?
Each week or so there is a different drawing. We've had green clovers for St. Patrick's Day, a red heart for Valentine's Day, and more. Now the stump has a tulip painted on it. Thanks to the mysterious nature artist. Holliday Park Happenings

Round the Ripple by Bill Malcolm
image courtesy of Bill Malcolm
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The snow drops and skunk cabbage are up and in bloom. Other flowers won't be far behind. Several events are coming up in Holliday Park:
On Friday, April 11th, the Learn & Labor Volunteer Garden Project (sponsored by The Friends of Holliday Park) season starts in earnest.
It runs from 9am - 11am rain or shine - - and the topic will be 'Spring Flowering Shrubs . . . .. From dwarf sizes to reblooming & more flowers, the classics have been improved'
Tools, gloves refreshments etc. will be provided.
Other Work Days: Wednesday & Saturday, April 9 & 23, 2014.
The park-wide Spring Clean up will be Saturday, April 19, 2014.
Questions, details: check the website www.hollidaypark.com/volunteers or call Holliday Park at 317-327-7180.

Other Holliday events:
  • Spring wildflower hikes: April 12 and May 10, 2014, with Norma Wallman, author, Wildflowers of Holliday Park
  • River watch basic training: April 19, 2014
  • Orchard in Bloom, May 2-4, 2014
  • White River workshop/rafting: May 15, 2014
  • Wildflower walk May 19, 2014
  • Outdoor concert: June 5, 2014 (with Dave and Rae)
  • Indianapolis Symphony (no date yet)

This week's travel: Illinois and Wisconsin
This week we are off to Wisconsin and Illinois for a long weekend.
Don't miss the Milwaukee Art Museum on Lake Michigan (www.mam.org)
Getting to Milwaukee from Chicago is half the fun. 7 trains a day on Amtrak from Chicago take just 90 minutes and make only 3 stops. (Tickets at www.amtrak.com).
In Madison, the Olbrich Gardens and UW Arboretums are a must.
The Overture Center in Madison has great shows.
Rent a bicycle and ride all over town with their shared bicycle program. (Bring a helmet and use the bike for short trips to tour the downtown as the rate goes up after 30 minutes. However, you can get another bike for 30 minutes without charge.)
Stop by the UW Memorial Union for a beer or some Babcock Hall homemade ice cream.
Enjoy the free Henry Vilas Zoo on Lake Wingra.
Hike out to Picnic Point on Lake Mendota.
In Chicago, celebrate the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field. The Cubs season opens this month.
The architecture tours on the Chicago River resume April 5, 2014 (www.architecture.org/tours/boat-tours). Is there a better city for architecture?
Take Amtrak, Greyhound Express, or MegaBus to Chicago from Indy (and hop on the #17 or #18 bus from Broad Ripple to get you down to Union Station).



Bill Malcolm also writes a travel column in The Midwest Eagle and is a reporter for All Aboard Indiana (as a volunteer for both). He advocates for fair and affordable utility rates for a national association based in Washington, D.C. He welcomes reader feedback and story ideas. Send to Bill@BroadRippleGazette.com



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