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News from the City of Carmel  -  March 3, 2023

Carmel recognizes March as Disability Awareness month

The City of Carmel is observing National Disability Awareness Month in March and will be part of several special events. Mayor Jim Brainard signed a proclamation recognizing the month for Carmel and you can see how that all came together in this powerful video.

Kicking things off is a virtual art exhibit produced by Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Carmel Arts Council featuring local artists of all ages and disabilities. The art is featured on the Carmel Arts Council website and will continue to be shared on social media throughout the month. Select works are also being displayed on the Midtown Plaza video screen.

Click here to read the full news release.

Virtual Art Exhibition

Barrier-Free Performance

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will host its annual Barrier-Free Theatre performance on March 18 and 19. This year’s performance is titled Find Your True Love and an ASL interpreter will be present for the March 18 performance.

Barrier-Free Theatre productions provide an inclusive creative outlet for individuals with and without disabilities. Cast members are involved in every aspect of the production. Click here to purchase tickets and meet the cast!

Spring is near! Celebrate at Allied Solutions' Meet Me on Main

Meet Me on Main has new hours!
Head to the Arts & Design District on the second Saturday of
each month from 4 - 8 p.m.

Carmel announces changes to events in Midtown Plaza

Summer at Midtown Plaza is about to get even better in 2023. The City of Carmel and Allied Solutions will double the opportunities to watch weekly movies on the BIG SCREEN, while the weekly outdoor music offering will change from lunch time to dinner time. In addition, a new Midtown Block Party is being planned for May 13.

All the exciting changes will go into effect in May, perfect timing for the community to gather at the Plaza on warm summer days and nights. For details about the events in Midtown, click here.

Carmel Mayor's Youth Council applications are now open

Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 term of the Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council. The Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council is a youth-led organization whose goal is to serve the community of Carmel. For more information on this organization and how to apply, please email Candy Martin, CMYC Advisor, at cmartin@carmel.in.gov.

Learn about bicycle safety and projects
in Carmel

Bike Safe: Carrying Cargo and Kids
Tuesday, March 7, 6:30 p.m.
Carmel Clay Public Library, Meeting Room B

Looking for tips on how to keep you, your kids, and your stuff safe on your bike rides? Wondering what the City of Carmel is doing for resident bikers? Join us for an info session with Transportation Department Coordinator Kevin Whited, along with City of Carmel partners. Registration is required. 

Carmel Neighborhood Association Network meeting March 9

Carmel Neighborhood Association Network Meeting (CNAN)
Thursday, March 9, 2023, 6 p.m.
Carmel City Hall, Council Chambers (Second Floor)
Light refreshments will be served, sponsored by Indie Coffee Roasters

CNAN continues to be one of the best ways for the city to share information about City departments and services, while addressing the concerns of the neighborhood association presidents' network.

For more information, please contact Kelli Prader in Carmel Utilities at kprader@carmel.in.gov OR visit the Carmel Neighborhood Association Network | City of Carmel 

Performing Arts in the City

The Center for the Performing Arts 

The Center presents Crash Test Dummies The Tarkington, March 11 Founded in the 1980s in Winnipeg, Canada, the Crash Test Dummies achieved international success with their 1993 album God Shuffled His Feet and the hit single “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm,” showcasing lead singer-songwriter Brad Roberts’ distinctive baritone voice. Click here for tickets.

Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael

Wishbone Ash March 10 Feinstein's welcomes British band Wishbone Ash for an evening of diverse musical genres, from folk, blues and jazz to pedal-to-the-metal rock and electronica. Click here to purchase tickets.

Actors Theatre of Indiana

Mr. Confidential April 28 - May 14 Actors Theatre of Indiana presents this story of family, dreams, innocence, love and scandal that you won't want to miss! Click here to purchase tickets.

Spring into conservation with native plants and rain barrels

Spring rains, sunshine and blooms are on the horizon. Plan ahead for your property by ordering your native plants and rain barrels from the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District. The District has all the tools you need to conserve water and support pollinators like bees and butterflies with beautiful native plants.

Plant kit and rain barrel pre-orders can be placed online at www.hamiltonswcd.org. Orders for plants are due by March 30 and rain barrel pre-orders are due by April 27. Rain barrels can be picked up May 9 - 10 in Noblesville and plants, the week of June 5. All proceeds support conservation projects and education in Hamilton County.

Click here for more information.

City of Carmel Employment Opportunities

Click here for information and opportunities with the City of Carmel. 

Upcoming Public Meetings

City Council - Monday, March 6, 6 p.m.
Carmel Small Business Network Meeting - Thursday, March 9, noon
Carmel Neighborhood Network Association Meeting - Thursday, March 9, 6 p.m.

All public meetings take place in the Council Chambers in City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Public meetings are broadcast live on Carmel TV and YouTube . 

To view archived Government Meetings with Closed Captioning, visit the City's video archives. Select the meeting you wish to view and once the window opens on your computer screen or phone, select the CC box on the bottom right corner next to the settings. 

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