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Your family pet may even be able to enjoy the total solar eclipse on April 8. The IndyHumane Society is hosting a family-friendly and pup-friendly event on the afternoon of the eclipse.

Music, food, and drinks will all be on site. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and of course, protective eyeglasses for humans will be provided.

IndyHumane says all pets must be vaccinated and leashed at all times.

The event kicks off at 1 p.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m.

Those that are wishing to attend must get tickets. You can find all of that information here.

One ticket provides entry for one vehicle to the event. Up to six attendees are allowed per ticket per vehicle. Leaders at IndyHumane say your ticket or donations goes right back into the shelter.

Please exercise caution when bringing your pet to a solar eclipse.

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Indiana’s oldest city will likely experience the longest amount of darkness in the state. Scientists say the total solar eclipse will cause Vincennes to go dark for 4 minutes and 5 seconds on April 8.

City officials are calling the event Dark Side of the Wabash. They plan to have local talent perform all weekend.

School has been canceled for Knox County students on April 8. The Knox County Health Department bought glasses for all students, staff, and bus drivers to enjoy the rare event.

Knox County officials suggest people avoid unnecessary travel next weekend by shopping for groceries and gassing up vehicles before the eclipse.

Officials are also recruiting more volunteers for the eclipse weekend; contact Knox County for information.

For information on Knox County events, go to indianaeclipse/events.

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The United States will experience its second total solar eclipse and Indiana will be at the center of the path of totality. There are viewing events across the state to witness the historic event.

Elevate your solar eclipse viewing experience at the luxurious Hotel Indy at 141 E. Washington Street in Indianapolis. They will host a celebration on the rooftop on April 8 from 1-5 p.m.

Tickets begin at $75 and the VIP experience is $300 a person. The second-tier tickets include a free drink or you can buy a ticket to get inside the venue.

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday, March 29 through Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. This week: True Crime takes the stage and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar! Let’s make it a great weekend and find out what’s going on “IN the Community”!

Events mentioned in this episode:

And I Will Follow by Bennett Ayres

Through April 07

Phoenix Theatre

749 N. Park Ave

Indianapolis, IN

Pinewood Derby

March 27 - April 08, 10:00am-7:00pm

Indiana State Museum

650 W Washington St

Indianapolis, IN

Glendale Branch Grand Opening

Saturday, March 30, 10:00am-4:40pm

Indianapolis Public Library Glendale Branch

6101 North Keystone Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

IHSAA Boys Basketball State Finals

March 30

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

125 South Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, IN

Easter Egg 5K

March 30, 11:00am

Indiana State Museum

650 W Washington St

Indianapolis, IN

Cirque Italia Water Circus

March 28 - March 31

Greenwood Park Mall

1251 US-31 N

Greenwood, IN

Indy Eleven vs. Detroit City FC

March 30, 7:00pm

Carroll Stadium

1001 West New York Street

Indianapolis, IN

WISH-TV Community Calendar

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In anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipse, Bloomington, Indiana, is positioned to become a prime destination for both local and out-of-town eclipse enthusiasts. To highlight what the city has to offer, a special segment will feature an array of intriguing props, including Eclipse wine, specially designed eclipse glasses, and themed swag, aimed at creating an engaging show-and-tell experience.

For those considering a journey to Bloomington for this celestial event, dubbed “the largest tourism event in Indiana history,” the segment will provide essential information. Bloomington is set to experience totality, making it an ideal location for viewing. The city is gearing up to welcome thousands of visitors with a variety of public events near lodging and camping facilities, ensuring a memorable experience for all.

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As the April Total Solar Eclipse approaches, doctors are reminding parents how to view it safely with their kids. A pair of solar eclipse glasses is really all a family needs to watch the eclipse on April 8. However, as many parents know, keeping a pair of glasses on their kids isn’t always easy.

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he Indiana State Police is trying to prevent the road congestion issue Kentucky saw in 2017 amid a total solar eclipse. Sgt. John Perrine of the Indiana State Police says when it comes to the eclipse, motorists have two options: plan ahead and be in a safe place in enough time to watch, or safely continue driving during the event.

“If you’re in the car during the eclipse, focus on driving,” Perrine said. “Don’t try to sneak a peak of the eclipse.”

Perrine says the combination of stopped cars on the highway and potentially distracted drivers could be fatal.

Traffic before the eclipse is not much of a concern because it will be over the course of the day, but, as everyone leaves at the same time, gridlock is a real possibility.

There is concern about emergencies that first responders cannot get to, so state police will be placed across the state to help.

Perrine says total solar eclipse day on April 8, 2024, will be an “all-call,” and almost every state trooper will be on the roads.

Another important safety tip from Indiana State Police: Fill up the gas tank. Motorists never know how long they may be stuck, and should give themselves as much time as possible.

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? You’re in the right place! WISH-TV Events manager, Allan Haw, has a calendar full of things for you to do! Here’s what’s happening for the weekend of Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24, 2024. This week: Kicking off the Indy Eleven season and more from the WISH-TV Community Calendar! Let’s make it a great weekend and find out what’s going on “IN the Community”!

Events mentioned in this episode:

Indy Eleven Home Opener vs. Sacramento Republic FC

Saturday, March 23, 7:00pm

Carroll Stadium

1001 West New York Street

Indianapolis, IN

NCAA DI Men's Basketball First & Second Rounds

March 22 - March 24

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

125 S. Pennsylvania St.

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Comic Convention

March 22 - March 24

Indiana Convention Center

100 S Capitol Ave

Indianapolis, IN

Art in Bloom

March 21 - March 24

Newfields

4000 N Michigan Rd

Indianapolis, IN

2024 Indiana Robotics State Championship

March 23, 6:30am-8:00pm

Lucas Oil Stadium

500 South Capitol Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

Presidential Egg Roll

March 23, 9:00am-10:30am

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

1230 N. Delaware Avenue

Indianapolis, IN

5k Beer Run x Sun King Brewery

March 23, 11:00am-2:00pm

Sun King Brewery

135 North College Ave

Indianapolis, IN

Boozy Book Fair

March 23, 6:00pm-9:00pm

Wonderlab

308 W. 4th Street

Bloomington, IN

WISH-TV Community Calendar

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Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg is anchoring the eclipse festivities in Hendricks County on April 8. Organizers call the free viewing event “Race to the Eclipse.” It will include live music, food trucks, and other activities by the Brownsburg Parks Department.

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Franklin, Indiana, is expecting hundreds of thousands of people to descend on the small city to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8.

Franklin expects four minutes and two seconds of total darkness during the eclipse, making it a hot spot destination for visitors.

The Franklin Parks and Recreation Department planned a three-day festival leading up to the eclipse, allowing visitors and locals to enjoy it together.

“We want our residents to enjoy this,” said Mayor Steve Barnett, (R) Franklin. “It will be a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Maybe someday their kids or grandkids can look back and say, ‘Remember 40 years ago when we were downtown having a great time at the Eclipse Festival?’”

The Franklin Eclipse Festival will bring together activities from hot air balloon rides to wine bars and educational opportunities for the whole family.

“On Monday, we will party the whole day!,” said Holly Johnston, the recreation director of the Franklin Parks and Recreation Department. “We will have a DJ here. We will have crafts, games, and different activities for kids. We will have a representative from NASA who will be here that day, and then we’ll do a countdown to the eclipse, and of course, we’ll have a little over four minutes [of totality]. We’re excited about it.”

Johnson County officials said they are happy to put their best foot forward to show everything they have to offer to visitors.

“We can’t host a Super Bowl or an Indy 500 like our friends to the north, but this is our Super Bowl,” said Ken Kosky, the executive director of Festival Country Indiana, the tourism arm of Johnson County. “We’re going to hopefully bring in 100,000 people or more, and show them a good time. Show them our Johnson County, our Franklin, our Greenwood hospitality, and hopefully they’ll enjoy their time so much they’ll return.”

The Franklin Eclipse Festival will start on April 6, two days before the eclipse. The festivities will run through the eclipse and into the evening to help slow the departure of hundreds of thousands of people out of Franklin.

Franklin officials said they are planning for at least 100,000 people, but said up to 300,000 people may come to the small city.

Franklin officials have safety plans in place and have worked out logistics over the last year and a half.

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