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News from the City of Carmel - April 5, 2024 |
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3 more days!
Total Solar Eclipse viewing party at Civic Square Monday
Members of the community are invited to join local officials for the special event. Mayor Sue Finkam will join with remarks at 1:30 p.m. with Carmel City Councilor Jeff Worrell and Hamilton County Councilor and Carmel Firefighter Tim Griffin, serving as event hosts. The event will feature poems by Police Chaplin George Davis and music throughout the day from local artists including The Bishops, Marielle Sellars, the Indiana Wind Symphony and DJ Jesse White.
For those who can’t make it to Civic Square, event partners with Midwest GeoSciences Group will be on location livestreaming the eclipse to The City of Carmel’s YouTube, Facebook and Carmel's Cable Channel.
Community members are encouraged to bike or walk, if possible. Civic Square and the surrounding roads will be closed for the event. Free public street and garage parking will be available. See map below for details.
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Early trash & recycling service due to
total eclipse
Republic Services will be starting residential trash and recycling service on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 5 a.m. to accommodate the total eclipse event. This will affect Monday residents only. Carmel Utilities suggests placing your carts at the curb the night before.
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Hamilton County to host dozens of events & festivals for Solar Eclipse
Hamilton County businesses and city officials are busy preparing for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, by creating special events, educational opportunities and safety plans. The destination looks forward to welcoming visitors for the celestial spectacle that will create total darkness in the middle of the afternoon.
This link takes you to the news release.
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Conner Prairie (Fishers, Indiana):
Conner Prairie’s eclipse festival will take place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and include live performances from musical acts and dance companies and enlightened talks from renowned experts who will shed light on the science behind this mesmerizing event. Hoosier astronaut Mark Brown will take the main stage as one of the featured experts, sharing captivating stories about his time at NASA. Paid tickets are required for this event. |
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Cool Creek Park (Carmel, Indiana):
Guests can park on site and tailgate or stroll the grounds of Cool Creek Park for its eclipse event. From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. there will be live entertainment on the pavilion stage, crafts and activities, food for purchase and a kids activity zone. Paid tickets are required for this event. |
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Grand Park Sports Campus (Westfield, Indiana): Westfield will host solar eclipse festivities from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Attendees can enjoy food and drinks from food trucks, a concert with the 1985 Band, attractions and inflatables. Special guest Dr. Mark SubbaRao, director of NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center will be on hand. Grand Universe will also have viewing telescopes on-site to educate attendees about the solar eclipse and its history. Paid tickets are required for this event. |
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Ruoff Music Center (Noblesville, Indiana): Ruoff’s eclipse celebration includes live entertainment, food trucks, a beer garden and more. Paid tickets are required. |
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Strawtown Koteewi Park (Noblesville, Indiana):
The Taylor Center of Natural History will host a Moon Market from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in celebration of the total solar eclipse. Moon Market vendors will sell a variety of a celestial-themed wares for purchase and the Taylor Center will provide eclipse themed crafts and educational opportunities. Paid tickets are required for this event. |
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Landscape pick-up from Republic Services
Happy Spring! As part of the Republic Services trash & recycling residential program in Carmel, each household is allowed 20 extra bags or bundles per week of landscape, during the months of April and May.
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Please note the Carmel Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed, Saturday, April 13, to accommodate the Carmel Marathon street closures.
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City reminds community about Carmel
sign standards
The 2024 General Primary Elections are now upon us, and the City of Carmel would like to remind all parties and all candidates of the Unified Development Ordinance Sign Standards for Temporary Signs.
The City is asking you to assist by helping to ensure that all candidates, campaign volunteers and property owners are aware of and understand these rules. The Carmel Sign Standards do not prevent a property owner from conducting
political speech on their private property, but do prohibit signs from being placed on public property including within the City’s street right-of-way.
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THE NEED FOR BLOOD IS CONSTANT.
A blood transfusion is needed every 2 seconds in America. Most blood products are used for cancer treatments, organ and bone marrow transplants, inherited blood disorders, traumas, pre-mature babies & cardiovascular surgeries. Donate at the next City Hall Blood Drive on Friday, April 19, from 8 - 11:15 a.m.
Donors must be at least 16 years old, be in good general health and present photo I.D. prior to donating.
Donors who are 16 years old must have written parental/guardian permission on an approved form.
For more information call 317-571-2400 or email cdixon@carmel.in.gov
Open House
Carmel Community Contractors - Events
Are you a professional event contractor interested in working events in Carmel? The City is hosting an Open House where you can learn how you can get involved.
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Central Indiana Trail Use survey
Let your voice be heard!
Visit Indy’s Tourism Tomorrow initiative and the Central Indiana Community Foundation, in partnership with creative partners at SmallBox, seek your help to discover the story of central Indiana’s trails and those who use them. To tell our authentic regional story, we are in need of direct feedback from residents and visitors across the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area. The survey is open now through April 12.
This link takes you to the survey.
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The Carmel-Seiffen Sister City committee is recruiting volunteers to serve in various ways to help further the mission of connecting our two communities. The committee will be meeting on April 21 from 2 - 4 p.m. in the boardroom at the Carmel Clay Public Library.
Interested in becoming a new member?
Please join us as we build this new committee and develop this partnership with a city in Germany. Please RSVP to carmel.seiffen@gmail.com. We look forward to meeting you soon! Can’t make this date and time? Email us to let us know of your interest.
Mark your calendar
Donate bicycles at City Hall Saturday, April 13
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Celebrate the earth through art
Carmel Green Initiative hosts annual Earth Day Art Contest
Carmel Green Initiative's Earth Day Art Contest features children’s artwork from several schools and local scout troops. These exhibits give our youth a voice, empowering them to inspire our community to live sustainably.
Exhibits are located at the Monon Center, 2nd floor by the track and also at Muldoon’s on Main Street and on the big screen in Midtown.
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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
Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
Friday and Saturday, April 5 & 6
7:30 p.m.
WHO'S BAD is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s Michael Jackson.
Purchase tickets to Who's Bad.
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The Center for the Performing Arts
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Click the venue logos below for more entertainment options.
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All City of Carmel offices will maintain regular business hours on Solar Eclipse Day - Monday, April 8. |
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Plan Commission Residential Committee - Tuesday, April 9, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Commercial Committee - Tuesday, April 9, 6 p.m.
Historic Preservation Committee - Thursday, April 11, 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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About the City of Carmel, Indiana
The City of Carmel is a thriving community in Central Indiana, and is ranked one of the most livable mid-size U.S. cities. Known nationwide for pioneering urban design, Carmel has received numerous awards for its community amenities, quality of life, business environment and excellent schools, and continues to build community for those who live, work, play and visit the city. For more information, visit www.carmel.in.gov. |
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