BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana - ECPv6.15.17//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:20241202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232837 CREATED:20240823T162454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T180458Z UID:10000086-1733162400-1733169600@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:BIGSGIVING DESCRIPTION:October 03 \, 2026 \n The Main Event \n All Bigs and their friends are invited to BigsGiving! Join us for a wonderful meal\, drinks\, and time with our agency to celebrate friendship. \n\n Secure Your Seat!\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nThis is a Friendsgiving dinner on Monday\, December 2 from 6-8pm at BBBSCI. Dinner provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters to show our gratitude for your time and dedication as a Big. Please join us for a wonderful meal\, beer & wine\, and some time with our agency leadership and staff. We hope you always know how much you are appreciated and how grateful we are to have you as part of the BBBSCI family. Please feel encouraged to bring a guest\, and this is a 21+ event. \n\n\n\nThank you for standing with your Little. All of us at BBBSCI celebrate you this holiday season! URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/run-the-clock-bash/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bigsgiving.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T235959 DTSTAMP:20260416T232837 CREATED:20240904T164716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T164717Z UID:10000095-1733184000-1733270399@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday DESCRIPTION:October 03 \, 2026 \n The Main Event \n This is the big day\, and we need all our MVPs in action! Share your story\, spread the word\, and help us raise the funds that will empower YOUR Littles and support the youth in our community. Let’s make this a day to remember. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Make a Donation \n When you donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana\, you are providing local youth with mentorship support that is helping to unlock and ignite their potential. Thank you for your support! \n\n \n Donate Today URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/giving-tuesday/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BBBS-MOY-2023-Indy-4k-Frames-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232837 CREATED:20241021T135126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T135127Z UID:10000114-1733248800-1733256000@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Big Futures Game Night & Senior Photos DESCRIPTION:October 03 \, 2026 \n The Main Event \n \n\nAttention all matches with Littles who are in High School – join us for game night! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nWe invite High School aged Matches to join us for our Big Futures Game Night. This will be a traditional game night exclusively for High Schools Littles to play games and network with one another. There will also be drone simulators\, flight simulators\, give aways and more! There will also\, be an opportunity for those Littles who are graduating to take FREE senior photos (a registration will be sent for this opportunity). Pizza\, drinks\, and snacks will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis event is for High School Bigs and Littles only. \n\n\n\nThriving Indicator for Youth Development: Social Skills URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-big-futures-game-night-senior-photos/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Big-Futures-Game.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232837 CREATED:20241021T135353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T135354Z UID:10000115-1733508000-1733515200@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Holiday Movie Night DESCRIPTION:October 03 \, 2026 \n The Main Event \n \n\nJoin us for a fun Friday Holiday Movie Night\, crafts\, and much more! \n\n\n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nBBBSCI invites Matches to join us for a fun Holiday Movie Night! This night will include making hot chocolate\, cookies\, popcorn\, crafting\, and more. There will also be an opportunity for Matches to make cool art projects such as making paper bag snowflakes and more. This will be a fun night for Matches to connect and have a great time! \n\n\n\nThe Thriving Indicator for this event is Social Skills. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-holiday-movie-night/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Holiday-Movie-Night.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241207T163000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232837 CREATED:20241127T204318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T204319Z UID:10000122-1733576400-1733589000@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Open to Public: Ice Skating at Holliday Park DESCRIPTION:October 03 \, 2026 \n The Main Event \n \n\nJoin Big Brothers Big Sisters at Holliday Park for an afternoon of fun! \n\n\n\n Sign Up\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nJoin us for skating & more! Your ticket includes your skate rental and time on the rink. \n\n\n\nChildren 4 & under are free so they don’t need a ticket. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/open-to-public-ice-skating-at-holliday-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/iceskating.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232837 CREATED:20241021T140724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T140726Z UID:10000118-1733580000-1733587200@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Arts for Learning Winter Celebration DESCRIPTION:October 03 \, 2026 \n The Main Event \n \n\nJoin us for our Arts for Learning event with local artists. \n\n\n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nA Kwanzaa Creativity Celebration the Sixth day of Kwanzaa is Creativity {Kuumba} this program will highlight music; storytelling & art. Participants will create a Kwanzaa poster to adorn your home. Play African rhythms\, Learn the Principles of Kwanzaa through stories and song. Artist Portia Jackson will be leading us in this activity. \n\n\n\nLight snacks and drinks will be provided. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-arts-for-learning-winter-celebration/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/arts-for-learning.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232837 CREATED:20241021T135925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T135933Z UID:10000116-1733940000-1733947200@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Winter-Themed Canvas Painting DESCRIPTION:October 03 \, 2026 \n The Main Event \n \n\nPlease join BBBSCI for a canvas painting of a winter theme painting! \n\n\n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nArtist Rachel Davis from The Purple Palette will lead the group in a fun step-by-step process to recreate a winter gnome! Dinner will be provided. \n\n\n\nThe Thriving Indicator for this event is Positive Relationships. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-winter-themed-canvas-painting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/canvaspaintingwinter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241214T153000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232837 CREATED:20241127T204821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T204823Z UID:10000123-1734181200-1734190200@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Sneakerfest at Newfields DESCRIPTION:October 03 \, 2026 \n The Main Event \n \n\nIn celebration of the new exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks at Newfields – Indianapolis Museum of Art. \n\n\n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, December 14\, 2024\, in celebration of their new exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks and in support of the local community\, the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields with the support of New Shoe Day is presenting THE FUTURE IS NOW: SNEAKERFEST. \n\n\n\nThe visit will include: \n\n\n\n• free General Admission ticket(s) for the youth and caregiver(s) \n\n\n\n• a tour of the exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, \n\n\n\n• in-gallery activation and snack \n\n\n\n• a pair of new sneakers for each registered student. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-sneakerfest-at-newfields/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sneaker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241215T153000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232837 CREATED:20241021T140327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T140331Z UID:10000117-1734271200-1734276600@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Library Club for Johnson County Matches DESCRIPTION:October 03 \, 2026 \n The Main Event \n \n\nJoin us as we get together to instill a love of reading in our Littles! \n\n\n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nCalling all Johnson County Matches! Join us for a fun afternoon exploring theJohnson County Public Library. Encourage your Little to bolster their interest in reading and utilization of a wonderful community resource. We will come together to learn about all the amazing things the library has to offer\, play games\, win prizes\, and receive your very own library cards. Don’t miss out on the once a year event for Carmel\, Noblesville\, and Westfield Matches. Check out our agenda below: \n\n\n\n2:00 – 2:15 PM: Welcome \n\n\n\n-Introductions \n\n\n\n-Library Etiquette \n\n\n\n-Info on different opportunities/events/resources offered \n\n\n\n2:15 – 2:30 PM: Library Scavenger Hunt \n\n\n\n-This will help Littles learn how to navigate the Library \n\n\n\n2:30 – 2:45 PM: Build a reading list \n\n\n\n-Matches will fill out a list of books that they have discovered and would like to potentially read \n\n\n\n2:45 – 3:00 PM: Discussion \n\n\n\n-Matches will come back together to discuss what books they chose and why \n\n\n\n3:00 – 3:15 PM: Library Cards \n\n\n\n3:30 PM: Dismissal URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-library-club-for-johnson-county-matches/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/books.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232837 CREATED:20241209T200550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T200639Z UID:10000124-1734631200-1734642000@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match & Family Activity: Ice Skating at Holliday Park DESCRIPTION:October 03 \, 2026 \n The Main Event \n Start your holiday week off strong with a VIP experience at Holliday Park’s outdoor ice rink with a financial Literacy Portion! \n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nHolliday Park Foundation is offering a rare experience at their skate-of-the-art outdoor ice rink this holiday season! Presented by First Merchants Bank\, the Ice Rink will be open for our matches\, their families\, and the BBBSCI community to enjoy a private skating event to celebrate the holiday season. The night will feature two sessions of open skating\, hot cocoa\, and a brief financial literacy session at no cost! \n\n\n\nPlease register for the ticket quantity that you will utilize. \n\n\n\nTime Slot Information: \n\n\n\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM \n\n\n\n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM \n\n\n\nEach session will start off with a Kahoot Game revolving around budgeting\, after which you will enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate and an hour of free skating. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-family-activity-ice-skating-at-holliday-park/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/skate.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241222T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T232837 CREATED:20241216T202003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T202009Z UID:10000133-1734872400-1734877800@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:2024 Christmas Toy Giveaway DESCRIPTION:October 03 \, 2026 \n The Main Event \n \n\nChristmas Toy Give Away with Indianapolis Church of Christ. \n\n\n\n Reserve a Spot\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nChristmas Toy Give Away with RISE Church \n\n\n\nThe RISE Church invites BBBSCI Matches and families to attend their Christmas Toy Give Away. \n\n\n\nToys will be available for toddlers through teens. One toy per child. Space is limited to 300 families. Parents\, siblings\, Bigs and Littles are all welcome. Children must be in attendance to receive toys. \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required. \n\n\n\nThe Toy Give Away will immediately follow their Sunday church service. Matches are invited to attend both the service and the Toy Give Away\, but attendance at the service is not required. Church service starts at 10:30am. RISE Church–6001 W. 52nd Street\, Indianapolis46268 URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/2024-christmas-toy-giveaway/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Toy-Drive.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR