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AUGUST EVENTS

August 29-Dry, Sweet & Classic Wine Tasting Fundraising: A popular northeast Indiana fundraising event is right around the corner! Friday night August 29 at 7 p.m. the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum will host its annual “Dry, Sweet and Classic” Wine Tasting fundraising event at the museum. This event has become a Friday evening staple over Labor Day weekend in Auburn. The wine tasting not only draws in eager crowds from across the state, with many coming from Fort Wayne and Auburn, but is also attended by many from around the country. As in years past, the wine tasting will offer an assortment of wines for attendees to sample, along with fine foods from area vendors. Attendees will sample from over 80 different wines available during the event!

August 29-32nd National Christian Singles Seminar: Kingsley Terrace Church of Christ in cooperation with Indiana area Churches of Christ will host the 32nd National Christian Singles Seminar, Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2008 at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott. This year’s conference promises to be spirit-filed, informative and personally rewarding to those in attendance. This year’s theme is: Christian & Single? Mission Possible! Activities for the weekend will include: a Meet & Greet, Scavenger Hut, Picnic and workshops covering various topics important to Christian singles. Some of the subjects are: The Bible tells me NO, but My Body is telling me YES. Dating Smarter, not Longer & Painfully. Breaking the Silence of Abuse . Dating a Single Parent, Accepting the Total Package. For more information, visit our website at www.ncss2008.org.

August 29-The Fort Wayne Wizards proudly present…High School Musical’s: Corbin Bleu at Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will go on sale to the public this Saturday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. Reserved tickets will be $39.50 for field level seating and $24.50 for stadium bowl seating. Tickets will be available at the Memorial Coliseum Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, on-line at www.ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 260-424-1811.

August 29-Mighty Rib America Festival: Festival Partners is proud to present the 13th annual Rib America Festival at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis August 29 – September 1, 2008. The Rib America Festival is a fun filled family event featuring award winning barbeque, music, and more! 2008 sponsors for the event include Bud Light, Coca-Cola, Captain Morgan, Jose Cuervo, Smoking Loon, Pepperwood Grove, Comcast, IUPUI, Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Indianapolis, and the 97.1 Hank FM Advantage Health Solutions Sky Concert. Military Park located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis at corner of New York and West Streets. Ticket Information: Free admission before 5:00pm on Fri and before 1:00pm on Sat, Sun and Mon. A $5.00 charge for general admission will be charged upon entry after 5:00pm on Fri and after 1:00 p.m. on Sat, Sun & Mon. Children 12 & under are free. Food, Beverage & Game tickets will be available for purchase on-site.

August 29-31-Indy Oktoberfest moves to State Fairgrounds: After 33 years in German Park on Indianapolis' south side, Oktoberfest is headed to the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The event will be held at the fairgrounds' Agriculture/Horticulture building and the adjacent parking lot from 4 p.m. to midnight Aug. 29 - 31 and Sept. 5 - 6. Produced by the German-American Klub of Indianapolis, Oktoberfest features authentic, traditional German cuisine like frikadellen (German hamburgers), bratwurst, knachwurst, sauerkraut and German-style potato salad. In addition, a wide variety of German and domestic beers will be available in the popular German Bier and Wein Garten. Visitors can also enjoy live music, dancing, carnival rides and games like Bingo and Monte Carlo. Tickets for Oktoberfest are $6 at the gate; $5 in advance; children 10 and younger are free. Advance tickets are available at the State Fairgrounds ticket office and the German-American Klub at 8602 South Meridian Street. For more information, contact the German-American Klub at (317) 888-6940 or visit www.indyoktoberfest.com.

August 29-September 1-32nd National Christian Singles Seminar: Kingsley Terrace Church of Christ in cooperation with Indiana area Churches of Christ will host the 32nd National Christian Singles Seminar, Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2008 at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott. This year’s conference promises to be spirit-filed, informative and personally rewarding to those in attendance. The theme for the conference is: Christian & Single? Mission Possible! Activities for the weekend will include: a Meet & Greet, Picnic and workshops covering various topics important to Christian singles. For more information, visit our website at www.ncss2008.org.

August 30-49th Annual Ox Roast: Join us for our 49th Annual Ox Roast at the Cordry/Sweetwater Clubhouse located at 8451 Nineveh Rd, in Nineveh, IN. Cordry/Sweetwater is a community of over 1500 families and our Ox Roast draws over 3,000 each year. 75% of the proceeds from this event will go to help support our Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Department and the other 25% is used for the betterment of the community.

August 30-Puppets in the Park: Inspired by the world around her, children's puppeteer Diane Breier brings nature to life through her engaging puppet shows. Each presentation is different but all end with a chance for the children to take a closer look at the stars of the show. Holliday Park from 11AM to 12PM

August 30-World's Largest Water Balloon Fight: Join us to attempt to beat the Guiness World Record for the World's Largest Water Balloon Fight! In addition to the balloon fight, this event will also offer a variety of vendors, including food and merchandise from local restaurants and shops. A live band will provide music. Event takes place on Saturday, August 30th from 2 - 6 p.m. at Roy G. Holland Park in Fishers, IN. Holland Park is located about a 1/2 mile north of 116th St. and Holland Dr. in Fishers.

August 30-Greenwood Summer Concert Series -- The Big Swing Band: The 1940s Big Band Era comes alive at the Greenwood Amphitheater, 100 Surina Way, Greenwood, IN 46143, on August 30, 7 p.m. FREE. Lawn seating. Please bring a chair. Brought to you by the Greenwood Parks & Recreation Department. Information: 317-881-4545.

August 31–Lotzajazz: The second annual Lotzajazz event at Washington Park North Cemetery and Funeral Center, 2702 Kessler Boulevard, West Drive, on Sunday, August 31, will offer a popular line-up of jazz singers and musicians to entertain the holiday-weekend crowds. Artists set to appear at the event, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., on the east lawn of the facility, will include Jerrell Smith, Cynthia Layne, “Sizzlin’” Gregg Bacon, and Cathy Morris, with a jazz band, gospel choir, and acoustic guitarist from Pike High School interspersed between the acts. Morris will end the sets and bring the event to a close around 8 p.m. on the day before Labor Day. The “rain-or-shine” event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (317) 259-1253 or visit www.lotzajazz.com.

August 31-8th annual Slovenfest: Celebrating 90th anniversary of the slovenian national home. grounds located1 mile west of raceway road on west 10th st. and yates ln.9am to 9pm ethnic food 7polka dancing BOB DOSZAK ORCHESTRA www.indy-slovenian -national-home.com 5025838.

August 31-Tackling Homelessness: Join us Labor Day weekend, Sunday, August 31st, 2008 at the Indianapolis Colts Training Facility to celebrate the beginning of football season with Hunter Smith (Colts Punter #17) and fellow Colts teammates! Enjoy an evening of music, live and silent auctions, and a delicious BBQ buffet, all while raising money to support Horizon House, Indianapolis on multi-service day center for the homeless. Tickets are $85. Call (317) 423-8909 ext. 310 or BobbieO@horizonhouse.cc. Learn more about Horizon House at www.horizonhouse.cc.

ONGOING EVENTS

Now through August 28-Free Surgical Weight Loss Information Sessions: Community Health Network’s bariatric services offers a FREE monthly surgical weight loss information session presented by a board certified surgeon who is a member of American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS). This session is for persons interested in learning more about bariatric surgery. The session includes information about the types of surgical procedures offered, insurance coverage and the personal approach in supporting you and your new life after surgery. Listen and learn from weight loss surgery patients as they share their personal story and answer your questions. Space is limited so register today by calling 1-800-777-7775 or online at www.eCommunity.com. Community Hospital North Campus Professional Building 7250 Clearvista Parkway.

Month of August-UIndy arts and cultural events: The University of Indianapolis is pleased to present its 2008-2009 calendar of cultural events, featuring artists of local, national and international renown along with talented faculty and students in our departments of Art & Design, Music and Theatre. Most events are free and family-friendly and take place in the university’s Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center at Hanna Avenue and Shelby Street. The architectural award-winning facility houses an art gallery and the acoustically superior 500-seat Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, as well as educational spaces, student art studios and music practice rooms. Most theatrical productions take place in the 750-seat Ransburg Auditorium or the black-box Studio Theatre of Esch Hall, located along Hanna Avenue near the center of campus. The 2008-2009 season welcomes the return of the Jazz Artist Series and includes the 28th season of the music department’s acclaimed Faculty Artist Series, central Indiana’s most comprehensive recital series. Four theatre productions and six art exhibitions, along with a number of student concerts and miscellaneous events, round out the year. Unless otherwise noted, the following information applies to all events: Box office phone: (317) 788-3251. Web site: http://arts.uindy.edu.

Month of August-VNS Homecare Volunteer Opportunities: VNS is looking for enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to be part of our hospice and homecare volunteer team! If you enjoy working with patients and are looking for a unique way to give back to the community, this is the opportunity for you! No medical background needed. From helping prepare meals to being a friend to a patient, there are many things you can do! Please contact VNS Volunteer Coordinator Emily Gage for details.

Month of August-Human Development: The Archdiocese of Indianapolis, with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, is looking for grass-roots, self-help organizations who are working to bring their communities out of poverty. Grant funding will be available for next year. For more information, please call 317-236-1571.

Month of August–Doga: Doga is a format of yogic practice which has been specially adapted for dogs. Visit www.indyhumane.org for more info! Saturdays 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Month of August-75th Anniversary Celebration: Men’s Union Bible Class Launches 75th Anniversary Celebration Indianapolis, IN March 14, 2008—Men’s Union Bible Class (MUBC) as one of the oldest non-denominational ministries in Indianapolis, Indiana has kicked off the 75th year anniversary celebration. Founded in 1933 as a means to reach uncharted men in the community, Men’s Union Bible Class invited men to a one-hour Bible study experience. Since its inception, men, women and children have attended this Bible Class opening the door to a relationship with Christ Jesus. Men’s Union Bible Class 3303 East 26th Street Indianapolis, IN 46218 www.freewebs.com/mubcindy Contact: 317/547-0326 or mensunionbibleclass@yahoo.com.

Month of August-Brazilian Grill Steakhouse: Live Music on Thursday, Fridays we continue to have our wine special. If you prefer instead, have some caipirinhas, and Our SUMMER SPECIAL continues....dinner is $3 off the regular price. No coupons needed. This offer goes until August 31, 2008.

Month of August-Panache Day Spa Lunch Express: 7480 N. Michigan Rd Ste C, Indianapolis, IN 46268. 11 am until 2 pm. Receive 15 or 30 minute services on a walk-in basis, along with a complimentary lunch buffet. Tuesday and Thursday.

Now-September 8: Join forces with Central Indiana volunteers and see how we all can work together to improve our community! Corporate volunteers, civic groups, families and individuals can register from July 7 – September 8 for United Way of Central Indiana’s 17th annual Day of Caring. If you register by August 15th you will receive a free event T-shirt! Volunteers will work on important projects in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties. United Way’s Volunteer Center matches groups with projects such as painting, neighborhood beautification, cleaning, reading to children, visiting seniors and more. Day of Caring is scheduled from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13. For registration forms or more information please call Teasa Thompson at 317.921.1204, e-mail her at teasa.thompson@uwci.org or visit www.uwci.org.