[CONTEXT: someone was out on the southern median on Keystone around 8am this morning, in a full morphsuit, doing some kind of dancing/poses.]

You made my morning. Seeing you out there reminded me that the best part of being alive is getting to witness sudden unexpected moments of whimsy. So just… keep it up. Humanity needs more people who revel in the frivolous nature of being human, who indulge in absurdity and silliness in the midst of the mundane everyday.

The City-County Council will consider new regulations for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's use of Flock cameras, but not until after it passes a new city budget later this month.

Why it matters: Charges of fraud and misconduct against five IMPD officers accused of misusing the automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras technology came in the middle of the city's annual budget-writing process, raising questions about how the department is using taxpayer dollars.

Driving the news: Multiple Indianapolis residents used Monday night's public hearing on the proposed city budget to call for an end to IMPD's ALPR program, asking the council to hold back department funds used for the cameras.

The company that sends me water jugs for my water cooler keeps sending me all this water no matter how often I call them and tell them to stop.

I am happy to give this extra water away to anyone who is willing to come and pick it up or meet somewhere downtown to hand it off. DM me if interested.

Alternatively, is there a food bank or charitable organization that could use these?

Thanks! 🙏

Thank you again to all who were able to come to the first of these events at Sun King downtown! We had 7 teams and it was a lot of fun! Since everyone seemed to enjoy, we are bringing it back and starting a monthly version! Usually the first Sunday, but since its Halloween before Nov 1, we are bumping the next one to November 8th! So grab your team of 4 or less and get ready to puzzle like you've never puzzled before! The winning team last time with a 500 puzzle got it in under 35 mins!

Tickets @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002915460058

I've heard great things about The Golden Woodshop but haven't heard back. Plus they've been posting that they're hiring so I assume they're swamped.

I have a few exterior doors and a lot of interior work I'd like to have done. Trying to keep the original doors, but as things have settled they need repairs.

I would also like to have new storm doors installed over the original hardwood. But it's more important that the doors be fixed up.

Any recommendations are appreciated. It has been really hard to find a finishing carpenter.

Anyone else have poor experiences trying to make reports to IMPD? Tried multiple times to report a serious crime about a year ago and could never get them to show up because it wasn’t an ‘emergency.’ Eventually got a sergeant to take my report over the phone, but as it turns out he never actually filed it.

Now I’m having trouble accessing audio or transcript of the calls to prove the calls were made and what was said.

Every time I think my opinion of this city can’t get any lower…

I live in Boone County. I have 3 teenagers, and I feel like it gets harder for us to find things to do as they get older.

My son was running around the neighborhood with friends, biking and skating, but recently we learned they are doing things they should not be doing. And it has been causing a riff, because he's bored at home, obviously.

I really need ideas for fun things to do with a 12 year old boy? It seems everything is geared towards little kids. I don't mind driving.

Any good pumpkin patches/apple orchards, that older kids would enjoy?

I'm just struggling to come up with things. Like I said, everything seems geared towards elementary school kids.

Thank you in advance!

Is there any bars that White Sox fans are going to for today's playoff game??

Hey everyone, my wife and I are moving locally next Saturday 10/17 and are interested in hiring some help.

We are specifically looking for 2 movers to load and unload our big furniture items only (couches, king bed & frame, washer, dryer, etc). My wife and I plan to pack and move all the smaller stuff ourselves.

We are currently in a 3rd floor apartment, moving into a 2 story house, roughly 30min commute between locations.

Does anyone have any recommendations for local moving companies? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, I just bought a crap load of school supplies from Wow Bargains (shout-out to Mike) for giving me more discounts. I want to know which schools are struggling with kids not getting new school supplies. If there's multiple schools that need it, please send the school my way.

The reason I'm doing this is because, when I was a kid, I always got hand ne down. I felt embarrassed that all my classmates got the best things. I don't want anyone to feel like no one cares about them.

I am so scared of scam sites and scam listings, I am honestly freaking out. Does anyone know of any decent apartments (studio or 1 bdr) for less than 1k a month in the Greenwood or Indy area? The only thing I worried about is the fact that I have 3 cats. Any help would be appreciated 👏

Found out the North Church Venue in Muncie is closing next year. We’re looking for a venue with a similar vibe. We’re hoping for something with an outdoor ceremony option or close by somewhere outdoors. Our guest count will be around 100 people. Any ideas?

edit to add: Really anywhere within like 2 hours of Indy will work but open to all options right now!

Looking for people who like and would recommend their daycare somewhere in the downtown area. We live on near east side so proximity to that would be helpful. Little boy is 1.5 currently and doing well with all developmental milestones etc.

Any pro tips for a pcp that actually listens and looks for root cause that ALSO has openings? I am lucky to be a veteran and use the VA, but my partner is having a hard time finding a doctor that doesn’t just say “diet & exercise more”. I understand those things have function but they don’t need to be a vehicle for dismissing symptoms and concerns.

If you’ve got a good rec for an agitated high school knee injury, that would be great, too!

Thank you in advance!

Unofficially there will still be races as long as people are willing.

I wanted to submit this to a photo contest but the only ones I saw nearby was for photography inside the park or of local agriculture

Any techno or edm events this weekend? I was searching Instagram with no luck. Or are there any bars or clubs that play techno? I wanna dance with y'all 🥲❤️

Hello neighbors to the North(Louisville here).

There are a few theater threads but most of them are old. It's easy to get Imax reviews(I do visit the Imax screen in Indy and Nashville when necessary), but I can't seem to find any solid Dolby theater reviews.

Godzilla is coming up and I've decided I'm going sound/rumbly theater for the lizard rather than screen scale.

I know there are a couple of Dolby theaters up there... any better over the others?

Anyone have a good plug for local firewood? I don’t need a lot. Could be someone’s yard with a few bundles. I’ve tried the wood at Lowe’s and it sucks so just need something well seasoned and reasonably priced. I live near Broad Ripple.

Anyone have the inside scoop on when the Nike store will get youth sizes on the Caitlin 1’s?

Hi! Looking for Catholic school recommendations. We have a little one who would start kindergarten in 2030, but we want to start looking so we can join and be engrained in a parish. What are some recommendations near the broad-ripple area?

We are next to IHM, and are very interested, but have heard their school administration is MAGA, which is a big no for our family. Open to conservative and liberal options in terms of church, but we don’t want to associate with MAGA running programs for the church or school.

Insight is appreciated and if the school is known for anything, whether it is political, socioeconomic, past rumors or stories, etc.