Discover the Southside 2017 by Margo Wininger

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Cindy and Joe Rene of Long’s Bakery

12 This + That

Southside news and notes

14 Fairs + Festivals Not-to-be-missed events

18 A place to create

Craft + Cork offers classes with a twist

26 Breakfast club

Coffeehouse welcomes regular group

34 100 Women Who Care Philanthropy with no strings

44 Food for all

Area pantries combat hunger

68 Decades of doughnuts Life is sweet at Long’s Bakery

78 Snapshots

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On the Cover Sweet Chili Chicken Wings at The Willard Photo by Haley Neale

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Shopping Organizations Hospitals

40 Schools 48 Restaurants

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More to explore Discover the Southside is now in its fourth year. A product of the Daily Journal newspaper in conjunction with South magazine, this guide highlights the businesses, schools, hospitals, churches, restaurants and cultural attractions that make the southside shine. As we put this publication together for its 2017 incarnation, I was impressed once again by the many amenities the area has to offer. If you’re looking for green spaces, the southside is full of parks. If you’re looking for recreation, there are golf clubs, water parks and gyms. If you’re looking for cultural experiences, the southside offers

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museums and theaters, art attractions and performance spaces. If shopping is your bag, you’re in luck: The southside is home to Greenwood Park Mall, Edinburgh Premium Outlets, as well as adorable independent boutiques. And if you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll find chain and independent eateries alike, with new spots cropping up monthly. For every “if” you may have, the southside has an answer. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned resident, southern Marion County and Johnson County continue to grow and change as quality of life continues to improve. To put together our “By the Numbers” section, I took a look at the Franklin and Greenwood mayors’ State of the City annual addresses. I was pleasantly surprised by the continuing improvements in the area. After extensions made this year, Franklin will have available 16.3 total miles of Greenway Trails. In Greenwood, residents celebrated the opening of a completely reimagined Greenwood Community Center that transformed a 25-year-old building into a gathering place for fitness and family fun. These are but two of the many developments to both cities that make the southside a great place to work and play. Welcome to the southside. Whatever you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it here.

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Numbers Earlier this year, Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett and Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers gave their annual State of the City addresses. Here are some of the numbers they delivered.

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The number of delegates from sister city Kuji, Japan, who visited Franklin in early 2017.

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The amount spent on the city’s alley improvement program, which will be completed in 2017 by Milestone Contractors. The company is also working on a $165,800 parking lot project at East Jefferson Street and Hurricane Street.

The tonnage of asphalt used in 2016 to make minor street repairs and fill potholes. The city’s street department also reported that approximately 300 yards of concrete was poured as a part of the sidewalk replacement program. More than 5,000 cubic yards of brush was collected and then ground into mulch for city resident use. More than 250 tree inspections were completed, and 78 potentially hazardous or dead trees were removed.

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The approximate number of new trees that were planted in the Franklin City Park System.

The total number of Franklin businesses added in 2016. The Community Development Department announced that 18 new businesses were added in downtown Franklin, with an additional 16 new businesses through the rest of the city.

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Greenwood

$8.62 million

The total balance of Greenwood’s general fund in early 2017. Rainy Day reserves weighed in at $2.65 million.

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The amount the Board of Aviation Commissioners invested in repairing two rows of open T-hangars. This investment ensures the airport will continue to provide a variety of hangar rental options that meet the diverse needs of all pilots.

The number of commercial exterior renovations completed in Old Greenwood. The renovated facades are inspired by original facades dating back more than 100 years.

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The acreage of park space in Greenwood. This acreage is spread across 14 parks that offer playgrounds, green space, basketball and tennis courts, open fields, picnic areas and greenways connecting to various city trails.

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The amount of a utility credit Greenwood residents can qualify for as part of the city’s “Find It, Fix It” program. To qualify for the credit, citizens must show proof of compliance for home connections to the city’s sewer system.

A Century of Reading As director of the Greenwood Public Library, Cheryl Dobbs oversees a bustling community asset that goes far beyond loaning books, CDs and DVDs. The library hosts a variety of informational and educational events, clubs, author’s talks, youth programs and more. In 2017, it celebrated its 100th anniversary. Dobbs took time from her many day-to-day duties to discuss the library’s past as well as its present state. Has the library been in the same building all along?

We started out in 1917 upstairs in a room on Main Street for three years. And that little place opened with just a handful of books, about 38. They were all donated by the community. We actually have the original accession book, which is where they would record each book as it was purchased or added to the collection. And we’ve actually purchased as many of those opening-day books as we could find on eBay. So we have this really cool collection of these ancient books. Once the librarians took over ordering, they were pretty strategic about ordering what they thought the community needed. But those original books, since they were donated by the community, are even more interesting. We have several that are Irish-background books, and it just makes you wonder who was here and who donated those books.

What happened after that three-year period?

We moved into the community house, which used to be the city building, the Polk Building, and we were there for 40 years. We were in the upstairs room there, too. We had a corner of that upstairs area. They had movies in that building, and they had a bowling alley and a pool. A lot of our older patrons who are around 80 remember going there in the summer and doing all these things, and this was the center of their lives. We hear great stories from the people who remember that space. In 1963, we moved to this location and built our first library, which was roughly 7,000 square feet. We remodeled in ’74 and added square footage, and again in 1989 and in 2001, when our current building was finished.

How large is the library today?

Fifty-one thousand square feet. It’s big and beautiful. We’re very fortunate to have not just the size, but the layout. It allows us to have some pretty special things. Like a huge children’s room with its own doors, so we can keep the kids contained and safe. And a teen room with doors. We have good community rooms as well. We feel like we are very, very blessed with this building as it was eventually constructed.

How large has the library’s collection grown since those original 38 books?

It’s 110,000. And, of course, that’s the print books. Now we also have electronic books, e-audio, CDs, DVDs. We have a lot of non-print materials as well.

How many people have Greenwood Public Library cards? We have about 17,000 or 18,000. And we have 43,000 people a year who come for our programs. We have about 1,500 programs a year for all different ages. We are very heavy with children’s and literacy programs. For adults, we have everything from book clubs to cooking classes and crafts and financial information and education. We really see literacy as our main push, and that literacy can take lots of forms. If someone comes in and needs to be more literate with the computer, we can do one-on-one tutoring, or they might go to one of our computer classes. If they need to learn how to invest in the stock market or how to manage their retirement.

Book clubs

If you’re a reader and you’re looking for your tribe, look no further than book clubs helmed by the southside public libraries. No matter what pages you choose to turn, you’ll find a club that fits you like a dust jacket.

Greenwood Public Library Greenwood Public Library hosts five monthly book clubs. For more details and up-to-date lists of book titles, visit greenwoodlibrary.us/book-club. Book Lovers Book Club, 10 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month, 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Information: Sheila Harmon at (317) 885-5036, ext. 1205. Primetime Book Club, 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. Information: Group leader Cheryl Dobbs at cdobbs@ greenwoodlibrary.us or (317) 885-5036. Mystery Book Club, 1 p.m. on the first Monday of the month. Information: (317) 885-5036.

Johnson County Public Library

Each branch hosts at least one book club. For specific details and up-to-date book titles, go to pageafterpage.org/join-a-book-club. Adult Learning Center Book Discussion, for English language learners, meets at 49 E. Monroe St., Franklin. Information: (317) 738-4677. Clark Pleasant Branch Rockin’ Reads, focusing on music-themed books, 5:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. 530 Tracy Road, Suite 250, New Whiteland. Information: (317) 535-6206. Clark Pleasant Branch Pizza & Pages, a teen book club, 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. 530 Tracy Road, Suite 250, New Whiteland. Information: (317) 535-6206. Franklin Page Turners Book Discussion, focusing on fiction, 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. 401 State St., Franklin. Information: (317) 738-9711. Franklin Branch Military Reads (military fiction and nonfiction), 2 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of the month. 401 State St., Franklin. Information: (317) 738-2833. Stout Stories, a book club meeting at southside brewpubs, 6:30 p.m., the first Monday of the month. Ages 21 and older. Information and registration: (317) 535-6206. Trafalgar Novels & Nosh, 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month. 424 S. Tower St., Trafalgar. Information: (317) 878-9560. Trafalgar Selected Shorts, noon on the second Friday of the month. 424 S. Tower St., Trafalgar. Information: (317) 878-9560.

I Heart YA focuses on young adult literature and meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. Information: (317) 885-5036 or email group leader Aubrey Watson at awatson@greenwoodlibrary.us.

White River Branch Daytime Book Discussion, 1:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. Information: (317) 885-1330.

Well Red, 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at Vino Villa, 200 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood. Information: Group leader Susan Jerger at (317) 885-5036.

White River Branch Monday Night Book Club, 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. Information: (317) 885-1330. discover the

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upcoming Events

Smoke on the Square

fairs and festivals Summertime in the heartland means festival time, and the southside is home to plenty of fun family events. By CJ Woodring

Smoke on the Square June 16-17 Downtown square, Franklin

Discover Downtown Franklin presents the sixth annual Smoke on the Square, showcasing talents of professional barbecue teams from throughout the Midwest. A small fee will get you barbecue samples and a chance to vote for your favorite team. The two-day event features live music by Blue River Band on Friday; Toy Factory on Saturday. Information: (317) 346-1258; discoverdowntownfranklin. com for complete lineup.

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Freedom Festival

June 24 Craig Park and the Greenwood Amphitheatre, Greenwood Now in its 33rd year, Freedom Festival draws more than 50,000 people to Craig Park every summer to celebrate the American spirit. Held on the last Saturday in June, the festivitiesÂ include a parade, local food, beer and craft vendors, and a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; zone. A fireworks show concludes the evening. Information: (317) 881-4545; greenwood.in.gov/Festival.

Firecracker Festival July 3 Downtown Franklin

Annual family-focused event opens with food vendors, bounce houses and horse wagon rides, followed by a parade with bikes, wagons, golf carts and walkers. Fireworks light up the night after 10 p.m. Information: franklin.in.gov.

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July 14 Water and Monroe streets, downtown Franklin Each July the Daily Journal throws an annual free street party, and everyone is invited. Highlights include food vendors, beer and live music. Information: (317) 736-7101.

Johnson County 4-H & Agricultural Fair

July 16-22 Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin It’s always fair weather, and Johnson County’s familyfriendly event draws folks from throughout the region. Fair event highlights include style show, Little Miss and Mister Contest, lemon baking contest, livestock auction, live entertainment and crowning of the fair queen. Visit johnsoncountyfair.com/ entertainment-schedule for opening times and complete entertainment schedule. Daily admission applies. Information: (317) 738-3247; johnsoncountyfair.com.

WAMMfest

Aug. 19 Craig Park, 10 E. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood Sertoma Club of Greenwood’s eighth annual fundraiser benefits more than two dozen local groups and organizations. Event features an eclectic lineup of musical entertainment and regional artistry on east and west stages, along with wine from regional wineries, beer from Indiana breweries and food from more than a dozen restaurants. Information: (317) 881-7575; wammfest.com.

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Hillview Country Club’s 18 Hole Golf Course: • Charming, well-manicured golf course that is fun to play everyday • Sub four hour rounds are the norm • Great routing: easily play 3, 6, 9, 12 or 18 holes • Exciting tournament schedule, leagues, choose-ups, and groups to play with

Big Woods® Franklin is slated to open in May 2017 in the Hillview Country Club. The restaurant will welcome the public as well as club members.

Beer & Bluegrass Festival

Aug. 26 Franklin Town Square, Franklin Unleash the dog days of summer at the Beer & Bluegrass Festival, presented by Discover Downtown Franklin. This year’s participants include 450 North Brewing Co., Quaff On Brewing Co., Simmons Winery, Sun King Brewery, Taxman Brewing Co., Metazoa Brewing Co., Planetary Brewing Co., and more. Information: (317) 3461258; discoverdowntownfranklin. com for complete entry list.

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southside Annual Events

Southside Fun Each year, the calendar is full of galas, outdoor concerts, farmers markets and more. Here, a glimpse at many of the family-friendly things you can do with your free time.

Concerts Mallow Run Concerts

Farmers Markets Franklin Farmers Market

Escape to Mallow Run Winery (6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville) for a summer full of live music and food every Saturday evening, to be followed on Sunday afternoons with more music on the patio. Information: (317) 422-1556 or mallowrun.com.

Every Saturday beginning in May, this market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, and fresh flowers. Location: Corner of Jefferson and Jackson streets in downtown Franklin. Information: (317) 3461258 or discoverdowntownfranklin.com.

Greenwood Summer Concerts

Held on Saturdays May through October. Features locally grown fruits and vegetables. Location: In the parking lot at Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave. Information: (317) 885-7665.

The summer concert series at the Greenwood Amphitheater (300 S. Washington St.) features shows on Saturday nights from June through August. Outdoor shows, weather permitting, typically draw anywhere from 800 to 1,750 people on any given Saturday. Bring a chair to catch your favorite bands. All shows are free. Information: visit greenwood.in.gov.

Daddy/Daughter Dance

Greenwood Farmers Market

Southside Farmers Market

Features locally grown fruits and vegetables and unique crafts. Held Wednesdays and Fridays at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 7031 S. East St., Indianapolis, in the church library. Information: (317) 431-3267.

Festivals Hops & Vines

Co-hosted by Discover Downtown Franklin and the Johnson County Museum of History, the event offers beer and wine tastings and live music, as well as a car cruisein. Held in downtown Franklin. Information: visit discoverdowntownfranklin.com.

Franklin Fall Festival

Offers a free outdoor concert, street fair, baking contest, parade and more. Location: Downtown Franklin. Information: franklinparks.org.

Franklin Firecracker Festival

Activities include music, moonwalks, obstacle courses, kids games and more. Information: (317) 7363689 or franklinparks.org.

Greenwood Freedom Festival

Approximately 80 merchants, food and craft booths will be at the Old Town Street Fair. The kids zone features inflatables, live entertainment and other fun activities. Information: greenwoodfreedomfestival.com.

WAMMFest

More than 6,000 partygoers come out to celebrate with wine, art, music and microbrews at the annual event held in August in Greenwood. Browse booths filled with arts, crafts, pottery and photography, sip wine from world-class Indiana vineyards and take in music performed on three stages. Information: wammfest.com.

Galas, Dances and Fundraisers Black and White Ball

Event benefits Community Angels, a nonprofit organization that assists families who are going through illness by providing services to help take some of the everyday burdens off them. Information: beb0321@yahoo.com.

Daddy/Daughter Dance

For girls ages 3 to 12 and their dads, this event features dancing, appetizers, sweets, photo opportunities, event CD and party favor. Information: (317) 736-3689 or franklinparks.org.

Gala for the Grove

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the foundation, which is a nonprofit organization that bridges the gap between school programs funded with tax dollars and the need for additional innovative and imaginative programs to ensure that all students learn, grow and achieve. Information: (317) 881-9326, ext. 1660 or centergrovefoundation.org.

Jim Rhoades Memorial Hog Roast

Hosted by the Franklin Rotary Club. All proceeds benefit the Johnson County Good Cheer Fund and Interchurch Food Pantry. Information: (317) 738-8277.

throughout the year. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin. Information: jcantiquemarket.com.

Enchanted Evening

Valle Vista Golf Course. Proceeds will help provide the funds necessary to ensure the trail remains a safe and environmentally friendly area that encourages a healthy lifestyle. Information: greenwood.in.gov.

Smoke on the Square

The Memorial Day Mile is a 1-mile men’s and women’s run/walk in Franklin designed to connect citizens with the Memorial Day observance. Information: memorialdaymile.com.

Strawberries on the Square

Girls on the Run is a character-building, nonprofit program for girls in third through eighth grade. Johnson County Girls on the Run will host a Summer Solstice Family Walk in June and a kickoff event in October. Information: On Facebook @GOTRJohnsonCounty.

Join your friends and neighbors for a night of dancing, music and food at Beeson Hall. The Franklin Community Band will perform, and appetizers will be served at this annual event. Information: franklin.in.gov.

Johnson County Community Foundation Gala

Smoke on the Square is a barbecue competition and festival. The two-day event features a classic car cruisein, a kids area, games, food vendors and live music performances. Held in downtown Franklin. Information: discoverdowntownfranklin.com.

Miscellaneous Events

Franklin’s longest-running fundraiser, Strawberries on the Square dishes up sweet strawberries, shortcake, whipped cream and a bottle of water. The event also features a classic car cruise-in, kids activities and, of course, music. Held in downtown Franklin. Information: discoverdowntownfranklin.com.

Annual event that draws more than 300 people who enjoy a gourmet meal, lively auction bidding and an evening with good friends. Information: (317) 738-2213 or jccf.org/annual-gala.

Daily Journal Annual Street Party

The Daily Journal newspaper hosts a street party in downtown Franklin; event is free and includes live music and activities for children. Concessions are available for purchase. Information: (317) 736-7101.

The Great Race: Antique Car Festival

Trick Your Trunk

It’s a night of safe trick-or-treating as kids collect treats from decorated trunks and trucks at Courthouse Square in downtown Franklin. Information: franklin.in.gov.

South magazine’s Ladies Night Out

This touring car show makes an overnight stop in Franklin. The route begins in Florida and features vintage cars of all makes and models vying for champion titles. Information: greatrace.com.

Southside women are invited for a night of pampering and entertainment. The evening includes vendors, food samples, free gifts, demonstrations and a fall fashion preview. Information: (317) 736-7101.

National Night Out

Holiday Lighting and Winter Market

This event was created to raise awareness of the roles of community police programs. The evening features a cookout with hot dogs, a free swim at the Franklin Family Aquatic Center and vendors in Province Park. Information: franklin.in.gov.

Johnson County 4-H Fair

Highlights of this early-December event include the lighting of the courthouse holiday display, vendors, kids activities and cookie contests. Information: discoverdowntownfranklin.com.

Holiday Open House

Memorial Day Mile

Girls on the Run

Sparkler Sprint 5K

Celebrate Independence Day with a morning dash in Franklin. Information: http://sparklersprint5k.weebly.com.

Pumpkins in the Park 5K

A run/walk and 1-mile family fun walk. Information: (317) 7363689 or franklinparks.org.

Wine at the Line

An annual 5-mile run and 5K run/ walk on Mallow Run Winery’s grounds and the county roads of Bargersville. Registration includes a long sleeve T-shirt, commemorative wine glass, timing chip, food and beverage, and post-race entertainment. Information: (317) 422-1556 or mallowrun.com.

Visits with Santa Greenwood Community Center Santa Breakfast

After breakfast, visit Santa in his workshop for a photo opportunity. Information: (317) 881-4545 or greenwood.in.gov.

Breakfast with Santa

Animals, food, exhibits by 4-H members and fun for the entire family. Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin. Information: johnsoncountyfair.com.

Celebrate the season locally at the Franklin Cultural Arts and Recreation Center. Information: franklin.in.gov.

Sponsored by the Franklin Parks and Recreation Department. Information: (317) 736-3689 or franklinparks.org.

Johnson County Antique Market

Runs/Walks

Santa at the Johnson County Museum

A one-day show that offers a selection of antiques and vintage collectibles, including primitives, furniture, jewelry, glass, linens, tools, toys, advertising and more. Event takes place several times

Greenwood 5K Trail Trek

The race begins and ends at the Greenwood Community Center, and the course utilizes Greenwood trails around Craig Park and

Photos with Santa will be available for purchase. Information: (317) 346-4500 or johnsoncountymuseum.org.

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southside entertainment

Historic Artcraft Theatre

Royal Pin Southern Bowling Center

1010 S. U.S. 31, Greenwood (317) 881-8686 royalpin.com/southern

You Are the Potter

1211 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood (317) 884-4905 youarethepotter.net

Recreation Bluff Creek Golf Course

2710 S. Old State Road 37, Greenwood (317) 422-4736 bluffcreekgolf.com

Buffer Park Golf Course & Conference Center

Family Fun AMC Indianapolis 17 with IMAX

4325 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis (317) 784-0989 amctheatres.com

Buck Creek Players

11150 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis (317) 862-2270 buckcreekplayers.com

Canary Creek Cinemas

870 Mallory Parkway, Franklin (317) 738-1041 canarycreekcinemas.com

Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center

University of Indianapolis 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis (317) 788-3251 uindy.edu/arts

Franklin Flying Field

3477 S. County Road 200E, Franklin (317) 736-6633 franklinflyingfield@gmail.com

Franklin Skate Club and Indiana Grand Slam Batting Cages

2680 N. Morton St., Franklin (317) 738-3775 franklinskateclub.com

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Greenwood Aquatics Park

Freedom Park 850 Stop 18 Road, Greenwood (317) 884-2078 greenwood.in.gov

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3825 Foltz St., Indianapolis (317) 241-5046 bufferpark.com

Craig Park

10 E. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood (317) 887-5284 greenwood.in.gov

Cypress Run Golf Course

1848 E. Stop 13 Road, Indianapolis (317) 882-2685 cinemark.com

7265 E. State Road 44, Franklin (317) 738-2555

Historic Artcraft Theatre

6636 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis (317) 862-8255 dakotalandinggolf.com

Hi-Way Lanes Bowling Center

5357 E. Road 300S, Franklin (317) 738-4441

57 N. Main St., Franklin (317) 736-6823 historicartcrafttheatre.org

400 N. Morton St., Franklin (317) 736-5177 hiwaylanes.com

Dakota Landing Golf Course

Deer Valley Golf Course

Hickory Stick Golf Club

Rascal’s Fun Zone

4422 Hickory Stick Blvd., Greenwood (317) 422-8300 hickorystickgolf.com

Regal Greenwood Stadium 14 & RPX Cinema

2100 S. Morgantown Road, Greenwood (812) 526-6809 jocoparks.com/independence-park

629 N. U.S. 31, Whiteland (317) 535-7600 rascalsfunzone.com

461 Greenwood Park Drive South, Greenwood (317) 884-0903 Regmovies.com

Independence Park

Legends Golf Club

2555 N. Hurricane Road, Franklin (317) 736-8186 thelegendsgolfclub.com

Orchard Golf Center

251 N. State Road 135, Greenwood (317) 881-5067 orchardgolfcenter.com

Otte Golf & Family Fun Center

681 S. Sheek Road, Greenwood (317) 881-4620 ottegolf.com

Perry Park

451 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis (317) 888-0070 indy.gov

Sarah Shank Golf Course

2901 S. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis (317) 784-0631 prssgolf.com

Smock Golf Club

3910 E. County Line Road, Indianapolis (317) 888-0036 smockgolf.com

Southern Dunes Golf Course

8220 S. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis (317) 865-1800 southerndunesgolfcourse.com

Tameka Woods Golf Club

4849 S. Road 450W, Trafalgar (317) 878-4331 tamekawoodsgolf.com

Timbergate Golf Course

151 St. Andrews Ave., Edinburgh (812) 526-3523 timbergategolf.com

Valle Vista Golf Club and Conference Center

755 E. Main St., Greenwood (317) 882-2955 vallevista.com

Whispering Pines Golf Course at Johnson County Park

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7995 S. Gatling St., Nineveh (812) 526-0768 jocoparks.com

Winding River Golf Course

8015 Mann Road, Indianapolis (317) 856-7257 windingrivergc.com

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Arts & Lifestyles

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creativity

Southside craft studio brings friendship and fun to the table By Beth Clayton-George

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Craft + Cork is a southside crafting studio and all around hangout spot, but owners Vanessa Kenworthy and Kathryn Woodward admit they still have trouble describing their venture. There really isn’t anything quite like it, they say. Craft + Cork is an apt name. There is, indeed, plenty of crafting at the space, and many wine bottles are uncorked in the process. It’s just that the name doesn’t cover everything. At the studio, creativity reigns supreme as crafters of all stripes gather for structured classes, meet-ups dedicated to specific art forms, and open studios, where guests can take advantage of available supplies and equipment to create. And while the finished Photos submitted

products that are taken home at the end of a session are often impressive, Kenworthy and Woodward say Craft + Cork’s real value is in the connection attendees feel with one another and the individual benefits of time well spent. “Do you want to go to a shrink, or do you want to go out with your girlfriends and have a drink and make a piece of home décor?” asks Kenworthy. Craft + Cork has its roots in another, less formal business Kenworthy and Woodward started several years ago while working together at a corporate office in downtown Indianapolis. The duo became known in their circle as the go-to planners for birthday parties, anniversaries and wine tastings. About two years ago, the women began hosting office parties during which they would pour drinks while attendees painted on canvas. The events were so popular that they quickly gained a following and several repeat customers. But with repeat business came a new conundrum — what would guests do

with their growing stack of personal creations? Kenworthy and Woodward learned that the artwork was languishing in closets and basements, unseen, and occasionally even tossed out. They started hosting events that helped guests repurpose their old projects, and as those sessions grew, so did the idea that their fledgling business needed a home base. One night while sitting around a bonfire with friends, the idea for Craft + Cork began to come into focus. The pair can’t recall who articulated the idea first, but by the time the words were spoken, it was practically a foregone conclusion. “The train was already moving at that point,” said Woodward. Within a month, the friends were checking out available spaces and nailing down a business plan. A key part of their strategy was visiting every painting and craft studio in the market. What they found only solidified their confidence in their idea. “Craft + Cork is a totally different experience,” said Kenworthy. For one, they’ve chosen to eschew any

rules about how guests are to complete their projects, and they let crafters interpret each painting for themselves. Skilled teachers are on hand to help painters with their techniques, but freeform designs and color schemes are encouraged as well. They also designed their space to encourage lingering. Kenworthy — an avid scrapbooker who loathes the utilitarian stools often provided at her scrapbooking conventions — insisted on comfortable chairs, which flank long, wooden tables that beg to be covered in paint splotches, paper scraps and wood remnants. And while the last session is scheduled to wrap up each day by 9 p.m., the women have been known to stay late to ensure that each artist leaves with a completed masterpiece. Finally, they wanted to share more than just painting with their guests. While traditional canvas projects do play a key role in the class lineup, the subjects vary widely in style and complexity, and include more personal projects, like Paint Your Pet night or Paint Your Loved One, sometimes emotional events that help attendees capture their fondest memories on canvas. Other popular projects include painted bar glass sets and seasonal crafts such as December’s stocking hanger project. The studio also hosts BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft), which allows guests to bring their own supplies and simply use the space to spread out and keep surprise presents a secret from their recipients at home. Most notably, Kenworthy and Woodward take requests. Visitors to their website are encouraged to submit photos and descriptions of projects they would like to recreate. “If you can pin it, we can craft it,” promises Woodward. While Kenworthy and Woodward lead a majority of the sessions, they discover the

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also rely on a growing network of artists who lend their skills in specific genres. During these sessions, the pair are on hand to offer technical assistance and an artistic eye — and keep glasses full of liquid creativity. They have taken care to curate a wide selection of wines available by the glass or by the bottle, in addition to beers on tap from local brewers MashCraft and Taxman, plus imported and domestic bottled beer, coffee, tea, soft drinks and juice. While the majority of Craft + Cork’s events take place in the studio, Kenworthy and Woodward often host events at the Johnson County Public Library and select Kroger locations (through

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the grocery store’s Krafting with Kroger community outreach program). Other regular events include Color Me Calm (a coloring book club for grownups), trivia and game nights, and even a monthly book club meeting. “Those don’t have anything to do with crafting, but we like reading, so why not?” said Kenworthy. The hours are undoubtedly longer than what they experienced in their previous jobs, and they spend nearly every weekend at the studio, entertaining guests, perfecting project plans and putting the finishing touches on their masterpieces. But you won’t hear any complaints out of them. “Let’s be honest,” said Woodward. “What would we be doing if we were at home, anyway?”

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southside shopping Antiques Curly Willow Antiques and Treasures

498 E. Jefferson, Franklin (317) 346-0033

Exit 76 Antique Mall

12595 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh (812) 526-7676 exit76antiques.com

Salvage Sisters Antique Market

398 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 736-4353

Southport Antique Mall

2028 E. Southport Road, Indianapolis (317) 786-8246 southportantiquemall.net

Thanks for the Thyme

396 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 736-9866

Trinkets n Threads – Franklin

251 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 412-2091

Vic’s Antiques & Uniques

11490 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh (812) 526-2000 vicsantiquesanduniques.com

Vintage Whimsy

462 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 736-9446

Architectural Salvage Franklin Heritage Architectural Salvage

350 E. Madison St., Franklin (317) 736-6823 fhisalvage.org

Children’s apparel + accessories Toodleydoo Toys

1 W. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 346-7529 toodleydootoys.com

Clothing + accessories Anna’s Style Boutique

108 W. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 739-3111 Annasstyleboutique.com

Brianne’s Boutique

75 N. State Road 135, Greenwood (317) 888-8995 briannesboutique.com

Brick Street Boutique

34 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 739-0525 brickstreetboutique.com

Dottie Couture Boutique

JenDaisy Boutique

1540 N. Morton St., Franklin (317) 346-0015 tractorsupply.com

789 S. U.S. 31, Suite E, Greenwood; (317) 888-8242 dottiecouture.com

210 S. Emerson Ave., Suite B, Greenwood (317) 889-1150 jendaisy.com

RaeLynn’s Boutique

Bud and Bloom Florist and Gifts

T-Shirt Express

119 W. Thompson St., Edinburgh (812) 526-5717; (800) 651-5717 edinburghflowershop.com

165 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 736-4641 companycasuals. com/t-shirtexpress

Clothing consignment stores Once Upon a Child

7409 S. U.S. 31, Indianapolis (317) 888-7013 onceuponachildgreenwood.com

Edinburgh Flower Shop

The Flower Market

199 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood (317) 887-2777 greenwoodflowers.com

JP Parker Flowers

801 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis; (317) 624-0500 377 E. Jefferson St., Suite A, Franklin; (317) 738-9837 jpparkerco.com

McNamara Florist

862 S. State Road 135, Suite C, Greenwood (317) 881-8877 mcnamaraflorist.com

Steve’s Flowers & Gifts

7657 Shelby St., Indianapolis (317) 889-1700 style-encoresouth indianapolis.com

3150 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis; (317) 787-3431 2900 Fairview Place, Greenwood; (317) 888-7531 stevesflowers.com

Tagalong Farms Boutique and Gifts

Furniture

251 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 438-7640

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Florists 355 N. Morton St., Franklin (317) 738-3330 budandbloomflorist.com

Style Encore – Greenwood

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Tractor Supply

455 S. Greenwood Park Drive, Suite E, Greenwood (317) 889-7766 raelynns.com

1140 N. State Road 135, Suite J, Greenwood (317) 888-2300 selectiveseconds.com

Rural King Supply

860 S. U.S. 31, Greenwood (317) 859-2903 ruralking.com

Selective Seconds Consignment

Miles Home Furnishings

Farm + home supplies

Cottage on Main

260 W. Main St., Greenwood (317) 881-9249 Cottageonmain.biz

Miles Home Furnishings

7499 Big Bend Road, Martinsville (317) 834-6150 mileshomefurnishings.com

Gift stores Sarah’s Hallmark

Greendale Centre 745 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood (317) 888-8408 sarahshallmarkshop.com

Teresa’s Hallmark

The Crazy Haberdasher

2028 E. Southport Road, Indianapolis (317) 881-8955 brianhaggard.com

Simplify

44 N. Jackson St., Franklin (317) 346-0320 shopsimplify.com

Hair salons Classique Hair Styling Salon

49 N. State Road 135, Greenwood (317) 888-1206 teresashallmark.com

50 S. Water St., Franklin (317) 738-2104

Handicrafts + hobbyists

50 Airport Parkway, Greenwood (317) 997-0504; (317) 859-5050

The Back Door Inc.

2503 Fairview Place, Suite W, Greenwood (317) 882-2120 backdoorquilts.com

FiveZero Boutique Salon

Head to Toe

7784 Georgetown Road, Nineveh (317) 933-2711 Myheadtotoe.com

The Crazy Haberdasher

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southside shopping JoLynda Wilson, left, and Jennifer Alter of J&J Petite Boutique

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Busy stay-at-home moms Jennifer Alter and JoLynda Wilson love following fashion trends. But at 5 feet 2 inches and 4 feet 11 inches respectively, the friends found shopping to be incredibly frustrating. Stores that specialize in petite sizes tend to stock mostly business apparel, Alter said. And at boutiques with trendier pieces, vanity sizing prevails in an attempt to rack up more sales. A small top in reality fits a medium frame, for example, while a medium top is the equivalent to a large. Tired of not finding stylish buys that fit properly, the two took matters into their own hands. After months of planning, Alter and Wilson opened J&J Petite Boutique at the end of April. The online venture stocks on-trend finds — leather and cargo jackets, booties, reversible totes, thick leggings — with wardrobe must-haves like skinny jeans and soft sweaters. From the comfort of their couches, shoppers discover mix-and-match petite apparel such as jeans with 26-inch inseams and shirt sleeves that don’t drape past the fingertips, along with

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jewelry, scarves and boots. And prices are surprisingly reasonable. At press time, every item listed was under $100. Twice a year, Alter and Wilson leave their Hoosier homes (Greenwood-native Alter now lives in Westfield; Wilson remains in Greenwood) to travel to Las Vegas. Their goal is not to gamble, but to comb the displays at The Magic Show, a fashion marketplace, for stylish new finds. They also work with online wholesale sites and other specialized venues to find items that will fly off their virtual racks. And fly they do. The combination of fashion, fit and affordability appeals to women across the country, with orders coming from a variety of climates: Michigan, Florida, Utah, Colorado. Alter credits the far-flung response to an online advertising campaign and a strong social media presence, including posts from fashion bloggers. Still, the biggest sales driver is the need that prompted the venture in the first place: “a cute, trendy boutique with petite clothes that fit.” For more, visit jjpetite.com.

Hairworks

300 E. Main Cross St., Edinburgh (812) 526-6174

Roberts Salon and Day Spa

The Marshmallow Monkey

41 W. Monroe St., Franklin (317) 494-6020 themarshmallowmonkey.com

899 Loews Blvd., Greenwood (317) 881-8207 robertssalonandspa.com

Interior design

Color Café

1799 Michele Lane, Greenwood (317) 300-1000 draydecorhome.com

1480 Olive Branch Parke Lane, Greenwood (317) 884-2222 thecolorcafe.com

Elite Salon and Spa

150 W. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 346-0444 elitesalonspastudio.com

The Place for Hair

100 State Road 135, Trafalgar (317) 878-4247 theplaceforhair.com

Sweet Olive Salon

1059 W. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 584-6000 Sweetolivesalon.com

Euphoria Aveda Salon and Spa

425 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 560-5873

Brian Leslie Salon

D Ray Décor

The Dale Hughes Interior Design Co.

981 W. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 698-3253 dalehughesinteriordesign.com

Jewelers Hoosier Jewelry

1745 E. Road 500N (Whiteland Road), Whiteland (317) 535-5500 hoosierjewelry.com

J.L. Johnson Fine Jewelers

1263 N. State Road 135, Greenwood (317) 888-7662 jljohnsons.com

McGee & Co. Fine Jewelers

102 W. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 991-1699, blsalons.com

880 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood (317) 882-0500 mcgeejewelers.com

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Malls

136 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 313-0308

Urban Euphoria

450 S. State Road 135, Suite C, Greenwood (317) 882-8400 Urbaneuphoria.com

Transformations Salon & Day Spa

8083A Madison Ave., Indianapolis (317) 882-1773 transformationssalonandspa.com

Home goods + decor Take Root Country Store

Edinburgh Premium Outlets

11622 N.E. Executive Drive, Edinburgh (812) 526-9764 premiumoutlets.com/edinburgh

Greenwood Park Mall

1251 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood (317) 887-8601 simon.com/mall/ greenwood-park-mall

Miscellaneous The Book Rack

1930 E. Stop 13 Road, Indianapolis (317) 881-3010

Pipe Puffer Smoke Shop

2306 E. County Line Road, Indianapolis (317) 881-2957 pipepuffer.com

Wild Geese Bookshop

107 S Water St, Franklin (317) 494-6545 wildgeesebookshop.com

Motorcycles Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson

4930 Southport Crossing Place, Indianapolis (317) 885-5180 southsideharley.com

Mann’s Harley-Davidson

3250 W. Market Place Drive, Edinburgh (812) 526-3485 mannsharleydavidson.com

Musical instruments Frank’s Guitars

55 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 738-4497 franksguitarshop.com

Personal services HeartSpace

77 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood (317) 889-3612

Pets Barx Boutique for Pets

7 Trafalgar Square, Unit D, Trafalgar; (317) 878-4534; (317) 738-0700

Sporting goods Gray Goat Bicycle Co.

25 E. Court St., Franklin; (317) 494-6967 7750 S. Meridian St., Suite A, Indianapolis; (317) 780-4628 graygoatsports.com

The Outdoorsman Sport Shop

1010 S. State Road 135, Greenwood (317) 881-7446 outdoorsmansportshop.com

Markets/ Grocery stores Aldi

300 S. State Road 135, Greenwood; (855) 955-2534 1595 S. U.S. 31, Greenwood; (855) 955-2534 aldi.us

Archer’s Meats & Catering

259 S. Meridian St., Greenwood (317) 881-9300 cateringbyarchers.com

Country Nutrition Health Food Store

1480 Olive Branch Parke Lane, Suite 700, Greenwood (317) 889-1305 countrynutritionofin.com

Earth Fare

2110 E. County Line Road, Greenwood (317) 881-7360 earthfare.com/ourstores/greenwood

Franklin Cornucopia Health Foods

2797 N. Morton St., Suite C, Franklin (317) 736-8300

Fresh Thyme

8750 U.S. 31, Indianapolis (317) 215-5185 freshthyme.com

Hampton’s Market

Sugar Grove Shoppes 4800 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood (317) 881-1067 hamptonsmarketgreenwood.com

Tommy’s Jerky Outlet

8922 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis (317) 213-3524 (cell); (317) 300-8171 (store) tommysjerkyindy.com

202 N. Madison Ave., No. 1, Old Town Greenwood (317) 882-0497

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Coffee Crew Franklin social group values laughter, conversation and camaraderie By Jon Shoulders | Photography by scott roberson

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From left: Frank Dean, Terry Bayless, Michael McElwain, Fred Paris, Bill Green and Les Tabeling

Take a morning walk down Court Street

in downtown Franklin and at some point you might hear the rumblings of lively discussion, occasionally punctuated by collective laughter, coming from just outside Benjamin’s Coffeehouse. It’s an infectious and inviting sound, emanating from a group of locals who, for the past three years, have gathered regularly at the establishment to sip, laugh, discourse, debate and — to their own surprise — become close friends. Terry Bayless, a semi-retired environmental health specialist with the Johnson County Health Department, began frequent morning visits to Benjamin’s after retiring from full-time work approximately four years ago and found the atmosphere comfortable and conducive to casual banter with fellow patrons. “I would just sit in the back and very casually talk to people,” Bayless recalls. “It just morphed and grew, and eventually we started sitting outside, at least in the summer months, when

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Who’s who Terry Bayless

Les Tabeling Banker with American Fletcher National Bank, Bank One, Wheels Assured Logistics and Western & Southern Financial Group (semiretired); currently writes a blog titled “Around Franklin with Les Tabeling.”

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Thoughts on the group: “Franklin has such a great history. All the way back in the ’50s and ’60s it was a vibrant place. All that history is still in the air, and when you talk to someone all of a sudden those memories start coming up in conversation. That’s one thing that’s great about this group, to think back and talk about the history of this area.”

Frank Dean Profession:

Regional musician and owner of Frank’s Guitars in Franklin

“So much of my life I’ve been on the road. Right out of high school I hit the bricks and traveled, and played music everywhere from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Oregon. I lived in eight different states. This is the first time since high school that I’ve actually had a group of good, close friends that I see most every day, which is really cool for me.” Thoughts on the group:

the group got a little bigger. It was never a planned thing. It kind of evolved.” Perhaps the most unexpected part of that evolution to Les Tabeling, a former banker and current Benjamin’s regular, is the level of companionship that has arisen among a collection of individuals he describes as having a wide range of personalities and perspectives. “We all have varied viewpoints about most everything,” says Tabeling, a Franklin native. While there are 16 to 18 individuals who might show up throughout different days of the week to partake in the morning meet-ups,

which usually occur from Tuesday through Friday, the core members tend to include Tabeling, Bayless, Mike McElwain, a semi-retired Johnson County sheriff; Frank Dean, a regional musician and owner of

Frank’s Guitars on Jefferson Street; Tommy Morrison, owner of Franklin Coin Shop also on Jefferson; and Bill Dever, owner of Franklin-based Polyscope Media Group, a communications services company. Discussion topics du jour can range from the music of the Beatles to global affairs to local politics, such as the Johnson County library referendum that occurred a few years ago. “I think what we’ve come to do in the last year or so is try to define ourselves by the things we have in common, not our differences, and that’s not always easy because we do have those varied viewpoints on so many things,” says Tabeling, adding that the group’s official name is the G.O.T., although the full name remains a member secret. “I think we’ve become more tolerant of each other’s viewpoints. It’s been a lot of fun, and I look Bill Green talks to forward to it. And, of course, we others at the table. always give each other a hard time, but that’s part of it.” discover the

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From left: Dan Diersing, Frank Dean and Terry Bayless

Even employees at the Johnson County courts building, which sits opposite Benjamin’s across Court Street, have experienced the group’s occasionally boisterous banter. “One of my friends works there, and he sent me a message one morning saying, ‘We can hear you all the way over here at the courthouse, and you guys are so funny you’re breaking us up over here,’” Tabeling says with a hearty laugh. “As the morning rolls on, I guess we can have a little too much fun sometimes.” In 2013 Benjamin’s was vandalized during late night hours, and the next day the group promptly came to the aid of the establishment it had become so fond of. “Somebody had come up with a bucket of paint and covered the entire storefront in white paint,” says Jeff Friedgood, a Franklin-based Benjamin’s regular who teaches at Columbus North High School. “We

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Mike McElwain Johnson County lieutenant sheriff (semi-retired)

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Thoughts on the group: “We just have a ball. Benjamin’s has the feel of your classic small-town coffee shop, but it’s great being right in the heart and soul of this community right downtown by the courthouse. The people here are so diverse, and we just enjoy each other’s company. And the staff here at the coffee shop is just great. You can meet so many different people and continue to learn things just by spending time here.”

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Thoughts on the group: “In addition to the mornings, we’ll go as a group out to lunch, sometimes just two or three guys. We do a Christmas party, and last year we did the steakhouse at the Indiana Grand casino. It’s nice that we’ve all slowly become friends.”

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came here with a power sprayer, and all chipped in and cleaned it all up for them. In about two hours we had it about as clean as you can get it. It goes to show that when you have a group like ours meeting out in the community, it goes beyond just the members of that group.”

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southside organizations Churches Apostolic Gospel Church

5549 State Road 44, Franklin (317) 738-2632

Calvary Baptist

Fair Haven Christian Church

Franklin Church of the Nazarene

525 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood (317) 881-1653 greenwoodumc.org

Friendship Baptist Church

Heartland Church of Christ

1476 W. Road 300S, Franklin (317) 878-4670 fairhavencc.org

1600 Westview Drive, Franklin (317) 738-9822 friendshipbaptistfranklin.net

Center Grove Church

Franklin First Assembly of God

Friendship Church

2340 S. State Road 135, Greenwood (317) 535-9007 centergrovechurch.org

1035 Hospital Road, Franklin (317) 736-7793 franklinfirstassembly.org

963 E. Worthsville Road, Greenwood (317) 535-2544 experiencefriendship.com

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Franklin Community Church

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Community Congregational Church

4592 N. Hurricane Road, Franklin (317) 736-4281 franklinccc.org

Concordia Lutheran Church & Preschool

2005 Upper Shelbyville Road, Franklin (317) 738-9039 franklincommunitychurch.com

Franklin First Assembly of God

1035 Hospital Road, Franklin (317) 736-7793 franklinfirstassembly.org

Franklin Wesleyan Church

305 N. Howard Road, Greenwood (317) 881-4477 concordia-lcms.com

238 Lynhurst St., Franklin (812) 988-4324

Connection Point Church (Pentecostal)

First Baptist Church of Franklin

303 S. Pleasant St., Trafalgar (765) 318-5889

Edinburgh Church of Nazarene

201 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 736-6753 franklinfirstbaptist.org

First Baptist Church of Greenwood

716 S. Eisenhower Drive, Edinburgh (812) 526-2289 edinburghnazarene.com

99 W. Main St., Greenwood (317) 881-3064 firstbaptistgreenwood.org

Edinburgh Wesleyan Church

First Christian Church of Bargersville

500 N. Clay St., Edinburgh (812) 526-5343

101 East St., Bargersville (317) 422-5701

Elevation

First Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

8902 S. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis (317) 882-0008 elevationindy.com

Emmanuel Church

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952 W. State Road 44, Franklin (317) 736-6757 fmpbc.net

First Presbyterian Church

100 E. Madison St., Franklin (317) 736-6952 ffpc.us

Greenwood United Methodist Church

140 Branigin Road (County Road 260N), Franklin (317) 738-3355

200 Sunset Blvd., Greenwood (317) 881-5743 cbcgreenwood.com

201 Eastview Drive, Franklin (317) 736-4846

Greenwood Campus, 1640 Stones Crossing Road West, Greenwood, (317) 535-9673; eclife.org

1300 S. Morton St., Franklin (317) 736-7849 gslcfranklin.org

Grace and Peace Bible Church

1901 Breckenmore Drive, Greenwood (317) 517-8023 graceandpeacebible.com

Grace Assembly of God

6822 N. U.S. 31, New Whiteland (317) 535-5640 graceassembly.org

Grace United Methodist Church

1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin (317) 736-7962 franklingrace.org

Gracepoint Church

330 W. Whiteland Road, New Whiteland (317) 535-3512 gpindy.net

Greenwood Christian Church

2045 Averitt Road, Greenwood (317) 881-9336 greenwoodchristian.com

Greenwood Presbyterian Church

102 W. Main St., Greenwood (317) 881-1259 greenwoodpc.org

1693 W. Main. St., Greenwood (317) 883-2687 heartlandcoc.org

Hopewell Presbyterian Church

548 W. Road 100N, Franklin (317) 736-6829 hopewellpc.org

Light of Life Lutheran Church

2234 Sheek Road, Greenwood (317) 586-1916 lolgreenwood.org

Mount Auburn United Methodist Church

3100 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood (317) 535-8555 mtauburnumc.org

Mount Pleasant Christian Church

381 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood (317) 881-6727 mpcc.info

New Beginnings Community Church

600 Ironwood Drive, Suites D-F, Franklin (317) 494-6037 newbeginningscommchurch.org

The Point Church & Community Center

2578 Donica Road, Greenwood (317) 418-8755 visitthepoint.com

Prince of Peace United Church of Christ

3050 W. Smokey Row Road, Bargersville (317) 535-7712 uccprinceofpeace.com

Providence Christian Church

4080 W. Road 100N, Bargersville (317) 422-9331 pccbargersville.org

Restoration Church

2425 S. Emerson Ave., Greenwood (317) 690-2428 therestoration.church

Rocklane Christian Church

4430 Rocklane Road, Greenwood (317) 862-4555 rocklanechristian.org

St. George Lutheran Church

10931 S. Road 600W, Edinburgh (812) 587-5024 stgeorgelutheran.net

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

114 Lancelot Drive, Franklin (317) 738-3929 strosechurch.saintrose.net

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

600 Paul Hand Blvd., Franklin (317) 535-8985 stthomasfranklin.org

Samaria Christian Church

4779 W. State Road 135, Trafalgar (317) 878-4718 samariachristianchurch.org

Second Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

1540 N. Road 800E, Franklin (317) 738-3581 secondmountpleasant.org

Shiloh Community Church

5117 E. Greensburg Road, Franklin (317) 736-4832 shilohcommchurch.org

Smith Valley United Methodist Church

5293 Old Smith Valley Road, Greenwood (317) 881-1641 smithvalleyumc.org

Southport Presbyterian Church

7525 McFarland Blvd., Indianapolis (317) 534-2900 southportpc.org

Southwood Assembly of God

8700 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis (317) 888-5683 southwoodassembly.org

Stones Crossing Church

7000 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood (317) 893-2483 stonescrossing.com; facebook. com/stonescrossingchurch

Suburban Baptist Church

722 E. County Line Road, Indianapolis (317) 888-7289 suburbanbaptist.org

Victory Baptist Church

1340 E. Tracy Road, Whiteland (317) 535-4304 victorybaptistwhiteland.org

Victory Christian Church

(formerly Franklin Memorial Christian Church) 1720 Graham Road, Franklin (317) 736-8364, victorycc.life

Village Bible Church

695 Pushville Road, Greenwood (317) 414-9477 villagebiblechurch.net

Nonprofits ABATE of Indiana Inc.

Sycamore Bible Church

51 N. Baldwin St., Bargersville (317) 422-8040 abate@abateonline.org

Tabernacle Christian Church

57N. Main St., Franklin (317) 736-6823 historicartcrafttheatre.org

669 E. Park St., Trafalgar (317) 878-9141 sycamorebible.org

198 N. Water St., Franklin (317) 736-5088 tabernacle-christianchurch1.e-zekielcms.com

Thy Kingdom Come Ministries

3091 S. Honey Creek Road, Greenwood (317) 294-6887 tkcministries.com

Trafalgar Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

300 W. Pearl St., Trafalgar (317) 878-4161

Trafalgar United Methodist Church

375 Pleasant St., Trafalgar (317) 878-4893 trafalgarumc.com

Artcraft Theatre

Aspire Johnson County

2797 N. Morton St., Suite F, Franklin (317) 736-4300 aspirejohnsoncounty.org

The Boaz Project Inc.

Shelbyville Community Church 720 N. Road 325E, Shelbyville (317) 889-7606 boazproject.org

The Common Thread Collective

54 North St., Bargersville (317) 736-6823 franklinheritage.org

Friends of the Greenwood Public Library

Turning Point Church

310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood (317) 881-1953 greenwoodlibrary.us/ friendsgpl.asp

Union Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

200 E. Madison St., Franklin (317) 736-5344 girlsincjc.org

3600 N. Morton St., Franklin (317) 535-5200 franklinchurch.org

1331 E. Road 300S, Franklin (317) 736-4077 unionchristiandoc.org

Girls Inc. of Franklin

Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County

Humane Society of Johnson County

3827 N. Graham Road, Franklin (317) 535-6626 hsjc.org

Johnson County Community Foundation

398 S. Main St., Franklin (317) 738-2213 jccf.org

Johnson County Senior Services

731 S. State St., Franklin (317) 738-4544 jcseniorservices.org

Nonviolent Alternatives Counseling Service

360 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood (317) 545-7698 nonviolentalternatives.com

The Caregivers Connections

(800) 432-2422 thecaregiversconnections.org

The Social of Greenwood

550 Polk St., Greenwood (317) 882-4810 thesocialofgreenwood.org

United Way of Johnson County

460 N. Morton St., Suite D, Franklin (317) 736-7840 uwjc.org

Youth Connections

460 N. Morton St., Suite A, Franklin (317) 738-3273 youthconnections.org

Community Centers

Franklin Cultural Arts Recreation Center 396 Branigin Blvd. (317) 736-3689 franklinparks.org

Greenwood Community Center

100 Surina Way, Greenwood (317) 881-4545 greenwood.in.gov

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Ten thousand dollars in one hour. That simple phrase captured the attention of Gail Richards, president of the Johnson County Community Foundation, and inspired her to learn more about 100 Women Who Care, a uniquely structured, nonprofit philanthropic concept taking hold across the globe. Carol Phipps, pantry manager at the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County, had reached out to Richards for help putting a local 100 Women Who Care group together, and Richards was intrigued by her explanation of the organization’s donation process. “The group has an immediate, direct impact on the community through no-strings-attached

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donations to local charities, and the time commitment is minimal, which is attractive to a lot of women with big time commitments elsewhere,” Richards says. Four times per year, members of 100 Women Who Care gather for an hourlong meeting to nominate a nonprofit charity benefiting Johnson County as the recipient of a monetary donation, and the names of all organizations suggested by members are gathered into a hat. Three names are then drawn, and a representative for each organization drawn gives a five-minute presentation. A vote is taken immediately following the presentations and a brief question-and-answer session,

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after which each member writes a $100 check for the winning charity. Garnet Vaughan, group member and communications director, says the goal of the 71 women who have joined thus far is to grow to at least 100 members, which would mean a $10,000 total donation per quarterly meeting. “It’s truly no strings attached. The recipients use 100 percent of the donation on whatever their most pressing need is at that point in time,” says Phipps, who was introduced to the concept in 2015 after getting involved with a 100 Women Who Care group in Edgar County, Illinois, and subsequently reached out to Cheryl Morphew, presi-

dent of the Johnson County Development Corp., and Dorcas Abplanalp, board vice president of the IFP, last June to spearhead a similar group in Johnson County. The trio then enlisted the help of Richards and organized a kickoff luncheon in December that featured Rowana Umbarger, a group member and steering committee representative, as the keynote speaker. “If we get past 100 members, then of course that’s great,” Phipps adds. “There’s one in Vigo County that’s at over 200 members.” The group represents part of a national and global movement that began in 2006 in Jackson, Michigan, where a local

business leader named Karen Dunigan conceived the donation structure as an efficient way to provide cribs, blankets and mattresses for mothers in need. There are currently dozens of women, men, children and all-inclusive groups in the United States — including Bloomington, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Terre Haute — as well as Canada, Mexico and several other countries. Morphew says the timing and circumstances surrounding the group’s first recipient of funds, the IFP, serve as a perfect example of the benefits of unconditional, unrestricted donations. “The presentation given by Lisa Lintner, director of the discover the

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Johnson County Public Library, on the food pantry at our February meeting was extremely impassioned and brought some people to tears,” she says. Not long after that first 2016 quarterly giving meeting on Feb. 11, the pantry’s two furnaces broke down, requiring immediate repair to help fend off the winter cold for pantry patrons. On the day of the check presentation in the amount of $4,800 at the pantry less than two weeks later, new furnaces were already being installed. “Many times grantors don’t want to 38

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fund operating expenses, and they want to find something project-specific or program-specific,” Morphew says. “With this there are no strings attached, and we trust that they’re going to spend the money in a way that they need. The Interchurch Food Pantry is a perfect example. A grant probably wouldn’t have paid for replacing heating and air conditioning.” Vaughan says membership fees consist of $500 annually, including an initial donation of $100, which is put into a fund held by the JCCF for future projects, and

quarterly $100 donations at each hourlong meeting. “I think having that smaller time commitment in comparison with other things that a lot of women in the organization are involved with is going to help us tap into an audience of women who want to give, but whose personal and professional circumstances don’t give them the opportunity to go once a week, once a month, et cetera,” Vaughan says. “They’ll be able to do this for just four hours a year and still make a huge impact.”

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100 Women Who Care Johnson County What it is: A

charitable initiative consisting of quarterly, hour-long giving events, to directly benefit nonprofit organizations through monetary donations.

Membership information:

Total annual donation commitment is $500, including $100 deposited into a future fund at the Johnson County Community Foundation, and quarterly donations of $100 at member meetings. Membership forms are available online at jccf.org.

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Center Grove Elementary

2455 S. Morgantown Road, Greenwood (317) 881-1720

Center Grove High School and Administration Office

2717 S. Morgantown Road, Greenwood (317) 881-0581

Community Hospital South

1402 E. County Line Road, Indianapolis, (317) 887-7000 ecommunity.com/s/communitysouth/community-hospital-south

Center Grove Middle School Central

4900 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood (317) 882-9391

Center Grove Middle School North

202 N. Morgantown Road, Greenwood (317) 885-8800

Education Services Center

4800 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood (317) 881-9326

Maple Grove Elementary

3623 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville (317) 881-0561

Johnson Memorial Hospital

1125 W. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 736-3300, johnsonmemorial.org

North Grove Elementary

3280 W. Fairview Road, Greenwood (317) 881-5653

Pleasant Grove Elementary

5199 W. Fairview Road, Greenwood (317) 887-8525

Sugar Grove Elementary

4135 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood (317) 887-4707

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp.

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8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis, (317) 528-5000, franciscanalliance.org/hospitals/indianapolis/pages/default.aspx

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Administration Office 50 Center St., Whiteland (317) 535-7579 cpcsc.k12.in.us

Break-O-Day Elementary School

900 Sawmill Road, New Whiteland (317) 535-7536

Clark Elementary School

5764 E. Road 700N, Franklin (317) 535-8503

Clark-Pleasant Academy

129 U.S. 31, Whiteland (317) 535-3240

Grassy Creek Elementary School

2111 Sheek Road, Greenwood (317) 535-3980

Clark-Pleasant Middle School

1354 E. Worthsville Road, Greenwood (317) 535-7121

Pleasant Crossing Elementary School

3030 N. Road 125W, Whiteland (317) 535-3244

Sawmill Woods Elementary School

700 Sawmill Road, New Whiteland (317) 535-2069

Whiteland Elementary School

120 Center St., Whiteland (317) 535-4211

Whiteland Community High School

300 Main St., Whiteland (317) 535-7562

Whiteland Community High School – Ninth Grade Center

222 Tracy St., Whiteland (317) 535-3855

Edinburgh Community School Corp.

Administration Office 202 S. Keeley St., Edinburgh (812) 526-2681 ecsc.k12.in.us

East Side Elementary School

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Edinburgh Community Middle School and High School

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300 S. Keeley St., Edinburgh (812) 526-5501

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Franklin Community School Corp. Administration Office

998 Grizzly Cub Drive, Franklin (317) 738-5800 franklinschools.org

Kenneth A. Young, MD

Creekside Elementary School

700 E. State Road 44, Franklin (317) 346-8800

Custer Baker Intermediate School

101 W. State Road 44, Franklin (317) 346-8600

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Franklin Community High School

2600 Cumberland Drive, Franklin (317) 346-8100

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Franklin Community Middle School

625 Grizzly Cub Drive, Franklin (317) 346-8400

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1399 Upper Shelbyville Road, Franklin (317) 738-5780

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Northwood Elementary School

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965 Grizzly Cub Drive, Franklin (317) 346-8900

Union Elementary School

3990 W. Division Road, Bargersville (317) 346-8200

Webb Elementary School

1400 Webb Court, Franklin (317) 738-5790

Greenwood Community School Corp.

Administration Office 605 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood (317) 889-4060 gws.k12.in.u

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southside schools Greenwood Community High School

615 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood (317) 889-4000

Greenwood Middle School

523 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood (317) 889-4040

Isom Elementary School

50 E. Broadway, Greenwood (317) 889-4070

Northeast Elementary School

99 Crestview Drive, Greenwood (317) 889-4080

Southwest Elementary School

619 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood (317) 889-4090

Westwood Elementary School

899 Honey Creek Road, Greenwood (317) 859-4200

Nineveh-HensleyJackson United School Corp.

Administration Office 802 S. Indian Creek Drive, Trafalgar (317) 878-2100 indiancreekschools.com

Indian Creek Elementary School

Administration Office 6548 Orinoco Ave., Indianapolis (317) 789-3700 perryschools.org

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

Southport Elementary School

5740 McFarland Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-3400

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School

454 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-2500

Glenns Valley Elementary School

8239 Morgantown Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-2800

Homecroft Elementary School

1551 E. Southview Drive, Indianapolis (317) 789-3500

James Whitcomb Riley School

801 S. Indian Creek Drive, Trafalgar (317) 878-2130

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261 Anniston Drive, Indianapolis (317) 789-3300

Southport High School

971 E. Banta Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-4800

Southport Middle School

5715 S. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis (317) 789-4600

Southport Sixth Grade Academy

5715 S. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis (317) 789-1400

William Henry Burkhart Elementary School

5701 Brill Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-3600

Winchester Village Elementary School

Alternative Education Programs 5401 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis (317) 789-3986

1900 E. Stop 12 Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-2700

Jeremiah Gray-Edison Elementary School

Specialty and Parochial Schools

Mary Bryan Elementary School

Indian Creek Middle School

Rosa Parks-Edison Elementary School

Clinton Young Elementary School

Indian Creek High School and Learning Center

1000 S. Indian Creek Drive, Trafalgar (317) 878-2160

202 W. Meridian School Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-1300

5241 Brehob Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-3800

5225 Gray Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-4300

Indian Creek Intermediate School

Perry Meridian Sixth Grade Academy

7525 Wellingshire Blvd., Indianapolis (317) 789-2900

1002 S. Indian Creek Drive, Trafalgar (317) 878-2150

803 W. Indian Creek Drive, Trafalgar (317) 878-2110

Perry Township Schools

4355 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-2600

Perry Meridian High School

401 W. Meridian School Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-4400

Perry Meridian Middle School

202 W. Meridian School Road, Indianapolis (317) 789-4100

Center Grove Montessori School

1674 W. Smith Valley Road, Suite A, Greenwood (317) 883-0335 centergrovemontessori.com

Central Nine Career Center

1999 S. U.S. 31, Greenwood (317) 888-4401 central9.k12.in.us

Discovery Child Development Center

752 International Drive, Franklin (as of July 2017) (317) 736-3361 johnsonmemorial.org/discoverychild-development-center/

Greenwood Christian Academy

835 W. Worthsville Road, Greenwood (317) 215-5300 gcak12.org

Greenwood Christian School

2045 Averitt Road, Greenwood (317) 881-9336 greenwoodchristian.com

Greenwood Montessori Children’s House

622 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood (317) 289-1962 greenwoodmontessori childrenshouse.com

Indiana Montessori Community School

531 S. U.S. 31, Whiteland (317) 535-0756 indianamontessorics.com

Indianapolis Southside Christian Academy

4801 Shelbyville Road, Indianapolis (317) 207-4182 indy-isca.org

Montessori Garden Academy

4141 S. East St., Indianapolis (317) 782-9990 Montessorigardenacademy.org

Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic School

399 S. Meridian St., Greenwood (317) 881-1300, school.ol-g.org

Risen Lord Montessori School

3758 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville (317) 535-6728 risenlordlc.org/school

Roncalli High School

3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis (317) 787-8277 roncalli.org

Saints Francis & Clare Roman Catholic School

5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood (317) 859-4673 ssfcschoolss-fc.org

Southside Christian School

6801 S. East St., Indianapolis (317) 787-9120 southsidechristian.info

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School 114 Lancelot Drive, Franklin (317) 738-3451 stroseschool.stroselions.net

Suburban Christian School

722 E. County Line Road, Indianapolis (317) 888-3366 suburbanbaptist.org

Tabernacle Christian School

701 S. Main St., Edinburgh (812) 526-0191 k12.niche.com/tabernacle-christianschool-edinburgh-in/

Victory Christian Church Pre-School

(Formerly FMCC Pre-School) 1720 Graham Road, Franklin (317) 736-8364, ext. 238 victorycc.life/preschool/gen-info Colleges and Universities

Franklin College

101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin (317) 738-8000; (800) 852-0232 franklincollege.edu

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

420 University Blvd., Indianapolis (317) 274-5555 iupui.edu

Ivy Tech Community College Central Indiana Region

50 W. Fall Creek Parkway, N. Drive, Indianapolis (317) 921-4800 ivytech.edu

Ivy Tech Community College

Franklin Campus 2205 McClain Drive, Franklin (317) 738-9489 ivytech.edu

University of Indianapolis

1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis (317) 788-3368 uindy.edu

A Diamond Anniversary

For more than 30 years, the Indianapolis Sports Park has provided an outdoor recreation space for southside ballplayers. Looking back on three decades of their park, owners Pat and Helga Scaringe commemorate the moment that they took a risk and pursued their field of dreams. In 1986, the Scaringes found themselves staring out across a large plot of farmland at 6701 S. Harding St. The young couple, who met at Warren Central High School, envisioned a large-scale, high-quality professional sports facility where leagues could play. “Today after many long hours, lost sleep, family arguments, laughter, new and longstanding relationships, the Indianapolis Sports Park is still serving families on the southside,” says Kim Wiesmann, the Scaringes’ eldest daughter who is the park’s business manager. John Gunn has played softball at the Scaringes’ facility for more than 30 years with the Indy Knights. “When we started playing ball there, it was nothing but dirt outfields,” he says. “I love playing there. It’s like being with family. I watched their (the Scaringes’) kids grow up, and my son plays along with me now.” The park started with only three baseball diamonds and a center building. From there, it experienced steady annual growth, prompting multiple expansions. Now boasting one Division I baseball diamond, seven softball diamonds, three beach sand volleyball courts, ample cornhole facilities, and a concession stand, the complex is the spring, summer and fall home to around 650 softball teams. Seasons usually last 10 weeks in the spring and summer and five weeks in the fall. “Our park is oriented to league play,” says Helga Scaringe. “We offer the diamond, balls and umpire. You bring at least 10 friends, bats and gloves, and then sign up to play on your favorite night. We schedule your games, and you just have to show up.” The park also has a liquor license, so adult guests can “play a game, have a hot dog and a beer, and enjoy the companionship of your friends,” Scaringe adds. “We are so very proud of what we have built on the southside.” For more information, visit indysportspark.com. —Alisa Advani discover the

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Stocked shelves at Great Harvest Food Pantry in New Whiteland

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Food insecurity, a lack of access to affordable, nutritious food, is an ever-present problem in American communities — Johnson County included — and combating hunger requires an all-hands-on-deck effort by local charitable organizations. Kimberly Smith of Johnson County Senior Services, which runs a food pantry and delivery service for senior citizens and people with disabilities, says living conditions are often deplorable for those the organization is trying to help. “We found when we were taking many of these individuals home, they were suffering in silence,” Smith says. “They Photos submitted

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Wendy Sanders, Johnson County Senior Services Community Partner from Northwood of Franklin Apartments

Labor force “Muscles,” says Carol Phipps, manager at Franklin’s Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County. “We need muscles to help unload trucks. We need forklift drivers and pallet jack operators to store things in the warehouse. We need people to stock shelves, to organize the food and make it look nice.” Food pantries chronically fall short in the muscle department. Smith says many JCSS volunteers are elderly and have a difficult time hefting large skids of supplies or stocking shelves. Drivers are also needed at JCSS, which is the only doorto-door service in the area, Smith says. Many of the seniors and disabled whom the organization serves aren’t able to get around by themselves, and without the care and attention from volunteer drivers, they wouldn’t have access to JCSS services. Greeters are another need. Families often request assistance at the pantries, and greeters can help explain the process and make them more comfortable while at the pantry, provid-

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were going hungry. They were eating dog food. They were eating maggot-covered food they got out of a garbage can, or they weren’t eating at all.” Churches, small groups and individuals typically run food pantries, and they very regularly find themselves overwhelmed by demand. These organizations rely on volunteers to contribute time and energy so those in need do not go hungry.

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Johnson County Senior Services 731 S. State St., Franklin phone:

(317) 738-4544 or (317) 560-1707 Email:

kimberlysmith @jcseniorservices.org

Great Harvest Food Pantry

6766 U.S. 31, New Whiteland Phone:

(317) 657-4998 Email:

“Not everyone is comfortable driving and delivering food. If someone loves taking pictures, they can become our photographer for an event. If someone enjoys putting flowers together, if we ever get any from the funeral home, they can arrange them and give them to the seniors.” — Kimberly Smith

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ing a calming influence to those who may feel uncomfortable asking for help. A good fit Melissa Rojas, manager of Great Harvest Food Pantry in New Whiteland, says Great Harvest requires between 20 and 25 volunteers weekly to function properly. And while able bodies are perpetually in short supply for heavy lifting and driving, diverse skill sets are needed. Food pantry officials will speak with volunteers in order to place them in areas where they can make the biggest difference. Great Harvest, for example, gives prospective volunteers tours and conducts interviews to find out their skills and interests. At JCSS, volunteers fill out applications. The goal is to create a more effective, inviting atmosphere, cutting down on chaos and confusion, and creating an environment where everyone can work where they best fit. “It doesn’t matter what people do, they can make a difference,” Smith says. “Not everyone is comfortable driving and delivering food. If someone loves taking pictures, they can become our photographer for an event. If someone enjoys

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Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County 211 Commerce Drive, Franklin Phone:

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Our Lady of the Greenwood Church 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood Phone:

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putting flowers together, if we ever get any from the funeral home, they can arrange them and give them to the seniors.” But don’t expect pressure from food pantries to commit to a great deal of time; one common theme among them all is an appreciation for help, not an expectation of volunteers to devote a lot of their time to the pantries. Regardless of the time commitments, “our volunteers make such a difference,” Phipps says. “We couldn’t do what we do if volunteers didn’t give their time. We have people who volunteer a lot, and some who volunteer a little. Everything helps.” And the holidays offer added opportunities to volunteer. Retirees make up a large percentage of pantry volunteers, but a number of them relocate to warmer climes when temperatures drop in Indiana. And most of all, it’s important to remember the reason behind volunteerism. A food pantry’s goal, aside from simply providing food to those who need it, is to treat patrons with dignity and respect. Phipps drives that point home with a quote she shares with her volunteers: “No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.”

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Alex’s China Garden Restaurant

Opened in 1988, this landmark familyowned restaurant has built its reputation on friendly service, consistency in menu items, customer loyalty that extends to three generations and fresh noodles. Customer favorites include hot and sour soup, along with house specialties such as sesame chicken and orange beef. Open Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; dinner all day. 7015 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, (317) 781-0943.

Ann’s Restaurant

Home-cooked favorites are staple menu items at Ann’s, a downtown Franklin landmark since 1952. The city’s oldest independently owned family restaurant is operated by employees of Tara Treatment Center, with proceeds benefiting that organization. Breakfast served all day. Weekday luncheon specials include chicken dumplings, meat loaf and pan-fried chicken. Catering services and banquet room available. Open Monday through Saturday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. 77 W. Monroe St., Franklin, (317) 736-5421, annsrestaurant.com.

subs and tacos. Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 1691 W. Curry Road, Greenwood, (317) 8810500, meetyouatarnis.com/greenwood.

Athens Restaurant & Steakhouse

Owned and operated by the Filis family since the 1970s, the venue offers authentic Greek and standard American dishes. Customers rave about the gyros, stuffed grape leaves, Greek salad, and liver and onions at this friendly restaurant. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. 1800 Northwood Plaza, Franklin, (317) 736-8677.

Bamboo Chinese Restaurant

Dine in or carry out fresh food from the Bamboo, which opened early this year. Two dozen combination platters are accompanied with fried or white rice and pork egg roll at one low price. Bamboo specials, poultry, pork, beef, seafood sweet and sour, and tofu are also menu headliners. Luncheon specials served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday noon to 9 p.m. 4800

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Bargersville Bar & Grill

A staple in the Bargersville community, this a place where friends gather for food, drinks and music. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 70 Baldwin St., Bargersville, (317) 366-6036.

Bar Louie

Eclectic urban bar renowned for microbrews, top-shelf alcoholic drinks and regionally inspired American cuisine, including burgers and sandwiches. Options include weekday specials: If it’s Tuesday, it’s $5 Burger Night from 5 p.m. to close. Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1251 N. U.S. 31 (Greenwood Park Mall), Greenwood, (317) 215-5400, barlouie.com.

Beefcake Burgers

This All-American burger shack has six locations; two are in Greenwood. Try “The Double” multiple beef patty, or bump it

A Piece of Cake

Baking goodies is a piece of cake for this company, which has been serving the community for more than 20 years. Wedding, dessert and all-occasion cakes are specialties, but A Piece of Cake also excels at pies, tarts and bites, and seasonal desserts that make every day a reason to celebrate. Allergy needs accommodated. Open Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1275 W. Main St., Greenwood, (317) 8872253, apieceofcakegreenwood.com.

Arni’s Restaurant

An Indiana institution, this secondgeneration eatery opened in 1965 in Lafayette and now has locations throughout south-central Indiana. Moderately priced menu items include appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, platters, burgers, toasted

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Big Woods Brewery at Hillview Golf Course

Slated to open in 2017, this new addition to the Big Woods family will feature salads, street tacos, pizzas, grilled burgers and seafood entrees, along with Big Woods’ signature brews. 1800 E. King St., Franklin, quaffon.com.

The Blind Pig

Fast, friendly service, deep dish pizza and great drink prices are reasons to go whole hog at the Pig. There are also sandwiches, cold beer and weekends made for drink specials and live music. This is a smoking environment, allowed in Johnson County. Open seven days a week 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. 147 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood, (317) 882-7892.

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up to “Udderly Big. Or go for the gusto and “Grab the Bull by the Horns” with five patties. Add a salad, sides and a hand-dipped milkshake. Open Monday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; mall location closes at 6 p.m. Sunday. 1642 S. Olive Branch Parke Lane, Greenwood, (317) 215-4192 and Greenwood Park Mall, 1250 N. U.S. 31, Greenwood, (317) 893-5451, beefcakeburgers.com.

Benjamin’s Coffeehouse & Delicatessen

It’s a restaurant, coffee shop and deli, with a mini-gallery on the side. Breakfast is served all day: Try the best-selling maple sausage quiche

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with apple and cheddar cheese, paired with a peppermint white mocha latte. Select from among more than a dozen super sandwiches, homemade soups and salads, and hot and cold drinks that include more than a half-dozen daily options of gourmet coffee. Open Tuesday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 49 E. Court St., Franklin, (317) 7360048, benjaminscoffeehouse.com.

Between the Bun

It’s a specialty burger joint, but BTB also excels in specialty hot dogs, “other stuff” — such as Bacon Me Crazy BLT — plus sides and drinks. Delivery and

Bojak’s hosts live bands every Friday night. A DJ will be on board Saturday, and Tuesday is karaoke night. Full menu features daily food and drink specials; pizza, tacos, tenderloin sandwiches and cheeseburgers are crowd faves. Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., 377 E. Jefferson St., Suite E, Franklin (317) 346-0310, bojaks.com.

Bonefish Grill

Popular upscale dining venue specializes in a signature wood-grill flavor. Extensive offerings range from Chilean sea bass to Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout. Daily specials include new threecourse Hooked-on-Tuesday and Bang Wednesday, which features the signature appetizer, Bang shrimp. Try the créme brulée French toast for brunch. Open Monday through Thursday 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday 4 to 11:30 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1001 N. State Road 135, Greenwood (317) 884-3992, bonefishgrill.com.

Brozinni Pizzeria

Cut a slice (or more) of the Big Apple at Brozinni’s Pizzeria, which features New York’s signature crust, the eatery’s famous garlic knuckles and authentic Italian dishes. Enjoy salads, sandwiches, calzone, pasta and sides. Eat in, take out or let Brozinni’s pizza truck cater your event. Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8810 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis, (317) 865-0911, brozinni.net.

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Hand-tossed pizza, freshly ground burgers and ice-cold beer make this familyfriendly sports restaurant — Bubba’s only Indiana location — a crowd favorite. Try a Bubba’s favorite, create your own pizza, or bite into a bacon burger or blackened bleu burger. Online ordering. Open Monday through Thursday 4 to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 7799 S. U.S. 31, Greenwood, (317) 883-4833, bubbas33.com.

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Buck Creek Winery

Family-owned, award-winning Buck Creek Winery offers a wide range of dry, semi-dry and sweet wines. The tasting room is open year-round, offering daily tastings; spring and summer Saturday concerts feature live entertainment with no cover charge. Bring your lawn chair and appetite; a food truck will be on site. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. 11747 Indian Creek Road South, Indianapolis, (317) 862-9463, buckcreekwinery.com.

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» Take the Americanized image you have of tiny, strip-mall ethnic restaurants and turn it on its head: This Fletcher Place hot spot serves contemporary Asian street food in a sleek red-and-black dining room pulsating with owner/chef Carlos Salazar’s favorite old school hip-hop tunes. Surprises abound on the menu as well, with an Asian take on the Big Mac and crispy pig ears among the rice and ramen bowls. Also on the apps menu are dumplings stuffed with a sausage that includes lemongrass, garlic, ginger and

fermented cooked rice. The sausage isn’t particularly spicy, but the tomato-based Nam Phrik sauce drizzled over the dumplings definitely brings the heat. Salazar grills every ingredient — tomatoes, garlic, shallots, green onions, lime and Thai chilies, which are tiny but pack a much bigger punch than a jalapeno or serrano pepper. The upside to the tongue-tingle you’ll have afterwards? Cooling off with the halo-halo, the most impressive dish of ice cream on the southside. discover the

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Sweet Chili Chicken Wings The Willard 99 N Main St., Franklin, thewillard.com » Downtown Franklin is awash with new restaurants, but The Willard is a local institution with a history dating to 1860. The house-turned-hotelturned-pub and eatery attracts a mix of longtime devoted diners, families and couples on their way to catch a flick at next door’s Artcraft Theatre and antiquing day trippers. The menu is filled with a little bit of everything — American sandwiches and wraps are tucked in between an oyster dinner and a quesadilla platter — but pizza and chicken wings are the popular go-tos. Baskets of 10 wings (boneless, too) come tossed in your pick of eight sauces, including a sinus-searing x-hot. If you’d still like to feel your taste buds two wings in, opt for the sweet chili sauce instead. It’s not made in house, but that doesn’t matter when a sauce filled with diced garlic and crushed red pepper is this good. Ever since C.J Cash, an assistant manager, picked the sauce up, he’s seen customers request a side of it with other entrees — even salads — and notes, “It’s just sweet enough with a little bit of a bite.”

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Cajun Beef Tips Oaken Barrel Brewing Co. 50 Airport Parkway, Greenwood, oakenbarrel.com » Two decades before the brewpub craze began and craft beer was a thing, Oaken Barrel was already winning awards for its house beers and a menu that includes pasta and pizza alongside burgers, sandwiches and the southside’s best steak fries. Portions call for to-go boxes with the check, and even the 12 appetizers are meals in themselves, particularly the mile-high Idaho nachos and the Cajun beef tips. The latter will clear up a head cold right quick, thanks to a housemade Cajun spice mixture of paprika, garlic, onion powder and oregano, plus “a few other things to keep people guessing,” says chef Bryan Bates. After coating the filet mignon bites, Bates tosses them in a super-hot cast iron skillet to blacken before plating them with pico de gallo and a housemade horseradish sauce for added kick. One order is enough for two to share while bellied up to one of two bars to watch the game with a caramel-colored Indiana Amber or Snake Pit, a heavy porter. Better yet, grab a flight of the six standard house beers to find your favorite.

Portobello Mushroom Burger Court Street Cafe 39 E. Court St., Franklin, courtstcafe.com » This sweet little spot on the courthouse square easily filled the “pretty food” niche that The Indigo Duck left behind when it closed; even more important, Court Street’s sandwiches, salads, flatbreads and burgers taste just as good as they look. The menu was updated with some flavorful newcomers, including a buffalo chicken grilled cheese and cheesy jalapeno bacon bread starter, but diners craving something heartier with a little bit of zing — or a vegetarian alternative — opt for the grilled portobello burger. After two grilled portobello mushroom caps are saddled inside each other to ensure they stay put, the “burger” is topped with grilled onions, Swiss cheese and a sriracha aioli for heat. A substantial brioche bun holds it all together, while a pickle and peppery kettle chips complete the plate.

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The Clay Oven

Authentic Indian cuisine with fresh ingredients enhanced with aromatic spices. In addition to appetizers, soups and salads, the menu includes chicken, seafood and lamb entrées, along with Clay Oven specialties such as Tandoori Mixed Grill. A large selection of vegetarian entrees is also offered. Catering available. Open Sunday through Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m., 7415 S. U.S. 31, Indianapolis, (317) 888-2600, clayovenindianrestaurant.com.

Coffeehouse Five

Nonprofit Old Town coffeehouse serves the community while serving customers. Staffed by dedicated volunteers, the venue invests profits from each muffin, mocha and smoothie into support for local families. Marriage and addiction counseling are among free services offered. Open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Worship service 5 p.m. Sunday. 323 Market Plaza, Greenwood, (317) 300-4330, coffeehousefive.com.

The Columns Ballroom & The Atrium Banquet and Conference Center

The Columns, a Victorian-style ballroom, offers full-service, on-site catering in the ballroom or at your location of choice. The atrium offers full-service banquet and catering facilities for 50 to 800 guests. Family-owned-and-operated facilities offer elegant accommodations and service for any special event. The Columns: 230 W. Main St., Greenwood (317) 887-6631; The Atrium: 3143 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis, (317) 782-4467, theatriuminc.com.

Court Street Café

The café you know and love for its traditional breakfast and luncheon fare is now open for weekday dinner. Madefrom-scratch dishes include burgers, flatbreads, soups and salads, all at low prices and beautifully presented. Saturday menu includes Court Street favorites 56

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such as homemade sausage gravy with buttermilk biscuits. Gluten-free options and carryout available. Open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 39 E. Court St., Franklin, (317) 739-0208, courtstcafe.com.

Crowbar Inn Restaurant & Lounge

Duck in to Crowbar Inn Restaurant & Lounge for a pizza or pork tenderloin. Stay for a beer and a round or two of karaoke. The menu features standard bar fare and entrees, rounded out by the New York strip and skewered shrimp. 209 S. State Road 135, Trafalgar. (317) 878-4030, on Facebook @Crowbar Inn Restaurant & Lounge.

DJ’s Sweet Retreat

The bricks-and-mortar location of DJ’s opened in October 2015 and fills custom orders of designer cookies, cakes, cupcakes and other sweet treats. Take your pick of brownies, muffins, pie holes, candy and more. Open Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 49 N. Main St., Franklin, (317) 868-8050.

Edelweiss Restaurant

This comfortable, long-running restaurant managed by The German American Klub of Indianapolis features traditional German fare, a large outdoor patio for dining and a weekly buffet. Open Tuesday through Saturday 5 to 9 p.m. 8602 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, (317) 888-6940.

Ella’s Frozen Yogurt and Ella’s Frozen Yogurt & Candy Shop

Locally owned and operated, the venues offer frozen yogurt with a variety of toppings, along with space to hold parties, meetings and baby showers. Staff also can cater an Ella’s experience at your home or other selected location. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday noon to 9 p.m. Extended summer hours. 8028 S. Emerson Ave., Suite W, Indianapolis, (317) 801-0055 and 520 N. State Road 135, Suite A, Greenwood, (317) 985-3232, ellasfrozenyogurt.com.

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Hilton Garden Inn’s restaurant serves freshly prepared breakfasts and nightly dinner specials. A full menu features appetizers, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. Breakfast hours 6 to 10 a.m. weekdays; 7 to 11 a.m. weekends. Dinner served 5 to 10 p.m. weekdays; 5 to 11 p.m. weekends. 5255 Noggle Way, Greenwood, (317) 888-4814.

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Established in 1969, each Greek’s Pizzeria franchise is independent, locally owned and operated. Franchisee Jason Tapp pairs great food with craft beer (more than 30 selections are on draft), cocktails and varietal wines. Daily menu specials, along with specialty and buildyour-own pizza, feature hand-tossed crusts made daily. Salads, sandwiches and pasta also available. Call for catering, private parties, special events or free delivery. Open Monday 4:30 to 10 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight; Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 18 E. Jefferson St., Franklin (317) 739-3900, greekspizzatapproom.com.

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The Flying Cupcake

Marie Antoinette allegedly said, “Let them eat cake!” We prefer cupcakes, which fly out the door at this Greenwood bakery: regular, jumbo, filled, vegan or gluten-free. Cakes, cookies, bars and brownies also available. Catering services or cupcake truck rental available for your special event. Bakery hours Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m., 789 N. U.S. 31 at Fry Road, Suite D, Greenwood, (317) 396-2696, theflyingcupcakebakery.com.

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Flashbacks Family Bar & Grille

Pizza, sandwiches, burgers, wraps and salads are available for lunch and dinner at Flashbacks, a popular hangout for regulars on the southeast side. Open Monday through Thursday 3 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 6835 E. Southport Road, Indianapolis, (317) 215-4109.

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Flap-Jacks Pancake House

This casual family-friendly restaurant is known for its pancakes piled high. With 70 years in the restaurant business, the owners offer plenty more on their expanded menu, including waffles and omelets, plus soups, salads and a variety of dinner favorites. Open daily 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2991 Fulmer Drive, Bargersville, (317) 458-0345, flapjackshouse.com.

Shack. This quiet little shop offers a wide array of sugar-topped selections for celebrations or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Open Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 377 E. Jefferson St., Franklin; (812) 929-1202.

The Grill Bar

Fresh burgers cooked to order have earned The Grill fifth-place burger honors on the “Indy A List.” Grilled and breaded tenderloin and friendly staff are also reasons locals hang at The Grill Bar. Catch Taco Tuesdays, weekly live music and monthly karaoke. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. until close; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. 138 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, (317) 738-9936.

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bar and entertainment facility features an extensive array of menu delights, including the Dead Texan, a 16-ounce hand-cut rib-eye and Alaskan snow crab linguini. Enjoy Sunday Fundays, Wine Down Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and brunch and mimosas on Saturday and Sunday, along with other specials and events. Open daily 11 a.m. Close times Sunday through Wednesday 11 p.m.; Thursday midnight; Friday and Saturday 1 a.m. Emerson Pointe, 997 E. County Line Road, Greenwood, (317) 859-9505, firesidebrewhouse.com.

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Glitz and glamour meet in Greenwood at Hal’s, where you’ll be treated like a VIP. Extensive menu features sandwiches, salads, fresh homemade soup, choice Black Angus steaks and comfort food, with chef’s specials Thursday through Saturday. Get your Vegas on in the cocktail lounge, a kick-back-and-relax spot that showcases soft leather booths and a nod to Ol’ Blue Eyes. For a private function, book the Rat Pack Room. Young adults welcome. Open daily 4 p.m.; closed Sunday. 1133 N. State Road 135, Greenwood, (317) 888-3427, halsvegas.com.

Hoosier Brewhouse

You’ll find plenty of Indiana favorites here, including, you guessed it, the pork tenderloin which, at Hoosier Brewhouse, is served on a brioche bun with dijonnaise. 157 Holiday Place, Franklin. (317) 494-6963.

Hoosier Cupboard Candy & Snacks

Family-owned and operated, Hoosier Cupboard offers a wide selection of candies and snacks, with truffles, assorted chocolates, nostalgic candies and ice cream all on the menu. Sugarfree varieties and seasonal specialties, like pumpkin pie fudge and peppermint candy, are also available. Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. 370 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, (317) 346-0680.

House of Tokyo

Owners Hai and Den Duong welcome guests with a menu focusing on appetizers and deluxe sushi and sashimi. Lunch, dinner, combination lunches and dinners also are offered, along with house specials and a children’s menu. Hibachi grill tables seat eight; party grill table for up to 20. Open daily 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 172 Melody Lane Shopping Center, Unit A1, Greenwood, (317) 889-6037, houseoftokyo.net.4

Ichiban Sushi Bar & Sammy’s Asian Cuisine

Enjoy a wide selection of Asian fare, beginning with appetizers, soups and salads. Menu items include sushi and sashimi deluxe, chef’s specialties, salads, noodles and more. Lunch specials and a kids menu are also offered, along with wine and beer. Enjoy the happy hour roll special 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, dinein only, and order a party platter for those special occasions. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.; Sunday noon to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. 8265 S. U.S. Highway 31, Indianapolis, (317) 883-1888, ichiban31.com.

Hops and Fire Craft Tap House

Camaraderie in a relaxed setting, artisan fresh food, hand-crafted cocktails and more than 40 beers on tap are hallmarks of this restaurant opened in December. A creative, extensive menu offers items for every palate and appetite; the kids menu will appeal to even the pickiest eater. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus also offered. Special event dinners pack the house. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., 1259 N. State Road 135, Greenwood, (317) 300-7837; hopsandfire.com. 58

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Jefferson Street Pub

Fun, downtown pub founded in 1998 is known for great food, good times and super service. Dance to a DJ on Saturday night, sing karaoke or just relax with a cold beer, pizza, burgers or wings. Open Monday 5 p.m. to close; Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 4 p.m. to close; Thursday and Friday 3 p.m. to close, generally 2 a.m. or later. 90 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, (317) 7385350, jeffersonstreetpubfranklin.com.

Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza

“Cheese Louise” is just one of many specialty pizzas on Jockamo’s menu. Or build your own with homemade sauce and a variety of toppings. Starters, salads, sandwiches and desserts are available, along with wine, draft or bottled beer, many of the latter from Hoosier breweries. Gluten-free options. All bottles of wine half-price on Mondays. Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 401 Market Plaza, Greenwood, (317) 883-8993, jockamopizza.com.

Johnson’s BBQ Shack

You’ll find this popular spot smack-dab in downtown Bargersville, right by the railroad tracks. Be sure to check out its half-pound sandwiches (including

“America’s Most Reliable Water Heater Company.” the Pit Master special, which features pulled pork piled with coleslaw) as well as the meat-laden dinner plates; tacos, nachos and a hearty assortment of sides are also on the menu. 82 South Baldwin St., Bargersville. (317) 458-4660, johnsonsbbqshack.com.

Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

Half the fun is watching the hibachi chef prepare steak, chicken and seafood at your table, or jockeying up to the sushi bar for fresh fish. The other half is savoring the flavor. Enjoy Japanese sake and beer or domestic favorites. Daily luncheon hours 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner hours Monday through Thursday 5 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4 to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday 4 to 9:30 p.m. 8719 S. U.S. 31, Indianapolis, (317) 887-6000, indykabuto.com.

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Kacey’s Pizza Spot

An institution for more than 30 years, Kacey’s hits the spot when it comes to pizza, pasta (spaghetti “by the bucket” serves four), appetizers, soups and more than a dozen sandwich options. Daily and luncheon specials most days of the week. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 4 to 10 p.m.; Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. 89 N. U.S. 31, Whiteland, (317) 535-5525, kaceyspizzaspot.com.

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Fresh ingredients are just the beginning of why Kim’s creations are so fingerlickin’ flavorful. Whether you’re looking for a premier custom cake, fantastic fullsized or mini cupcakes or artistically elegant baked delights, Kim’s can sate your sweet tooth. Cookies and breads are available, along with soup, salad and sandwiches. Gluten- and dairyfree options. Open Monday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5452 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, (317) 784-5253, kimskakekreations.com. (CONTINUES ON PAGE 64)

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»We know, we know — the sign says “BBQ.” But despite the name, Triple Play BBQ isn’t just barbecue. The menu also features steaks, chicken, even a vegetarian 186 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, tripleplaybbq.com sandwich. But with pit master James “Big JT” Tindell presiding over the smoker, it’s a tough call to opt out for a salad. Tindell’s brisket tied for first place out of more than 600 entries at the American Royal Open BBQ cook-off in Kansas City. Little wonder, then, that co-owner (and former Franklin mayor) Fred Paris and general manager Ron Dwenger tracked Tindell down and also installed him as co-owner of the restaurant. Triple Play’s official dining area and bar are cozy, so nab a roomy, umbrella-covered table on the Pavilion, the large indoor patio with a retractable glass roof, a stage for live music, large TVs and a screening wall for sporting events and Tuesday kids’ movie nights. You’ll need the elbow room, especially if your hungry group orders the $85 family style meal of brisket, pulled pork, hot links, smoked turkey and ribs, accompanied by three housemade sides and generous planks of jalapeno cornbread. Party of one? You can still try a little bit of almost everything on the hefty Triple Play Cheese Steak Burger, topped with brisket, pulled pork and bacon.

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Johnson’s BBQ Shack 82 S. Baldwin St., Bargersville, johnsonsbbqshack.com

»Barbecue aficionados who follow Keith and Nate Johnson’s food trucks from the Greenwood Freedom Festival and Mallow Run Winery to events in Marion and Monroe counties have a reason to stay put on the southside: The brothers, along with partners Jay Isenberg and Tom Peterson, have put down permanent roots in the form of Johnson’s BBQ Shack in Bargersville. The dark gray cinderblock building with room for 40 to 50 customers inside and patio space for 50 to 60 is nestled between the railroad tracks and the fire station, and just a stone’s throw from Taxman Brewing Co. But Isenberg says there’s plenty of room for another independent restaurant in the Center Grove area, especially where barbecue is concerned. “We do a lot of events and catering with the food trucks,” Isenberg says, “but three of us are from Center Grove, and we saw the southside needed another restaurant in Bargersville.” Pops of orange brighten the restaurant space, which features a whimsical sauce station: “Udders” hanging from a ceiling box dispense four different sauces upon being squeezed. The soda selections are also unique; instead of carrying Pepsi or Coca-Cola products, all fountain drinks are from Handcrafted Beverages, a locally owned craft soda business based in Avon. As for the menu, diners will find the same items they enjoy from the food trucks, like the best-selling pulled pork sandwich and brisket, and housemade sides including a sweet, creamy corn casserole. Johnson’s also gives diners the chance to shop locally for their own barbecue seasonings, with a wall of the house sauces and $5 rubs named for Keith’s children.

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»There’s a good chance that every table — all five of them — will be taken around lunchtime at this small southside establishment. But that’s OK; diners carrying their red 16021 N. U.S. 31, Edinburgh lunch trays will find plenty more seating in the garage out back and under the shelterhouse. The latter is also where the hickory wood is kept handy for the smoker that turns out Hickory Hill’s five daily specials (the restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays), such as smoked chicken and hot sausage. Tuesday’s special surprises with a gumbo dinner and garlic toast, but otherwise, menu offerings follow what we’d hope to find served alongside a rack of ribs, right down to the smoked baked beans and the sweet and mustardbased sauces and hot sauce up for grabs. Manager Glen Johnson says at last half of those tables inside the knotty-pine-walled dining room are often filled with National Guard soldiers from nearby Camp Atterbury, who favor the best-selling Boss Hog, a half-pound of slow-roasted pulled pork. For diners who won’t be doing pushups after lunch, smaller appetites, or those who just want to save room for the housemade key lime pie, there’s the aptly named Piglett, which is half that size.

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Kimu Asian Restaurant

Authentic Burmese and Asian fusion cuisine presented in stir-fries, curries and pho. Try the pork with pickled mango, meatball pho or tea leaf salad. Affordable, large portions and attentive wait staff. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. 1280 N. U.S. 31, Suite U, Greenwood, (317) 893-2221.

Kumo Japanese Steak House

Recognized for high quality ingredients and modern interpretations of classic dishes, Kumo provides dining and takeout services. Luncheon menu offers sushi bar, bento box and hibachi, while an all-day menu features options from soup and salad to sushi and sashimi entrées, special maki and hibachi dinner. Order takeout online. Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday noon to 9 p.m. 1051 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, (317) 736-5838; kumofranklin.com.

Kumo Japanese Steak House

A late 2015 addition to Greenwood Park Mall, Kumo — not affiliated with the Franklin venue of the same name — features hibachi lunch and dinner, along with maki lunch special, teriyaki and kitchen bento box lunches. The extensive menu of the high-vibe restaurant with New York City-based roots also offers soups, salads, kitchen and sushi bar appetizers and special rolls. Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday noon to 9:30 p.m. 1251 N. U.S. 31, Unit P210, Greenwood, (317) 797-8861, kumoatgreenwood.com.

La Rosa Mexican Restaurant

Chips and salsa, queso dip, shrimp with cheese and rice; whatever your pleasure, La Rosa Mexican Restaurant has Southwestern fare covered. Pour on the salsa; it features a little bit of heat. 50 N. State Road 135, Suite A, Bargersville. (317) 458-0287, larosamexicanrestaurant. 64

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Las Chalupas Mexican Grill

Great service and an extensive menu make family dinner at Las Chalupas a special occasion. Enjoy drink specials and vegetarian dishes as well as standard dishes and always-fresh chips and salsa. Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2993 S. Grove Blvd., Bargersville, (317) 535-3355.

La Trattoria Restaurant

Family-owned operation in Madison shopping district serves authentic Italian cuisine in a restored historic home, providing a cozy, comfortable environment. Customers rate steak selections the area’s best, with thumbs up to the chicken with penne pasta and vodka sauce and pasta with creamy Alfredo. Carryout available. Open Tuesday through Thursday 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4 to 10 p.m., 201 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, (317) 859-0487.

The Legendary Kitchen at Legends Golf Club

Serving the Legends Golf Club is The Legendary Kitchen, which opened in

2016 and is available for dining or small and large private events. Open Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a room overlooking the golf course. 2775 Hurricane Road, Franklin, (317) 523-5688.

Lincoln Square Pancake House

This casual daytime diner serves heaping platefuls of breakfast, including biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict and a wide variety of egg dishes. Come in for lunch and choose from the long list of salads and sandwiches. Open daily 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8041 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, (317) 534-0001.

Long’s Bakery

Family-owned business founded in 1955 by Carl and Mildred Long features great doughnuts at great prices, along with baked daily cakes, cookies, pastries and pies. Bulk orders welcome. Southport store open daily 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 16th Street store open daily 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2301 E. Southport Road, Indianapolis, (317) 783-1442; 2300 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, (317) 632-3741.

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small banquet facility and alfresco dining. Venue serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. Try the brewhouse pot roast, Baja chicken or Korean beef quesadilla and pair with wine or handcrafted ales. Eat in or take out. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 50 N. Airport Parkway, Greenwood, (317) 887-2287, oakenbarrel.com.

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MashCraft Brewing Co.

Welcome to the home of ales and lagers hand-crafted by award-winning head brewer Andrew Castner. Create your own menu: Order carryout or delivery from suggested neighborhood venues, or brown bag it and pair with a new beer cocktail. Events include Tapping Tuesday and Thursday Rock ‘N Chow. Support local charities the third Wednesday of each month through MashCraft Giveback; kegs and eggs breakfast buffet begins at 9 a.m. the last Sunday of the month. Open Monday through Thursday 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6 p.m., 1140 N. State Road 135, Suite M, Greenwood, (317) 215-4578, mashcraftbrews.com.

Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant

Serving the Franklin community for 14 years, Mi Pueblo has a loyal group of regulars and a number of house specialties. Enjoy traditional Mexican, like quesadillas, tostadas and tacos, as well as combination dinners, on the patio when the weather’s nice. Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 1904 Northwood Plaza, Franklin, (317) 736-4144. 66

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Mrs. Curl Ice Cream Shop and Outdoor Café

Spring means the reopening of Mrs. Curl, Greenwood’s iconic downtown fixture for more than 40 years. The current owner has been serving hand-spun shakes, malts and soft-serve ice cream since 1997, along with grilled hot dogs and french fries. Book the Mini Curl truck for your fun occasion. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The shop is open through Oct. 31 and closes at 10 p.m. daily during summer. 259 S. Meridian St., Greenwood, (317) 882-1031, mrscurl.com.

Mumbai Grill

Mumbai Grill offers Indian and Pakistani entrées based on chicken, goat and lamb. Extensive selections of tandoori, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, along with menu specials and a dish of the day. Try lamb/goat biryani with rice. Open Tuesday through Sunday noon to 9 p.m. 916 E. Main St., No. 203, Greenwood, (317) 882-3333, mumbaigrillindy.com.

Oaken Barrel Brewing Co.

Premier award-winning brewpub features restaurant with family section, two bars,

Established in Cincinnati in 1954 and first opened on Greenwood’s Madison Avenue in 1974, Pasquale’s is renowned for specialty pizza, 8-inch oven-baked sandwiches, breads, pasta, salad and soup. Order a stromboli kit to make the legendary sandwich at home. Carryout available. Restaurant hours Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. All-you-caneat buffet Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., except Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. Carryout available. 997 E. County Line Road, Greenwood, (317) 888-3535, theoriginalpasquales.com.

Pico D’Gallo

Got a hunger for tacos, enchiladas and margaritas? This Bargersville joint might just hit the spot. The venue, which opened in late 2016, features Tex-Mex favorites in a cheery setting. 226 Indiana 135, Bargersville. (317) 422-8226, on Facebook @Pico D’Gallo.

Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream

Pinocchio’s whips up homemade Italian gelato recipes into delicious desserts, also scooping generous portions of Italian ice creams, sorbets, sherbets and frozen yogurts into one-, two- and three-flavor bowls and in two-flavor cones. And it’s all topped off with an animal cracker treat. Thirty-seven of more than 130 flavors available daily; pints and quarts available for takeout. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. 1011 N. State Road 135, Greenwood, (317) 865-8844, pinocchiosicecream.com.

Piper’s Catering and Restaurant

As one of Indy’s premier caterers, Piper’s stands ready to assist with your wedding, corporate or special occasion for 10 to 1,000 guests. Casual, fine dining restaurant boasts a culinary team with more than 100 years’ combined service, creating standard cuisine along with a rotational menu of original dishes. Beer dinners, hosted periodically, incorporate locally crafted brews. Try Piper’s original pot pie or old-fashioned Swiss steak. Lunch served Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Monday through Thursday 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4:30 to 10 p.m. 2130 W. Southport Road, Indianapolis, (317) 888-7667, pipersindy.com.

Puerto Vallarta

It’s always party time at Puerto Vallarta, a kid-friendly, family establishment serving authentic Mexican dishes and sides. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 893 E. Main St., Greenwood, (317) 865-6100.

Revery

Casual, upscale restaurant in Old Greenwood serves locally sourced American-style cuisine and Indiana craft beers in a modern, yet rustic, environment. Lunch offers smalls and bigs; dinner showcases bigs such as veal and mushroom meatloaf and braised lamb Bolognese. For brunch, enjoy plates and sides and try the chicken fried bacon with jalapeño honey starter. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Tuesday through Thursday 4:30 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4:30 to 11 p.m.; Sunday brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 299 W. Main St., Greenwood, (317) 215-4164, reverygreenwood.com.

Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza

As the name says, pizza baked in a wood-fired oven is Richard’s raison d’être. Select from appetizers, calzones, gyros, skillet lasagna and pasta items; more than two dozen build-your-own toppings can be added to any pasta. Weekday offerings of new menu items:

braised short ribs, linguine with clam sauce and salmon cakes with aioli. Catering available. Open Tuesday through Thursday 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday 4 to 9 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. 229 S. Main St., Franklin, (317) 738-3300, richardskitchen.com.

Roscoe’s Tacos

Six homemade sauces put the Ole! in Roscoe’s tacos, taco salads, burritos, tostadas and nachos. But while recipes are strictly Mexican, Paul Bunyan burritos and Davy Crockett tostadas announce they’re all-American meals. Chili meat is lean beef chuck, without soy or fillers. In the mood for a larger meal? Try a super sampler or lumberjack pack. Three southside locations ensure there’s a Roscoe’s near you. Open Monday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at all locations. 632 S. Madison Ave., Greenwood, (317) 859-0043; 912 N. Morton St., Franklin, (317) 4946173; 260 Southbridge St., Mooresville, (317) 245-6028, roscoestacos.com.

Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant

Fans of Rosita’s say it’s the real deal in Mexican cuisine. Regular margarita specials, a bright and friendly family dining atmosphere and all the classics, like burritos, tacos, enchiladas and fresh-made guacamole. Open daily 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 8908 St. Peter St., Indianapolis, (317) 215-4656.

Sassafras Tea Room

Fine linens, silver and a genteel ambience characterize this family-owned tea room. Light menu features salads, sandwiches, homemade soups, beverages and desserts. Luncheon hours Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Authentic English tea, featuring teas, scones and finger sandwiches, served 2:30 to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; reservations required. The venue also hosts weddings, parties, showers and dinners. 229 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, (317) 888-8449, sassafrastearoom.com.

Scotty’s Brewhouse

Scotty’s welcomes all ages for lunch and dinner. Menus offer traditional bar food including burgers, boneless wings with house-made sauces and bottomless soup and salad, along with beer, brewed at Scotty’s Thr3e Wise Men Brewery in Broad Ripple. In addition to a wide range of starters, sides, chicken, pizza and sandwiches, gluten-free and lo-cal options are available. Find $6 select appetizers in-house only, during specific hours. Catering, carryout and online ordering. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight; Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; bar open until last call. 4530 Southport Crossing Drive, Indianapolis, (317) 851-9066, scottysbrewhouse.com/locations/southport.

Shale Creek Brewing Co.

Refresh with a cold microbrew crafted in a five-barrel, all-electric system at Shale Creek, which opened in 2016. Grab a bite to go with your beer from Triple Play BBQ, which shares the downtown space with the brewery. Live music on weekends. Open Tuesday through Thursday 4 to 10 p.m., Friday 3 p.m. to midnight, Saturday noon to midnight, Sunday 12 to 8 p.m. 178 W. Jefferson St., Franklin.

Shallo’s Antique Restaurant & Brewhaus

Touted as “Indy’s Spiritual Advisors of Over 500 Beers,” Shallo’s is a purveyor of rare and exotic beers, while also offering made-from-scratch food items. A full menu ranges from burgers, sandwiches, steaks and chicken dinners to pork chops, fajitas and pasta. A Just For Kids menu and soft drinks are also available. Shallo’s beer museum and antique gallery showcase memorabilia from the Hoosier state and beyond, providing a locally based roadshow. Open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 8811 Hardegan St., Indianapolis, (317) 882-7997, shallos.com. (CONTINUES ON PAGE 74) discover the

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Many a customer has fallen in love with the famous Long’s Bakery doughnut.

But this story begins with the love that was built over an assembly line of Long’s doughnuts, back in 1978. It was then that southsiders Joe and Cindy Rene, now husband and wife and part-owners of the long-standing and much-beloved bakery, began formally dating. Joe, who has been working at Long’s for more than 41 years now, started his career at the bakery right after graduating from Southport High School in 1974. He soon saw Cindy, the granddaughter of Carl Long, who opened the original bakery location on 16th Street in 1955, but didn’t realize her relation to the Long family. It was around 1978 when Cindy’s father, Mike Long, introduced them at Carl Long’s retirement party. “That was that,” Joe says. “We started dating and got married a year after that.” Now Joe and Cindy represent the third generation to continue the tradition of feeding the doughnut cravings of central Indiana. The couple live in Perry Township and have raised three children: Jennifer, Adam and Ally, who, like their dad, are all graduates of Southport. Cindy’s brothers, Dennis and Mark Rinehart, are also part-owners of the family business, and several of the family’s fourth generation are learning the ropes, paving the way for a solid Long’s doughnut supply for years to come.

day line. In the back, the staff is still cranking out a stream of hot doughnuts. “I like everyone to know our doughnuts are made from scratch, and they are made fresh every day,” says Joe. “They are fresh at 5:30 in the morning and at 8 o’clock at night because they’re made all day. “This is a tough business,” he adds. “It takes a lot of hard work. … People don’t realize how hard it is to produce something from scratch. These are the same recipes we’ve had from the get-go, since the beginning.” He estimates the Long’s team cranks out several hundred dozen doughnuts per day, not to mention the other treats. Among the raw ingredients necessary to fuel production: a ton of powdered sugar per week. Finding a customer to extol the bakery’s virtues is no trouble. The first one asked at random offers a perfect illustration of just how deep the Long’s tradition runs. Customer Jackie Schabel estimates she’s been coming to Long’s for 60

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Near midday on a bright Wednesday, a single-file line snakes along a winding hand rail that establishes order for the throng of customers. On busy days, the line stretches well past the doors and down the block. On this particular day, about 20 people are standing, peaceably waiting for the just deserts of their patience. In the bakery’s glass case, a bounty, impossible to fully experience in a single trip, awaits. Cream horns, cookies, cakes, Danishes and doughnuts are arranged on trays. The scent of glazed yeast wafts through the air, acting as an irresistible aromatherapy for the masses. Along Southport Road, Long’s southside store, which opened in 1987, also has a mid70

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years. On a recent visit, she stopped in to pick up a whipped cream cake to honor the birthday of her deceased mother, Betty Randall, who was also a big fan of the bakery. “They are wonderful, always the best,” Schabel says. “No matter where we live in Indiana, it’s a place to come back to.” Howard Cravens, who has worked at Long’s for more than 20 years, says the bakery’s tradition gives him a sense of pride: “When you think of all the people who’ve had our doughnuts — they’re known around the world.” Bob Knight, Dale Earnhardt, Elton John, Martha Stewart, Ashley Judd, legions of IndyCar drivers: They’ve all had Long’s. And it makes Cravens happy to be a part of the crew whose output is so widely enjoyed. “I like working here,” he says. “It’s a family-owned business. They’ve been good to me; that’s why I’ve stayed.” The bakery offers its full-time employees 401(k) plans, subsidized health care with vision and dental, plus paid vacation. Still, with 80 employees, they are almost always hiring. “It’s hard to teach people to come in and do this work,” Joe says. “You teach people, and either they quit or something happens and you start all over,” Cindy explains. Still, the Renes say they have “a good core group of people” and continuously advertise the offer of steady work. “There aren’t too many of these bakeries around anymore,” Joe says. “They can come in here and learn a trade.” Cravens says his reputation as a Long’s worker often precedes him. “They won’t cash my checks at the bank unless I bring them doughnuts,” Cravens says, noting that people are always asking him, “Where are my doughnuts?” The bankers, the grocers, the doctor’s office ... Cravens is loathe to go in empty-handed. After all these years, he has burned himself out on regular yeast doughnuts, but he’s never lost his taste for chocolate cake, which happens to be Joe’s favorite, too. (Cindy is partial to the apple cinnamon fries.)

Employees are at work around the clock, as is Joe, who has worked a six-day week throughout his career. (“I don’t know what’s it’s like to have a weekend,” he says, without resentment.) Both he and Cindy are on call 24/7; it is not uncommon for him to be called in at 2 a.m. or to work around the clock to help keep the ship afloat. “My grandpa actually lived right next to the bakery,” Cindy says. “He was always there. Even after he retired, he was always there. You have to be on top of it all the time.” In addition to keeping up with the demands of daily production, the bakery fields a never-ending series of requests for donations. Not in cash, Cindy says, but doughnuts. Long’s worked with WIBC to auction off a year’s worth of doughnuts to support the Salvation Army. Several other local charities and nonprofits also benefit from Long’s support. All the day-old doughnuts go to a rotating list of local shelters. At the southside location, Joe and Cindy collect money to help the city retire and replace old, weathered flags that have neared the end of their service flying along Southport Road. Joe says he’s happy to see the area revitalizing. “Southport is just a nice area,” he says. “I’m glad to see redevelopment with new businesses along Southport Road. Hopefully it’s the start of something good for the Southport area.” Reflecting upon Long’s legacy within the community, Cindy says, “I hope that we’re known for our customer service and the quality of product and our price. I don’t know where else you’ll find doughnuts like ours for the price.” She says an effort to keep the lowest-possible prices is also the bakery’s reason for operating as a cash-only business. Every day at Long’s is doughnut day. However, business does tend to spike on National Doughnut Day, the first Friday in June. The days before major holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and Mother’s Day, are also maximum-load days. “Sometimes we have to cut orders off,” Cindy says. “There’s not enough time in the day. People don’t realize how long it takes to produce these things from scratch.” But just about any customer will be happy to confirm what has been common knowledge from the south side to the Speedway and far beyond for more than 60 years — Long’s doughnuts are well worth the wait. discover the

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Small Town Pizza & Sub Co.

Wings, subs and all kinds of pizza fill out the menu of Small Town Pizza & Sub Co., with three eateries serving the south side. The third location of this Indiana franchise opened in March in Franklin with wings and salads joining the subs and slices. Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 11 Declaration Drive, Greenwood, (317) 887-9988; 1940 Northwood Plaza, Franklin, (317) 738-4477; 106 W. Pearl St., Trafalgar, (317) 878-9988.

South of Chicago Pizza and Italian Beef

There’s pizza, and then there’s Chicago pizza, which, to both discerning and not-so-discerning palates alike, has a taste that’s all its own. Choose from pan or thin crust, dressed in an array of toppings. Or maybe you’re in a sandwich mood: Check out South of Chicago’s dry, wet or dipped Italian beef sandwich. You’ll also find pasta entrees, salads and enticing appetizers, including breaded ravioli. 2550 S. State Road 135, Greenwood. (317) 534-0424, slicelife.com.

Stacked Pickle

Following the Southport eatery’s opening early this year, the Pickle now has two southside locations. The neighborhood restaurant and sports bar offers standard eats –– burgers, wings, pizza, tacos, wraps and dessert items –– plus beer on tap. Grab a Cuban, Angry Bird or Texas tenderloin sandwich, or try a daily special. Draft beer and specialty cocktails available; catering offered. Greenwood: Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; 172 Melody Lane Shopping Center, Greenwood, (317) 300-9462; stackedpickle/ greenwood. Southport: Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., 7040 McFarland Blvd., Indianapolis, (317) 884-9024; stackedpickle.com/southport.

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Greenwood experience. Select from nearly a dozen entrées, including chicken piccata and grilled pork tenderloin. Comprehensive dinner menu features appetizers, salads, sandwiches, sides and pasta, along with signature dishes and chef’s favorites. Try the filet medallions with lobster risotto or select two items/ two sides for a Stone Creek combo. Open Monday through Thursday 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 4 to 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The early bird menu is offered as dine-in only 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 911 N. State Road 135, Greenwood, (317) 889-1200, stonecreekdining.com.

Strange Brew Coffee Shop

Independently and locally owned Strange Brew, Greenwood’s oldest coffee shop, serves locally roasted coffee by the cup and bag. Also offered: vegan doughnuts, mocha delights and other hot and iced drinks, sandwiches and soup of the day. Cakes and breads are made with beer mash from Oaken Barrel Brewing Co., adding a nutty, complex flavor and aroma to your fave comfort food. Open Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. to noon. 4800 W. Smith Valley Road, Suite G, Greenwood, (317) 881-5282, strangebrewcoffee.com.

Sushi Club & Japanese Restaurant

You can order off the menu, but many regulars arrive at Sushi Club & Japanese Restaurant for the all-you-can-eat buffet, which offers platefuls of variety with every meal. Fried rice, dumplings and all the sushi you can eat. Open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday noon to 9:30 p.m. 8028 S. Emerson Ave., Suite BB, Indianapolis.

Suzy’s Teahouse & Bakery

If gluten-free baked goods are on your family’s must-have list, visit Suzy’s, which offers the largest selection of freshly baked gluten-free foods in Franklin. Breads, brownies, pies, cookies and cakes are available, along with a selection of 30 varieties of tea and an equal number of tisanes, naturally decaffeinated herbals and rooibos. Lunch, served daily until 3 p.m., features soup of the day, salad, sandwiches and quiche. Gift items include artwork and food items from local artists and suppliers. Open Monday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 25 E. Court St., Franklin, (317) 739-0800, suzysteahouse.com.

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Taxman Brewery

seasonal farm-to-table offerings are the heart of Taxman. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients inspire dishes such as pork collar mac and cheese. Pair with beer, wine or cider, kick back and chill out. Or grab a growler and go. Private dining area accommodates up to 80 guests. Open Monday 4 to 8 p.m. (growler fills and pints only; no kitchen service); Tuesday through Thursday 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday noon to midnight; Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner 4 to 9 p.m. Bar open until 10 p.m. 13 S. Baldwin St., Bargersville, (317) 458-0210, taxmanbrewing.com.

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Thai Spice

Lunch and dinner menus feature authentic Thai seafood, noodles and fried rice and more than a dozen luncheon specials. Enjoy appetizers, spicy salads, soup, stirfry entrees or steak with tea, a soft drink, beer or wine. Children’s menu available. Catering and carry-out options. Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2220 E. County Line Road, Indianapolis, (317) 881-2243, thaispiceindy.com.

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That Place Bar & Grill

For more than 15 years, this place has been billed as an “amusement park for adults.” Along with pub fare –– pizza, wings, specialty sandwiches and salads, liquor, draft and bottled beer –– guests enjoy pub games: shuffleboard, darts, pool tables and air hockey. There’s also karaoke and more than two dozen TVs, so you won’t miss your favorite sporting event. Monthly lunch specials, live entertainment and special events are also a given at That Place, “where strangers become friends.” Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight. 8810 S. Emerson Ave., Greenwood, (317) 888-7100, thatplacebarandgrill.com.

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Time Out Bar & Grille

Time Out, a sports-themed restaurant and sports bar, offers burgers, pizza, wings, tenderloin, domestic and imported beer. A full bar provides many drink options. Sing karaoke, dance to live music and enjoy the discover the

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southside restaurants camaraderie and service from friendly wait staff. Open 3 p.m. to close Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; noon to close Thursday and Sunday. 1000 Hurricane St., Franklin, (317) 736-9400.

Tom’s Pancake House

Breakfast and brunch are served hot at Tom’s Pancake House, a newcomer to Franklin that opened in late 2015. Stop in for your choice of pancakes, crepes, grits and all the expected breakfast favorites or choose from a list of sandwiches that include a classic BLT or tenderloin. Open daily 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1071 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, (317) 346-6414.

Triple Play BBQ at The Pavilion

Triple Play, a newly opened, locally owned and operated venue in a renovated historic building, caters to all ages. From barbecue to prime cuts of beef, pork spare ribs, chops, seafood and dessert, this restaurant/entertainment center offers live music and six big-screen TVs. Consider a barbecue platter or Triple Play’s family style, which serves six to eight. Tuesday night is Family Night; Wednesday Open Acoustic/ Open Mic Night. Catering and carryout available. Open 11 a.m. seven days a week, 178 W. Jefferson St., Franklin, (317) 668-0800, tripleplaybbq.com.

Vino Villa

Enjoy your choice of more than 450 wine varietals, 70 gourmet cheeses, specialty meats and delicious desserts at this historic downtown Greenwood locale. Second-floor bistro offers private space for a party or meeting, or just a place to unwind on comfortable couches. Or dine alfresco on a shaded patio. New to the Villa: Soup and sandwich lunch specials. Open Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Luncheon served beginning at 11 a.m. 200 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, (317) 882-9463, vinovilla.com.

Whisk Bakery

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brownies and breakfast items are all on the menu at Whisk, which opened in Greenwood in early 2016. A pastry chef for more than 10 years, owner Chanda Harris also offers custom cakes and catering services. Open Tuesday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 399 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, (317) 542-7170, whiskbakeryandcakestudio.com.

Whit’s Inn Bar and Grill

Wet your whistle at Whit’s, a locally owned restaurant and pub that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from a menu with rotating daily specials. Casual eatery’s special events include Tuesday Steaks on the Grill, Free Wings Thursday and live music 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. most Friday and Saturday nights. Kick back and enjoy a cold brew in the beer garden or carry out. Open 10 a.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. weekends. 1020 N. U.S. 31, New Whiteland, (317) 535-9511, atmywhitsinn.com.

The Willard

Burgers, signature and build-your-own pizzas, chicken wings, sandwiches, wraps and salads are the mainstays of The Willard, located in a restored historic building in downtown Franklin. Try a fish or Mexican platter or breaded or grilled pork chop dinner. Luncheon specials served daily beginning at 11 a.m.; all-day drink specials Sunday through Thursday include wines, draft and domestic beer and Indiana craft and microbrews. Outdoor dining on large veranda. Carryout offered. Open 11 a.m. seven days a week. 99 N. Main St., Franklin, (317) 738-9668 (bar) or (317) 738-9991 (carryout), thewillard.com.

Yats

Self-defined as “Cajun, Creole and crazy,” this popular eatery features a rotating daily menu celebrating New Orleans cuisine, étouffée and jambalayas with an extensive selection of hot sauces and spice additions. There’s no wait staff: Customers order at the counter from a chalkboard menu and the food is up

within minutes. Carryout and catering. Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1280 N. U.S. 31, Suite W, Greenwood, (317) 865-9971, yatscajuncreole.com.

Yiayia’s House of Pancakes

Yiayia’s is about much more than pancakes and syrup. This family-ownedand-operated restaurant is a favorite for home-style breakfast or classic lunch. Think omelets, hash browns, a sausage skillet, soups and sandwiches. Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Breakfast specials 7 to 10 a.m.; luncheon specials 11 a.m. to close. Breakfast served all day; carryout orders welcome. 1694 W. Main St., Greenwood, (317) 888-6800.

Yokohama Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar

Sushi specials, Bento boxes, oodles of noodles and more than a dozen dinner specials, along with vegetarian dishes and a dinner Bento box, are offered at this family-owned-and-operated restaurant. Try sizzling yaki udon, served with miso soup and salad. Other options include signature maki at the sushi bar and nigiri sushi and sashimi combos. Saki and wine options. Carryout, catering, party rooms and sushi classes offered. Luncheon hours Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner hours Sunday through Thursday 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday 2:30 to 10 p.m., 67 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, (317) 859-1888, yokohamagreenwood.com.

Zoey’s Pizzeria

Popular eatery serves subs, wraps, calzones, pasta and pizza. Whether custom or specialty (children can make their own fun-size pizzas), everything is made with fresh ingredients; gluten-free options. Eat, drink and be rewarded through the loyalty program. Dine in or call for pickup or delivery. Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 3115 Meridian Park Lane, Suite A, Greenwood, (317) 893-3663, gotozoeys.com.

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Whether you’re looking for a cocktail or dinner and drinks, it’s five o’clock somewhere on the southside. Be it a bourbon, neat, or a high-concept cocktail, you’ll find a palatepleasing drink at these watering holes.

Vino Villa

Bar Rev at Revery

Bonefish Grill

Buck Creek Winery

299 W. Main St., Greenwood (317) 215-4164, reverygreenwood.com

1001 N. State Road 135, Greenwood (317) 884-3992, bonefishgrill.com

11747 Indian Creek Road South, Indianapolis (317) 862-9463, buckcreekwinery.com

» Revery is relatively new to the southside scene, having opened in 2014, but the drink menu at Bar Rev, which offers a speakeasy vibe combined with a modern aesthetic, packs plenty of potable punch. Current customer faves include both classics and custom concoctions like the Cucumber Gimlet, the Mezcal Margarita and the Old Fashioned. Open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 4:30 to 10 p.m. Restaurant lunch hours are Tuesdays through Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

» A large selection of wines, martinis, beers and signature cocktails means Bonefish’s drink menu rivals its food menu in terms of sheer size and variety. Customer favorites include the Wild Orchid Hawaiian Martini (complete with an edible floating orchid garnish), the Fresh Pineapple Martini and the Mule — Bonefish’s take on the classic Moscow Mule consisting of house-made ginger syrup, fresh mint and candied ginger. Open Sundays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Mondays through Thursdays 4 to 10 p.m.; Fridays 4 to 11:30 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

» More than just a wine production facility, Buck Creek Winery offers free live music from April through September, and $5 tasting packages that include six wine samples. Recurring favorites from the wine list include the Road House Red, a sweet option made from Concord grapes, and the Der Champion, a semi-dry white wine with melon and peach flavors. Open Sundays 1 to 6 p.m.; Mondays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hal’s Fabulous Vegas

Tropical Lounge at Lotus Garden

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1133 N. State Road 135, Greenwood (317) 888-3427, halsvegas.com

» Hal’s upscale casual atmosphere deals out a taste of old-school Las Vegas, where patrons can pick from dozens of custom martinis and a selection of draft beers. Thursdays at Hal’s feature $6 signature and classic martinis, including house favorites like the Full House, the Chocolatini and the Desperate Housewife, and Wednesday specials include $10 Vegas Flights that consist of five mini martinis. Open Mondays through Wednesdays 4 to 11 p.m.; Thursdays through Saturdays 4 p.m. to midnight.

49 W. Mercator Drive, Greenwood (317) 881-5531, lotusgreenwoodsouth.com

» Amidst the Tropical Lounge’s casual atmosphere, those thirsty for variety won’t be disappointed. The bar menu features traditional cocktails, daiquiris, wines, champagnes and specialties like the Top Shelf Margarita and the Flaming Tiki Bowl, which consists of eight liquors and serves up to four people. The beer selection includes $3.75 imports and $3.25 domestics. Open Sundays through Thursdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

200 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood (317) 882-9463, vinovilla.com

» Not only is Vino Villa’s wine menu diverse, but so, too, are the settings in which to enjoy its many sippable selections, including a second-floor bistro where customers can pair their drinks with a selection of small plates and desserts, and an outdoor patio. You’ll find more than 450 wines for sale, including a selection of whites, reds and dessert wines available by the glass. Open Tuesdays through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 11 p.m

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Johnson County 4-H & Agricultural Fair Johnson County Fairgrounds 1. Andrew Willard of Trafalgar competes in the pedal tractor pull. 2. Johnson County fair queen Katie Ott chats with second runner-up Sable Tearman. 3. Sam Hogan of Greenwood jumps a fence during the English jumping competition. 4. Makenna Polesel of Whiteland 5. Haley Shireman milks a goat. 6. Ezra Montage of Greenwood shows his goat during the pee-wee showmanship contest.

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Daily Journal Bridal Show Valle Vista Golf Club 1. Lisa Palmer, Haley Pohl, Lauren Laferriere, Bare Wax & Spa 2. Jill Gosnell, Indy Cakes

3. Carolyn Goldenetz, Damsel in Defense 4. The bridal show crowd 5. Kate Edwards, Indiana Grand Racing & Casino 6. Diana Schilling, Laura Chandler, Laura Greves and Emma Greves, Hoosier Hot Lips 7. Rebecca Oaks, Mary Kay Cosmetics

8. Diana Eckert and Susan Zanzalari, Nerium International 9. Joel and Madison Powell, Double Play Violins 10. Katie O’Mara, Storm Chiropractic Clinic 11. Haley Freshour and Alexis Vine, Franklin Catering by Sodexo 12. Carolyn Clow, Bailey & Wood Financial Group

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