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News from the City of Carmel - December 15, 2023 |
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Carmel Christkindlmarkt voted #1 Best Holiday Market in America by USA Today’s 10Best for the 4th year
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The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has been voted Best Holiday Market in the USA Today’s 10Best competition for the fourth time.
Candidates from across the United States were selected by a panel of experts and 10Best editors, and the public was then invited to vote for their favorite market. The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has claimed top place in 2019, 2021, 2022 and now 2023 (the contest did not take place in 2020 due to the pandemic).
“Every year, we are honored and humbled by the support people have for our Market,” said Maria Murphy, CEO of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. “We work tirelessly to make sure our Market is as authentic and magical as possible for our visitors, and we are thrilled to be a part of so many families’ holiday traditions.”
This link takes you to the full news release.
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Carmel Green Initiative honors Mayor Brainard’s environmental legacy
Mayor Brainard with Leslie Webb, president and co-founder of the Carmel Green Initiative.
A tree at Carmel City Hall was dedicated in honor of Mayor Jim Brainard to celebrate his environmental legacy. The Carmel Green Initiative selected the bur oak tree as a living tribute to the Mayor's status as a great climate leader. As this tree grows, we hope it provides inspiration for our ongoing journey towards sustainability and resilience.
A special thanks to Carmel Green Initiative president and co-founder, Leslie Webb and City of Carmel employees Daren Mindham and Alexia Lopez who coordinated the selection and planting of the tree.
Pictured with Mayor Brainard are members of the Carmel Green Initiative, City of Carmel department directors and staff, members of the Urban Forestry and other supporters of Carmel’s environmental initiatives.
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Traffic Update
FROM HAMILTON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
LANE ASSIGNMENTS - 146TH STREET AND ALLISONVILLE ROAD
Crews have noticed an influx of motorists crossing the yellow pavement markings on Allisonville Road south of 146th Street, which are in place to keep traffic to the right on Allisonville Road at this location. The contractor plans to install additional bollards at this location to help prevent this from continuing to happen. Hamilton County Highway asks that traffic keep to the right of the bollards and to please use caution while driving through this construction zone.
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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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There are two more opportunities to visit Santa!
Saturday, December 16
Saturday, December 23
2 - 5 p.m.
The Indiana Design Center parking lot
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Hop on the FREE Holiday Trolley!
Click on the map image below to view a larger version.
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The map below highlights the free Holiday Trolley route and public parking options near the Christkindlmarkt.
Click on the map to view a larger version.
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The Ice at Carter Green
November 18, 2023 - February 29, 2024*
We are in full-swing with the holiday season at The Ice At Carter Green! Sessions between now and December 24 are filling up rapidly. A limited amount of same-day tickets are available for each session (first-come, first-serve).
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*Reminder: The Ice At Carter Green is open through the month of February to keep the winter fun going after the holiday season.
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SCHEDULE
Open daily through December 24
Closed Christmas Day, December 25
The Ice is OPEN even after the Christkindlmarkt closed on December 24 - skate during winter break!
Open daily December 26 - January 7
Closed January 8 - 11
Open January 12 - February 29, view hours on website
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Need for blood does not take a holiday break
Create a new holiday tradition this year and donate blood.
Tuesday, December 19 - Bloodmobile
Carmel City Hall
1 Civic Square
1 - 4 p.m.
A Colts football featuring Ryan Kelly will be given to those who donate, while supplies last.
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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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An important message from
Carmel Utilities and Republic Services:
Residential trash and recycling pick-up will be delayed by one day due to the holiday.
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2023 - No Service
There will be a one-day delay starting the day after Christmas.
New Year's Day
Monday, January 1, 2024 - No Service
There will be a one-day delay starting the day after New Year's.
Carmel Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
Closed Saturday, December 23 - Tuesday, December 26
Closed Saturday, December 30 - Tuesday, January 2
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Winter weather information
In the event of a major snow or ice storm, Republic Services Trash & Recycling service may be delayed.
This link takes you to the City of Carmel Utilities website where any delays will be posted on the Important Information front page. Service delays will also be posted on social media sites Nextdoor, the Carmel Utilities Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Please be aware that any news broadcasts concerning trash service with Republic Services in Indianapolis or other communities may not apply to service in Carmel.
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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will host holiday tree recycling
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will host a Holiday Tree Recycling event on Friday, January 5, from 1 - 4 p.m. at Westermeier Commons in Central Park, 920 Central Park Drive.
To participate in the drive-through style event, community members can bring their live, decoration-free holiday tree to the Westermeier Commons parking lot. CCPR staff and volunteers will unload the tree and it will be donated to Xanderbuilt Tree Care to be mulched. Free warm refreshments will be available as a
thank you.
Last year, CCPR held its second Holiday Tree Recycling and community members collectively donated 121 trees.
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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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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
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Actors Theatre of Indiana
The Studio Theater
Click the venue logos below for more entertainment options.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
City Council - Monday, December 18, 6 p.m.
Home Place Advisory Board - Tuesday, December 19, 5:30 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, December 20, 10 a.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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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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