RockN' the Grove Outdoor Concert
On Main Street
Saturday, May 31st from noon-10:00 pm


1st Annual Rockin the Grove Open Air Concert
Join us in a block party like setup to enjoy food, fun and music.

Watch a talent show with a variety of performers from across the state. Choose from a selection of food and drink vendors to fulfill that craving and quench your thirst!

Presented By: Whitehouze Productions and Recording Studios
& the Greater Beech Grove Chamber of Commerce

Sponsorships and Booth Space available
Call 803-9109 for more information

 http://www.rocknthegrove.com
CURBSIDE RECYCLING COMING TO BEECH GROVE (pdf)
City endorses Ray’s Trash Service, Inc.
In response to citizens’ request to provide curbside recycling, the City of Beech Grove has officially endorsed Ray’s Trash Service, Inc., as the vendor of choice for  residents who want to “go green” in 2008. 
Beginning May 7, residents who have signed up with Ray’s can have their recyclables collected curbside on each Wednesday.  Ray’s Trash Service is charging $51.36 per year for the weekly collection.  Ray’s will mail explanatory fliers out to every household in Beech Grove, detailing the types of items they will collect, a list of frequently asked questions and answers and an explanation of how recycled products are reused. 
Citizens interested in joining the program or who have questions, should contact Ray’s at 539-2024 or visit their Web site: www.raystrash.com
Beech Grove’s first-ever Comprehensive Plan
It’s springtime, there’s new growth everywhere, including in our redevelopment arena with the creation of a major redevelopment tool – Beech Grove’s first-ever Comprehensive Plan.  This important document will serve as the Redevelopment Commission’s roadmap for redevelopment plans and activities both now and in the future.
This Plan is filled with the public input received over the past several months at workshops and meetings, along with best practices recommended by economic development/community planning professionals as these practices relate to Beech Grove’s specific needs and situations. 
We’re now in the home stretch of the approval and adoption process to put this redevelopment blueprint into place.  As another opportunity for City Council and Redevelopment Commission members to ensure their understanding of the various elements of the Plan, four workshops are planned.  These workshops on residential, industrial and commercial redevelopment issues as well as tax increment financing (TIF) are designed for the Council and Redevelopment Commission members, but also are open to the public.

Here are the dates, times and topics for each workshop: 

Wednesday, May 14

Community Center in Room B from 6 – 8 p.m.

Topic:  Industrial redevelopment

 

Saturday, May 17

Community Center in Room B from 9 – 11 a.m.

Topic:  Commercial redevelopment

 

These meetings go beyond what is statutorily required, with these workshops being offered as yet another additional step towards ensuring community leaders and the public’s full knowledge of what the Comp Plan is about and how it will be implemented to benefit our community. 
Previous redevelopment workshops on these same topics were held last October, specifically designed for public input. 
The Council will vote on the Comprehensive Plan at its June 2 meeting and adopt a resolution approving the addition of additional parcels into the City’s redevelopment area.
At its June 19 meeting, the Redevelopment Commission will hold a final public hearing, adopt a resolution confirming the additional properties into the redevelopment area and vote on the Comprehensive Plan.
If you are interested in more information related to the Comprehensive Plan, timeline, map, resolution, tax impact analysis, and detailed information on Beech Grove’s redevelopment projects, check out www.betterbrighterbeechgrove.com 
Stay tuned as our redevelopment work progresses for a better, brighter Beech Grove!
5.12.08  Parks Board Meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each Month at 6:30pm.
The meetings are usually held at the Hornet Park Community Center, Room D.
You can contact us by voice mail at 803.9144 or click here to email us
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
 See the BGTV programming schedule for taped viewing times.

5.13.08 Town Hall Meeting
Sponsored by Ed Bell, Dist. 2
Tuesday, May 13th  7 – 9 p.m.
Hornet Park Community Center
Special Guests:
Mike Rodman, Marion Co. Treasurer

Greg Bowes Marion Co. Assessor

Property taxes will be the topic

5.15.08 Redevelopment Commission Meeting  7pm at the Hornet Park Community Center, room D.
Other scheduled meetings for 2008 are: May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18
5.19.08 School Board Meetings are on the 3rd Monday of each Month at 6pm.
The meetings are held in the Board Room at the Hornet Park Technology Center, 5249 Hornet Avenue.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
 See the BGTV programming schedule for taped viewing times.
5.20.08  Promoters Club Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm.
 The meetings are usually held at the Hornet Park Community Center, Room D.
The Beech Grove Promoter's Club is a civic organization dedicated to serving Beech Grove and the surrounding area.
Our Annual Functions are: Middle School Open Gym Night, High School Open Gym Night, Spring and Fall Cleanup Days, 3rd of July Fireworks Display, and the City's Fall Festival.
For information call our voice mail system at 803-9140 or email us at bgpromoters@beechgrove.com
5.21.08  Library RETIREMENT RECEPTION, FOR Mary Jo Betzner

The public is invited to join us to say farewell!

Please plan to join us for a retirement reception in honor of our most esteemed History Room Manager!

 

Mary Jo has been with us for over 12 years and has been responsible for the wonderful History Room Notes each month in her column Looking Back,  published in the Beech Grove Public Library’s newsletter The Answer. Mary Jo is married to Mike Betzner, and they have two grown sons, Tim and Scott. Mike & Mary Jo are long standing Beech Grove residents and Mary Jo is an expert on Beech Grove History! She has been a valuable team member and will be sorely missed here at the library.

Wednesday, May 21st

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Library Circulation Area
5.27.08 Beech Grove High School Alumni Association, Inc.
May Meeting:  May 27 - Election of Officers - Hornet Park Elementary 5330 E Hornet Avenue

ANNUAL CELEBRATION GATHERING WILL BE JUNE 14, 6 PM AT THE ATRIUM, 3143 E. THOMPSON ROAD.
TICKETS $30 PER PERSON BEFORE MAY 17 OR $35 AT THE DOOR.
SEND CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
BGHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 731, BEECH GROVE, IN 46107
June 1st, 2008 through July 30th, 2008
 The Beech Grove Professional Firefighter’s Association is proud to present 2 Public Safety Scholarships 
These Scholarships are made possible through the dedication of the Beech Grove Professional Firefighters Association and is intended to financially assist any student who lives in the City of Beech Grove and wishes to pursue a college education in the field of Public Safety.
Public Safety education that would qualify for this scholarship include, Fire Science, Law Enforcement and any field that provides a degree, in emergency first response situation.
Scholarship Application   (pdf)
6.2.08  The City Council Administration Meeting
 This meeting is open to the public and is on the first Monday of each Month, upstairs in City Hall at 7pm, you can also see it live on BGTV channel 28.
 See the Meeting Agenda and the BGTV programming schedule for taped viewing times.
6.4.08  Board of Sanitation and Board of Public Works Meeting
This meeting  is open to the public and is on the first Wednesday following the City Council Meeting of each Month at 3pm at City Hall, you can also see it live on BGTV channel 28.  
See the Meeting Agenda and the BGTV programming schedule for taped viewing times.
6.12.08  Greater Beech Grove Chamber of Commerce
Meeting and luncheon on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Please RSVP the Executive Director, Terry Shaw at 317-803-9109 or Click here to email us.
Please go to our web site for more info at: http://www.gbgcoc.org
6.20.08  The Beech Grove Firefighters Local 416 will be hosting a Golf Outing
 7th Annual Golf Outing
June 20th, 2008 at 8am
It is open to the public for anyone who would like to come play golf with the firemen. Proceeds go to the general fund, for education and programs in our community.
email us at fdgolf@beechgrove.com to register your 4 person team before June 13th.

Click here for registration form   (pdf)
Cost: $60 per person or $240 per foursome.
Includes green fees and cart, beverages, snack, door prizes, and lunch at the end.

 The Links Golf Club
11425 N. Shelby, 700 W
New Palestine, Indiana 46163
317-861-4466
Sponsorships are still needed: Event $250,  Hole $100, Cart $50
The Beech Grove Class of 1998 Reunion
June 21, 2008 6pm-11pm
Knights of Columbus,  511 E. Thompson Rd.   Indianapolis, In
The event is $40 in ADVANCE and must be paid by May 15th, 2008
7.3.08  Annual Promoters Club Fireworks   Food, Fun, Games
July 3 Fireworks at Sarah Bolton Park, admission is free.
Music @ 5:00 p.m. till 10:00p.m.  Musical Entertainment provided by Mark's D.J. & Recording Studio
 Fireworks scheduled to start around dusk.
Pork chops from the Beech Grove Lions Club, will be for sale, starting at 4 p.m.
*SAFETY ISSUE*
The Fire Department requests that no other fireworks be set off in the park by the public this evening, due to the large number of people and the safety for all.
Fireworks being set off in the park may be confiscated and citations may be written per the new State Statute, this is not a designated public shoot site.
See more summer safety tips
9.10 to 9.13  Annual Promoters Club Fall Festival
Weekdays 6:00p.m. till 10:00p.m.
Saturday Noon till 12:00p.m.
Parade Starts @ Noon,  the 2008 parade theme: Mardi Gras In The Grove!
Get out your best costumes and join in the fun.
 For information call our voice mail system at 803-9140 or email us at bgpromoters@beechgrove.com
Beech Grove Public Library Upcoming Activities
All programs are free unless otherwise stated. Some programs may require registration.

Preschool Story Time, Thursday mornings at 10:00 am for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Come and enjoy stories, crafts and games. No registration required.
Make-it, Take-it crafts every Thursday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Children of all ages are invited to stop by and make a craft. No registration required.

The BG Public Library will be offering Belly Dancing again this month:
Mondays: May 5, 12, & 19          Beginning at 11:30am     Fee $15.00 for 3 sessions

May 5th is our Heartland Incantations Event  at 7:00pm  The “Beat Generation” Poets featuring Indiana Poets & Artists

Thursday May 8th , 15th , 22nd , 29th
Preschool Story time      10:00am            Join us for stories, songs & fingerplays
Drop In Craft                  10:30am-4pm    Make It Take It Preschool Craft

Tuesday May 13th

Bedtime Story Time    7:00pm         Cuddle up with your special friend in your pajamas (if you like).

Our Knitting group is open to the public. It meets Thursdays, May 8th & 22nd, at 6:30pm.

Book Discussion Group meets Monday May 12th at 6:30pm. They are discussing the book A Thousand Splendid Suns

By Khaled Hosseini. Everyone is welcome!

Book Sale! Book Sale!   Our next sale is:

            Thursday May 15th  9:00am to 8:00pm

            Friday     May 16th  9:00am to 5:00pm

           Saturday  May 17th  9:00am to 5:00pm

We have a sneak preview day for Friends of the Library only. On Wednesday May 14th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. If you’re not already a member, you can sign up at the door. There is an annual fee of $7.00 to join the Friends.

Check out the large display case for a huge collection of PIGS! For the month of May!

We also offer a variety of free computer classes! Stop in for a schedule and the sign up sheet.