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**Indianapolis Offers Christmas Tree Mulching at Local Parks**

Residents of Indianapolis can recycle their real Christmas trees this holiday season through a mulching program organized by the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability in partnership with Indy Parks and Recreation. From December 25 through January 31, residents are encouraged to bring their trees to any of seven participating parks during daylight hours.

Drop-off locations include:

- **Ellenberger Park**

- **Garfield Park**

- **Northwestway Park**

- **Perry Park**

- **Riverside Park**

- **Sahm Park**

- **Riverwood Park**

All trees must be free of lights, ornaments, stands, and any other decorations prior to drop-off. This service is only available to Marion County residents.

The trees collected will be mulched by GreenCycle, a local recycling company, as part of an effort to promote sustainability and reduce waste. Thousands of trees are typically processed during this program every year.

For drop-off site details and addresses, visit [Indianapolis Christmas Tree Disposal](https://indy.gov/activity/christmas-tree-disposal).

This initiative is supported by the Indianapolis Department of Public Works and the City of Indianapolis Government.

Source: Indianapolis Office of Sustainability

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Indianapolis

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Aaron Squirrel to Perform at Devon Tower for Art Moves

Art Moves performer Aaron Squirrel will bring his signature sound to the Devon Tower in Oklahoma City as the free, year-round program continues, with the next act, harpist Jessica Tate, at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art from 12-1 p.m.; explore the full schedule on the Art Moves website.

IndyBar celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Indianapolis Bar Association is highlighting its Asian American and Pacific Islander members for Heritage Month by profiling Lun Kham Pieper, a solo practitioner and registered domestic mediator who focuses on immigration, family law and criminal defense and who previously served with the United Nations, as a Marion County deputy prosecutor and director of Burmese Outreach, a staff attorney for the Indiana Supreme Court and a board member of APABA-Indiana.

Arts Council OKC seeks public input on 2026 arts survey

Arts Council OKC is seeking Oklahoma City residents’ input for its 2026 Community Survey to shape the future of the arts, asking what the arts should look like, what matters most and how people connect with the arts, at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/artscouncilokc.

Indianapolis Issues Level-3 Severe Thunderstorms Threat

INDIANAPOLIS — The National Weather Service in Indianapolis and Marion County Emergency Management said the highest local risk level is 3 for scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon through midnight, with damaging winds and a few tornadoes as the primary threats and the best chance for severe weather from 8 p.m. to midnight; residents should stay weather aware and monitor forecasts.

Lt. Amanda Hyams graduates from Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy

Friday, Lt. Amanda Hyams graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association's 2026 Commanders Academy in Tallahassee, a two-week program described as the premier executive study for mid- to upper-level criminal justice leaders, with a curriculum focused on leadership, ethics and discipline, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reports.

Marion County Faces Severe Thunderstorm Threat

A threat assessment from the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability, Marion County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service warns of scattered severe thunderstorms in Marion County this afternoon through midnight, with a level 3 risk and primary threats of damaging winds and a few strong tornadoes, plus the potential for large hail and heavy rain, with the best chance for severe weather from 8 p.m. to midnight and residents urged to stay weather aware and monitor forecasts.

OKC Arts Council Announces 2026 Festival of the Arts Winners

Oklahoma City — The Arts Council of Oklahoma City announced the winners of the 2026 Festival of the Arts Culinary Arts Awards, naming Best Sweet Wondervan Pops, Kids’ Choice Cool Cups, Best Savory Jolas Kitchen and Best in Show Rikas Botanas from more than 30 offerings at International Food Row, as the festival returns this Saturday and Sunday to Bicentennial Park.

OKC Festival of the Arts Day Two features ballet, drones

Oklahoma City capped Day 2 of the Festival of the Arts with a 60th anniversary drone show and a performance by the Oklahoma City Ballet at Bicentennial Park, according to the Arts Council Oklahoma City, with more events planned for Saturday and Sunday.

Law Day Rally set for April 30 in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Bar Association will hold the second annual Law Day Rally on April 30 from noon to 1 p.m. on the plaza of the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, with a coalition of co-hosts including multiple local bar associations and legal aid organizations.

OKC to Host Angels & Friends Playoff Night

The Arts Council OKC will host Angels & Friends on April 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bicentennial Park in downtown Oklahoma City, a pregame playoff event featuring live music, food and drinks, a Hi-Def Howlers reunion, early access to Festival artists, raffles and Fresh Paint murals with the Oklahoma City Thunder, followed by a walk to the Myriad Gardens as playoff night begins.