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The official blog of the Little Flower Neighborhood Association.


💕 Loving Our Neighbors: February Shoutouts
February is the month of love, and in Little Flower, love shows up in countless everyday ways — through service, connection, kindness and care for one another. This month, we’re highlighting two neighbors who reflect what it truly means to love where you live: Evon Holley, through her work with Breakfast Buddies, and a Business Member, JClydes Pub. 💛 Evon Holley & Breakfast Buddies When we say we love our neighbors, we mean showing up — consistently, compassionately and with
Little Flower Neighborhood
Feb 53 min read


January 2026 Neighborhood Meeting Recap
On Tuesday, January 20th, neighbors convened for our January 2026 Neighborhood Meeting. This blogpost will serve as a summary of the discussion and give neighbors who may have missed it the chance to catch up and weigh in. First, we caught up with the public servants in attendance: We were glad to be joined by Jesse Brown, our City-County Councilor; Rosemary "Rosie" Stockdale, our Mayor's Neighborhood Advocate; and Officer Stacy Riojas, our Community Resource Officer with IMP
Little Flower Neighborhood
Jan 302 min read


Feedback Wanted: The Little Flower Resources Guide
This month, we’re excited to gather feedback on a first version of a new Little Flower Resources Guide . Board member Miles Reiter is assembling this as part of a website refresh the board is working on this term. he would love to hear from you about what additional resources should be available here for neighbors. The goal of the guide is to bring together essential community resources—everything from emergency hotlines and housing programs to food assistance, free and low-c
Little Flower Neighborhood
Jan 61 min read


One Year of Little Flower Litter League
Hi Neighbors, My name is Buffy Stout, and just over a year ago I had the honor of starting a litter cleaning initiative in our neighborhood. Since moving to Little Flower 3 years ago, I’ve been lucky enough to have close proximity to neighborhood goings-on with my partner being on the board. I immediately loved being a part of all the different events that the board put on to bring neighbors together. I feel so at home in this neighborhood and happen to think it is one of the
Little Flower Neighborhood
Jan 32 min read


Traffic Calming Results Are In: What We Learned from Little Flower's Recent Tactical Urbanism Project
Last month, you may have seen temporary cones and barriers pop up around Little Flower’s streets as part of our Community Powered Infrastructure Project . This temporary demonstration, conducted in partnership with the Department of Public Works (DPW), was a tactical urbanism effort designed to test low-cost solutions for improving safety and quality of life in our neighborhood. These projects can be impactful for two reasons: first, they allow us to gather valuable, real-wor
Little Flower Neighborhood
Nov 30, 20253 min read


10th Street Corridor Designated as an Emerging Cultural District!
We are thrilled to announce a major new initiative for the neighborhoods along the 10th Street corridor! The Little Flower Neighborhood Association (LFNA) was the successful applicant for the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) Cultural Districts Fund grant, securing the Emerging Cultural District designation for the 10th Street corridor (from N. Sherman Drive to N. Leland Avenue). This recognition marks a pivotal moment, securing a grant dedicated to s
Little Flower Neighborhood
Nov 30, 20253 min read


DPW Announces 2025 Leaf Collection Details
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) announced this year's leaf collection will run from Monday, Nov. 10 to Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Residents can leave up to 40 bags of leaves for pick-up per week on their regularly scheduled collection day during the four-week collection period at no additional cost. During the week of Thanksgiving, leaf collection will be operating on a slide schedule. Here are a few guidelines to follow during leaf collection season: · Pl
Little Flower Neighborhood
Nov 18, 20252 min read
Little Flower Neighborhood Association Presents Initiatives Updates at Community Meeting
The Little Flower Neighborhood Association (LFNA) invites all residents, local business owners, and interested community members to attend a special neighborhood meeting featuring major updates on neighborhood development and identity projects. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Little Flower Catholic School cafeteria (enter through Door #6 off the parking lot and down the stairs). Neighbors are encouraged to arrive early for complimentary pizz
Little Flower Neighborhood
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Getting Your Home Ready For Winter
It’s that time of year again —the days get shorter, the leaves are changing and falling to the ground and we all start wondering if it’s too early to turn on the heat (spoiler: it’s not). Before the really cold weather sets in, a little prep around the house can make winter a lot easier. Here are a few friendly reminders to help you get ready. Has anyone tried the Free Home Energy Assessment from AES? Seal Up Those Drafts A chilly breeze sneaking in under the door can make
Little Flower Neighborhood
Nov 1, 20253 min read


What’s Up with the Cones?
If you’ve driven or walked through the neighborhood lately, you may have noticed large cones popping up at a handful of intersections....
Little Flower Neighborhood
Oct 3, 20253 min read


Little Flower & Otterbein Slow Roll Bike Ride with IMPD
You're invited to join us for the upcoming Slow Roll Bike Ride with IMPD East District put on in partnership with our neighbors with...
Little Flower Neighborhood
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Little Flower Litter League: 10th St. Edition!
If you come to one Little Flower cleanup this year, we'd love for you to come to THIS one ... Mark your calendars for the 10th St Edition...
Little Flower Neighborhood
Jul 2, 20251 min read


LFNA Annual Meeting & Ice Cream Social - 7/15
🍦🌸 Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our Annual Meeting & Ice Cream Social. 🌸🍦 📅 Tuesday, July 15 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM 📍...
Little Flower Neighborhood
Jun 7, 20251 min read


Neighborhood Yard Sale - June 13-15
🛍️ Join Us for the Little Flower Neighborhood Yard Sale! 🏡 Treasure hunters, thrifters, and bargain lovers, mark your calendars! The...
Little Flower Neighborhood
Jun 7, 20251 min read


Near Eastside Listening Session: IMPD Strategic Planning - June 2, 2025
🗣🤝 Community Listening Session 🤝🗣 As a resident of Indy's Near Eastside, you are invited by the John H. Boner Community Center and...
Little Flower Neighborhood
May 16, 20251 min read


Narcan Educational Session - June 23, 2025
🚨 Narcan Educational Session 🚨 Did you know that the 46201 zip code had the highest daily average of overdoses in the city for 2025 Q1...
Little Flower Neighborhood
May 12, 20251 min read


May Neighborhood Meeting & Small Business Expo - 5/20
📢 Little Flower Neighborhood Meeting & Business Expo 📢 Save the date and plan to join us for the Little Flower Neighborhood Meeting &...
Little Flower Neighborhood
Apr 27, 20251 min read


Little Flower Litter League - June 28
Join us on Saturday, June 28th from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM for our fourth Little Flower Litter League bimonthly cleanup! We will be meeting...
Little Flower Neighborhood
Apr 21, 20251 min read


We're looking for Board Members!
📢 We're looking for Board Members! 📢 You can apply by navigating to the "Support Us" tab and then select "Board Membership" Feel free...
Little Flower Neighborhood
Apr 20, 20251 min read


Speed Neighboring @ J.Clydes - April 29
Are you looking to meet new people in the neighborhood? Come join us for Speed Neighboring at J. Clyde's! We'll be playing a fun bingo...
Little Flower Neighborhood
Apr 14, 20251 min read
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