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News from the City of Carmel - November 24, 2023 |
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The City of Carmel would like to wish a Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for everyone in our community who continue to make Carmel a place to call home.
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Mayor Brainard and Council present special award and proclamation at November 20 City Council meeting
Range Line Pioneer Award
At the November 20 City Council meeting, Mayor Jim Brainard presented Mo Merhoff with the Range Line Pioneer Award for her many contributions to the Carmel community and Indiana as a whole. Merhoff's experience and lengthy list of accomplishments includes graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Purdue University, executive directorship of the 1994 World Rowing Championships in Indianapolis, serving as Olympic Press Officer at three Olympic Games and 10 World Rowing Championships and, most recently, heading up Carmel's Chamber of Commerce for 20 years. Before her retirement during the pandemic, Merhoff successfully merged the Carmel and Fishers chambers into OneZone.
Mayor Jim Brainard presents Mo Merhoff with the Range Line Pioneer Award with from left to right: Councilors Sue Finkam, Adam Aasen, Jeff Worrell, Kevin "Woody" Rider, Teresa Ayers, Tony Green and Laura Campbell.
"A chamber of commerce in a city is important to its advancement," said Mayor Jim Brainard. He added that chambers help work out issues with the business community and promote businesses in that community, which in turn creates good jobs leading to economic development and quality growth. Mayor Brainard stated that Merhoff's willingness to sit down as friends to hash out issues and her spirit of partnership, innovation and creativity helped to make Carmel a much better place.
The Range Line Pioneer Award was established in 1992. It is conferred to a person who lives in or out of the community who has been a friend to the city.
Recognition of Hindu American Awareness
Month Proclamation
The Council also recognized a Proclamation made in October for Hindu American Awareness Month, with a presentation by Avika Garg, a Carmel resident and student at College Wood Elementary School. Along with her mother Pooja Garg (pictured), Avika shared a message about Diwali, the most important Hindu holiday celebrated over five days in October or November.
Avika explained that the celebrating of Diwali includes lighting oil lamps called diyas, shooting fireworks and exchanging gifts and sweets with friends and family. Avika finished her presentation with this statement: "This proclamation is special and symbolizes the support that the city provides embracing diversity and makes all citizens welcome and the part of the fabric of America."
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Your one-stop site for all things festive in the City this holiday season! Visit HolidaysInCarmel.com for a complete listing of events and festivals. |
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Support local businesses and Shop Small Shop Carmel
November 25
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Hop on the Holiday Trolley!
Click on the map image below to view a larger version.
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Vote for Carmel Christkindlmarkt!
Our Christkindlmarkt is in the running once again for USA Today’s 10Best competition in the category of Best Holiday Market.
We are proud to have won the #1 spot in 2019, 2021 and 2022. Vote every day between now and November 29, and be sure to share with your friends and family, too!
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Village of WestClay hosts Lighting of the Village November 25
The Village of WestClay Owners Association will host a tree lighting ceremony this weekend. More than 30,000 lights will be displayed at the second annual Lighting of the Village.
Saturday, November 25, 6 p.m.
Village of WestClay Meeting House
2000 N. New Market
The highlight of the evening will be the Lighting of the 40-foot Village holiday tree. Immediately following the lighting of the tree, the festive spirit will continue as the Village lights more than 30,000 holiday lights.
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Santa Tours are back!
Three years after making his inaugural tour of Carmel in a fire truck – visiting families sheltered at home during the pandemic – Santa will be making a return visit this holiday season with more tours and more opportunities to see the Jolly Old Elf and his friends from the Carmel Fire, Police and Street departments. The tours will begin Sunday, November 26, and include 10 dates with 10 different routes through Sunday, December 17. Each tour time will be from 5-8 p.m. on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
This link takes you to Santa's schedule and a larger version of the map.
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Republic Services Thanksgiving delays and closings
A few reminders for the Thanksgiving holiday week:
Republic Services Trash & Recycling will be on a one-day delay for Thursday and Friday customers only.
Carmel Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed beginning Thursday, November 23 until it reopens on Tuesday, November 28.
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Recycle campaign signs through November 30
Carmel Utilities and the Carmel Street Department are partnering with the Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste Center and Recycle Force to recycle campaign signs generated from the 2023 election seasons. This recycling initiative prevents an abundance of yard signs going to a local landfill as they cannot be recycled in regular curbside pickup. If residents do not plan on returning their campaign signs to individual candidates, they are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to recycle.
This link takes you to the news release and recycling location information.
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Fall leaf and landscape waste removal
From now through December 15, each Carmel Utilities/Republic Services customer home is allowed up to 20 bags/bundles (four feet or shorter bundles) of landscape waste pick up per week, free of charge.
For more information on Republic Services programs for Carmel customers, please visit the Carmel Utilities website: Trash - Carmel Utilities
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Holiday lights recycling drive
November 20 - January 19
Carmel residents have the opportunity to make this holiday season truly green by recycling holiday lights instead of throwing them away. Beginning Monday, November 20, residents can recycle used and unwanted holiday lights by taking them to White's Ace Hardware & Garden Center at 731 S. Range Line Road. The recycling drive will continue until January 19 and is sponsored by Carmel Clay Schools' Green Teams, Carmel Utilities, the City of Carmel, Technology Recyclers and White's Ace Hardware & Garden Center.
This link takes you to the full news release.
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Hamilton County turns 200!
Join in the Bicentennial celebration of Hamilton County at events across the county all through the year. Upcoming events are listed below. For details about the events, visit the Hamilton County Bicentennial website. November is Clay Township's Month.
VINTAGE MAPS OF CARMEL
November 1 - 30; Carmel Clay Public Library
HAMILTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT
Saturday, December 2, 7 - 9 p.m.
Hamilton County Courthouse
33 N. 9th Street
BICENTENNIAL BASH!
Sunday, December 3, 1 - 5 p.m.
Ivy Tech Community College
300 N. 17th St., Noblesville
Click here for tickets
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Performing Arts in the City
Carmel has world class entertainment in a variety of genres featuring performances all year long
Each week we will highlight some of the events going on in the City.
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Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
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The Center for the Performing Arts
Indiana Ballet Conservatory at The Palladium
Click the venue logos below for more entertainment options.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Board of Zoning Appeals - Monday, November 27, 6 p.m.
City offices are closed November 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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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Counting down to the Solar Eclipse 2024
Experience one of the greatest natural phenomena that can occur in our skies: a total solar eclipse. Businesses, attractions and our cities are planning exciting ways to celebrate on April 8, 2024. Visit the Carmel Eclipse 2024 page on the City of Carmel website to watch the Countdown Clock and learn more about the eclipse.
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What time will the 2024 solar eclipse be visible?
Visit Hamilton County's Total Solar Eclipse 2024 website
for details.
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