Local Events

By Christia Woodford

Important Note: Prior to attending any events, please be mindful of any COVID- 19 restrictions. Please review the state mask executive order. There are exemptions within the order, including that children under 2 years of age should not wear a face-covering due to risk of suffocation, and any person with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that precludes wearing a face covering is not required to do so. Since COVID-19 is still among us, there is a possibility that the events listed and places to go could be canceled, rescheduled, or closed. Please confirm event status and listed details in case event details have changed since posting.

Note: Don’t forget to apply for the Access Pass! The Access Pass Program allows families that meet the specific requirements listed below to visit The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and all participating locations for $2 per family member per visit for up to two adults and all dependent youths living in the household. Qualifications include the following:

• Hoosier Healthwise Insurance (Indiana’s health care program for low-income families, pregnant women, and children)

• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

• TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

Apply Here: https://www. childrensmuseum.org/visit/ hours/access-pass

MUSEUMS

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Various Events May 1 to May 31 Opens at 10 am 3000 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-334-4000 https://www.childrensmuseum.org/ visit/calendar?date=01/08/2022

Conner Prairie-Indiana’s Living History Museum Mother’s Day Brunch May 8 at 10 am Various events through May. In 2022 the second Sunday of every month from 10 am-12 pm will be sensory-friendly hours. Admission is free, and all of the grounds will be open.

SPORTS

Indiana Fever May 8, 10, 16, 21, 23, 25 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana May 27, 31 Indiana Farmers Coliseum https://www.wnba.com/schedule/

Indy Eleven May 21 Carroll Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana https://www.ticketmaster.com/ indy-eleven-vs-new-york-redindianapolis-indiana-05-21-2022/ event/05005C3FBFB5483D

Indianapolis Indians May 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Victory Field, Indianapolis, Indiana https://tickets-center.com/search/ Indianapolis-Indians-tickets/

FAMILY FUN

Indianapolis Zoo Zoopolis 500 May 25, 10:30 am - 12:30 am https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/ events/zoopolis-500/ FREE FOR ZOO MEMBERS AND INCLUDED WITH REGULAR ZOO ADMISSION. TORTOISES, START YOUR ENGINES! This unique annual event and race-fan favorite includes a morning of family-friendly activities leading up to the “Greatest Spectacle in Tortoise Racing.” https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/ visit/zoo-map/

The Studio Movie Grill 3535 West 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-315-8113 Sensory-friendly screenings of movies! Check the website for movies and times. https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/ movie/special-needs-screenings

THE ARTS

Beef and Boards “Hello Dolly” March 31- May 15 9301 Michigan Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-872-9664 https://www.beefandboards.com/ Online/default.asp

Jubilate Choir Butler University, Lilly Hall, Room 133 Wednesdays, 6:45 - 7:30 pm Director: Lauren Southard Start Date: September 22, 2021 For more information, contact Lauren Southard at 317-940-8065 or lsouthar@icchoir.org

Gigi’s Playhouse Various classes during the week 5909 East 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-288-8235 indy@gigisplayhouse.org

EVENTS Fortune Academy 20th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, May 14 5:30 - 11 pm Dressy to Semi-Formal - Wear Something Dark Green REGISTER, VIEW AUCTION ITEMS, BID, AND MORE! https://qtego.net/qlink/ celebration20/register Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton https://www.google.com/maps/place/ Embassy+Suites+by+Hilton+Noblesville +Indianapolis+Conference+Center

Crossroads Easterseals iCan Bike Camp June 20 - 24 Perry Park Ice Skating Rink 451 East Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227 $130 Easterseals Crossroads, in partnership with iCan Shine and Indy Parks, offers this bike program to people 8 years and older with disabilities and special needs. Over five days, participants learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle independently. Register at https://eastersealscrossroads. wufoo.com/forms/pv7ryp70gp65ns/

Advocating for the Foster Child with Special Needs Webinar (Online) May 3, 11:30 am - 1 pm This event will be hosted by Jill Summerlot and Cathy Boswell, IN*SOURCE Special Education Liaisons. Please register by 4 pm EST on Monday, May 2. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/ e/1FAIpQLSetXuwJqO7HzfFGcBizro HNyquJ6bUSb_bKeo4ALcfDdUVKmQ/ viewform. This training is free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance are available for attendees. Professional growth plan points subject to approval from each attendee’s organization. To serve you more efficiently, we require advance registration. Each person must register individually in order to receive a certificate of attendance. Our federal grant requires us to collect demographic information on each attendee. For more information, please call 800-332-4433 or email insource@ insource.org. If you cannot attend this webinar, similar topics are archived at insource.org.

INSOURCE: What If I Don’t Agree With The School (Online) May 17, 12 - 1 pm Each session will feature an informative presentation, and then speakers will respond to questions from the participants. Registration is not necessary. Click on this link to join the live meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87517408573.

Is there a local event for the special needs community you would like us to promote in an upcoming issue? Email us at SpecialNeedsIndy@ n2pub.com.