BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Italian Heritage Society of Indiana - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://italianheritage.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Italian Heritage Society of 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T154536 CREATED:20260127T214205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T215917Z UID:22740-1776600000-1776614400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Pasquetta Pitch-In Picnic - 2026 DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. \n \n \n \n \n \n July 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmel Clay Public Library\n \n \n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n \n Carmel\,\n\n IN\n\n 46032\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 IHSI Book Club - July 2026 \n\n\n \n \n IHSI Book Club - August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/pasquetta-pitch-in-picnic-2026/ LOCATION:Holliday Park\, 6363 Spring Mill Rd.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260609T154536 CREATED:20260127T232554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170559Z UID:22775-1775865600-1780185599@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Beginner Italian Language Classes (Group 2\, Nora Library) DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. \n \n \n \n \n \n July 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmel Clay Public Library\n \n \n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n \n Carmel\,\n\n IN\n\n 46032\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 IHSI Book Club - July 2026 \n\n\n \n \n IHSI Book Club - August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/beginner-italian-language-classes-2026/ LOCATION:Nora Library\, 8625 Guilford Avenue \, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46240\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260609T154536 CREATED:20260127T232002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170443Z UID:22769-1775865600-1780185599@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Beginner Italian Language Classes (Group 1\, Carmel Library) DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. \n \n \n \n \n \n July 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmel Clay Public Library\n \n \n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n \n Carmel\,\n\n IN\n\n 46032\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 IHSI Book Club - July 2026 \n\n\n \n \n IHSI Book Club - August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-language-classes-2026/ LOCATION:Carmel Clay Public Library\, 55 4th Avenue SE\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T154536 CREATED:20260129T141338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T205437Z UID:22815-1770555600-1770566400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Carnevale DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. \n \n \n \n \n \n July 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmel Clay Public Library\n \n \n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n \n Carmel\,\n\n IN\n\n 46032\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 IHSI Book Club - July 2026 \n\n\n \n \n IHSI Book Club - August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/carnivale-pitch-in-party/ LOCATION:15757 Viking Meadows Drive\, 15757 Viking Meadows Drive\, Westfield\, IN\, 46074\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Ticketed Event ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Lucchi-Riester":MAILTO:elyluc25@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T154536 CREATED:20250710T014924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T224026Z UID:22065-1765126800-1765137600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Festa di Natale 2025 DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. \n \n \n \n \n \n July 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmel Clay Public Library\n \n \n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n \n Carmel\,\n\n IN\n\n 46032\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 IHSI Book Club - July 2026 \n\n\n \n \n IHSI Book Club - August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/italian-christmas-party-2025/ LOCATION:Iaria’s Italian Restaurant\, 317 S College Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Ticketed Event ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T154536 CREATED:20250924T163504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T163621Z UID:22262-1762797600-1762797600@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Classical Architecture in Indianapolis DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. \n \n \n \n \n \n July 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmel Clay Public Library\n \n \n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n \n Carmel\,\n\n IN\n\n 46032\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 IHSI Book Club - July 2026 \n\n\n \n \n IHSI Book Club - August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/classical-architecture-in-indianapolis/ LOCATION:Indiana Landmarks Center\, 1201 Central Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250824T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T154536 CREATED:20250410T224656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T224745Z UID:21593-1756044000-1756044000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series - Down in the Delta: Race Relations between African and Italian Americans in Mississippi\, 1880-1940 by Charlene J. Fletcher\, Ph.D. DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. \n \n \n \n \n \n July 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmel Clay Public Library\n \n \n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n \n Carmel\,\n\n IN\n\n 46032\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 IHSI Book Club - July 2026 \n\n\n \n \n IHSI Book Club - August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-down-in-the-delta-race-relations-between-african-and-italian-americans-in-mississippi-1880-1940-by-charlene-j-fletcher-ph-d/ LOCATION:Glendale Library\, 3660 East 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event,Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250330T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T154536 CREATED:20250202T190020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T002216Z UID:21407-1743343200-1743350400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series - Introduction to Genetic Genealogy DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. \n \n \n \n \n \n July 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmel Clay Public Library\n \n \n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n \n Carmel\,\n\n IN\n\n 46032\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 IHSI Book Club - July 2026 \n\n\n \n \n IHSI Book Club - August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-introduction-to-genetic-genealogy/ LOCATION:Glendale Library\, 3660 East 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Santore Lew":MAILTO:susan.lew27@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T154536 CREATED:20241223T231035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T231903Z UID:21340-1736690400-1736690400@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:IHSI Lecture Series – Pompeii DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. \n \n \n \n \n \n July 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmel Clay Public Library\n \n \n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n \n Carmel\,\n\n IN\n\n 46032\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 IHSI Book Club - July 2026 \n\n\n \n \n IHSI Book Club - August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/ihsi-lecture-series-pompeii/ LOCATION:Glendale Library\, 3660 East 62nd St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event,Lecture Series ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Faenzi":MAILTO:secretary@italianheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240922T100000 DTSTAMP:20260609T154536 CREATED:20240912T133656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T133656Z UID:21013-1726999200-1726999200@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Our Lady’s Chapel in the Meadow DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. \n \n \n \n \n \n July 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmel Clay Public Library\n \n \n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n \n Carmel\,\n\n IN\n\n 46032\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 IHSI Book Club - July 2026 \n\n\n \n \n IHSI Book Club - August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/2024-our-ladys-chapel-in-the-meadow/ LOCATION:Chapel in the Meadow\, 3008 Old Hospital Road\, Edinburgh\, IN\, 46124\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Free Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://italianheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/POW-Chapel-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240828T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240828T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T154536 CREATED:20240802T154157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T154629Z UID:20930-1724869800-1724869800@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:An Evening of Wine and Charcuterie Tasting featuring wines from the Tuscany region of Italy DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. \n \n \n \n \n \n July 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmel Clay Public Library\n \n \n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n \n Carmel\,\n\n IN\n\n 46032\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 IHSI Book Club - July 2026 \n\n\n \n \n IHSI Book Club - August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/evening-wine-charcuterie-tuscany-italy-2024/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Ticketed Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240413T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240427T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T154536 CREATED:20240325T213332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T165911Z UID:20709-1713018600-1714248000@italianheritage.org SUMMARY:Italian Film Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:Lecture on St. Francis of Assisi – Author Jon M. Sweeney \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, the Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee\, and the Carmel Library Foundation are proud to co-host an afternoon author lecture featuring acclaimed writer Jon M. Sweeney on Sunday\, July 19\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Carmel Clay Public Library on Main Street. \nSweeney\, an internationally recognized author and speaker\, has written extensively on spirituality\, history\, and religion\, including two books focused on Saint Francis of Assisi. The lecture comes during a significant year of worldwide remembrance\, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis. Communities throughout Italy are commemorating his life and legacy\, and local organizations in Carmel are joining in that celebration through cultural and educational programming. \nThe event will explore the enduring influence of St. Francis\, whose messages of peace\, compassion\, humility\, and care for others continue to resonate across cultures and generations. It is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. Guests are required to register for the event through the library’s online registration system. \nCommunity members interested in Italian culture\, history\, spirituality\, literature\, or international connections are encouraged to attend this unique event. \nEvent Details \nWhat: Author Lecture with Jon M. Sweeney \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carmel Clay Public Library \nCost: Free and open to the public \nRegistration: Required \nhttps://carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822 \nFor additional information\, please contact the event organizers. \n          Italian Heritage Society of Indiana:  Susan Lew – susan.lew27@gmail.com \n          Carmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee:  Julie Standish – standish.julie@gmail.com \nThe Italian Heritage Society of Indiana – The IHSI is a non-profit organization created in 1992. Its mission is to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate Italian culture\, traditions\, and contributions throughout Indiana through educational programs\, cultural events\, and community engagement initiatives. \nCarmel Cortona Sister Cities Committee – Created in 2022\, the CCSCC is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering cultural\, educational\, and civic connections between Carmel and Cortona\, Italy. Through student exchanges\, community events\, and cultural programming\, the Committee promotes international understanding and celebrates shared heritage. Its efforts enrich the Carmel community by building lasting relationships and providing opportunities for residents to experience Italian culture both locally and abroad. \nCarmel Public Library Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to sustain the excellence of the Carmel Clay Public Library. With the community’s assistance\, the Foundation’s fundraising helps meet the Library’s continued challenges and build an endowment to provide long-term stability for one of Carmel\, Indiana’s most prized assets – the Carmel Clay Public Library. \n \n \n \n \n \n July 19\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n2:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n4:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmel Clay Public Library\n \n \n\n55 4th Avenue SE\n \n \n Carmel\,\n\n IN\n\n 46032\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \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 IHSI Book Club - July 2026 \n\n\n \n \n IHSI Book Club - August 2026 URL:https://italianheritage.org/event/2024-italian-film-festival/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Film,Free Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://italianheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/italFilmFest.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Italian Film Festival USA":MAILTO:info@italianfilmfests.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR