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News from the City of Carmel - December 3, 2021 |
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Celebrating Hanukkah
The City of Carmel celebrated the Hanukkah season with the lighting of the menorah on Wednesday, December 1 at the Winter Pavilion.
Left to right: Rabbi Dovid Grossbaum, Co-founder at Young Jewish Professionals of Indianapolis; Mayor Jim Brainard; Rabbi Avi Grossbaum, Director, Lubavitch of Indiana - Chabad Center; Miles Nelson, Carmel City Councilor
Rabbi Avi Grossbaum
Joshua Kirsh, City of Carmel Engineering Administrator; Henry Mestetsky, Carmel Redevelopment Director; Miles Nelson, City Councilor
Holiday in the Arts District -
this Saturday
The annual Holiday in the Arts District event is this Saturday at the Indiana Design Center.
Thank you to Allied Solutions for sponsoring this event!
Shop Small, Shop Carmel
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Shop Small, Shop Carmel
Saturday, November 27 was a great day for the City's smaller businesses in the Arts & Design, City Center and Midtown districts. This nationwide event, was sponsored by Allied Solutions here in Carmel and really highlighted all that the City's retail and restaurant districts have to offer. Here are just a few photos to enjoy and don't forget to shop Carmel!
Carmel Arts & Design District
Midtown Plaza
Carmel City Center
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Final days to vote for
Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Voting closes 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.
Christkindlmarkt and Ice at Carter Green
hours of operation
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Thursday: 4 - 9 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: noon - 9 p.m.
For more information, visit the Carmel Christkindlmarkt and The Ice at Carter Green websites.
CMYC Podcast Crew - mic'd up
at Christkindlmarkt
In this episode of What's Up Carmel, the Carmel Mayor's Youth Council Podcast Crew attends the soft opening of the Christkindlmarkt. Watch the video below with Claire, Matthew and Trevor as they check out the market and talk with some of their favorite vendors.
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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:
- Tuesday, December 7, 6 p.m.
Meetings to be held in Carmel City Hall and broadcast on the City's website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.
City of Carmel Bleed Blue Blood Drive
The City of Carmel, the Indianapolis Colts Bleed Blue program and Versiti (Bloodmobile) will host blood drives open to the public, in December on the following dates and locations. Registration for December 6 is now open.
December 6 - Carmel Street Department, 3400 West 131st Street, 7:45 - 10:45 a.m.
December 15 - Carmel City Hall, 1 Civic Square, 1:15 - 4 p.m.
December 28 - Water Treatment Plant, 4915 E. 106th Street, 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
To make this event even more special, there is a contest between Carmel Police and Fire Departments to see who can generate the most donations. When you donate, ask the blooodmobile technician for a Vote Police (blue) or Vote Fire (red) ballot.
Donors will either receive their football by mail (December 6) or given a voucher to order online (December 15, 28).
Get involved with CYAP
In this season of giving, the Carmel Youth Assistance Program is a local organization with many opportunities to serve Carmel students and their families. CYAP works in collaboration with the Carmel Clay School District, City of Carmel, and the Hamilton County Superior Court.
Click here to visit CYAP's website and ways to get involved.
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Carmel Utilities continues to replace 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:
E. Carmel Drive
Hunters Glen
Hunters Quest Center
Hunters Run
S. Range Line Road
Shoshone Place
Wilson Office Park
Carmel Office Court
Carmel Station
Carmel Walk
Governors Square
Medical Drive
Merchants Square
Merchants Pointe
Woodland Shoppes
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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Carmel Utilities - Holiday lights recycling
Carmel Clay Schools Green Teams, City of Carmel Utilities, Tech Recyclers and White’s Ace Hardware are working together to make it a green holiday season by offering a Holiday Light Recycling Drive.
Beginning Wednesday, December 10, and running through January 20, residents can recycle used and unwanted holiday lights at White’s Ace Hardware at 731 South Range Line Road. The Carmel Clay Schools Green Teams will be offering recycling at the individual schools from December 10 through January 6.
For more information about the Holiday Lights Recycling Drive, please contact Kelli Prader at the City of Carmel Utilities department at 317-571-2673.
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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.
December 4 - It's a Wonderful Life
There will be a showing at 3 and 6 p.m. this Saturday.
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.
The new Winter Pavilion at the Christkindlmarkt features live music through December 24. Click here for the full schedule of entertainers.
Upcoming Public Meetings
City Council - Monday, December 6, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Commercial Committee - Tuesday, December 7, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Residential Committee - Tuesday, December 7, 6 p.m.
Comprehensive Plan Review Committee - Tuesday, December 7, 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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