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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250506T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120051 CREATED:20250401T152057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T152059Z UID:10000176-1746554400-1746561600@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: May Game Night DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nJoin us in-person at BBBSCI for a fun-filled night of playing games and end of the school year celebration! \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 Bigs and Littles to join us for one of our favorite traditions\, GAME NIGHT! This game night we will be having a teddy bear making activity with Teddy Bear Love Fund. You will be able to stuff teddy bears to give to the police department and ambulances to give to children at accident scenes. This will also\, be an end of the school year celebration. \n\n\n\nMatches will also be able to enjoy our “hangout”\, equipped with a ping-pong-table\, pool-table\, foosball\, and more space to play! \n\n\n\nPizza\, snacks and bottled water provided. \n\n\n\nThriving Indicator: Social Skills URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-may-game-night/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jan-Game-Night.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120051 CREATED:20250401T152451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T152452Z UID:10000177-1746640800-1746648000@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Match + Mom/Special Person Canvas Painting DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nJoin us for a step-by-step canvas painting event. \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\nArtists from The Purple Palette will lead the group in a fun step-by-step process to recreate a painting of a family painting. \n\n\n\nFor this activity\, Littles are invited to bring one special person that will participate along with the match. This can be a parent\, guardian\, favorite aunt or uncle\, soccer coach\, or sibling etc. The Big is responsible for registering the Big\, Little\, and Littles’ special person all together. \n\n\n\nPizza\, snacks and bottled water provided. \n\n\n\nThe Thriving Indicator for this event is Purpose. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-match-mom-special-person-canvas-painting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Match-Mom.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250509T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250509T100000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120051 CREATED:20250401T132231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T132233Z UID:10000175-1746779400-1746784800@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Coffee\, Collab\, & Convo DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n Join us for Coffee\, Collab\, & Convo: The Power of Women: Mothers\, Mentors & Trailblazers. This engaging morning will offer networking opportunities and conversation surrounding the remarkable influence of women who shape our communities and drive change. \n\n RSVP\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Coffee\, Collab\, and Convo\, an inspiring event celebrating the power of women with meaningful conversation\, connections\, and collaboration! ☕✨ \n\n\n\nThis engaging morning will include a panel featuring: \n\n\n\n\n\nInga Harrington\n\n\n\n\n\nElise Antoinette Smith\n\n\n\n\n\nRegina Warren\n\n\n\n\n\nMegan Iazeolla\n\n\n\n\n\nAshley Morgan\n\n\n\n\n\n🕣 8:30 – 9 AM: Networking & Connection💬 9 – 10 AM: Dynamic Panel Discussion🍩 Light Refreshments Provided \n\n\n\n📍 Location: 1433 N. Meridian St.\, Indianapolis\, IN \n\n\n\nCome ready to be inspired\, connect with like-minded individuals\, and explore how collaboration strengthens our communities. Don’t miss this empowering conversation! URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/ccc-celebratewomen/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Coffee-Collab-Convo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250510T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250510T140000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120051 CREATED:20250401T152704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T152706Z UID:10000178-1746880200-1746885600@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 Join the Indiana Art Center for a fun interactive art session! \n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nClick here to watch a video on the art project. \n\n\n\nJoin the Indianapolis Art Center at Taggart Studio for unique high-quality art lesson. Each session will be different\, every time you attend! The lesson will be on making a embroidery doodles. 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-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Indy-art.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250513T180000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120051 CREATED:20250425T185155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T185156Z UID:10000182-1747141200-1747159200@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Open to Public: Networking at the IMS! DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nBig Brothers Big Sisters & The Alignable Alliance of Indianapolis have partnered to host an unforgettable networking experience! \n\n\n\n Get Tickets!\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this fun event! \n\n\n\nUpon arrival at your designated time slot\, you will: \n\n\n\n– Mingle with other business professionals from BBBSCI & Alignable Members \n\n\n\n– Enjoy snacks and non-alcoholic beverages \n\n\n\n– Hear a fun and meaningful presentation given by BBBSCI staff \n\n\n\n– Enjoy an IMS garage tour \n\n\n\n– See some practice action on the track URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/open-to-public-networking-at-the-ims/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pit-Stop-Banner-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120051 CREATED:20250425T185603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T185605Z UID:10000183-1747472400-1747483200@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: START Program with Honda DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nJoin us for Hondas START program for hands on experience! \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 Bigs and Littles to join us for a Honda tour and an opportunity to participate in the START program. The START Activity: Honda is hosting a young driver safety education program to help realize its goals of a collision-free and zero-fatality future for society. During this class\, students will practice different maneuvers that will help them start safe driving habits as well as do activity that shows the reality of distracted driving. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n8:45 am- Arrival for START participants \n\n\n\n9:00 am-12 pm- START activity (must have at minimum a learners permit) (6 student max capacity \n\n\n\nMust bring physical waiver to this event. All three waivers must be printed and filled out for the day of the event. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-start-program-with-honda-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/honda.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120052 CREATED:20250401T153010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T153013Z UID:10000179-1747476000-1747483200@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: The STEM Connection Nature Hike DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nJoin us at Moore Road Farm for an evening of STEM projects and nature! \n\n\n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nPlease join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana \n\n\n\nJoin us at Moore Road Farm as The STEM Connection hosts a wonderful afternoon of exploring and learning. There will be a STEM activity to begin with and then a nature hike on the property of Moore Road Farm. \n\n\n\nThe Thriving Indicator for this event is Love of Learning sponsored by Ascension St. Vincent. \n\n\n\nClick here to fill out The STEM Connection Waiver: The STEM Connection Waiver URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-the-stem-connection-nature-hike/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/STEM.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120052 CREATED:20250425T190001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T190004Z UID:10000184-1747576800-1747584000@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:From Good to Great: Mentor with Pride DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nJoin other Bigs in a session that continues your journey to the be the best and most affirming mentor you can be! \n\n\n\n Reserve a Spot\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nJoin other BBBSCI Bigs to gain insight and learn strategies to continue strengthening empathy and understanding in your mentoring relationship\, especially around support for Littles who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Bigs will have the opportunity to connect with other mentors\, participate in professional development activities\, and discuss best practices to support young people. \n\n\n\nEach attendee will leave with resources for further learning\, as well as learned lessons and actionable steps to continue growing in your personal and professional journey as a mentor. \n\n\n\nThis event will be for Bigs only. \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be provided for attendees\, and the opportunity to get a FREE BBBSCI Pride t-shirt is available. Register by 4/30 to secure your size. \n\n\n\nFor further questions\, reach out to Jackie Lai\, Director of Marketing\, Communications\, & JEDI Initiatives\, at jlai@bbbsci.org. \n\n\n\nThis mentor training series is sponsored by Bowen Engineering. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/from-good-to-great-mentor-with-pride/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Mentor-with-Pride.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120052 CREATED:20250401T153255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T153256Z UID:10000180-1747850400-1747857600@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Welcome Night for New Matches DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nOur newest matches come together to learn about each other! \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 new Bigs and Littles to our Welcome Night for New Matches! This activity is designed to give new matches a chance to connect\, grow\, and learn more about each other. Activities during the evening will include getting to know each other\, building your match relationship\, and more! This is ONLY open to matches\, matched 4 months or less (February – May). \n\n\n\nSupplies\, pizza and snacks are provided. \n\n\n\nThe Thriving Indicator for this event is Positive Relationship sponsored by Ascension St. Vincent. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-welcome-night-for-new-matches-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/welcome-night.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250524T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250524T140000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120052 CREATED:20250401T153405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T153422Z UID:10000181-1748089800-1748095200@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 Join the Indiana Art Center for a fun interactive art session! \n\n Email Us to Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nClick here to view art project. \n\n\n\nJoin the Indianapolis Art Center at Taggart Studio for unique high-quality art lessons. Each session will be different\, every time you attend! The lesson will be on making a block printing on fabric tote bags. 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-21/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Indy-art.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120052 CREATED:20250514T153652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T154023Z UID:10000190-1748368800-1748376000@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Waiting Youth: Power & Promise Program by VOICES DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nHelp your child become a future leader with this FREE opportunity! \n\n\n\n Register Your Child\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nYouth participate in training program that prepare them to successfully become mentors\, community organizers\, policy change advocates\, and professional consultants for youth-serving organizations. These two-way\, active forms of engagement allow youth to realize change in their immediate environment and begin to shift power to those most impacted. \n\n\n\nGraduates of the 6 week series receive $150.00 stipend! \n\n\n\nWho: Must be between 12-18 years of age and on BBBSCI WaitlistWhen: 6pm-8pm\, Sessions will begin: \n\n\n\n\nMay 27\n\n\n\nJune 3\n\n\n\nJune 10\n\n\n\nJune 17\n\n\n\nJune 24\n\n\n\nJuly 1\n\n\n\n\nConsistent participation may result in youth being prioritized for interview for 1:1 mentoring. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/power-promise-program-by-voices/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/VOICES.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250528T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120052 CREATED:20250505T142938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T153933Z UID:10000189-1748453400-1748458800@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Waiting Youth: Group Mentoring with Edna Martin Christian Center DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nCome learn about this new program for your child awaiting a mentor relationship! \n\n\n\n Register Your Child\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nThis small group mentoring with Edna Martin Christian Center Employees who will be in a 1:3 mentor-mentee ratio over an 8 week span\, ensuring personalized attention and meaningful connections along with fun! We aim to expand our outreach to youth waiting for a 1:1 mentoring relationship. Parents will be welcome to hang out during sessions and will be given a $5 gas card per session! \n\n\n\nSign up to join us for a night of training and a time to fill out the application for your child to participate in our exciting program! \n\n\n\nWho: youth on BBBSCI Waitlist \n\n\n\nWhere: Edna Martin Christian Center \n\n\n\nWhen: June 4- July 16th ( every Wednesday) from 5:30-7pm \n\n\n\n*Please REGISTER JUST YOUR PARTICIPATING CHILDS NAME ONLY. \n\n\n\nexample: 2 children= 2 registrations with each childs name (no parents and guardians names should be registred) \n\n\n\n*Parents and child must attend REQUIRED training on May 28th to participate in this program. URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/waiting-youth-group-mentoring-with-edna-martin-christian-center/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Edna-Martin.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250531T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T120052 CREATED:20250514T161410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T161413Z UID:10000191-1748700000-1748707200@www.bebigforkids.org SUMMARY:Match Activity: Tennis Fest DESCRIPTION:May 23 \, 2026 \n Match Activity: Big Day of Little Adventures \n \n\nJoin us at West Indy Racquet Center for Tennis Fest! This is great for beginners\, those wanting to learn and to have fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More!\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more:\n\n\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of tennis at West Indy Racquet Club. Central Indiana USTA will be leading us in a tennis lesson. This event is great for beginners\, those wanting to have fun\, and those who play. This will be a fun event of fun tennis games and drills for Bigs and Littles! \n\n\n\nThis activity is open to Littles of all ages. \n\n\n\nThe Thriving Indicator for this event is Healthy Habits URL:https://www.bebigforkids.org/event/match-activity-tennis-fest/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.bebigforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tennis.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR