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April 2011 Special Needs Calendar
by Carrie Bishop
April 01, 2011
Check out what’s happening in Indianapolis this month for the special needs community...
What: Behavior Analysis Center for Autism (BACA) - Open House
When: Sat., April 2, 11am - 2pm
Where: 9929 E. 126th St., Fishers IN 46038
Cost: Free
Contact: 317-288-5232 or www.thebaca.com
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs. Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Mon., April 4, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Reach High Consulting, 2100 South Liberty Dr., Ste. 102, Bloomington
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs. Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Thurs., April 7, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Where: Cornerstone Autism Center, 360 Polk St., Greenwood
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Movie Night with the Autism Society of Indiana and Noble of Indiana
When: Thurs., April 7, 4 - 6 p.m.
Where: Cinema Grill, Indianapolis
Cost: $6.50, includes soda and popcorn
Contact: Call 317-375-4256 or email Molly.Lang@nobleofindiana.org or Dana@inautism.org
What: Public Health Insurance: What You Don’t Know Can Cost You
When: Fri., April 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Hobart Police South Station in the Westfield Shopping Center, Merrillville
Cost: $40 for family members, $75 for professionals
Contact: asktraining@aboutspecialkids.org or visit www.aboutspecialkids.org
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs. Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Fri., April 8, 11 a.m. - noon
Where: Northside Christian Church, New Albany
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Karaoke Night
When: Fri., April 8, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center, Program Room A
Cost: $6
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at 317-573-5245, btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs. Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Tues., April 12, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Where: George’s Neighborhood Grill, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Brain Balance Parent Lecture
When: Tues., April 12, 7 p.m.
Where: Brain Balance Achievement Center, 9510 N. Meridian St., Ste. D, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Julie Peterson at 317-843-9200, jpeterson@brainbalancecenters.com
What: My Child Has Special Needs: Now What?
When: Fri., April 15, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: St. Joseph Hospital & Health, Kokomo
Cost: Free
Contact: asktraining@aboutspecialkids.org or visit www.aboutspecialkids.org
What: Temple Grandin film screening
When: Fri., April 15, 7 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 317-375-4256 or email Molly.Lang@nobleofindiana.org or Dana@inautism.org
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs. Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Sat., April 16, 9 a.m.
Where: The Indianapolis Children’s Museum, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: 2011 Zionsville Little League Challenger Team
When: Opening game: Sat., April 16, 10 a.m.
Where: Lions Park Field #3, Zionsville
Cost: $125 registration fee
Contact: John Chamberlain at johnh_chamberlain@earthlink.net
What: Third Annual Voices of the Spectrum
When: Sat., April 16, 4-6 p.m.
Where: East Street Studios, Westfield
Cost: Free
Contact: Jane Grimes at janegrimes@hcasg.org
What: Best Buddies Indiana Friendship Walk
When: Sun., April 17, 7:30 a.m. registration and packet pick-up
Where: White River State Park Canal, Indianapolis
Cost: $17 pre-registration fee for 5K competitive run and walk, $15 pre-registration non-competitive walk, $25 race-day registration fee
Contact: Kristen Moreland at ksmoreland@gmail.com or at 317-506-5099
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs. Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Thurs, April 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Carey Services, Marion
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Drawing a Blank: Improving Reading Comprehension for Good Decoders with Autism Spectrum Disorders
When: Thurs., April 21, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Noblesville Intermediate School, Noblesville
Cost: $90
Contact: Visit www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca to register
What: Public Health Insurance: What You Don’t Know Can Cost You
When: Fri., April 22, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Easter Seals ARC, Fort Wayne
Cost: $40 for family members, $75 for professionals
Contact: asktraining@aboutspecialkids.org or visit www.aboutspecialkids.org
What: Brain Balance Open House
When: Sat., April 23, noon - 2 p.m.
Where: Brain Balance Achievement Center, 9510 N. Meridian St., Ste. D, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Julie Peterson at 317-843-9200, jpeterson@brainbalancecenters.com
What: How Br’er Rabbit Outsmarts the Frogs 30-minute Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra performance
When: Sat., April 23, 2 p.m. for autism friendly performance
Where: Central Library Auditorium, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 317-375-4256 or email Molly.Lang@nobleofindiana.org or Dana@inautism.org
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs. Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Mon., April 26, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Pleasant Christian Church, Greenwood
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs. Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Thurs., April 28, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Where: Warsaw Community Schools, Warsaw
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Game Night
When: Tuesdays, April 5 - 26, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center, Program Room C
Cost: $20
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at 317-573-5245, btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, East
When: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006
What: Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, South
When: 1st Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Indian Creek Christian Church, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006
What: Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, North
When: 3rd Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Trinity Wesleyan Church (Kids Kastle), Fishers
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006
What: Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, West
When: 4th Friday of every month
Where: Speedway United Methodist Church, Speedway
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006
What: Applied Behavior Center for Autism Book Drive
When: Month of April
Where: Applied Behavior Center for Autism centers in Indianapolis and Greenwood
Cost: New or gently used books
Contact: Jane Grimes at jane@appliedbehaviorcenter.org or 317-849-5437 x112
What: Hamilton County Autism Support Group
When: 2nd Saturday of each month, 9 - 11 a.m.
Where: White River Christian Church, Noblesville
Cost: Free
Contact: Jane Grimes at janegrimes@hcasg.org or 317-403-6705
Know of an upcoming event benefitting Indianapolis’ special needs community? Email Carrie Bishop at freelancewritercarrie@gmail.com.