Ken Newton has been collecting beautiful glassware since the early 1970s. He’s specific about what he buys; it must be a genuine “Heisey” — an original piece manufactured by A.H. Heisey and Co. of Newark, Ohio, from 1896 to 1957.

Back then, Heisey was considered one of the finest glass makers […]

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Our latest GeistTV.com show, presented by Essential A/V, has been posted. Click on the GeistTV icon to the right or visit GeistTV.com to watch this weekend’s episode from the St. Simon Festival.
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Nothing could get in the way of father-son duo John and Jack Huybers when it came to participating in the Geist 5K. Not even cerebral palsy.
Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects nearly 764,000 children and adults in the United States. Eight thousand babies and infants are diagnosed each year, just as Windermere resident […]

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A few years ago, this column featured a story about Donna Petri’s efforts to engage local men and woman in collaboration for fun, friendship and charity. The group, Woman’s Life local chapter C-611, is now 30-plus members strong, reports Petri. Their projects include volunteering at local events and participating in fundraisers […]

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[ July 9, 2008; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Want to know the secret of establishing an amazing flower garden and keeping it looking its best all season long? Even through drought and flood? Now, you can … and it won’t cost you a cent. In fact, it may save you money in the long run in terms of your water […]

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[ June 5, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Become a Runoff Ranger!

Builders are required to have erosion controls at construction sites, but not all of them do. Learn what the rules require, how to spot erosion problems, and what to do about them.

The Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter will hold a free public workshop in association with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the […]

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[ June 5, 2008; 12:00 pm; ] Join the Lawrence Township School Foundation for the 22nd annual “Fore the Kids” Golf Tournament, Thursday, June 5th at Ironwood Golf Club. Registration includes box lunch, golf goodies, foursome photo and GT South’s dinner. Play starts at noon with awards and dinner immediately following the Florida scramble, around 5:00 p.m.

Spots are available for […]

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[ June 5, 2008; 12:00 am to 11:00 pm. June 6, 2008 5:00 pm to June 7, 2008 12:00 am. June 7, 2008 3:00 pm to June 8, 2008 12:00 am. ] It’s that time of year again, time for the annual St. Simon Festival at St. Simon the Apostle Church! It’s a great way to kick-off the summer and enjoy great bands, rides, games, and of course gambling in the St. Simon barn. Here is a schedule for the weekend:
Drive-thru […]

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[ May 17, 2008 to May 18, 2008. May 21, 2008; May 24, 2008; June 2, 2008; June 5, 2008 to June 7, 2008. June 12, 2008 to June 14, 2008. June 28, 2008 to June 29, 2008. July 18, 2008 to July 20, 2008. August 6, 2008 to August 17, 2008. August 22, 2008 to August 24, 2008. ] Even if you’re stuck at home this summer, you’ll find plenty of festivals and entertainment happening right here in Indy!

Geist Half Marathon & 5K Race Around the Reservoir — May 17 (www.geisthalf.com)
Broad Ripple Art Fair — May 17 &18, Indianapolis Art Center — Original artwork, music and kids creativity tent. (www.indplsartcenter.org)
Zoopolis 500 — May 21, […]

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