BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana 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: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:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240903T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240903T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T104543 CREATED:20240826T154256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T154257Z UID:10000087-1725386400-1725393600@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Game Night DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n Join us for our signature event Game Night during Suicide Prevention Month with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention! \n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nBBBSCI invites Bigs and Littles to join us for our signature event Game Night! Matches will be able to enjoy board/card games\, hangout area equipped with a ping-pong table\, pool-table\, foosball\, and more space to play. \n\n\n\nThis game night will bring awareness to Suicide Prevention Month with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. There will be a brief (and age appropriate) information session from AFSP with different activities such as friendship bracelet making\, self care plan collages\, postcards of positivity\, t-shirt decorating\, and giveaways! \n\n\n\nDinner\, snacks\, and drinks will be provided. \n\n\n\nThriving Indicator: Social Skills URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-game-night-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Game-Night-September.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240904T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T104543 CREATED:20240826T154915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T155500Z UID:10000088-1725472800-1725480000@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Open to Public: Big Queer Hangout DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nBig Brother Big Sister of Central Indiana and Central Indiana LGBTQ+ Young Adult Group have partnered to host Big Queer Hangout Dance Party! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Reserve a Spot\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nBig Queer Hangout is an event for Queer Flox in the area to get together and have a fun and safe time together! The night will consist of a sober dance party\, themed mocktails\, Charli xcx and Chappel Roan music\, and a queer fellowship. \n\n\n\nWe hope you consider joining us for our first hangout! URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/open-to-public-big-queer-hangout/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BQH.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240907T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240907T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T104543 CREATED:20240826T155729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T155730Z UID:10000089-1725712200-1725717600@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Art Reach with Indiana Art Center DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nJoin the Indiana Art Center for a fun interactive art session! \n\n\n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nJoin the Indianapolis Art Center at Taggart Studio 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. If you love art or want to learn a new art method this will be a fun event to attend. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-art-reach-with-indiana-art-center-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ArtReach.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240913T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T104543 CREATED:20240826T155953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T155955Z UID:10000090-1726250400-1726257600@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Canvas Painting DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nPlease join BBBSCI for canvas painting with The Purple Palette! \n\n\n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nJoin the Purple Palette as they lead us in a step-by-step canvas painting portrait. This session will be a fun painting of ‘Foxy’ which is will be a fox. Dinner and snacks will be provided. \n\n\n\nThe Thriving Indicator for this event is Confidence. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-canvas-painting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Canvas-Paint.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240913T203000 DTSTAMP:20260615T104543 CREATED:20240823T155756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T155757Z UID:10000085-1726250400-1726259400@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Friday Fundraising DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n Kickoff The Big Blitz with us at the Provider Café with some craft cocktails\, food\, games\, and a special performance by Alumni Little Damon Karl. \n\n Learn more & RSVP\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nIt’s time to kick off our Giving Tuesday campaign – the Big Blitz! Celebrate its start with Friday Fundraising at the Provider Café with some craft cocktails\, food\, games\, and a special performance by Alumni Little Damon Karl. \n\n\n\nThe first 25 Bigs to RSVP will enjoy a free drink on us! After that\,10% each drink ordered at the bar will go towards the Big Blitz. Raise your glasses while also raising some money for youth mentorship in Central Indiana! URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/friday-fundraising/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DSC_1186-e1724428620881.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T104543 CREATED:20240826T160305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T160306Z UID:10000091-1726311600-1726322400@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Hidden River Farms DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nWe invite Bigs and Littles to join us for a wonderful day outdoors for fun activities and more! \n\n\n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nBigs and Littles are invited to enjoy a gorgeous day of outdoor fun at Hidden River Farms. Hidden River Farms is a BBBSCI tradition and an opportunity for Matches to explore the great outdoors. Enjoy hayrides\, bocce ball\, paddle boats\, archery\, corn hole\, and much more. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend\, but space is limited. \n\n\n\nLunch is provided. Bring blankets and chairs to enjoy picnic style. \n\n\n\nThriving Indicator for Youth Development: Healthy Habits URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-hidden-river-farms/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Hidden-River.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240914T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T104543 CREATED:20240826T160545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T160546Z UID:10000092-1726317000-1726322400@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Art Reach with Indiana Art Center DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n u003cdiv class=u0022Layout-module__module___2eUcs Layout-module__summary___1srt-u0022 data-testid=u0022summaryu0022u003ernu003cdiv class=u0022event-details__main-inneru0022u003ernu003cp class=u0022summaryu0022u003eJoin the Indiana Art Center for a fun interactive art session!u003c/pu003ernrnu003c/divu003ernu003c/divu003e \n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nJoin the Indianapolis Art Center at Taggart Studio 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. If you love art or want to learn a new art method this will be a fun event to attend. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-art-reach-with-indiana-art-center-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ArtReach.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240916T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T104543 CREATED:20240812T151901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T155008Z UID:10000084-1726488000-1726488000@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Free BBBSCI Yard Sign Registration DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nRegister by September 16th to receive your *FREE* BBBSCI yard sign! Signs will be delivered on September 26th. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We’re excited to partner with Eli Lilly for the annual “Eli Lilly Global Day of Service” on Thursday\, September 26. \nYou can be part of our largest grassroots awareness campaign by signing up to receive a FREE yard sign. A volunteer from Eli Lilly will place a BBBS sign outside your home\, building\, school\, company\, or organization on Thursday\, September 26. We ask you keep it up throughout the month of October to spread awareness of BBBS. \nPlease confirm your participation by Monday\, September 16\, 2024. \n\n \n Register URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/free-bbbsci-yard-sign-registration/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/LGDOS-Banners.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240921T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T104543 CREATED:20240826T160633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T160634Z UID:10000093-1726921800-1726927200@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Art Reach with Indiana Art Center DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n u003cdiv class=u0022Layout-module__module___2eUcs Layout-module__summary___1srt-u0022 data-testid=u0022summaryu0022u003ernu003cdiv class=u0022event-details__main-inneru0022u003ernu003cp class=u0022summaryu0022u003eJoin the Indiana Art Center for a fun interactive art session!u003c/pu003ernrnu003c/divu003ernu003c/divu003e \n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nJoin the Indianapolis Art Center at Taggart Studio 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. If you love art or want to learn a new art method this will be a fun event to attend. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-art-reach-with-indiana-art-center-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ArtReach.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T104543 CREATED:20240826T161010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T161012Z UID:10000094-1727200800-1727208000@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Big Futures: Graduation Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nAttention all matches with Littles who are graduating from high school in 2025 join us at Graduation Kick-Off! \n\n\n\n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nWelcome BBBSCI Graduating Class of 2025! This event is designed just for you–to help you kick-off your last year with BBBSCI and get all the information you need for BBBSCI graduation. Our night includes: \n\n\n\n\nWelcome Packet\n\n\n\nDinner & Group Introductions\n\n\n\nBrief Presentation on Graduate Programming for ’24 – ’25\n\n\n\nNetworking with other BBBSCI graduating matches\n\n\n\nMatch & Senior Photos (registration opens)\n\n\n\nQ & A time for any questions regarding your final year in the program\, graduating high school\, and getting ready for life after high school\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker – Ellise Antoinette Smith\, M.S.Ed — IUPUI\n\n\n\nTabling event with various community resources.\n\n\n\n\nThe event is intended for the high school seniors enrolled in our program to come together\, bond with their peers\, receive pertinent information and resources\, and get motivated for the year ahead. This event welcomes them to our graduating cohort and gets them\, as well as their Bigs and parents/guardians fully prepared for what to expect during the upcoming school year. In order to do this\, we have invited a variety of community partners to table the event in order to provide resources and information to the High School Seniors in our program\, their Bigs\, and their parents/guardians. The evening will consist of dinner\, a guest speaker\, giveaways\, and more. Parents/Guardians\, Bigs\, and Littles will have the opportunity to walk to each table during the event and gather any resources or information they find meaningful to them. \n\n\n\nCommunity Organizations who will be in attendance: \n\n\n\n-Exploradoor \n\n\n\n-HCET – Home – Health Care Education & Training \n\n\n\n– INvestEd Indiana – Four Decades of Higher Education Solutions – \n\n\n\n-Vote411 \n\n\n\n– University of Indianapolis \n\n\n\n– Damien Center – Indiana’s Largest and Oldest Aids Service Organization \n\n\n\n– Indiana Job Corps \n\n\n\n– Free Wheelin Bikes \n\n\n\n– Purdue University \n\n\n\n– Butler University \n\n\n\n-EmpolyIndy/JobReadyIndy \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend with your Big/Little\, please attend on your own or with a parent/guardian. \n\n\n\nThis event is for BBBSCI Graduating Matches only. \n\n\n\nMatch & Senior Photos Information \n\n\n\n\nPre-Register for Timeslots at upcoming Big Future Events\n\n\n\nProfessional photos by Josh Lazenby\n\n\n\n15-Minute Sessions\n\n\n\nUp to 5 poses: 1-2 match photos & at least 1 headshot for Little\n\n\n\nPrints will be made available to matches.\n\n\n\n\nThriving Indicator for Youth Development: Character URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/big-futures-graduation-kick-off/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Big-Futures.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260615T104543 CREATED:20240626T141607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T170032Z UID:10000068-1727370000-1727384400@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:The Main Event DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n Make your game plan! The Main Event with Title Sponsor Delta Faucet Company and featuring Reggie Wayne is coming to Lucas Oil Stadium this September for an evening celebrating the impact of mentoring and those who make it possible. \n\n Secure Your Tickets or Sponsorship\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GET YOUR GAME FACE ON! \n This year’s sponsor experience will be a touchdown\, as our attendees take part in an exclusive evening at Lucas Oil Stadium. Attendees will hear from #87 Reggie Wayne\, while enjoying football-themed entertainment\, a silent auction\, food\, and drink. Huddle up to help us ignite the power and promise of youth alongside our community! \n\n \n Email Lillian for More Info \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2024 Sponsors\n Thank you to our 2024 Event Sponsors for your commitment to defending\, igniting\, and empowering the potential of youth all through Central Indiana. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n TITLE SPONSOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n HALL OF FAME SPONSOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n GRIDIRON ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n END ZONE VIP RECEPTION SPONSOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n RED ZONE SPONSOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n MEDIA SPONSOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n FIELD GOAL SPONSOR\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 \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 BLITZ 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 \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 \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 \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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Photos from the Night URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/the-main-event-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LOS-Exterior-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR