BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Indianapolis Ambassadors - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Indianapolis Ambassadors X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Indianapolis Ambassadors 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: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:20260307T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260307T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T212905 CREATED:20260104T011656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T045945Z UID:10013984-1772872200-1772881200@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:500 Festival 6-Miler (FULL) DESCRIPTION:On Your Marks\, Get Set\, GO!!!\nFor the fourth consecutive year\, the 500 Festival has chosen the Indianapolis Ambassadors to host a pit station for their Miler Series of runs/walks. We need your help to make our refreshment station cheerful and efficient for the runners who pass by. We will set up tables\, pour drinks of Gatorade and water\, hand them to the runners and walkers as they zoom by\, and then we clean up and break down the tables. \nThe 6-miler is set for Saturday\, March 7\, 2026\, from 8:30am-11:00am. \nWe are assigned to the first pit station — so there’s plenty of time to breakdown and head to an optional breakfast. \nVolunteer Registration (2-Steps)\n\nRegister with the Indy Ambassadors so WE know you’re coming.\nhttps://forms.gle/nUKHGUijMsFbD2Cs7\nRegister with the 500 Festival so THEY know you’re coming.\nhttps://500festival.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=105415 and access code is Indy26. \n\nIf you have not done so already\, you will be prompted to create a new profile.\n\nAfter profile creation\, in the future you will just need your first name and email.\n\n\nAfter creating profile / signed in\, at the top of the page you will see a box where you can input an access code. Your access code is Indy26. Click Submit.\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Volunteers who would like to receive an invitation to Volunteer Appreciation Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway® must sign up online by Thursday\, April 9th. \n>>>> Registration is Required to Participate <<<<\n\nVolunteer Details:\n\n500 Festival 6-Miler\nPit station location will be communicated after registration.\n16 volunteers are needed.\n\nDate and Times:\n\nSaturday March 7th\n8:30am – 11:00am\n\nVolunteer benefits:\n\nEvent shirt\nVolunteers who would like to receive an invitation to Volunteer Appreciation Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway® must sign up online by Thursday\, April 9th.\n\nVolunteer Requirements:\n\nMust Be 16\nDress for the Weather\n\nReach out to Chris Blair at volunteeradmin@indyambassadors.org with any questions. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/6-miler/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Indy-Mini-Six-Miler-Training-2024-_000220-scaled-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="500 Festival":MAILTO:emiller@500festival.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405 DTSTAMP:20260430T212905 CREATED:20260220T022329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T192226Z UID:10014006-1773100800-1775347199@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:'English'\, Indiana Repertory Theatre DESCRIPTION:Ushers Needed. “English only” is the mantra that rules a classroom in Iran where four adults prepare for an English language exam. But while a new language may represent a new life\, how will it alter their identities? This inspirational Pulitzer Prize winner shows that there is more to life than can be spoken in mere words. A thoughtful and heartfelt exploration of the human desire to belong. \nhttps://www.indyambassadors.org/ongoing/indiana-repertory-theatre/ \nVolunteer with friends! Speak up if you are interested in participating. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/english-indiana-repertory-theatre/ LOCATION:Indiana Reperatory Theatre – Upper Stage\, 140 W Washington St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/25-26-Web-Images3-scaled-1.jpg GEO:39.7675566;-86.1610504 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Indiana Reperatory Theatre – Upper Stage 140 W Washington St Indianapolis IN 46204 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=140 W Washington St:geo:-86.1610504,39.7675566 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260313T230000 DTSTAMP:20260430T212905 CREATED:20260115T234944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T181036Z UID:10013986-1773424800-1773442800@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Noble Evening in the Garden (FULL) DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, March 13\, 2026\, Noble will host its 25th Annual “Noble Evening in the Garden” at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. This preview to the Indiana Flower & Patio Show features restaurants with tastings\, live entertainment\, a huge silent auction\, dancing\, magicians\, artists and much more. We generally host around 1\,000-1\,200 guests at the event\, which stretches throughout Expo Hall and the West Pavilion. \nThank you for your interest. All volunteer positions have been claimed. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/noble-evening-in-the-garden-2026/ LOCATION:Expo Hall\, Indiana State Fair Grounds\, 1202 E. 38th St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46205\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Noble-Evening-in-the-Garden-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Noble%2C Inc.":MAILTO:j.johnson@mynoblelife.org GEO:39.8284115;-86.1353844 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Expo Hall Indiana State Fair Grounds 1202 E. 38th St. Indianapolis IN 46205 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1202 E. 38th St.:geo:-86.1353844,39.8284115 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260314T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T212905 CREATED:20260205T115745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T115745Z UID:10013994-1773477000-1773504000@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Lucky Dog 5K & Shamrock Beer Run DESCRIPTION:Friends of Indy Animals is looking for people to fill a variety of different shifts between 8:30am and 4pm on Saturday\, March 14 at Military Park in downtown Indy.\nLucky Dog 5K is all about Running (or Walking) and supporting amazing animal shelters! “Let’s raise the woof”\nJoin us on Saturday\, March 14th\, 2026 at 9:00am EST for an exciting “Lucky Dog 5K-9 Themed” event that features the scenic views of White River State Bark\, Downtown Indianapolis!\nThis race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time! \nWho is ready to Party Shamrock Style?\n*Join us for our 14th Year of Beer Drinking….\nThe 2026 event will again feature a Kick-A** DJ\, Food Truck\, Party Tent\, Cornhole\, Giant Beer Pong & of course plenty of BEEEER. It’s going to be a SHAMROCKIN’ BrewFest!!\nStart your 5K with a Toast of one Craft Beer sample then run/walk to the 1K for another Beer sample\, same for the 2K\, 3K\, 4K and Finish with a Pint of Beer or You Can Drink a Pint Before the 5K event Starts… 🙂 \n“Running and Beer Two of My Favorite Things” \nThis is a 21+ event only. No strollers\, no kids\, no one under 21 admitted. \nIf you’d like to volunteer email Dean Metcalf at dmetcalf@bobandtom.com URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/lucky-dog-5k-shamrock-beer-run/ LOCATION:Military Park\, 601 W New York Street \, Indianapolis\, IN\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/raceBanner-cSHMH5fd-bPob3w.png GEO:39.7706478;-86.1677694 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Military Park 601 W New York Street Indianapolis IN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=601 W New York Street:geo:-86.1677694,39.7706478 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T212905 CREATED:20260220T024949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T025118Z UID:10014007-1774094400-1774108800@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Global Village: International Women’s Gathering DESCRIPTION:Celebration Volunteers Needed. The Global Village Welcome Center needs volunteers like you to make this event a success. Hear from local Sheroes in this empowering speaker series. Enjoy a special lunch featuring a globally inspired menu and enjoy a variety of music and dance performances from women-led groups. \n “We honor the global contributions of women here and abroad. Celebrate and uplift a woman-run non-profit organization during the International Women’s Gathering with influential guest speakers!” \nIf you’re able to volunteer for this event\, please reach out to the Event Manager\, Enali Rogers\, ERogers@imcoalition.org URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/global-village-womens-gathering-2026/ LOCATION:Global Village Welcome Center\, 4233 Lafayette Rd\, Indianapolis\, 46254\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Global-Village-Womens-Gathering.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="International Marketplace Coalition":MAILTO:mclark@imcoalition.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260321T213000 DTSTAMP:20260430T212905 CREATED:20260218T180356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T182520Z UID:10014004-1774107000-1774128600@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Indianapolis Opera: Libiamo! A Renaissance of Taste & Tempo DESCRIPTION:Fundraiser Volunteers Needed. In honor of over 50 years of opera tradition in our great city\, Indianapolis Opera\, in partnership with the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana\, debuts an all-new fundraising event celebrating music\, design\, & culinary artistry. Join us for a curated night of gourmet Italian cuisine\, fine wine\, glamorous fashion\, and transcendent opera singing amid a gallery of Ferrari sports cars\, Ducati motorcycles\, and Vespas! \nThe mission of Indianapolis Opera is to educate\, inspire\, and entertain through the creation and presentation of quality musical storytelling for our diverse Hoosier community. \nThree shifts of 6 volunteers are needed for ushering\, answering questions\, coat checking\, assisting with registration and gift bag disbursement\, and light cleaning/tidying. The shifts are: 3:45-6pm. 5:45-8pm\, and 7:45-9:30 pm. \nVolunteer on the last shift will be able to enjoy the music of the opera during their shift. The event has a festive atmosphere and decor. \nParking\nThere is street parking available\, and volunteers may use the valet service. \nDress Code\nAll black dressy clothes\, but comfortable shoes since they will be a lot of standing. \nVolunteer Registration\nEmail Amanda Ellery at admin@indyopera.org to sign up and for additional questions. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/indianapolis-opera-libiamo-a-renaissance-of-taste-tempo/ LOCATION:Basile Opera Center\, 4011 N Pennsylvania st\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46205\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Indianapols-Opera-Libiamo-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indianapolis Opera":MAILTO:admin@indyopera.org GEO:39.8289763;-86.1536343 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Basile Opera Center 4011 N Pennsylvania st Indianapolis IN 46205 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4011 N Pennsylvania st:geo:-86.1536343,39.8289763 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330 DTSTAMP:20260430T212905 CREATED:20260221T173738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T174039Z UID:10014008-1774396800-1774828799@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:USA Swimming Speedo Sectionals DESCRIPTION:USA Swimming’s Spring Speedo Sectionals Coming to the IU Natatorium from March 25-29. Register Now for Your Favorite Volunteer Spot!\nGreetings\, Indy Ambassadors! \nThank you for your unmatched support in 2025 that resulted in an amazing year of fast swimming and fun at the IU Natatorium – Indianapolis. 2026 brings another outstanding lineup of events at every level. As a member of Indy Ambassadors\, you are invited to be part of the fun and fellowship this year. \nIt is now time to Think Spring at the Nat! We kick off our Natatorium-hosted event season with USA Swimming’s 2026 Speedo Sectionals at Indianapolis in late March. This event is the first level of USA Swimming’s star championship series and where Olympic dreams are launched. We will be welcoming close to 1\,000 accomplished athletes from across the country to Indianapolis that week. \nVolunteer opportunities for Speedo Sectionals start on Wednesday\, March 25\, and continue through Sunday\, March 29. Volunteer registration for this event is now open. You are encouraged to sign up soon to secure your favorite volunteer position during shifts that work well in your schedule. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AC2CA1FF2-61471887-spring#/ \nWe look forward to welcoming the Indy Ambassadors back to the Nat in March as we continue to build and celebrate our fantastic volunteer community. Thank you for your support of the 2026 USA Swimming Speedo Sectional at Indianapolis! \nSincerely\, \nYour Local Organizing Committee\n2026 USA Swimming Speedo Sectionals at Indianapolis URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/usa-swimming-speedo-sectionals/ LOCATION:Indiana University Natatorium – Indianapolis\, 901 West New York Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/speedo-sectionals-22-desktopv3-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330 DTSTAMP:20260430T212905 CREATED:20260208T185946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T194737Z UID:10013998-1774656000-1774828799@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Indiana Artisan Spring Marketplace 2026 DESCRIPTION:Known as the state’s premier art and food experience\, the Indiana Artisan Marketplace features two fun-filled days in the spring to engage with artists\, see their work\, watch them create\, taste their foods\, sample their wines\, and buy the best in Hoosier craftsmanship. \nAbout 90 artisans from across Indiana are expected to showcase their original art\, fine craft\, small-batch food\, and locally produced wine\, spirits and other beverages. Many will demonstrate their creative process in their booths. Food and beverage producers will offer samples up and down the food aisle. \nIf art is your fuel and volunteering is your super power\, be part of the team that makes the Indiana Artisan Marketplace a success. The show that has become known as Indiana’s premier art and food experience will be March 28th and 29th in the Agriculture/Horticulture Building at the State Fairgrounds\, 1202 E. 38th St.\, Indianapolis. Help artists from around the state set up\, provide hospitality and customer services to our guests\, and help pack up at the end of the show. Before or after your shift\, shop the booths\, watch artisans share their creative process\, taste their foods\, and sample their wines. You’ll receive free admission\, free parking\, light refreshments\, a T-shirt and a generous supply of gratitude. Details\, sign up at https://signup.com/go/OGAnaoD \nhttps://indianaartisan.org/support/#volunteer\n   URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/artisan-marketplace-2026/ LOCATION:Indiana State Fairgrounds\, 1200 E. 38th Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46205\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Customers.Diversity.2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Artisan":MAILTO:Rosalyn@IndianaArtisan.org GEO:39.8255182;-86.1375794 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Indiana State Fairgrounds 1200 E. 38th Street Indianapolis IN 46205 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 E. 38th Street:geo:-86.1375794,39.8255182 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR