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News from the City of Carmel - Feb. 14, 2025 |
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Congratulations to our newly graduated Carmel police officers
We’re excited to share news that several Carmel Police Department officers have successfully completed the Field Training Program and are now ready to hit the streets on solo patrol.
The City of Carmel is proud of our new officers and thankful for their commitment and service to the safety of our community. Visit the Carmel Police Department Facebook page to see more photos.
Bovaconti Coffee opens Carmel location in Arts & Design District
Mayor Sue Finkam and Carmel City Councilors Teresa Ayers and Jeff Worrell welcomed Bovaconti Coffee to the Arts & Design District today. Featuring locally-roasted coffee and pastries made in-house, Bovaconti, at the intersection of Main Street and Range Line Road, is an exciting addition to the District.
This is the second Bovaconti location for owner and Carmel resident, Minda Balcius. The first store opened in Fountain Square in 2019.
Left to right: Justin Jones, Co-Founder and Director of Operations, Bovaconti Coffee; Minda Balcius, Owner and Co-Founder, Bovaconti Coffee; Mayor Sue Finkam; Teresa Ayers, City Councilor; Jeff Worrell, City Councilor.
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Your feedback is valuable!
You may scan the QR code below or access the survey at this link. The survey is also available in other languages using the "Translate" icon on the main page.
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Our Arts & Design District is on the list of nominees for USA Today's 10Best arts districts in the country. Vote here once per day until polls close on Monday, Feb. 17 at noon ET. The winning arts districts, as determined by your vote, will be announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
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Hotel Carmichael has been nominated for a Travel + Leisure World's Best Award! Voting is now open, and your vote could help Hotel Carmichael secure this incredible recognition. Plus, when you vote, you’ll have a chance to win a $15,000 cash prize, courtesy of T + L.
You must register and complete the survey questions in order to submit your vote.
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The City of Carmel’s own Brookshire Golf Course offers an exciting golf experience for beginners and seasoned golfers alike.
Learn more about Brookshire Golf Course at this link.
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Become a certified Safe Sitter
Carmel Fire Department proudly provides Safe Sitter courses to prepare our middle-school aged students to be home alone, take care of siblings or experience their first jobs as a babysitter.
This link takes you to the registration information.
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"Firefighter for a Day" sponsorship opportunities
Looking for an opportunity to impact your community? CFD's popular “Firefighter for a Day” summer camp features one sensory-friendly day and four full days of fun and learning with our fire department team and is looking for sponsors.
To view the sponsorship levels, click on the image below for a larger version. Interested sponsors may contact Renee Butts at rbutts@carmel.in.gov.
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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation invites you to the Monon Community Center for a sweet family-friendly experience! Learn how to tap a maple tree, make maple syrup, and create maple sugar candy. Taste fresh syrup made right here in Central Park. Registration is $15.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2 - 4 p.m.
Click here to learn more and register.
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Artist call-out!
The Carmel Advisory Committee on Disability and the Carmel Arts Council will present their annual Adaptive Virtual Art Exhibit and are taking submissions from Carmel residents with disabilities.
Because the exhibition is virtual, there is no limit on the type, or size of eligible artworks. If it can be photographed it can be in the exhibition! Each artist may submit up to four pieces.
To be eligible for the exhibition, art must be new (not shown in previous exhibitions), family friendly and without overt advertising of a business, political party or religion. Must be by an artist with disability residing in Carmel or participating in a program in Carmel.
To access the form to submit your artwork, click this link.
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Celebrate the Art of Caffeine
Our caffeinated celebration of our Carmel Caffeine Trail vendors continues!
- 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 Feb. 17, is Just Love Coffee Cafe at 12525 Old Meridian St., Ste. 100. Enjoy this video of Mayor Sue Finkam with cafe owner Erika Steele.
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The City of Carmel is a proud sponsor of the Carmel High School Choirs program. We wish the show choirs well as they kick off their competition season this weekend in Chesterton, Ind. Break legs!
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Carmel City Center announces the addition of three new businesses to open this summer.
Sweathouz - Luxurious contrast therapy studio located in the Wren building
Indy Homes - Kristie Smith will relocate her real estate brokerage to Carmel City Center
Verve - Kristie Smith's one-stop exclusive women's boutique with a premier yet welcoming vibe.
Read Carmel City Center's news release here.
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Learn about local solar success stories including Carmel's library and water treatment facilities, schools in Fishers, Noblesville and Sheridan and solar carports at the Capital Group.
Carmel Green Initiative invites you to a seminar on sustainable living at the Carmel Clay Public Library.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 6-7:30 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. Learn more and register here.
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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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Songbook Academy 2025 applications due March 23
High school students passionate about vocal music still have time to apply for the 16th annual Songbook Academy® summer intensive, taking place July 12-19 at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
To learn more about this fun and challenging pre-professional program for young singers, this link takes you to the Songbook Academy's application page.
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Indiana Wind Symphony
Lift Every Voice
Sunday, Feb. 16, 4 p.m.
The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the
Performing Arts
In celebration of Black History Month, join the Indiana Wind Symphony for a special concert honoring the contributions of Black composers and musicians.
Purchase tickets to Lift Every Voice
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Feinstein's
Summer Nights: The Music of Grease
Presented by Dan Farrell
Thursday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Purchase tickets to Summer Nights: The Music of Grease.
Re-live those high school days with the songs from Grease. Come dressed in your best retro attire and ready to join the cast in sing-a-longs. There will even be an award for best dressed!
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Carmel Symphony Orchestra
Carmel Artist Showcase: Inspiring the Next Generation at the Palladium
The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the
Performing Arts
Sunday, Feb. 23, 4 p.m.
Enjoy an exceptional afternoon showcasing the best in young talent. This concert is dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary talent of youth soloists along with the beauty of beloved symphonic classics.
Purchase tickets to the Artist Showcase
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Gregory Hancock Theatre
The Mélange Series
The Florence
Saturday, March 15, 5 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, 3 p.m.
Mélange: concoction, mixture, combination. In this new series of performances, audiences will experience art coming to life in front of their eyes in an intimate theatrical setting. Purchase tickets to The Mélange Series
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City Council - Monday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission - Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.
Land Use and Special Studies Committee - Wednesday, Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m., Carmel Clay Public Library, 2nd Floor Board Room
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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