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Meet Linda — also known as the most beautiful cat in all the land. Linda: The Most Beautiful Cat in all the Land Linda spent the first decade of her life living on a farm, where she had plenty of room for adventure. And adventure was something she took very seriously. She climbed all the trees and once managed to get herself so high in a tree that she had to be rescued by a bucket truck. Because apparently a regular cat rescue was simply not dramatic enough for Linda. She has

Our Native Garden Tour is wrapping up for the year—but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to start planning your own native garden! Fall is a great time to plant many native perennials, trees and shrubs, giving them time to establish their roots before next summer. Even a small garden can provide food and habitat for pollinators, birds and other wildlife while adding beauty and interest to your yard. If you’re thinking about adding natives, check out the Indiana Native Plant Fin

Halloween is one of those nights when a neighborhood really feels like a neighborhood. Porches light up, costumes make their debut, kids compare their candy hauls and neighbors who may usually only wave from across the street get a chance to say hello. Whether you’ll be heading out with little ghosts and goblins or staying home to greet them at your door, a little preparation can help make Halloween safe, fun and welcoming for everyone. Here are 10 tips for making the most of

Cooler days are here, which makes fall a good time to give your home a little attention before winter arrives. No long home-improvement project list required. A few checks now can help prevent inconvenient and potentially expensive surprises later. Save this list, pick a nice fall weekend and start checking things off. Outside the House ☐ Clean the gutters and downspouts. Clear out leaves, sticks and debris so rain and melting snow have somewhere to go. Make sure downspouts d

Our September neighborhood meeting set aside the usual agenda to focus on one issue: what’s next for the corner of 16th Street and Emerson Avenue? On Tuesday, September 15, around 30 neighbors gathered in the Little Flower School cafeteria for a different kind of neighborhood meeting. Instead of our regular format, we devoted the evening to development at 16th and Emerson. Because the corner touches several neighborhoods, we wanted to work through the issue together. Neighbor

Meet Dixie, Gigi and Timothy, three former street animals who found their way into a loving Little Flower home and have been bringing happiness to their family ever since! 🐶 Dixie is a brown Doberman mix and the old, protective, angelic girl of the family. Her humans joke that she actually has a conscience because she simply can do no wrong. If you've walked past her house, there's a chance Dixie has barked at you (her family says sorry!), but when she's off neighborhood wat

A new school year is underway, bringing fresh opportunities for learning, growth and community. Here in Little Flower, we're fortunate to have two schools as part of our neighborhood: St. Therese Little Flower Catholic School and Scecina Memorial High School. As students, families, teachers and staff settle into new routines, we all have a role to play in helping make this a safe and successful school year. Even if you don't have children in school, you may notice more activi

September is National Preparedness Month, a nationwide campaign that encourages individuals, families and communities to prepare for emergencies before they happen. Here in Indiana, we're no strangers to severe weather, from tornadoes and flooding to winter storms and power outages. Taking a few simple steps now can help protect you, your family and your neighbors when the unexpected occurs. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) encourages all Hoosiers to focus o

Our neighborhood association has received several requests from both residents and other community organizations in Indianapolis to enter the dialogue on the topic of data centers. As you may know, there have been two data center projects on the eastside that have been greenlit despite significant concerns from community members. Our board determined that we wanted to hear from our neighborhood before taking action in this space, as it’s outside the scope of topics that we’ve

August greetings, neighbors! There's something about summer in Little Flower that has always felt like a warm hug. Porch lights stay on a little later, gardens are in full bloom and neighbors are out walking their dogs. It all creates the feeling of home. That spirit was on full display at our Annual Meeting and Ice Cream Social on July 21, where we voted on our 2026-2027 board slate and celebrated everything we accomplished together over the past year. Looking back, it's rem

Good news, neighbors! Citizens Energy Group is continuing its Lead Service Line Replacement Program to help identify and replace older lead water service lines throughout the community. The water service line is the line that connects the main to the dwelling or building. If your home was built before 1950, there's a chance your water service line could contain lead. According to their website, while Citizens has no any active lead water mains, homes and businesses constructe

“She protects the family!” If you happen to hear that sung in a Taylor Swift cadence near Drexel and Nowland, there’s a good chance Penny is nearby, doing her job. Penny is an 8-year-old chihuahua mix with a big personality packed into a very small frame. She’s bossy, mischievous, and considers herself the household’s fiercest protector. Nothing gets past her watch. At home, Penny is all about comfort and control. She loves blankets, fully believes the bed belongs to her, and

The nonprofit organization Solar United Neighbors (SUN) has been getting the ball rolling on forming a solar co-op in Indiana. Solar co-ops exist to make the process of navigating quotes and choosing between installers easier and tend to reduce the cost of installation by getting your project done alongside everyone else's. In SUN's words, imagine walking into a solar company’s office with 50 or 100 of your neighbors and saying, “We all want to get solar. What kind of deal ca

Data centers have become one of the most widely discussed and debated topics across both national media and local planning boards. Lately, we’ve heard ongoing discussion regarding this very issue right here within Little Flower and the east side. The neighborhood association board has also fielded direct requests from neighboring organizations asking the association to become formally engaged in local advocacy surrounding future data centers proposed in our area. We want to m

If you've passed the intersection of 10th Street and Bosart Avenue lately, you may have noticed that the neighborhood's only traffic signal box has been transformed into a colorful work of art. The mural was created through the Streetcorner Canvasses program, an initiative of the Indy Arts Council that pairs professional artists with neighborhoods to turn everyday utility boxes into vibrant public art. More than beautification, Streetcorner Canvasses celebrates the unique ide

From colorful blooms to unique textures and seasonal interest, native plants bring beauty and character and habitat to our neighborhood. The Little Flower Native Yard Tour will showcase neighborhood gardens that feature native plants and give residents a chance to see what’s possible in their own yards. Share Your Garden Do you have a garden featuring native plants? Whether you've replaced a small garden bed or transformed your entire property, we'd love to consider your land

“Is that Bunny?!” That’s something we hear a lot around the neighborhood. Bunny Grace Allyn is a bit of a local celebrity, even with people we’ve never met. Joggers double back to say hi. Neighbors call out from porches blocks away. And if she’s in the front yard on patrol, you can expect a steady stream of visitors. Bunny is a 7-year-old German Shepherd and Great Pyrenees mix with a personality that’s hard to miss. She’s aggressively friendly, especially when it comes to oth

Hello neighbors! My name is Brooke and I’m a member of the Little Flower Neighborhood Board Association. Last fall several of us completed community leadership training through the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center to secure a $1500 grant. We decided to put this grant toward the launch of a mutual aid project that we’re calling Neighbor Share. We are hoping to offer basic items and services to the Little Flower community. We will be launching the program during our Ju

Spring and early summer can make tree pruning needs and sight line issues really pop. Before pruning or trimming a tree in Little Flower, make sure you know whether it is located on private property or within the City of Indianapolis right-of-way. The public right-of-way (ROW) includes streets, alleys, parks, and the lawn strip between the sidewalk and street. ROW can extend several feet beyond the back of sidewalks. Where there are no sidewalks ROW can extend 10 to 15 feet b

Summer is officially here and Indy Parks is packed with ways to stay active, cool off and connect with the community. Whether you’re looking for family fun, outdoor concerts, activities for kids or a place for your dog to run, there’s something happening in parks across Indianapolis this season. Indy Parks pools and splash pads are a favorite way to beat the heat, with locations throughout the city offering affordable summer fun for families. Many neighborhood parks also feat