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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v11n12)
Round the Ripple by Bill Malcolm
posted: Jun. 13, 2014
Electric car sharing headed to the Ripple
Did you just miss your bus from downtown back to Broad Ripple (like I did last Saturday) and don't feel like waiting for the next one (which was over an hour later). Do you want to avoid the $20+ taxi fare to the Ripple?
Soon you will have a third option -- you can use Indy's new electric vehicle car sharing system to get home. Called BlueIndy, the electric vehicles are already in service at 100 E. Washington downtown. In a partnership with the City and Bolloré Group of France, Indianapolis is rolling out a new electric vehicle car sharing service. One of the stations will be in Broad Ripple. Another will be at 86th and the Monon Trail, and at Keystone Fashion Mall.
The Bolloré electric vehicle car sharing program has been a big hit in Paris, Lyon (France), and London. Indy is the first city in North America to receive the program.
The program will be funded via a $16 million rate increase request by IPL. The case is currently pending before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. For more information, see the press release at www.indy.gov
image courtesy of Bill Malcolm
Fire Department trains on White River
The Indianapolis Fire Department was out training on the White River to do water rescue on June 5-6, 2014. The water levels were very high both days, including on Williams Creek. On Thursday June 5, there boats were able to navigate partially up Williams Creek which was unusual.
image courtesy of Bill Malcolm
image courtesy of Bill Malcolm
image courtesy of Bill Malcolm
Kris May re-paints Broad Ripple Pool mural
Noted mural artist Kris Mays was out at the Broad Ripple Pool on June 5, 2014, repainting the mural. You can see his work at www.kmayart.org.
image courtesy of Bill Malcolm
Brew Mile run benefited innovative homeless group
An evening running event on June 4, 2014, on the Monon Trail benefited Back on My Feet, a group supporting the emotional and social needs of the homeless through running. They have 3 teams in Indianapolis for the homeless. (see indianapolis.backonmyfeet.org).
Over 250 runners turned over for the event which was sponsored by Blue Mile and included some fine microbrews from Thr3eeWise Men. This was the fourth year for the event.
Blue Mile is also sponsoring First Steps which is a new training program for beginning runners and walkers. This is a daily training program for beginners who want to begin walking or running more. For more information, go to www.bluemile.com/training-programs.
image courtesy of Bill Malcolm
Deloitte takes day off to spruce up BR Park
On Friday June 6, 2014, employees from Deloitte spent the day sprucing up BR Park. This included painting, gardening, fixing the trails, and the like. Phil Trbovic of IndyParks (Broad Ripple) said the Park was thankful for all the great work they were doing.
image courtesy of Bill Malcolm
Broad Ripple Park events mean fun for all
For children:
Touch A Truck - June 20th, 2014, 9:30-11am
Wizard Expo - June 25th, 2014, 10-11:30am
For all:
Summer Concerts:
Michael Kelsey Group Acoustic Rock - June 13th, 2014, at 6:30pm
Jared Thompson and Premium Blend - June 27th, 2014, at 6:30pm
Enjoy the BR Pool while it is open (as it closes August 3, 2014, in less than 2 months). The pool is no longer cool so you can leave your wet suit at home. Finally, Wednesday night food trucks are planned this summer but dates have not been set yet.
Holliday Park Schedules Summer Concerts
Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and head to Holliday Park for a free evening of fun. The concerts are sponsored by the Friends of Holliday Park and feature "popular covers".
Thu, June 19, 2014 Matt Roush 7:00 pm
Thu, July 3, 2014 Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra 7:00 pm
Wed, July 16, 2014 Indpls Sym Orch Brass & Percussion Ensemble 8:00 pm
Thu, July 31, 2014 Milemarker 7:00 pm
Thu, Aug 14, 2014 Cathy Morris 7:00 pm
Upcoming
June 21, 2014, Wellness Fair, Walgreen Parking Lot, 62nd and Keystone, 11 am to 2 p.m. includes free food, dunk tank, wellness vendors, and more.
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
bill@broadripplegazette.com
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