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News from the City of Carmel - January 19, 2024 |
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Top ice carvers from around the country will be in Carmel this weekend, January 19 – 21 for demonstrations, the People’s Choice sculpture competition and, of course, the fan favorite: speed carving.
Friday, January 19, 4 - 8 p.m.
Carmel Arts & Design District
Ice carving demonstrations along Main Street.
Saturday, January 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Ice at Carter Green
- Ice carving demonstrations: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Carmel Fire Department Chili Cook-Off: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- People’s Choice Sculpture Voting: noon – 5 p.m.
- Ice skating, food and beverages, live DJ: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday events will end at 5 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. due to the extremely
cold temperatures.
Sunday, January 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Ice at Carter Green
- Speed carving presented by the ice carvers
- Announcement of People's Choice winners
Ice carvers at Carter Green.
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Who will win Carmel Fire Department's chili cook-off?
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Friday night carving in the Arts & Design District.
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Celebrating Hoosier Champions of Diversity
The City of Carmel was a proud sponsor and attendee of the 17th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards hosted by Indiana Minority Business Review Magazine, Minority Business Review and the Indianapolis Recorder. This annual event recognizes outstanding Hoosier individuals, companies and organizations for their passion and dedication to the promotion and advocacy of equity and inclusion in Indiana.
For the complete list of 2024 award recipients, click here.
Pictured:
Standing, left to right: Kelvin Okamoto, Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Human Relations; Dee Thornton, Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Human Relations; Don Thornton, Spouse of Dee Thornton.
Seated, left to right: Ramu Chinthala, Carmel – Visakhapatnam Sister City Committee; Raju Chinthala, Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Human Relations and Carmel – Visakhapatnam Sister City Committee; Pavan Varma, Carmel – Visakhapatnam Sister City Committee; Mike Hollibaugh, City of Carmel; Kate Lustig, City of Carmel, Asian American Alliance, Inc., Board Member; Matthew Broadnax, Carmel Police Department; Sonya Broadnax, Spouse of Matthew Broadnax.
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Traffic alert
WEST MAIN STREET - UNDERWAY - This 8-week full closure of
W. Main Street between Guilford Road and Old Meridian Street for installation of a new water main, has begun. During this closure, local traffic will be maintained to area businesses.
The roundabouts at Old Meridian Street and at Guilford Road will not be closed. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve the City's right-of-way. Please contact Josh Kirsh in the Engineering Department at jkirsh@carmel.in.gov for additional support or questions.
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Cold weather info from Carmel Fire Department
Winter in Indiana is upon us! Watch the video below for helpful, cold-weather information from Tim Griffin of the Carmel Fire Department.
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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 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, 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 Citizens Utility Academy - Spring 2024 Registration Now Open
Carmel Utilities is proud to present the Carmel Citizens Utility Academy, providing insight to the public on the responsibilities and operations of Water, Wastewater, Trash & Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal services.
The spring 2024 seven-week sessions begin Tuesday, March 5.
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Celebrate the Earth through art
Carmel Green Initiative would like to invite students in grades kindergarten through eighth to enter the 2024 Earth Day Art Contest. Art entries will be displayed at several community exhibits to inspire our community to live more sustainably.
All entries are due by no later than 5 p.m. on February 16.
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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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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
The Florence at The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
Click the venue logos below for more entertainment options.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Board of Zoning Appeals - Monday, January 22, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, January 24, 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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