Cupcakes for a cause 

Indianapolis is about to get a whole lot sweeter with the Ultimate Cupcake Festival, a family friendly event designed to satisfy sweet tooths for a good cause.Cupcake lovers from all over the city will converge to indulge in sugary delights while supporting H.E.R. Living Campus, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through housing and educational resources.People of all ages will gather from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the H.E.R. Living Campus grounds. Top bakers are nominated to participate, and each prepares more than 1000 cupcakes for the event.“You really get to see (the bakers’) creativity in their work,” said LeTava Mabilijengo, chief administrator at H.E.R. Living Campus and founder of the festival. Patrons can taste samplings and vote for the best cupcake. The event will also feature a live DJ, kids’ zone, adult lounge and interactive games.“We are very intentional about setting up the festival so parents can see where everything is and feel comfortable,” Mabilijengo said. “We think it’s an affordable day for the whole family.”The tickets for adults are $5 each, and children are $3. The money from ticket sales will go to benefit the outdoor youth programs at H.E.R. Living Campus. Each...