Irvingtons' Benton House Tour of Homes is a main fundraising activity for the House. The event scheduled this year on September 18th provides more than a third of the funding for maintenance and upkeep. Recently a portion of the fund has been set aside for specific purposes. In 2006, the effort funded a new sign for the front yard. In 2007, the money was set aside for part of the funding for a new slate roof, gutters and downspouts. In 2008, money from the Tour paid for a new HVAC system for the second floor and Caretaker quarters. In 2009, fifty new folding chairs were purchased for meetings inside and a much needed trim and removal of dead trees on the grounds was accomplished. Last year $5,000 was raised and these funds paid for foundation repairs.

A Big THANK YOU to Heidi Altom and all the Home Tour Committee Members for a wonderful tour and to Buddy Boyce for a unique and successful car show.

The 2011 Tour & Classy Car Show

The following homes were featured on the 2011 Tour, Sunday, September 18th.

925 N. Butler Avenue
311 N. Audubon Road
922 N. Layman Avenue
18 N. Sheridan Avenue
373 S. Ritter Avenue
5751 University Avenue
339 N. Lesley Avenue
The Benton House, 312 S. Downey Avenue
The Bona Thompson Center, 5350 University Avenue

Sponsors for the 2011 Benton House Tour of Homes included:

Bona Thompson Sponsors: $500 ~ Central Ace Hardware and Angie's List
Irving Circle Sponsors: $100 ~ Jockamo Pizza and Irvington Pet Clinic
Kyle Oak Sponsors: $50 ~ Bookmamas

Preparations for the 2012 Tour will begin soon. Please contact Heidi Altom, haltom@indy.rr.com, if you are interested in being on the committee.

Volunteer Opportunities include:

• Home Selection
• Publicity
• Sponsorship
• Signage
• Brochures
• Flowers
• Docents