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16 Audio Diner concert at Irving
Circle Park (7 p.m.);
17 Landmark Celebration at the
Benton House (6 p.m.);
19 Historic Irvington Community
Council meeting at Irvington Presbyterian Church - Public invited (7
p.m.);
25 Irvington Garden Club meeting at Irvington
Presbyterian Church (7 p.m.);
28 Irvington Development
Organization Business Roundtable (6:30 p.m.)
FEATURED EVENT: 2003 Irvington's Benton House Tour of Homes 30th
Anniversary Tour On Sunday September 7, 2003, Indianapolis area
residents will have the opportunity to tour seven homes and two
condominiums on the 30th annual Historic Irvington Benton House Tour
of Homes.
Tour times are from noon to 5 p.m. Included on this tour are a
bungalow completely refinished and decorated with Adirondack style
antiques, two condominiums that were originally built as poor
housing by a local church, and a Tudor home that has been completely
modernized on the inside by it's architect owner and, of course, the
Benton House. This year's event will also feature a special display
of Children's art from the Irvington Guild of Artist's summer art
camp.
Tickets are available at many Irvington Merchants including,
Armour Antique Mall, Antique Mall of Irvington by Jack and Jill,
Eddie's Ace Hardware, and Three Wishes Gift Shop. Tickets are also
available the day of the tour at each home on the tour. Tickets are
$8 in advance and $10 the day of the tour.
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Town Hall Meeting Sept. 18
 Property taxes . . . Parks . . . Public Safety?
What's on your mind? Let the city leaders, including Mayor
Bart Peterson, know at this year's Irvington Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, September 18. The meeting will take place from
6:30-8:30 p.m. in the basement of the Irvington Presbyterian
Church, 55 Johnson Ave.
There will be free hors d'ouvres and refreshments. In
addition to the Mayor, several city leaders from various
divisions will be on hand to provide updates and take your
questions. In order to facilitate the Town Hall's Q+A session,
we ask that you provide questions beforehand by emailing them
to russ@colespr.com. We hope to see you there!
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Major Sponsors Gained for Halloween Festival
 Blossom Chevrolet, 1800 N. Shadeland, has just
signed on as the largest sponsor (Platinum Level) of this
year's Halloween Festival. Blossom Chevrolet has agreed to
become highly involved in the activities of the festival.
The Council would also like to recognize the following
individuals and organizations who have stepped up to sponsor
the festival: Rep. Larry Buell and Pat Miller (Gold Level);
Kenra (Silver Level); MCL Cafeteria (Bronze Level).
A group of Irvington merchants, including Three Wishes,
Snips, Annie's Apparel, Irvington Cycle Specialists, Armour
Antiques, The Legend and Antique Mall of Irvington by Jack and
Jill are collectively shooting for a Gold Level sponsorship.
Additionally, International Truck and Engine will sponsor the
festival at a level to be determined.
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Halloween Festival Activities Abound this Year
 In addition to the traditional events the
Halloween Festival, some new ones are added this year.
Following the festival will be a walking tour of Haunted and
Infamous Irvington presented by the Council and the Indiana
Ghost Trackers. There will be at least two walking tours that
evening that cover haunted homes, buildings and infamous sites
in the community. Tickets are $7 for adults with children
discounted or free depending on age. For more information or
to put your home on the tour, contact Russ Simnick at
russ@colespr.com.
JACK O'LANTERN FACTORY: Additionally, Ellenberger Park will
host a Jack O'Lantern Factory for kids on Thursday, October
23, from 1-3 p.m. and Friday, October 24, from 10:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at the Irvington Branch Library. All kids are
invited, but reservations are recommended by calling 327-7176.
There is a $2 fee for supplies, and kids must bring their own
pumpkins to decorate.
PUMPKIN SEED SOCIETY: This year marks the founding of the
Pumpkin Seed Society, a new way for families around Irvington
to contribute to the Festival. Contributions to the Society go
to support and expand family entertainment and activities at
the festival. Activities planned include costume judging,
window painting, house decorating, pumpkin carving and more.
To make a contribution, or for more information, contact Jason
Larrison at 356-3375 or by email at jason_larrison@yahoo.com.
VENDOR BOOTHS/VOLUNTEERS: Vendor booths are still available
at the Festival. Call Scott Drum at 357-8310 for information.
Also, volunteers are needed for the day of the festival for
setup and teardown. Contact Jason Larrison to volunteer at
356-3375.
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Irvington Closing in on Historic Status
 Already on the National Register of Historic
Places, Irvington is in the process of gaining local historic
district status. To gain this designation, 70% of affected
homeowners must sign a petition stating their interest. This
would allow the Council to petition for this designation. Once
granted, historic buildings could be more effectively saved,
property values will likely increase and the overall community
will reap the rewards of being a historic district.
Currently, the Council is less than 300 "votes" short of
this effort. If you wish to volunteer to collect signatures,
or live in this area and have not signed the petition, call
Brian Boyd at 356-2551 or email him at brianeboyd2@juno.com.
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