BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240402T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240402T200000 DTSTAMP:20240221T221024Z CREATED:20240103T043114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T221024Z UID:10000042-1712080800-1712088000@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Game Night DESCRIPTION:September 14 – 20\,\n 2026 \n Paint the Town Green \n Bigs and Littles are invited to one of our favorite traditions\, Game Night\, which includes fun activities\, board games\, and meeting other matches! \nThe Thriving Indicator for this event is Social Skills. \n\n Email Us to Learn More URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-game-night/2024-04-02/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1331-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240406T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240406T140000 DTSTAMP:20240226T151919Z CREATED:20240201T175454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T151919Z UID:10000047-1712406600-1712412000@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Art Reach DESCRIPTION:September 14 – 20\,\n 2026 \n Paint the Town Green \n Join the Indianapolis Art Center for unique high-quality art lesson. Each session will be different\, and you won’t know until you attend! This will be a fun way for matches to express themselves through art and have fun while doing it. \n\n Email Us to Learn More URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-art-reach/2024-04-06/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20190921_122557-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240409T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240409T123000 DTSTAMP:20240313T155558Z CREATED:20240313T142959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T155558Z UID:10000058-1712662200-1712665800@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Youth Org Meetup: Advocating for LGBTQ+ Youth in Indiana DESCRIPTION:September 14 – 20\,\n 2026 \n Paint the Town Green \n \n Register Today!\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 5\, 2024 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | BBBSCI Mentoring Hub \n\n\n\nJoin leaders from youth-serving organizations around Indiana for to hear from Sarah Kumfer\, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy at MCCOY\, about how recent state legislation has impacted LGBTQ+ youth and how organizations can advocate for the young people in their program. \n\n\n\nBig Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI) and MCCOY will be leading this session to: \n\n\n\n\nProvide a history of active legislation that impacts LGBTQ+ young people;\n\n\n\nProvide an update on legislation that recently passed in the 2024 general session;\n\n\n\nTalk through ways for organizations to be engaged in advocacy; and\n\n\n\nShare how organizations can support the youth in their program in the current legislative landscape.\n\n\n\n\nThis information will be specifically applicable to organizations through the state of Indiana. If you have questions about the meetup\, contact Jackie Lai\, Director of Marketing\, Communications\, & JEDI Initiatives at BBBSCI\, at jlai@bbbsci.org. \n\n\n\nLight refreshments and beverages will be provided\, and attendees are encouraged to bring lunch. \n\n\n\nPlease register by Friday\, April 5 to assist with planning. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/apr2024-yom/ LOCATION:BBBSCI MENTORING HUB\, 1433 N. Meridian Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2023-2024-youth-org-meetup-graphic-02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240417T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240417T143000 DTSTAMP:20240412T164601Z CREATED:20240321T182750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T164601Z UID:10000061-1713351600-1713364200@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:OPEN TO PUBLIC: Step Up to the Plate with the Indianapolis Indians! DESCRIPTION:September 14 – 20\,\n 2026 \n Paint the Town Green \n \n Register Today!\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 17 from 11 AM – 2:30 PM | Victory Field \n\n\n\nWelcome to Step Up to the Plate! Join us at Victory Field for a FREE all-you-can-eat lunch (drinks included)\, a short presentation\, and a day game! \n\n\n\nIf you’re curious about mentorship\, this is for you. For our current Bigs\, your RSVP must include a friend who you are recommending to be a Big\, and we encourage you to invite any friends or colleagues who want to learn more about BBBS. \n\n\n\nSee you there! \n\n\n\n11am-12pm – All-you-can-eat picnic lunch (stadium food\, beer\, soda included) \n\n\n\n12:05pm first pitch against St. Paul. \n\n\n\nPlease note* \n\n\n\n– You will receive your game ticket digitally ahead of time. \n\n\n\n– Meet us outside the picnic area to get your wrist band for all-you-can-eat lunch. \n\n\n\nAre you new to BBBSCI? Visit our website to learn more! https://www.bebigforkids.org/rally-for-mentors-300-men-in-3-months/ URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/rfm-step-up/ LOCATION:VICTORY FIELD\, 501 West Maryland Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46225\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters_Kid-Signing_April-21-2018_010_Adam-Pintar-scaled-e1709158267996.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T140000 DTSTAMP:20240226T151919Z CREATED:20240201T175454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T151919Z UID:10000048-1713616200-1713621600@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Art Reach DESCRIPTION:September 14 – 20\,\n 2026 \n Paint the Town Green \n Join the Indianapolis Art Center for unique high-quality art lesson. Each session will be different\, and you won’t know until you attend! This will be a fun way for matches to express themselves through art and have fun while doing it. \n\n Email Us to Learn More URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-art-reach/2024-04-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20190921_122557-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240421T170000 DTSTAMP:20241218T201103Z CREATED:20231016T154122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T201103Z UID:10000005-1713711600-1713718800@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Mentoring DESCRIPTION:September 14 – 20\,\n 2026 \n Paint the Town Green \n Celebrate Mentoring is the capstone event of the Big Futures: Career & College Readiness program\, presented by AES Indiana\, that celebrates all Bigs and Littles who are graduating from the BBBSCI program. \n\n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Paint the Town Green\n \n \n Congrats from AES Indiana\n Class of 2024 Graduates\n Scholarships Recipients\n Big Futures Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Paint the Town Green\n Congrats from AES Indiana\n Class of 2024 Graduates\n Scholarships Recipients\n Big Futures Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Futures Presented by AES Indiana \n Presenting the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Graduating Class of 2024! \nThank you to our sponsors and donors who make Big Futures: Career & College Readiness programming possible for our high school and graduating matches. Watch the video below from Brandi Davis-Handy\, President of AES Indiana & Board President of BBBS of Central Indiana\, and scroll through all 79 of our graduating matches! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Alison & Big Allyson\n Matched since November 2017\n Scholarship Recipient \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little A'Nijah & Big Gail\n Matched since December 2015\n Scholarship Recipient \nGail is a founding Board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Aniya & Big Katherine\n Matched since April 2019\n Scholarship Recipient \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Aniyah & Big Caitlin\n Matched since January 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Arlandria & Big Shari\n Matched since December 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Brandon & Big Jacob\n Matched since March 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Brenna & Big Caitlin\n Matched since February 2022\n 2024 Match of the Year \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Bryant & Big Antonio\n Matched since May 2019\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Caleb & Big Alex\n Matched since January 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Chase & Big Mark\n Matched since March 2018\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Cinthia & Big Elizabeth\n Matched since January 2018\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Cordarius & Big Nate\n Matched since June 2018\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Darionna & Big Isabel\n Matched since February 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Darrien & Big Hunter\n Matched since September 2019\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Desiree & Big Lindsey\n Matched since April 2015\n Scholarship Recipient & 2024 Match of the Year \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Devin & Big Chad\n Matched since September 2018\n Chad is a current Board member for BBBSCI. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Dominick & Big Tyler\n Matched since November 2015\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Dwayne & Big Steven\n Matched since June 2016\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Ellise & Big Patty\n Matched since February 2018\n Scholarship Recipient & 2022 Match of the Year \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Gio & Big Jesse\n Matched since February 2020\n 2024 Match of the Year \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Grayson & Big Jackson\n Matched since May 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Hailey & Big Heather\n Matched since September 2015\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Haley & Big Diana\n Matched since March 2021\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Henry & Big Mark\n Matched since January 2019\n Scholarship Recipient \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jacob & Bigs Adam + Jessica\n Matched since September 2016\n Scholarship Recipient & 2023 Match of the Year \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jada & Big Alexis\n Matched since June 2018\n Alexis is a Big Impact Group member. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jahnavi & Big Stephanie\n Matched since March 2019\n Scholarship Recipient \nStephanie previously interned with and worked at BBBSCI. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jai'Lah & Big Kelsey\n Matched since December 2017\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jakyra & Big Annie\n Matched since June 2017\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jalae' & Big McKenzie\n Matched since July 2021\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jalen & Big Ryan\n Matched since June 2022\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jasmine & Big Jessi\n Matched since May 2016\n 2022 Match of the Year \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Javion & Big Tom\n Matched since October 2013\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jayda & Big Sonia\n Matched since May 2017\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jenna & Big Kristen\n Matched since June 2017\n Scholarship Recipient & 2024 Match of the Year \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jeremiah & Big David\n Matched since April 2015\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Kenny & Big Eric\n Matched since January 2019\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Kiaura & Big Gabrielle\n Matched since June 2022\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Kierstin & Big Jennifer\n Matched since August 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Kya & Big Frances\n Matched since July 2016\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Lajon & Big Kyle\n Matched since March 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little LaKiya & Big Alisha\n Matched since January 2019\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Lakya & Big Maria\n Matched since March 2021\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Layla & Big Meghan\n Matched since March 2018\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Lily & Big Marika\n Matched since November 2019\n Scholarship Recipient \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Marquah & Big Jazlyn\n Matched since June 2019\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Megan & Big Sarah\n Matched since September 2018\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Meirra & Big Heather\n Matched since February 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Mia & Big Leticia\n Matched since April 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Michelle & Big Nancy\n Matched since May 2015\n 2024 Match of the Year \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Miracle & Big Kimberly\n Matched since March 2019\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Nakai & Big Brandon\n Matched since May 2014\n 2024 Celebrate Mentoring Keynote Match Speaker \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Nakyia & Big Kasey\n Matched since September 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Natalie & Big Kelly\n Matched since September 2015\n Scholarship Recipient \nKelly is a former Board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Litlte Nathan & Big Ian\n Matched since January 2016\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Nehemiah & Big Paul\n Matched since April 2016\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Nigel & Bigs Allison and Troy\n Matched since February 2020\n Scholarship Recipient \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Niyah & Big Amber\n Matched since September 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Ohriyana & Big Niquita\n Matched since May 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Quill & Big Elisabeth\n Matched since December 2018\n 2024 Match of the Year \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little RaeAnna & Big Mindy\n Matched since September 2019\n 2022 Match of the Year \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Ramiro & Big Joshua\n Matched since September 2017\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Ra'shyia & Big Addison\n Matched since June 2018\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Rmon & Big Joe\n Matched since January 2017\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Roselith & Big Ashley\n Matched since April 2014\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Shalante & Big Raven\n Matched since May 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Shaniece & Big Brianna\n Matched since February 2018\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Shanyea & Big Frances\n Matched since January 2018\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Shanyia & Big Mary\n Matched since March 2018\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Shaun & Big David\n Matched since April 2018\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Tade & Big Lee\n Matched since May 2020\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Ta'Leayha & Big Brianna\n Matched since November 2022\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Taniyah & Big Nicki\n Matched since March 2017\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Teleisha & Big Eba'Nesha\n Matched since October 2022\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Traevon & Big Omari\n Matched since February 2022\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little TyQuese & Big Sam\n Matched since October 2018\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Xavier & Big Brian\n Matched since February 2018\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Zoey & Big Abbey\n Matched since January 2016\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2024 Scholarship Recipients\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jahnavi Herman Family Scholarship \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Aniya BBBSCI Scholarship \n \n \n \n \n \n Little A'Nijah Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Frank Scholarship Fund \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Henry Frank Davis Scholarship Fund \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Nathalia Ayres Foundation Scholarship \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Desiree Brown Family Scholarship \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Ellise BBBSCI Scholarship \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Jenna Frank Davis Scholarship Fund \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Nigel A Fund in honor of Darcey Palmer-Shultz & the Dedicated BBBSCI Staff \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Lily Gary Ford Memorial Scholarship Fund and A Fund in honor of Darcey Palmer-Shultz & the Dedicated BBBSCI Staff \n \n \n \n \n \n Little Alison Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Frank Scholarship Fund \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Interested in Sponsoring Big Futures?\n The Big Futures program prepares Littles for their biggest possible futures. Join us in supporting the Big Futures program by sponsoring today! \n\n \n \n Click Here \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2024-2025 Big Futures Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Powering Big Futures Presenting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Power and Promise Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Ignite Potential Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Other Gifts\n \n Forvis Mazars URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/2024-cm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Full-Class-Picture-min-scaled-e1702421260284.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T210000 DTSTAMP:20240325T165112Z CREATED:20240313T161906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T165112Z UID:10000059-1714068000-1714078800@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:OPEN TO PUBLIC: JoCo Social DESCRIPTION:September 14 – 20\,\n 2026 \n Paint the Town Green \n Join us for our Johnson County Social as we continue our Rally for MENtors: 300 Men in 3 Months! \n\n Register Today!\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 25\, 2024 from 6 – 9 PM | Taxman Brewing Company in Bargersville\, IN \n\n\n\nBring your friends and join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI) and Leadership Johnson County as we continue our Rally for MENtors: 300 Men in 3 Months! First drink and appetizers are on us. \n\n\n\nSee you there! URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/ljc-70-bigs-70-days-social/ LOCATION:TAXMAN BREWING COMPANY\, 13 South Baldwin Street\, Bargersville\, IN\, 46106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-MOTY-Jenna-Kristen-horizontal-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T140000 DTSTAMP:20240226T151919Z CREATED:20240201T175454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T151919Z UID:10000049-1714221000-1714226400@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Art Reach DESCRIPTION:September 14 – 20\,\n 2026 \n Paint the Town Green \n Join the Indianapolis Art Center for unique high-quality art lesson. Each session will be different\, and you won’t know until you attend! This will be a fun way for matches to express themselves through art and have fun while doing it. \n\n Email Us to Learn More URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-art-reach/2024-04-27/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20190921_122557-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR