It was heartening to learn last week that the Youth Assistance Program operations in Fishers, Westfield and Noblesville have been granted $50,000 by Legacy Fund. We’ve watched Westfield’s program evolve through the last five years, and we are proud to sponsor it annually. This is a significant boon to the Fishers program, This kind of shot in the arm will help the initiative continue to make a significant difference for at-risk and otherwise troubled children in our midst. Legacy Fund, an affiliate with the Central Indiana Community Foundation, has served Hamilton County since 1991. The Youth Assistance Program states that it strives to build a healthy community for tomorrow by extending a helping hand to the youth of today through family assistance, tutoring and mentoring. For more information on Legacy Fund, visit www.cicf.org/legacy-fund, and for more on the Youth Assistance Program, visit www.youthassistance.org/westfield. We commend Legacy Fund on its grant, which will be money well spent.
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You know its spring when the Nickel Plate Amphitheater schedule of family movies comes out. The time to make plans is now. Every Friday from April 18 through May 30, the free flicks will come on as soon as the sun sets. In order: Monsters University, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Planes, The Smurfs 2, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 and Despicable Me 2. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and snacks.
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We realize the primary election is more than a month away, but it’s never too soon to research and listen to the many candidates eligible for May 6 polling. Closer to voting day, we’ll provide an election primer, one that will be part of Current on May 3. We don’t like to deliver on Election Day, so you’ll have your paper the Saturday before.
