Enrique Saenz

5 days ago | mirrorindy.org | Enrique Saenz

Sandy Leeds remembers the glory days of West Indianapolis. Now 80 years old, she was born in 1944 and lived in a post-war era she remembers as prosperous — her neighborhood a hot spot for manufacturing and other industries. As a young girl, Leeds would watch her father set off for work at the Kingan and Co. meat packing plant on foot. The plant was located about a mile from the neighborhood until it burned down in the late 1960s.

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Enrique Saenz

Come out to the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center on June 5 for a free screening of a documentary focused on hunger and food insecurity in Indiana. The screening of “Food, Insecure: A Documentary That Hits Home” will run from 4-5:15 p.m. and will be followed by a community conversation to reflect, share and explore how community members can work together to create lasting change.

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Enrique Saenz

Come out to the old Indianapolis Fire Department Station 18 on the outskirts of the former Central State Hospital on May 31 to hear about the first steps to redevelop the retired station. Rokh Research & Design Studio and several local Indianapolis organizations will hold the first of five Community Day events from noon to 3 p.m. at 3000 W. Washington St. to introduce plans for the station’s redevelopment, learn what you think of those plans and listen to your suggestions for changes.

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Enrique Saenz

Enjoy fresh produce from local vendors while listening to live music May 30 at the Indy Health District’s Floating Farmers Market. The market is happening from 4-6:30 p.m in the parking lot of the Ruth Lilly Health Education Center, 2055 N. Senate Ave. In addition to the produce, the market will feature free health screenings, food vendors and live music. The Floating Farmers Market will be held at a different location every Friday throughout the summer.

1 week ago | mirrorindy.org | Enrique Saenz

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a parent is to have patience. It’s been a hard lesson, because it’s not a natural trait for me. I think I’m a little bit impatient with some things. My wife thinks I’m way better at impatience than I give myself credit for. But when my wife gave birth to my daughter back in 2016, my impatience had to wait, because a baby is going to do what a baby needs to do at its own pace.