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Celebrate National Disability Awareness Month with these events and resources
The City of Carmel is observing National Disability Awareness Month in March and will be part of several special events.
Community Sensory Day
Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Midtown Plaza
Join us in Midtown Plaza for snacks courtesy of our city partners at BraunAbility, free giveaways and sensory activities, videos hosted by the Carmel Advisory Committee on Disability (CACD) and a family-friendly movie.
Carmel Clay Public Library
March Disability Awareness Book List
The library will share a list of recommended books to highlight authors with a disability or books with characters with a disability.
Hamilton County Disability Resource Fair
Wednesday, March 26, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Carmel High School
Carmel Clay Schools will host the Hamilton County Disability Resource Fair to provide information about community resources and services for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Last call!
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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City Services and Announcements
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We are thankful for our SROs!
In case you missed it, Feb. 15 was National School Resource Officers (SRO) Day but here in Carmel, every day is a great day to recognize the men and women in the Carmel Police Department who choose to serve in our public schools.
To view a much larger version of this photo, visit CPD's Facebook post and show some love to our SROs.
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The City of Carmel is just one of many local organizations who will be at the Volunteer Fair at the Carmel Clay Public Library this Saturday from 1 - 3 p.m. in the Community Room.
Learn more about this event, including a list of organizations in attendance.
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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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Register for Stop the Bleed training
Carmel Fire Department will partner with the Hamilton County Health Department for a free Stop the Bleed course. Learn how to control bleeding in an emergency situation until medical help arrives.
Thursday, March 13, 6-7:30 p.m.
Carmel Fire Department Headquarters
210 Veterans Way
Register for Stop the Bleed
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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 March 3, is Rosie's Place at 1111 W. Main St. Check them out on this Instagram reel.
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"Mr. Carmel" is an annual Carmel High School event to raise awareness and promote inclusion through a pseudo-pageant. Pageant "contestants" are 10 senior students and their escorts who are members of the Champions Together Committee and/or Unified Sports.
To learn more about this event, including how to donate, visit the Carmel High School Champions Together Instagram account. Proceeds from "Mr. Carmel" will benefit Special Olympics Indiana and the Carmel High School Champions Together program.
Event Date: Friday, March 14, 7 p.m.
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If you haven't been to the Carmel Clay Historical Society and the new Carmel Clay History Museum, located on Boulevard in Midtown Carmel, take some time and make plans to visit. A trip to the newly constructed museum will take you back to a Carmel before roundabouts, events and festivals. Learn more about the Carmel Clay Historical Society, including a schedule of upcoming events, at this link.
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The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is excited to announce the return of its Native Plant Kit Sale, offering residents an easy way to incorporate Indiana-native plants into their landscapes. These pre-selected kits provide an affordable and convenient way to establish native gardens that support pollinators, improve soil health, and enhance biodiversity.
Read Hamilton County SWCD's news release 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. For details about all performances, be sure to visit the venues shown below.
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City Council - Monday, March 3, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Residential Committee - Tuesday, March 4, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Commercial Committee - Tuesday, March 4, 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.
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Save the Date
CNAN March Meeting
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network (CNAN) Meeting
Tuesday, March 25, 6 p.m.
Carmel Police Department Headquarters, 1000 S. Range Line Rd.
Light refreshments will be served.
CNAN continues to be one of the best ways for the city team to share information about departments and services while addressing the concerns of neighborhood association presidents' networks.
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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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