My most recent visit was as a guest but I did graduate in 2013 from the School of Public and…read moreEnvironmental Affairs. This visit, I was representing my nonprofit at the volunteer fair. Everything was pretty easy from parking to setting up my table inside the Campus Center. The signage was great, especially since my gps was acting up and I was just going off my 10-year old memory of where stuff is. I had a lot of great interaction with students and I'll definitely be back for upcoming recruitment fairs. It looks like there's been a refresh to campus (at least the campus center) since I was a student a long time ago, but it looks nice. I visited the coffee shop inside the campus center and got a snack from the little convenience store on my way out. Everything was very convenient. From what I could tell, you do most of your ordering at the coffee shop/restaurants at a kiosk and then pick it up when it's ready. That's definitely different but I can get on board with that model of service.

The staff at IU Indianapolis is always respectful and do their best to help. For this particular…read morevisit, I didn't know where I was going and had to ask for help. The gentleman was friendly employed me in the right direction and I made it to my appointment on time.

Indian Creek High School was a solid venue for a basketball game. It was easy to locate using GPS,…read moreand finding the gym entrance was straightforward, which I always appreciate. There was a decent-sized parking lot conveniently located near the entrance. Admission was smooth, as they accepted both cash and card, and they provided an information sheet for both teams, I love having these available. Near the entrance, I noticed a drink vending machine, though it only accepted $1 bills. The gymnasium itself is centrally located with plenty of seating space for spectators. It's well lit, and the scoreboards are clearly visible from both sides of the gym. Concessions were available with reasonably priced items. I purchased popcorn and a hot dog because I was told it was beef. The items I got were good. On the walk to the concession stand, there was a booth selling freshly baked cookies, three for $2. They accepted cash and card. The smell alone was impossible to resist, and they did not disappoint. They were so good that I ended up buying another set. I wanted really wanted more! This was a pleasant and well-organized game-day experience. Selling the freshly baked cookies is a rememberable.

I can not say enough wonderful things about Line+form Atelier! Number one, Fran (the owner) is the…read moremost kind hearted person who wants to help people love the process of art no matter their financial situation or artistic ability. They offer a huge variety of classes for all ages. I've taken the resin painting class as well as a nails and crafting class. Our daughter took the Fairy and Unicorn Summer camp this past summer and it was her favorite camp out of 5 summer camps. Line+form will be moving to a new location downtown in September so they'll be more accessible to people from all over the city. Don't let the drive dissuade you though. We live on the north side of Fishers and will definitely be attending many more classes in the future.

We had the birthday party for our 4-yr-old here with 11 of her energetic friends and a room full of…read moreparents. The facility is a great size to bring in all of your own snacks, cake, drinks and gifts. The staff is welcoming, thoughtful in creative themed activities, and extremely patient. It was also hidden off the main road just enough to allow plenty of parking. I'd recommend trying this out for your next party or get together that you'd like to be unique.

I'm somewhat of a regular to IUPUI men's basketball games for quite a few years now. This is my…read morefirst time commenting on their very humble facilities for a NCAA Division I school. Their sports are for profit in the over all institution of a non-for-profit school and hospital complex. I just wonder how the heck they expect to turn one in that 1960's era gymnasium. It kind of feels like I'm watching high school all-stars here and you don't actually appreciate sometimes that these guys are big time hoopers, if not hoops stars. They've made some nice upgrades to the seats to make actual, well, seats, replacing the old gymnasium style stands. They still fold up and go against the wall. They don't seem like they were desinged for anyone over average weight. I haven't seen any of them break, but they will bend and groan every once in a while. IUPUI is an intersting team to watch play men's basketball. The frenetic pace of Coach Ron Hunter's constant motion offense, his animated barking and pacing on the sideline, and the barrage of three point shots make this type of team more like Loyala Marymount circa1989, but actually playing defense. (Anyone remember Paul Westhead's defensiveless Denver Nuggets experiement?) The interesting thing about Coach Hunter is he very rarely goes after the officials, but constantly after his players for putting themselves in position to make a referee a factor of the game. He believes that perfect execution is possible and he gets after players for being out of position, not understanding the situation, and taking poor shots. You will quickly get yanked out of a game, and if you're in his doghouse, forget about playing time till next year. I saw a freshman named George Hill who got his first action of the season (as a true freshman) and got pulled in less than two minutes because of what most would call a freshman mistake (a turnover of some sort I can't recall the specifics.) He never got back in that game until the second half. He eventually made it to the NBA. Made a boatload of money. The biggest annoyance, and borderline ripoff, that IUPUI athletics should seriously reconsider, is the fact that you pay for parking in a pretty old and cold garage and walkway. Granted, it is just three dollars this year, but I have paid as much as ten in the past. I thought at the time that that some of the parking attendants might be pocketing some of the money because there was no parking sticker or receipt issued to me until this year, and the attendents are different and in uniform. Anyway, paying for parking is a deterrent for someone to attend a basketball game. I would choose a place to park for free, i.e. the city streets near Hinkle Fieldhouse to watch a game given the admission prices were roughly the same (plus they have an awe inpiring venue.) Also, another deterrent for me is the price of their concessions. The prices are waaay out of line for the quality of their food. Yes the hot dogs are big, but not four dollars big. And $3.50 for a dasani is highway robbery. Here's the real kicker: They sell candy at the concession stand, but the candy in the vending machines around the corner is about half of what they charge. Popcorn is outrageously expensive whether at a theater or ball game, so I don't really flinch at that price. But there is no way that two hot dogs, popcorn, M&M's and Dasani should have set me back $18.50!?!?! So much for father and daughter time on the cheap. Unfortunately, in cold, snowy Indiana, basketball is the only thing we have to keep us sane. So to keep my wits and because of my genuine love of college basketball I will continue to pay through the nose to go to games. But maybe my frequency will be reduced until many of the small and mediocre college's realize that making money at college athletics at the expense of athletes' bodies really is a (socially) poor business model.

Visited here for a basketball game. The gym is decent in size, but compared to other gyms is very…read moredim. My son complained about how dark it was while we were playing. Luckily we got the win, but I could see how that can affect the play and atmosphere. The refs called the game pretty fairly. Bleacher seating was sufficient for the crowd. The parking lot isn't very big at this gym, and could fill up quickly, but I got here early. The athletic door was not clearly labeled, so I followed where the players went in. If this venue hosted a larger event, parking would be a problem.

My child loves Metropolitian and so do I, go pumas! This is the best school ever I do not regret…read moreputting my child here.

They do not do well with serving students with disabilities and do not correctly honor legal…read moreagreements that get your child to correct place and to the correct parent after school. If you have a student with special needs or have a family supported by court agreement, IPS would not be a good choice. The most vulnerable are, many times, left behind and staff accountability is low.

My Vote, My Voice. This is my polling place for election day. The staff is great and helpful. It's…read morealways nice to pitch in where I can and I am always happy to give my opinion if someone asks.

Have you ever been someplace that just kept drawing you back?…read more After a couple of visits, I had ultimately checked Second Presbyterian Church off my list and written my solid, if not particularly stellar, original review of the experience. I've visited other area churches, most notably a nearby Unitarian Church that features wonderful worship services. However, something has sort of always drawn me back to this large North Meridian Church and historic Indianapolis congregation. If you know me from Yelp, then you already know that I value community highly. As an aging adult with a disability in Indy, I've largely outlived most of my supports and I value those places where I fit within a community structure. I'm kind of like the weird uncle at the family reunion that you don't know how to interact with but you still kind of adore. I first attended Second Presbyterian during a no longer existing 6pm on Sundays that appeared to be trying to weave together both traditional worship yet casual atmosphere in a sanctuary that is anything but casual. I mean, seriously. Have you ever been to Second Pres? Casual is not a word I would ever use for their sanctuary. Fairly new senior pastor Chris Henry came in along the time I first attended, though with a congregation the size of Second Presbyterian it has taken time for things to be evaluated and changes to be made. The Sunday evening services, both a 5pm and a 6pm, fairly recently became one service known as "Together@5." Instead of being in the sanctuary, it's now held in McFarland Hall, a 3rd floor room that is still formal yet appears to be more of a banquet space than a worship space. People are gathered around tables rather than in pews, while the entire vibe is much more relational. I attended the first one - I enjoyed it, but it was highly attended and a bit overwhelming. Last night, for Easter, I attended again and was just really blown away by the adjustments that had been made and by the relaxed, warm spirit in the room from the music to the children's time to the message and everything else. It was a perfect example of professionalism meets authenticity. I think a congregation such as Second Presbyterian Church requires multiple visits to fully catch the vibe of the place and to do an honest review. My original review was premature. To be fair, the armed security still makes me uneasy. It just does and that's probably not going to change, though to be completely fair they're remarkably discreet and have never been less than courteous. With a church this size, even I'll admit that it makes sense. There's also little disability challenges in terms of access given the age of the church, though I've seen multiple congregants in wheelchairs and this is a congregation that has worked hard to make their congregation accessible. I do wish disability inclusive language was used a bit more - "please stand" is just immediately excluding. "Stand as you are able" is acceptable, while something along the lines of "Stand in Body or Spirit" is even stronger because it's empowering language. They have a Friendship Group for individuals with disabilities that meets on Thursdays at 6:30pm and if you've ever been here you know that they have a large number of community activities. They have a simple yet beautiful labyrinth that I use regularly on my more challenging days, while there's pretty much a place for everyone here. In some ways, Second Presbyterian feels like a mega-church but without the mega-church vibe. I contemplated going 4 stars - after all, no church is really perfect, but truthfully I've come to admire the ministry here quite a bit and I have to admit that I always leave feeling better than when I arrived - even on my really challenging days mentally or physically. As someone with a ministry background, as well, I see this as being a place where you could likely grow into your gifts in a variety of ways. So yeah, I'm bumping this one up to 5 stars and acknowledging my initial review was simply prematurely developed. While a church this size may not be for everyone, they have enough options available and are so warm and welcoming that you'd be surprised, like I have been, at how much you keep getting drawn back to it.

The annual Kenya Carnival at this church is lively and full of culture. Hundreds of church members…read moreattend, as well as the general community. We were greeted enthusiastically at the door and felt welcomed immediately. People were grilling out, playing games, and making crafts to send to kids in Kenya. Global Gifts (a store who gives profits back to the countries) had a booth and were selling a large array of jewelry, gifts, and little plates hand-made by Kenyans. There were also bounce houses and families running around everywhere. I would definitely recommend going to this event, as it was a great place to meet new people and support an impoverished country at the same time.

Such a neat, vibrant, fun, place! my granddaughter has enjoyed herself both visits! Holly,…read more(owner) is such a sweetheart, loves how she interacts, and cares to ask how our visit went! She should be very proud of this place! Thanks for creating such a place, that fits my girl well! we will continue to drive 30 mins, for her to enjoy herself!

This playroom gym is awesome. I think it is such an amazing idea to have sensory play for children,…read moreespecially younger children, to fuel their imagination and allow them to be children. We visited for the first time last week and we will definitely be back. It is only $6, however, I gave $10 because they are ran solely by volunteers and funding. The place smelled great and it was very clean. Normally in these types of environments they can sometimes get messy/germ filled, I did not feel this way about this playroom at all! This playroom/gym is parent led play time, which allows you to play with your children and have fun. The owner was very friendly. I will definitely recommend this playroom to all the parents I know!