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Carmel kicks off National Disability Awareness Month this weekend
The City of Carmel is observing National Disability Awareness Month in March and will be part of several special events.
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Community Sensory Day
Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Midtown Plaza
Join us in Midtown Plaza tomorrow, 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.
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Hamilton County launches Closed Captioning initiative
In honor of Disability Awareness Month, Hamilton County Tourism is proud to share a closed captioning initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility across the county.
Local businesses can visit this page on Hamilton County Tourism's website to access helpful information including how to set up closed captioning on your devices and how to get a window cling showing that you have closed captions.
To read the full news release, click here.
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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.
Carmel Clay Public Library
March Disability Awareness Book List
The library shared a list of recommended books to highlight authors with a disability or books with characters with a disability.
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Road Closure at 1st Avenue SE
Beginning Monday, March 10, 1st Avenue SE will be closed for utility work associated with the mixed-use development under construction on the east side of Range Line Road across from the Indiana Design Center.
During this two-day closure, 1st Street SE, Range Line Road and Supply Street are available detour routes. Click here to view a larger image of the map.
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Monon Greenway detour update from Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
Beginning Monday, March 10 through Tuesday, March 11, there will be a minor detour due to the Midtown Spray Plaza project.
Click here to view a larger image of the map.
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College Avenue Reconstruction
A reminder that beginning on or after March 17, the City will begin the next phase of construction on North College Avenue.
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College Avenue from 96th Street to I-465 - Reconstruction of this portion of College Avenue will run through July 2025 and will require a full closure. During this time, you may access North College Avenue from the north, via West 106th Street.
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96th Street and College Avenue Roundabout - Construction of the roundabout at this intersection is estimated to begin in late April or May and will require a 60-day closure.
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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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Community Shred-It & Electronics Recycling Day
Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Creekside Middle School, 3525 W. 126th Street
Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana will host the Carmel Community Shred-it & Electronics Recycling Day event, along with a team of organizations including Carmel Police Department, Walgreens, Target, AARP, Technology Recyclers, Community SHRED-IT, Lamar Advertising, Domino's, WTHR Channel 13, Republic Services and Carmel Utilities.
Click on the image to view a larger version of flyer.
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We love our volunteers!
Whether you are on your own or with a group, there are many opportunities to volunteer at our City events.
Complete your volunteer profile and check out our list of events at this link.
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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 10, is Eggshell Bistro at
51 W. City Center Drive. Mayor Sue Finkam sat down with chef and owner Larry Hanes; check out this video of their conversation.
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Save the Date!
The Carmel Gala is back, and this year, they're celebrating a HUGE milestone — 10 incredible years of supporting local youth through the Carmel Youth Assistance Program (CYAP)!
This amazing event will be held on Saturday, Apr. 26 at Ritz Charles and will include an unforgettable evening of dinner, dancing, entertainment and one a favorite traditions the Dessert Dash!
For more information including sponsorship opportunities and ticketing, click this link.
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Who are the people in your neighborhood?
Carmel's community is made up of so many fantastic people with big dreams and ideas. From our retail partners in our many districts to teachers, students, artists and good neighbors.
Our "Carmel Connections" video series features Mayor Sue Finkam getting to know members of our community who have invested in Carmel through their various endeavors.
We are excited to highlight Ali Dillingham, owner of A Yarn Market located in the Village of WestClay. Opened just over a year, Dillingham's shop is community-focused with the mission to increase accessibility to knitting and crochet. A Yarn Market also hosts classes and events designed for all ages and skill levels.
You can view the video at this link or by clicking on the image below.
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Go Greyhounds!
Congratulations to the Carmel High School Boys Swimming & Diving Team on securing their 11th consecutive state championship and the 25th state title in program history!
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Dip into dye and create silk art at 2nd SaturDate, a monthly opportunity to engage with artists and learn more about their process at Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery. Westfield silk painter Sylvia Gray will provide everything you need — including encouragement — to create a small silk masterpiece using dye.
Saturday, March 8, 1 - 5 p.m.
22 N. Range Line Rd.
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Second Saturday Social - Creative Meetup
Join Create What You Crave at their creative meet-up.
Saturday, March 8, 4-5:30 p.m.
Kuaba Gallery
404 W. Main St.
Visit this link for more information.
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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. Orders and payment are due by March 27th but kits could sell out. Order early!
Read Hamilton County SWCD's news release at this link.
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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 websites listed below.
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Mayor's Advisory Commission on Military Families - Monday, March 10, 4:30 p.m., Carmel VFW Post 10003
Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee - Tuesday, March 11, 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
CSBN March Meeting
Carmel Small Business Network (CSBN) Meeting
Tuesday, March 25, 11:30 a.m.
Carmel Police Department Headquarters, 1000 S. Range Line Rd.
Register to attend, at this link. Thank you to State Bank for providing lunch for this event.
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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