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IMPD 2016 Community Crime Fighters of the Year Honored

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IMPD LogoTuesday August 2nd, 2016 :: 03:18 p.m. EDT

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department kicked off the 33rd Annual National Night out Tuesday by recognizing organizations and individuals who have worked hard to fight crime in their neighborhoods.

“Neighborhoods are at the core of community-based policing,” IMPD Chief of Police Troy Riggs said. “Through neighborhoods we are not only creating and maintaining active police/community partnerships but assisting residents in identifying and solving problems to improve the quality of life where they live and play.”

Each of IMPD’s Districts presented an award to those “Who through their voluntary and demonstrable acts and engagements have either helped to make their neighborhoods safer, maintained a viable Crime Watch group, created a new and successfully functioning Crime Watch group, or launched a much needed police/community relationship that has proven helpful in supporting a better quality of life for their neighbors and neighborhood.”

Honorees receiving 2016 Community Crime Fighters of the Year awards were:

  • Downtown District – Garry Chilluffo, St. Joseph Neighborhood Association
  • East District – Far Eastside Action Coalition (FEAC)
  • North District – Carleen Carter, Crown Hill Neighborhood Association
  • Northwest District – Residents of The Woods of North Kessler
  • Southeast District – Bernie Price, Bean Creek Neighborhood Association
  • Southwest District – Tina Graham, Mars Hill Crime Watch Group

National Night Out was established in 1984 with funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The original concept was for everyone in the neighborhood to sit on their porches for an hour with the light on to show a united front and send the message to criminals that “there are more of us than there are of you.”

There are more than 100 National Night out events are taking place including:

  • The Lord’s Pantry, 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Mars Hill at the George Goodwin Center, 5 – 8 p.m.
  • Butler-Tarkington at 260 Berkely Road, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
  • Oxford Neighborhood Association at Washington Park, 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Mapleton Fall Creek at Al Polin Park, 5 – 7 p.m.
  • Crown Hill Cemetery, 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Oak Hill Civic Association at Douglass Family Center, 6 – 7 p.m.
  • Garfield Park, 6 – 8 p.m.

SOURCE: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Magic: The Gathering Artists at GenCon 2016

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Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a wildly popular trading card game played at Gen Con each year. Fans of the game can take their favorite cards to Art Show area at Gen Con, and get them autographed, or customized, by the artist.

The following MTG artists will be in attendance at Gen Con this year. Click on the artists’ name to view the specific Magic artwork they’ve created. Artists located outside of the Gen Con Art Show area have their booth number listed.

If you know of any MTG artists in attendance this year that we’re missing on this list, please contact us and we’ll get them added.

Gen Con 2016 Food Truck Schedule

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Looking for the 2016 Gen Con 2016 Food Truck Schedule? We have you covered! (Note: All times are Eastern Daylight.)

Use the menu below to jump to the date & time that you’d like to see the food truck schedule for.

Day 1: Wednesday, August 3rd (5:00pm to 11:00pm)

Georgia Capitol

Day 2: Thursday, August 4th (11:00am to 4:00pm)

Georgia Capitol

Day 2: Thursday, August 4th (5:00pm to 11:00pm)

Georgia Capitol

Day 3: Friday, August 5th (11:00am to 4:00pm)

Georgia Capitol

Day 3: Friday, August 5th (5:00pm to 11:00pm)

Georgia Capitol

Day 4: Saturday, August 6th (11:00am to 4:00pm)

Georgia Capitol

Day 4: Saturday, August 6th (5:00pm to 11:00pm)

Georgia Capitol

STJ The Dancing Donut

Day 5: Sunday, Aug 7th (11:00am to 5:00pm)

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STJ The Flying Cupcake

Angie’s List 2016 Indiana State Fair Gardens Has Something for Everyone

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Angie’s List has been a presence at the Indiana State Fair for 16 years, but this is the first time the 900,000+ fair-going crowd can sign up for its verified consumer reviews for free.

“We’re expecting bigger crowds than ever to the Angie’s List State Fair Gardens,” said Angie’s List Founder and CMO Angie Hicks. “And we have a line-up to please anyone who stops by.”

More than two dozen highly rated service providers will enlighten visitors on everything from how to successfully undertake home improvement projects to understanding cat behaviors to protecting against identity theft.

Headlining the expert presentations are Karen E Laine and Mina Starsiak, stars of the HGTV network’s Good Bones show. They will be on the Angie’s List Mainstage Saturday, August 20, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VEX Robotics which includes 30 school kids showing off their robots performing a variety of tasks, will present on August 11 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Helping Paws, a local animal rescue organization, will be on hand every day with animals ready for adoption and affection. The famous and highly popular doggie kissing booth is back, as well. For a $1 donation, fairgoers can get a wet puppy smooch that makes for a tremendous photo op. Among the prizes members can enter to win or kids can color to win:

  • A landscape makeover valued at $5000
  • A backyard playhouse valued at $2400
  • A Yeti Cooler valued at $350
  • Children’s bikes valued at $100 each

See the full Angie’s List schedule at angieslist.com/articles/visit-angies-list-gardens-indiana-state-fair.htm.

IMPD Encourages Community Involvement for National Night Out August 2

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The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) invites neighborhoods in the city of Indianapolis to participate in and celebrate, National Night Out (NNO) being held Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit, and send a strong message to criminals, letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

“National Night Out showcases the vital importance of a police-community partnership,” said IMPD Chief Troy Riggs. “We need citizen involvement to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and enhance Public Safety.”

It is anticipated that over 16,500 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases around the world will participate. From 6 to 9 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, residents in neighborhoods through Indianapolis are asked to spend the evening outside with your neighbors and police. While the traditional “lights on” and front porch vigils remain a part of NNO, activities have expanded to include a variety of events such as block parties, potlucks, cookouts, flashlight walks, contests, youth activities, and visits from city officials, police, and fire. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will visit some community events that are registered with our department.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is committed to making National Night Out a time for our community to stand together, promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity. Police officers will be out in force and will be stopping by some of the registered events citywide. Please visit IMPD’s Crime Watch web-site for further crime fighting efforts at, http://www.indy.gov/CrimeWatch/Pages/Home.aspx.

SOURCE: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department