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News from the City of Carmel - November 19, 2021 |
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Budweiser Clydesdale parade today
in Carmel
The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make several appearances in Carmel today, including a parade through the Carmel Arts & Design District and Midtown.
Eight of these beautiful horses will be harnessed and hitched to the famous red beer wagon at the Kroger store on Range Line Road and be in place for visits and photo opportunities at 4 p.m today. Shortly afterward, these “Gentle Giants” will parade through the streets of Carmel. (See map below) and click here for the complete news release.
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Christkindlmarkt and Ice at Carter Green - opening day is here!
Carter Green has been transformed as the Christkindlmarkt and Ice at Carter Green kick off the holiday season. You won't want to miss Holiday at Carter Green, sponsored by Allied Solutions, beginning Saturday at 3:15 p.m.
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Carmel Clay Schools make us proud!
The CHS Band has placed in the top 5 every year since 2007! These students, staff and volunteers work tirelessly to prepare for these competitions and we are so proud of your accomplishments!
In addition ... C-O-N-G-R-A-T-S to Creekside, Carmel and Clay Middle Schools for finishing in the top 5 of the State Spell Bowl Championship.
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The CMYC Podcast Crew interviews Christkindlmarkt CEO, Maria Murphy
In the eighth episode of “What’s Up Carmel,” presented by the Carmel Mayor’s Youth Council Podcast Crew, the Crew visits with guest Maria Murphy. Murphy is the CEO and Market Master of Carmel’s Christkindlmarkt and a key contributor to the success of the holiday market. Watch the video below to hear more from the Crew and Murphy.
Back left to right: Claire Qu, Maria Murphy, Trevor Tilev, Matthew DiDonna
Carmel Christkindlmarkt nominated for USA Today 10Best Holiday Market
Voting open until December 6
Help us stay #1!
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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Plan Commission reminds residents to send feedback on draft Comprehensive Plan
The proposed Comprehensive Plan update for the City of Carmel, is now being reviewed by the Carmel Plan Commission. If you'd like to see the draft, it is available at CarmelComprehensivePlan.com.
Upcoming meetings of the 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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Carmel Police and Fire departments more than halfway through November fundraisers - still time to donate!
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, still 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 continues its replacement of 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:
Concord Village
Carmel Meadows
Carmel Village
Enclave of Carmel
Auman Addition
Mohawk Landing
Newark
Pembrooke Place
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)
Trash and recycling holiday service schedule
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Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25
Please note that residential trash and recycling on a Thursday service day will be picked up on Friday. Friday's service area will be picked up on Saturday.
Happy Thanksgiving from Carmel Utilities!
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Construction News coming early 2022
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 20 - Free Birds
There will be only one showing on Saturday at 4 p.m.
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.
Feinstein Holidays - Photo by Mark Sheldon
To see who will be performing at Feinstein's Cabaret at Hotel Carmichael, click here.
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Board of Zoning Appeals - Monday, November 22, 6 p.m.
City offices will be closed November 25 and 26 for the Thanksgiving Holiday
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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