🍦 Scoop Into Your Week: Local Wins + Events

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Monday’s back already and seriously… how is time moving this fast? September is already racing by, and today is our last taste of those crisp, fall-feeling temps before the thermostat jumps back into the mid-80s by the weekend. Soak up the cool breeze while you can! Pumpkin spice may be here, but Indiana weather is about to remind us summer isn’t quite done yet.

In today’s South Side Scoop:

• 🎉 Nominate your favorite local restaurant, boutique, or hangout for our next Feature Friday!

• 💼 Franklin Chamber awarded $25K in grants to six small businesses to help them grow.

• ❤️ Johnson County Community Foundation granted $162K to nonprofits tackling food insecurity, recovery, youth programs, and more.

Let’s get to it!

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DIGEST

Nominate Your Favorite Spot for Feature Friday

We want to hear from you! 🎉 Our Feature Friday series highlights local gems across the southside, and we’d love your input. Is there a favorite restaurant, boutique, community spot, or live music spot you think deserves the spotlight? We just might feature your pick in an upcoming newsletter! Hit reply and tell us your favorite or click here to drop it in our quick form. Thank you for your input!

Franklin Chamber Awards $25K in Grants to Local Businesses

The Franklin Chamber Foundation is investing in the future of local business! Last Friday, $25,000 in Small Business Capacity-Building Grants were awarded to six Franklin businesses: Farm Girl Mercantile, E & M Land Services, Haberdasher Artisan Distillery, Frank’s Guitars, Woven Co. Candles, and Generation Art and Frame. Funded by the Franklin Economic Development Commission, these grants will help small businesses expand their reach and strengthen the community. Congratulations to all the recipients!

Johnson County Community Foundation Awards $162K to Local Nonprofits

The Johnson County Community Foundation has awarded $162,000 in grants to support local nonprofits addressing critical community needs like food insecurity, addiction recovery, education, transportation, and youth programming. Among the recipients are Girls Inc. of Johnson County, which will expand its new Project Accelerate initiative, and Tara Treatment Center, which will purchase a van to transport women to recovery programs. Other beneficiaries include food pantries, mentorship programs, schools, and community projects. The foundation’s next grant cycle, focused on mental health initiatives, opens October 1.

SPORTS

Friday Night Lights are back! Each Monday we’ll share the latest scores so you can see how our local teams stacked up over the weekend. Then on Wednesdays, look out for the upcoming matchups so you don’t miss a game!

🏈 Friday Night High School Football Scores

Southport 0 Columbus North 54
Perry Meridian 15 Franklin Community 7
Franklin Central 7 Brownsburg 35
Center Grove 55 Marion 0
Greenwood 20 Martinsville 38
Whiteland 14 Decatur Central 29
Roncalli 11 IBCHS 33
Greenwood Christian 50 Phalen Leadership Academy 0

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A MESSAGE FROM Pacaso

How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential

Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.

Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.

No wonder 10K+ everyday people are taking the chance on Pacaso.

Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.

The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.

Invest While You Still Can

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🎃 Hosting a fall festival, trunk-or-treat, or Halloween bash? 👉 Submit your event here and we’ll add it to the South Side Scoop’s Fall Event Guide!

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Monday

Dot Pumpkin Painting

Homeschoolers can get creative at this Yayoi Kusama-inspired art day! Learn about the artist’s famous dot style, then design your own colorful pumpkin with any colors and patterns you like. Cost is $19 per artist. Register here.
Monday, September 8th | 1–2:30pm | uPaint Pottery Studio – 3113 W Smith Valley Rd, Greenwood

GPL Maker Kids: Fox Pom-Pom Bookmarks

Celebrate International Literacy Day with a hands-on craft at Greenwood Public Library! Kids in grades K–5 will create pom-poms that look like foxes, then design and laminate their own bookmarks to take home. Register for free here.
Monday, September 8th | 4:30–5:30pm | Greenwood Public Library – 310 S. Meridian, Greenwood (Community Room C)

Tuesday

Cruise-In at The Suds - Every Tuesday for great food, drinks, and cars!

Tuesday, September 9th | 4:30pm | The Suds – 350 Market Plaza, Greenwood

Kernel & Canvas at Once Upon a Kernel

Enjoy popcorn, treats, and drinks while creating your own colorful masterpiece. Open to ages 7 & up with no experience needed! $37 per person (includes supplies, instruction, caramel corn & a medium dirty soda). Get your tickets here.
Tuesday, September 9th | 6:30–8:30pm | Once Upon a Kernel – 2222 W Southport Rd. Ste D, Indianapolis

Author Event with Rachel Harrison at The Sycamore

Celebrate the launch of Play Nice with USA Today bestselling author Rachel Harrison! Hear her discuss her newest novel, enjoy a signed hardcover copy included with your ticket, and stick around for an optional signing and photo line after the talk. Get your tickets here.
Tuesday, September 9th | Doors 5:30pm, Author Talk 6:30pm | The Sycamore at Mallow Run – Bargersville

Pickleball 101

No matter your skill level, everyone is welcome every Tuesday and it is free to attend. Look for the Pickleball Bus!
Tuesday, September 9th | 6:30–8pm | Honey Creek UMC – 2722 S. Honey Creek Road, Greenwood

Sold Out (So You Don’t Miss Out Next Time!)

• Tuesday

  • Edible Art Class with Dessert Divas

🎤 Looking for karaoke, trivia, bingo, and more?
Check out our full list of recurring events here!

📆 Upcoming Events You Can’t Miss

This Week

• Wednesday, September 10th: No Sew Fabric Wreaths Workshop by Franklin Parks and Recreation

• Thursday, September 11th:

  • 5th Annual Cougar Classic at Hillview Country Club

  • BizBash 2025 by Franklin Chamber at Garment Factory Events

  • Acoustic Social 2nd Annual Fundraiser for Isaiah 117 at Grafton Peek Social Hall

  • Paws to Read at Greenwood Public Library

• Friday, September 12th:

  • The Bejeweled Band (Rescheduled) at Mallow Run Winery

  • Comedian Josh Wolf at Mad Hatter Shows

• Saturday, September 13th:

  • Community Day at Proctor Park by UpLift Johnson County

  • 2025 Community Campout at Freedom Park

  • Bands Battling Hunger to Support The Refuge at Greenwood Amphitheater

  • Honorary Blood Drive at Greenwood Fire Department

  • Comedian Dave Dugan at Mad Hatter Shows

  • Movie in the Park: Moana 2 at Independence Park

• Sunday, September 14th:

  • Labapalooza at Mallow Run Winery

  • Author Event with Hayley Gelfuso at The Garment Factory

If you’d like more information about any of the upcoming events, don’t hesitate to send us an email—we’re happy to assist! Keep in mind that many of these events require a ticket, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone!

⛅️ WEATHER

Monday

73 🌡️ 46 | ☀️ | 6% | 🌬️ E 5 MPH

Tuesday

78 🌡️ 51 | 🌤️ | 6% | 🌬️ SE 5-10 MPH

_{*Disclaimer: This forecast was pulled from the weather app the night before and is subject to Indiana’s ever-changing moods—accuracy not guaranteed!}

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Tuesday

• Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza | Frank Dean’s Performance Stage | 5pm

• The Corner Bar | Doug Henthorn | 7pm

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