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News from the City of Carmel - November 12, 2021 |
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Christkindlmarkt and Ice at Carter Green - opening day, November 20
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City of Carmel honors Veterans
The City of Carmel honored veterans on Wednesday, November 10 at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony in The Tarkington Theater at The Center for The Performing Arts.
Mayor Jim Brainard was joined by keynote speaker Former USAF Thunderbird Pilot, Major (Retired) Matt Modleski; speaker Colonel (Retired) James Crider, US Army; Director of Administration for the City of Carmel; Carmel American Legion Post 155; Carmel VFW Post 10003; Performances by the Actors Theatre of Indiana, the Mohawk Trails Elementary School Choir and Cindy Ensign Baney.
Click here for the news release.
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Broad Ripple Garden Club and City of Carmel unveil special plaque for Gold Star Families
This week, Mayor Jim Brainard, City Councilor Dr. Tim Hannon, Broad Ripple Garden Club and National Garden Clubs, Inc. honored those families whose loved ones paid the ultimate price defending the United States. The plaque honoring Gold Star Families can be seen at the Gazebo at Carmel City Hall.
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Back left to right: Janet Kuebler, Jane Jerman, State President Linda Harkleroad, Phyllis Grzeskowiak, Wilma Borinstein, Betty Leverett, Donna Keller, Marty Phelan, Carole Schiller, Anna Marie Bruen, Mary Baker; Front: Susie Skok
Left to right: Mayor Jim Brainard, City Councilor Dr. Tim Hannon; American Legion Post 155 Chaplain Joseph Hunter-Lattack; VFW Post 10003 Chaplain Rock Effron; Broad Ripple Garden Club President Phyllis Grzeskowiak; VFW Post 10003 Trustee Tim Pitchford
Carmel Christkindlmarkt nominated for USA Today 10Best Holiday Market
Voting open until December 6
The Christkindlmarkt has officially been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Holiday Market. Vote one time per day until December 6; the winner will be announced December 17.
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Meet Me on Main - Saturday!
Register below, for the hot glass session with
Lisa F. Pelo.
Vote on new mural design
Visit the galleries in the District during Meet Me on Main this Saturday to place your vote for your favorite design for a new mural coming soon in the Sophia Square Breezeway.
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Plan Commission reviewing draft of Comprehensive Plan update
The proposed Comprehensive Plan for the City of Carmel, which will guide future planning and zoning decisions for many years, is now being considered by the Carmel Plan Commission. If you'd like to see the plan draft, it is available at CarmelComprehensivePlan.com.
Upcoming meetings of the Plan Commission's Comprehensive Plan Review Committee:
- Monday, November 29, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 30, 6 p.m.
Meetings to be held in Carmel City Hall and broadcast on the City's website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.
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StoryWalk on Main Street
Families can celebrate the arts and a story in November with StoryWalk in the Carmel Arts & Design District
The public is invited to visit Main Street and Range Line Road to participate in StoryWalk in the Arts & Design District, running from November 3 - 22. The City of Carmel is partnering with the Carmel Clay Public Library to present this unique outdoor reading and walking activity that will lead participants through the District in an interactive experience to read the book A Piece of Chalk by Jennifer Ericsson.
The StoryWalk will start at the CCPL Digital Media Lab (23 E. Main St.). Click here for a map of all the locations where you'll find a StoryWalk page. Participants can also take a picture of the sign at CCPL Digital Media Lab to know where to go.
For the complete news release, click here.
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Carmel Police and Fire departments participate in November fundraisers
CPD ditches their razors for No-Shave November
Officers and civilian employees of the Carmel Police Department are once again participating in “No-Shave November” to raise awareness about cancer and collect donations to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This is CPD’s sixth year of participation in "No-Shave November." The fundraising goal this year is $3,000. CPD is proud to have raised a total of more than $24,000 during the past four years to benefit LLS.
To donate to CPD's fundraiser, click here.
CFD sports the 'staches to bring awareness to
men's health
Movember is a movement about changing the face of men's health. It is a movement about bringing the dangers specific to men to the forefront as too many men are dying from prostate and testicular cancer.
To support CFD with their November fundraiser, click here.
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Volunteers with loads of holiday
spirit, needed!
Carmel's biggest holiday event, the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, is actively recruiting volunteers to help with a number of positions at the Market. More than 300,000 attended the most recent market in 2019 and it was voted the No. 1 German Christmas Market in North America by USA Today. This is your chance to help the City of Carmel put on its best face for so many visitors. Here is what the Christkindlmarkt needs:
· Greeters
· Photo Takers
· Survey Administrators
· Volunteer Services
· Kinderecke support (children’s activities)
· Docents – for people who have a real knowledge of German culture, heritage and holiday traditions
The Docents position requires a password so interested persons should email:
volunteers@carmelchristkindlmarkt.com.
Sign-up here!
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Carmel Utilities water meter
change-out - where are we now?
Carmel Utilities has begun replacing aging water meters across the community with new, enhanced equipment allowing for more accurate readings and better water efficiency.
In the next few weeks our Carmel Utilities & Envocore - RTS Water Solutions install teams are scheduled to be in the following neighborhoods:
Mohawk Place
Old Town on the Monon
Carmel Center Apartments
Pedcor Plaza
Commons at City Center
Donnybrook
Fairgreen Trace
Monon Farms
Range Line Crossing
Rosemeade Commons
For more information on what to expect during the installation process, and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click the City of Carmel website link below: Water Meter Change-Out Project | City of Carmel (in.gov)
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America Recyles Day - Monday, November 15
Since 1997, America Recycles Day is celebrated every year on November 15. The day is all about recycling — how to recycle, which recycled products to buy, and how to reduce waste.
Thanks to the work by the Recycling Coalition and the America Recycles Day events, recycling has increased from 7% in the 1960s to 32% today.
For more information about what you can do today (and everyday), please visit:
America Recycles Day | Republic Services
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Community invited to second Bear Creek Park public input meeting
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation invites the community to participate in a second public input meeting to share their vision for Bear Creek Park. The public workshop will be held on Saturday, November 13, at 2:30 p.m. in the Jill Perelman Pavilion, 3000 W. 116th Street, Carmel.
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Construction News
RANGE LINE ROAD - 116th STREET TO CARMEL DRIVE
The work will encompass the west and most, southbound lane, of Range Line Road. This work will entail replacement of a water main. Work in the spring will restart in mid-March 2022 with the construction of the roundabout at Medical Drive and Range Line Road, followed by the construction of the roundabout at 116th Street and Range Line Road.
For more details, see the map below and click here.
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Movies at Midtown
Saturdays through December
Head to Midtown Plaza for Allied Solutions' Movies at Midtown! Movies will run on Saturdays through December. Show times are noon, 3 and 6 p.m. Times are subject to change as we will also show occasional college football games through the end of the regular season.
November 13 - Lego Batman - There will be only one showing on Saturday. It will be in the evening at the conclusion of the Purdue football game.
Hand sanitizer stations are still available throughout Midtown Plaza and please don't forget to clean up your surroundings once you've enjoyed the movie. Be sure to follow Midtown Plaza's Facebook page for all events.
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For performance details and to buy tickets for all Center Presents, Resident Company and rental events, click here.
To see who will be performing at Feinstein's Cabaret at Hotel Carmichael, click here.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
City Council - Monday, November 15, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission - Tuesday, November 16, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, November 17, 10 a.m.
Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee - Thursday, November 18, 6 p.m.
All public meetings take place in the Council Chamber's in City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Public meetings are broadcast live on the City's website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.
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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