Announcements
Cassandra Medley has opened Medley Portraits, offering photography services for weddings, senior pictures and family portraits — with an emphasis on children with special needs and disabilities, at 107 S. 8th St., in the Judge Stone House in downtown Noblesville. Contact www.medleyportraits.com or 509-3296.

Conventions
Women’s Philanthropy Institute will hold an online conference exploring how women’s attitudes about money shape their charitable giving: Oct. 4, “Change Your Strategy and Change the World.” Register at http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/courses-and-seminars/course/she-makes-change. Contact wpiinfo@iupui.edu or call 278-8990.

Oct. 16, Indiana Logistics Summit, Indiana Convention Center, keynote address by Procter & Gamble innovator, Dr. Nabil Sakkab, and more than 20 top logistics executives, reception hosted by Gov. Mitch Daniels, followed by speaker presentations on Oct. 17. The Summit is hosted by the Ports of Indiana, Purdue University and Conexus Indiana, with help from major sponsors such as the Indiana Economic Development Corp., the Indiana Department of Transportation, Ice Miller, Harrison College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and many other logistics-focused organizations. Registration for the conference and reception is available at www.indianalogistics.com.

Fundraising
Circle City Classic to benefit from the NCAA Circle City Classic Coaches Luncheon Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. at Lucas Oil Plaza. Tickets: $35. Contact 923-3042 or visit circlecityclassic.com.

Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana Inc. to benefit from the “Hair Ball” Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Robert Irsay Charity Pavilion. Tickets: $30 for adults, $10 for children 6-12. Visit IndyHairBall.org.

The Behavior Analysis Center for Autism to benefit from the 2nd annual Run for Respite 5K run and walk Oct. 6 at 7:30 a.m. at Eagle Creek Park. Cost: $20 plus $5 for per vehicle. Visit thebaca.com/run4respite.html to register.

Mephibosheth Ministries Inc. to benefit from a concert by Gordon Mote Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at East Street Studios in Westfield. Tickets: $25 before Oct. 1, $30 after. Contact Becky Moore at 984-4653, ext. 30 or visit mm-abilities.org.

The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention to benefit from the annual Blueprint Celebration Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the NCAA Conference Center. Tickets: $50 and $100, sponsorships also available. Contact Jen Hunt at 472-7638 or jhunt@chipindy.org.

Grants
Lawrence Township School Foundation received a $100,000 grant from USA Funds for the Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) program.

Domestic Violence Network received a $1,000 donation from Verizon Wireless.

Financial Center gave $7,833 to North Central High School as a result of its Panther Free Checking accounting program.

In Recognition
Central Indiana Land Trust has been recognized by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission as the first accredited land trust in Indiana.

Michele Jackson, Harden Jackson Law, was selected by Rep. Andre Carson for the Congressional Angels in Adoption Award for her work on behalf of children in need of homes.

Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital received the Women’s Choice Award, based on female patient satisfaction, from WomenCertified.

Jack J. Phillips, Roche Diagnostics Corp., was recognized by PharmaVOICE magazine as one of the top 100 most inspiring people in life sciences in 2012.

James F. Malec, Indiana University School of Medicine, received the Brain Injury Association of America’s 2012 Sheldon Berrol, M.D., Clinical Service Award.

Frost Brown Todd’s Indianapolis office had 30 attorneys listed in the Best Lawyers in America 2013. The firm also received #1 ranking at the state and city level in six practice areas.•