John Boner Neighborhood Centers

Family Engagement: Love Community Kindness: Love Your Neighbor
2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our Family Engagement Event. The topic is Love, Community, Kindness: Love Your Neighbor
Spread the Love with John Boner Neighborhood Centers.
Join us for our Love, Community & Kindness event. This free, family-friendly celebration is open to the public and the perfect chance to meet your neighbors and enjoy some Valentine’s-themed fun.
Come enjoy:

Valentine’s-themed crafts
Kindness cards
Family games
Valentine’s-themed snacks

February 12, 2026 // 5–7 PM
This event is free and open to the public, and we welcome neighbors of all ages to join us for a fun, Valentine’s-themed celebration.
Whether you come on your own, with a partner, with kids, or with friends, it’s all about spreading kindness, meeting new people, and strengthening the bonds that make our neighborhood special.
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Parent Cafe: You vs. You: Getting Goals Started
2026-02-26 17:30 - 20:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our quarterly Parent Cafe. The topic is You vs. You: Getting Goals Started
As caregivers we often spend our time focusing on others and not ourselves. Join us as we come together to reflect, reset, and refocus on personal goals.
Together, we’ll explore:

What can get in our own way
How to stay motivated
Simple strategies to turn intentions into action

The focus isn’t on comparison—it’s about growth, progress, and showing up for yourself, one step at a time.
Don’t miss this chance to share, learn, and leave with fresh ideas to spark curiosity in your child.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
5:30 pm // Dinner
6pm – 8pm // Parent Cafe
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About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending

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Family Engagement: Earth Day Celebration: Our Planet, Our Community:
2026-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Washington Irving Neighborhood School, 1250 E. Market St., Indianapolis, 46202, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with John Boner Neighborhood Centers during the Our Planet, Our Community event!
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with a meaningful and hands-on event for neighbors of all ages! John Boner Neighborhood Centers is hosting an Earth Day Event at Washington Irving Neighborhood School to help care for our community and our planet.
This special gathering is all about getting outside, working together, learning about the environment, and having fun. Earth Day is a time to reflect on how we protect and care for the natural world we share.
At this event, you’ll have the chance to:• Beautify School Grounds • Create Recycling Crafts • Learn with Eco-Education • Plant Together • And more community-building fun!
April 22, 2026 // 5–7 PM
Dinner will be provided
This event is a wonderful way to connect with others while celebrating Earth Day.
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Parent Cafe: That Sounds Fun: Cultivating Joy in Life
2026-04-23 17:30 - 20:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our monthly Parent Cafe. The topic is That Sounds Fun: Cultivating Joy in Life
This Parent Cafe will focus on creating Joy.
Together, we’ll talk about

What brings us happiness
How to find moments of fun even during busy or stressful times
Ways to intentionally create joy for ourselves and our families

The focus is on sharing ideas, encouraging one another, and celebrating the small moments that matter most.
Don’t miss this chance to share, learn, and leave with fresh ideas to spark curiosity in your child.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
5:30 pm // Dinner
6pm – 8pm // Parent Cafe
Click here to RSVP.
About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending

Click here to RSVP.

Family Engagement: Family Appreciation Celebration: Families Matter:
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | The Union Apartments, 2407 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
At John Boner Neighborhood Centers, our families matter. We know that the moments shared together become the sweetest memories. We invite all families to come out for a joyful evening filled with connection, fun, and family-focused activities.
Bring your family to enjoy:

A delicious meal together
Memories you’ll cherish
Family photos
Gratitude cards to celebrate the people and the moments

Whether your family is large, small, blended, or chosen, all are welcome!
May 14, 2026 // 5–7 PM
Dinner will be provided
Come build memories with us because every family moment matters.
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Parent Cafe: Mental Health: Be Kind to Your Mind
2026-08-27 17:30 - 20:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our monthly Parent Cafe. The topic is Mental Health: Be Kind to Your Mind
It can be hard to remember that to be able to be there for and care for others, we have to show up for ourselves first.
During this café we will talk about:

Catering to our own mental health
Learn new ways to practice self-care

The focus is on sharing ideas, encouraging one another, and celebrating the small moments that matter most.
Don’t miss this chance to share, learn, and leave with fresh ideas to spark curiosity in your child.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
5:30 pm // Dinner
6pm – 8pm // Parent Cafe
Click here to RSVP.
About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending

Click here to RSVP.

Parent Cafe: An Attitude of Gratitude
2026-11-12 17:30 - 20:00 | John Boner Neighborhood Centers, 2236 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, 46205, United States
Join us for our monthly Parent Cafe. The topic is An Attitude of Gratitude
Join us as we dive into the power of gratitude in everyday life.
Together, we’ll explore:

How practicing gratitude can shift perspective
Reduce stress
Strengthen family connections.

Parents will share simple ways to notice and appreciate the positives—both big and small—and discuss how to model gratitude for their children in meaningful, realistic ways. The focus is on sharing ideas, encouraging one another, and celebrating the small moments that matter most.
Don’t miss this chance to share, learn, and leave with fresh ideas to spark curiosity in your child.
Dinner and childcare are provided.
5:30 pm // Dinner
6pm – 8pm // Parent Cafe
Click here to RSVP.
About Parent Cafés | For Parents. By Parents. With Parents.
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways to strengthen their families and communities.

What to expect at each café

Welcome & Agreements
1-on-1 conversations with other parents
Facilitated conversations on parent-selected topics
Goal and commitment setting
Debrief highlighting ‘Aha!’ moments and what you learned
In-Person: Childcare & dinner provided
Virtual: Attendees will receive a restaurant gift card after attending

Click here to RSVP.
