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News from the City of Carmel - Jan. 24, 2025 |
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City announces inaugural She L.E.A.D.S. Mayor's Conference
The City of Carmel proudly announces the inaugural She L.E.A.D.S. 2025 Mayor’s Conference, hosted by Mayor Sue Finkam, on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 502 East Event Centre. The conference aims to empower women and middle school-aged girls in Carmel through Leadership, Empowerment, Advancement, Development and Service.
“Women and young girls are the backbone of a thriving community,” said Mayor Finkam. “She L.E.A.D.S. is a call to action to empower today’s women and equip tomorrow’s leaders. By fostering connections, providing resources, and showcasing women as role models, we ensure Carmel remains a place where all generations of women can thrive and lead.”
Read the full news release here.
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City honors gold medalist Sky Simpson
On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Mayor Sue Finkam, Councilor Shannon Minnaar, City of Carmel leaders, friends, family members and other supporters greeted Sky Simpson and his father Steve as they arrived at Penn Station East Coast Subs in one of Carmel Fire Department’s engines.
This link takes you to the full news release.
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Carmel officials visit BraunAbility
This week, Mayor Finkam and other city officials visited BraunAbility to learn about public transportation options for individuals with disabilities.
BraunAbility, who designs and manufactures wheelchair accessible vehicles and wheelchair lifts, opened its new global headquarters in Carmel in 2019.
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An icy weekend at Festival of Ice
Visit Experience Carmel's Facebook page and check out photos from last weekend's professional ice carving demonstrations, speed-carving competition and find out who won Carmel Fire Department's chili cook-off!
Take me to the Festival of Ice photos.
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The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, begins on Jan. 29, and ends on Feb. 4. The City of Carmel would like to wish a Happy Lunar New Year to everyone in our community who celebrates.
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City Department News & Information |
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Winter weather information from Republic Services
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 X 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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Registration is now open for the spring 2025 Carmel Citizens Utility Academy
Carmel Utilities is proud to present this program that provides insight to the public on the responsibilities and operations of Carmel's Water, Wastewater, Trash & Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal services.
This link takes you to more information and a registration form. This session begins Wednesday, Mar. 5.
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Carmel Winter Games this weekend
It's another weekend of fun on the ice at the 2025 Carmel Winter Games at The Ice at Carter Green. Click the image below to watch a fun preview video!
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Friday, Jan. 24, Hometown Hero-Olympics, 6 p.m.
- City of Carmel teams face off on the ice
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Saturday, Jan. 25, Carmel Winter Games, noon
- 9 teams will battle it out in the ice trike relay, human curling and human hungry hippo competitions
- Meet your favorite local mascots from Carmel Police, Fire, Bike Carmel and Indy sports teams
In case you were wondering what "Human Curling" looks like!
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The Ice at Carter Green
Open through Feb. 2, 2025
Wednesday, Thursday, 4 - 9 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Closed Monday and Tuesday for private rentals.
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Sensory Skate Day
Experience The Ice at Carter Green in a sensory-friendly way!
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5 - 7 p.m.
This special event is designed for families and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder or any special needs.
What to Expect
- A calm, welcoming environment
- Skate aids for extra support
- An opportunity to enjoy skating at your own pace
For more information and to register, email Kevin Whited at kwhited@carmel.in.gov.
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Celebrate the Art of Caffeine
Join us through the winter weeks ahead in supporting many of our Carmel Caffeine Trail vendors as part of a special social media campaign.
- Every Friday, we will announce one Carmel Caffeine Trail shop on our social media outlets and in this e-newsletter for the upcoming week.
- The designated Carmel Caffeine Trail shop location will then give away a Caffeine Trail mug to customers on Wednesday during their featured week. Mugs are limited so act fast!
- When you pick up your mug, we ask you to share a photo at the featured location on our social media pages with the hashtag #CarmelCaffeineTrail
Instagram: @ExperienceCarmel
Facebook: Experience Carmel
The featured Caffeine Trail vendor for the week of Jan. 27, is Vivante in Hotel Carmichael. Vivante's beautiful setting provides the perfect space to enjoy classic lattes and custom creations. Watch this video and don't forget to stop in!
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Celebrate our Earth through art! Carmel Green Initiative invites youth in grades kindergarten through 8th grade to enter the 2025 Earth Day Art Contest. Art entries will be displayed at several local exhibits to inspire the community to live more sustainably.
Submission Packets available: Now through Feb. 7
Submission Deadline: Friday, Feb. 14, 5 p.m.
Exhibit Dates: March 22 - May 1
Award Ceremony: Sunday, May 4
Contest information is available at this link.
Pictured below are the 2024 Earth Day Art Contest winners. You can view these and past year's winners at this link.
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Performing Arts in the City |
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Carmel has much to offer in the way of the performing arts. From world-class venues like The Palladium to more intimate theatres like The Cat. Each week we will highlight several upcoming events in the city. For details about all performances, be sure to visit the websites listed below. |
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Carmel Symphony Orchestra
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Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael
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Actors Theatre of Indiana
Whodunit...the Musical
The Studio Theater
Jan. 31 - Feb. 16
This production by longtime Broadway actor and playwright Ed Dixon, is a farcical musical mystery based on “The Circular Staircase” and “The Bat” by Mary Roberts Rinehart, often considered “America’s Agatha Christie.”
Purchase tickets to Whodunit.
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Civic Theatre
Pride & Prejudice
The Tarkington
Feb. 7 - 22
Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Enjoy this bold and timely production of the Jane Austen classic. Purchase tickets to Pride & Prejudice
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Board of Zoning Appeals - Monday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m.
Carmel Climate Action Committee - Tuesday, Jan. 28, 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
A thriving community acclaimed for its distinct amenities, robust business environment and excellent schools, the City of Carmel was named the #1 Best Place to Live in the nation by Livability. Highly regarded by its residents as a safe community offering an exceptional quality of life, Carmel is home to an award-winning parks system and a wealth of cultural options. Carmel is built for big dreams. Find out more at www.carmel.in.gov.
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