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administered. According to the Indiana Dept. of Health, at least 300,000 Indiana residents had scheduled appointments to be vaccinatIndiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced last ed by the end of December. week that Hoosiers 80 and older are eligible On Dec. 16, during Phase 1a, the state to register for a began vaccinating front-line health PANDEMIC free COVID-19 vaccare workers. On Dec. 28, CVS and cine. Registration Walgreens began vaccinating resbegan Jan. 8. It is part of Phase 1b idents and staff in long-term care of the state’s vaccination plan. facilities and in skilled nursing and Hoosiers 80 and older can regisassisted living facilities. Vaccinater at ourshot.in.gov. tions also have been offered to fireApplicable residents are encourfighters, EMS, law enforcement and Box aged to register themselves on the Indiana Dept. of Corrections officers site using their name and age. If an appliand other first responders. cable resident does not have the means to States, which are free to determine their register online, a family member can regisown vaccination plans, have adopted difter them. Registered recipients must bring ferent approaches to immunizing residents. photo identification to their appointment.

Some, such as Illinois, prioritize residents Residents also can call 211 to schedule an by occupation in Phase 1b, such as teachappointment on behalf of a senior family ers and grocery store employees. Indiana member. officials, however, were advised to begin “Distributing vaccine is not a one-sizevaccinating its oldest population because fits-all process,” Indiana State Health vaccine doses are limited.

Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said during Residents 80 and older account for 3.8 a Jan. 6 virtual press briefing. “By taking an percent of the state’s population but repreage-focused approach, we can accomplish sent more than 19 percent of the hospitaltwo tasks, protecting those at greatest izations and 52 percent of COVID-19 deaths risk for adverse consequences like death in the state, according to the Indiana Dept. or hospitalization, and then reaching oldof Health. er workers who are more likely to have When more doses are available, the state comorbidities.” will begin vaccinating residents 70 and As of Jan. 6, 128,026 doses of the twoolder and, in a later phase, residents 60 and dose vaccines had been administered in older. A timetable hasn’t been established Indiana, and 585 second doses had been for when those groups can get vaccina-

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Weaver said the number of doses the state receives in the coming weeks and months will determine when the next groups can receive vaccines, and that it’s unlikely the state would expand vaccine availability to other groups before February.

Should all residents 60 and older be immunized, 22.5 percent of all Hoosiers would be vaccinated, according to the IDH. People 60 and older account for 64.1 percent of all state COVID-19 hospitalizations and 93.3 percent of all COVID-19 deaths.

State health officials said at least one vaccination clinic will be available in every county, totaling 148 statewide, including 55 hospital sites, 91 local health departments and two pharmacy locations in Newton and Posey counties. Additional groups, such as people with underlying health conditions, will be added as more vaccine doses become available, according to officials. Updates will be posted at ourshot.in.gov.

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Heltz said the city remains in the The testing turnaround is in the severe category for high-risk commoderate category, meaning resimunity transmission rates. The perdents on average receive their test Heltz cent positivity for that week was results in 2.6 days.

17.5 percent for the county and 13.85 percent Heltz said there was a 20.7 percent availfor Fishers. The case incidence rating was ability for ICU beds. She also said that influ92.50 per 100,000 residents. enza was “pretty non-existent” in Hamilton “All three these remain very firmly in our County and attributed the low numbers to red, or severe risk, category, so we will remask wearing, hand washing and social main in red,” Heltz said. “These metrics are distancing. better than they were (the preceding) week, Five additional COVID-19 deaths were so that is some good news. However I do reported in the update, and Heltz expects not expect them to remain better.” more in the coming days.

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Why you need a podiatrist Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan Almost 10 percent of people in this country have diabetes. That’s why it is important to understand the two PREVENTION types of diabetes, their risk factors and how diabetes can affect the feet. It also is crucial to create a diabetic health care team of specialists – including a podiatrist – if you are diagnosed with diabetes.

Diabetes risk factors Type 1 diabetes or juvenile diabetes develops because the pancreas produces insufficient or no insulin. Risk factors include genes, age, family, certain viruses or environmental factors.

With Type 2 diabetes, the body loses the ability to metabolize sugar. Some Type 2 diabetics become resistant to insulin. Others can’t produce enough insulin. Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes include genetics as well as obesity and living a sedentary lifestyle.

Diabetic foot complications Diabetics can end up losing toes or feet to amputation because high blood sugar levels and poor circulation, combined with

nerve damage and infections, increase the risk for non-healing diabetic foot ulcers.

Other foot complications include neuropathy and Charcot foot. Neuropathy is nerve damage that causes tingling, numbness and pain in the hands and feet. Charcot foot is a deformity that develops when nerve damage to the foot or ankle contributes to the breakdown of joints.

Adding a podiatrist to your diabetic care team To prevent complications of the feet, diabetics should check their feet every day, look for any rough skin, red patches, blisters or nicks and cuts. They also should check between the toes and use a mirror (or ask for help) to check the backs and bottoms of their feet. Any problems should be checked right away to prevent small injuries from turning into ulcers.

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Schools recertified with STEM designation — The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Townships had several schools recertified with an Indiana Dept. of Education STEM designation. The schools are Skiles Test Elementary, Belzer Middle School and McKenzie Center of Innovation & Technology.

MVHS ranked as one of top high schools — The U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Mt. Vernon High School in the top tier of the national high school rankings. MVHS was ranked No. 17 in the central region and #64 in Indiana. Schools are ranked based on performance on state-required tests, graduation rates and how well students are prepared for college. The U.S. News and World Report ranked 17.790 high schools in the nation.

Arts for Lawrence brick campaign — Residents can support local arts by purchasing a brick for $100. The brick will be placed in Arts for Lawrence’s new Cultural Campus. Those who purchase the brick will receive three lines of text for commemoration and a miniature replica keepsake brick. To purchase a brick, call Arts for Lawrence at 317-875-1900.

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Fortune Academy teacher recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education

By Haley Miller news@geistcurrent.com Julie Pappas, performing arts teacher at Fortune Academy, said teachers across the nation had two options while managing their classes during the COVID-19 pandemic: They could become overwhelmed and enter “survival mode,” or they could accept the chaos and use it creatively.

“That’s been my attitude,” Pappas said. “At first, I was overwhelmed like every teacher in the world, but we can’t stay in that place of discouragement. I think that as teachers in America, this is an opportunity for us to learn new things, try new things and to make education even better.”

Fortune Academy is a private school at Fort Benjamin Harrison that specializes in language-learning differences and disabilities, such as dyslexia. Pappas’s innovative drama teaching methods amid the pandemic earned her recognition from the U.S. Dept. of Education. Homeroom, the national blog for the Dept. of Education, published her experience on its website feed on Dec. 16.

The department first took notice of Pappas because of her own blog post, which she wrote to detail her story of not only surviving, but also thriving, under the challenging circumstances of teaching during a pandemic. Vanessa Coles, head of school at Fortune Academy, suggested Pappas document her fresh ideas and out-of-the-box methods she implemented in her classroom and send the piece to the Dept. of Education.

Pappas said her after-school performing arts program caught the department’s attention. Her drama students, who normally perform at Theater at the Fort in Lawrence, were left without a venue when the performing arts center closed indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic. But Pappas adapted quickly.

Because Fortune Academy’s drama department purchased theater equipment beforehand, she moved the show outside and helped students perform it entirely on school property. Parents were able to pull up their cars and watch safely from inside

Julie Pappas, center, is a performing arts teacher at Fortune Academy. (Submitted photos)

their vehicles. In addition, Pappas changed the format of the production to a poetry slam, so the students could perform 6 feet apart on stools while not losing any of the excitement of live theater.

“It was an all-around amazing experience, and I think the kids saw through that experience that just because you are faced with a challenge like a pandemic, which is a huge challenge, we can figure out ways by think-

NO STRANGER TO INNOVATION Even before the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic began, performing arts teacher Julie Pappas was no stranger to innovation within the Fortune Academy drama department.

About five years ago, she started writing her own shows for kids in her drama programs to perform because she was dissatisfied with the plays available on the market.

“I would buy a show and read it and think, ‘This is just not what I want for our students. This doesn’t say what I want it to say. It doesn’t communicate a message that can be life changing for our society,

and it’s not adaptable,’” Pappas said.

For students with language-based learning differences, typical drama pieces like Disney shows are more difficult to put stage, Pappas said. The stories often limit the kids and aren’t constructive. So, Pappas writes original scripts, usually based on well-known literary tales like Jack and the Beanstalk but contextualizes them in modern times and offers a relevant message.

“I have the complete flexibility to adapt the play to their needs and communicate something of value to our society,” Pappas said.

ing outside of the box to overcome our challenges through problem-solving, through coming up with new creative ideas like a poetry slam,” Pappas said. “The kids really felt empowered and proud and just excited to be part of something brand new.”

Pappas said experiences like the dramatic performances she organizes can help students build confidence, self-worth and friendships with one another. She said that growing up with a language-based learning disability has a severe impact on kids’ self-esteem, and in many cases they need someone to believe in them and help them come out of their shell. Theater and drama programs can be a positive and growth-oriented outlet.

“I have seen time and time again students blossom as a result of being in a play in which you work together as a team,” Pappas said. “Everybody has value, everybody has an important part. They get up on a stage and they overcome a lot of fear.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker By now, the seasonal gifts have all been revealed. The ones repeatedly delayed in delivery have found their way to our doors, mostly intact. Holiday cards are presented upon the mantle for a week or two longer. Colleagues, neighbors and suppliers greeted us with smiles and the occasional tin of cookies as a token of their esteem and goodwill. Our waistlines have reached their peak with the promise of a better diet and more activity in the coming weeks to hasten the decline to our formerly aspired girth. Such is the story of every new year.

Still, the echo of the season doesn’t resonate the same with everyone. Some of us tore into our gifts to find them resplendent and abundant with an excess of all hopes, while others removed shiny printed paper only to discover meager rations and disappointment. We smiled politely and reassured the giver. Inside, we longed for more. Whether the Red Ryder BB gun, the end to the pandemic, victory in the ongoing and seemingly endless elections or a pretty little pony, we didn’t get what we wanted and are not happy about it.

And for those of us who found stockings filled with great plenty, we aren’t entirely satisfied, either. Sure, the toys are fun for a moment, until we notice that they aren’t quite as good as the commercials on television might suggest.

Why doesn’t GI Joe’s “action grip” hands actually grip? Exactly when will we get the COVID-19 vaccine, and will it work for us? Does absolute political power make problems go away, or, if anything, does it only change the nature of them? The pony was fun on Christmas morning, but after bragging to our friends about getting one, well, not so much now. Can you believe how expensive and full of you-know-what they are?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.

Oh, for not crying out loud Commentary by Danielle Wilson To cry or not to cry? Or more to the point, to cry or not to cry in front of your children?

That is the question that has HUMOR been receiving quite a bit of attention in our household of late. According to our four kids, Doo and I are relatively good parents, but the one area where we have definitely failed is in the modeling of vulnerability.

It’s not a surprising accusation, really.

Doo grew up in a world where men simply didn’t cry, and so he doesn’t. And though I do get emotional, it’s a rarity that very few will ever witness. I’m half British and spent a couple of years in the military — stoicism is my thing, at least until I reach the safety of a vacant bathroom or minivan. I’m also terrible when dealing with others who are sharing deep feelings. I either flee or make an inappropriate four-letter-word joke. And god forbid if hugs are called for. Blech.

The problem is that my now young-adult

offspring don’t know how to express heartache or sorrow in a healthy way. They’ve never seen it done, not by me or Doo. And they’ve finally called us out on it, elaborating incessantly on this shortcoming over the last month: “We need therapy, Mom!” OK, Doo and I figured our heirs would seek professional help at some point.

They’ve grown up with a left-leaning redheaded mother who suppresses her emotions and a right-leaning bald father who battles ADD. But how to show grief? I didn’t see that one coming.

In answer to my previous question, then, absolutely cry in front of your children!

Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.

Editor, We are all excited about 2020 coming to an end, but let’s not forget the good and the lessons learned.

We confirmed that our political leaders can work together, albeit at the very last minute after bickering like adolescent monsters.

We learned that diversity and inclusion remain a chronic social issue, ignored by many and not given the correct cultural, religious, political and business entity prioritization.

We learned that no one person knows all, and that one person can almost destroy the social fabric of our country.

We learned (that) collectively, government and public and private sectors can rally to achieve an unimaginable feat in developing a vaccine for COVID-19, breaking all estimated time frames.

We learned the media has too much influence and is intentionally destroying our culture and respect for each other.

We learned that our first responders, doctors, nurses and all medical professionals should be Time Magazine’s Person/People of the Year.

We learned that Zoom is a communication lifesaver.

We learned masks save lives.

We learned we need to pray more.

We learned that what we learned we need to remember in 2021.

Derek Gryna, Carmel

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This would seem like more than enough space for cold foods, right? But we never seem to have room in the kitchen fridge, and we’re always arguing over which edible items should be kept where.

“Dick, I am rearranging things,” Mary Ellen said. “I’m putting your sauerkraut and mustard in the downstairs fridge so I have room for my fresh spinach and my giant Naked Juice bottles.”

“Wait! I don’t want to go downstairs every time I need mustard and sauerkraut for my hot dogs.”

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“You try that, and you can say adios to your huge jar of salsa.”

Mary Ellen and I then had a cordial discussion about rearranging some of our other personal favorites. She agreed to move her broccoli downstairs and keep my rotisserie chicken upstairs, and I agreed to transfer my White Castle burgers to the downstairs freezer so there was room for Mary Ellen’s frozen yogurt bars in the kitchen.

“I found a yummy piece of leftover corned beef. I hoped it would taste as good as it did on St Patrick’s Day.” But then, Mary Ellen wanted to move all my chilled beer downstairs.

“Six beers take up an entire shelf,” she said.

“Yes, and they take up most of my Sunday when I watch football on TV. Upstairs.”

We often have leftovers that waste space as they get pushed to the back and forgotten about. I got very excited the day

after Christmas when I was rummaging through the shelves. I found a yummy piece of leftover corned beef. I hoped it would taste as good as it did on St Patrick’s Day. Mary Ellen was in a rearranging mood.

While I was in my downstairs office, I saw her struggling with her arms full of coats as she descended the staircase.

“Now what are you doing?”

“I’m rearranging all our spring jackets, moving them from the hall closet to the basement clothing rack. After I bring the winter coats upstairs, I want you to help me move the leather reading chair to the guest room, and let’s put your grandfather’s desk back in the corner of the master bedroom.”

“I hate moving things around. Unlike you, I am a creature of habit. How did we ever end up together? Do you think it was by chance?”

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Actors Theatre of Indiana co-founders figured the climate from the 2020 protests over racial PERFORMANCE injustice presented the right opportunity to revisit its 2019 production of “Alabama Story.”

With the pandemic curtailing live performances, ATI is presenting a pay-per-view stream of a recorded performance from Jan. 18 to Feb. 14.

The play, written by Kenneth Jones, is based on the true story of a state senator who wanted the Alabama Public Library to remove a children’s book, “The Rabbits’ Wedding,” which depicts a black and white rabbit getting married. The legislator believed the book promoted interracial marriage and wanted the book banned.

ATI co-founder Cynthia Collins played the role of Alabama state librarian and Indiana native Emily Wheelock Reed, who resisted the censorship in 1959.

“There will always be racists in this country and around the world spreading hate,” Collins said. “The year 2020 brought much of that to light, as did the Civil Rights movement, opening the eyes of some and further closing the eyes of others. Through education, patience and persistence, good will prevail over evil.

“It is always important to keep the conversation alive in regard to racism, not to cover it up, not to pretend it doesn’t exist in your community. ‘Alabama Story’ shows us all of these things.”

Collins said it was an important role for her for many reasons, including bringing a real person to life on stage who did everything within her power to stop the banning of a book.

“In her way, Emily Reed fought a very difficult battle against a very racist community,” she said. “This was a woman in 1959 in the South fighting white men, white men in power. To me, that is always significant. As an actor, I was honored to

Cynthia Collins portrayed Alabama state librarian Emily Reed. (Submitted photo).

portray her and relish in roles like this, written so beautifully by playwright Kenneth Jones.”

Maeghan Looney, who is based in Chicago but living in Ft. Wayne during the pandemic, played the role of Lily, a white woman who reconnects with a Black man she knew as a child.

“I was moved by the production and by the audience reaction to it,” Looney said.

“Many people left with tears in their eyes.

Had I been a spectator and not a performer, I still would have thought about this show and its message many times over the course of 2020.”

Looney said the subject matter is important to examine.

“Our world view is shaped by our own experience,” she said. “You can be deeply empathetic and still not fully comprehend the impact of an experience until you’ve lived it. The events that ignited the explosive outcry over racial inequality in America this year were not isolated. Racism didn’t go away after 1960. More than once, a patron leaving the auditorium relayed how connected they felt to my character,

Lily, and I think most of us were Lily this year, overwhelmed, wanting to help but not sure how.

“But like her, we were all given opportunities to listen, take initiative to educate ourselves to not turn a blind eye because it was more comfortable, and to examine how our own behavior might not represent the best of us. Yes, I believe things will hit differently upon a second viewing after the events of this year, and I hope the lessons there continue to inspire growth.”

Sam Arce, a Broadway investor and Carmel resident, saw the opening night show of “Alabama Story” and was moved.

Arce said ATI co-founder Don Farrell’s performance as the segregationist senator was remarkable because the role is so far removed from who he is.

Arce was reminded of growing up watching Alabama Gov. George Wallace, a segregationist during the 1960s and ’70s.

He plans to watch the performance with his son, Sammy, a Carmel High School freshman.

“I think it will be just another good learning point for him,” Arce said. “Nowadays, it’s important we have these discussions. You could see a lot of emotions when people were talking to the cast after the show.”

Arts advocate Frank Basile supported the play’s message in a November 2019 speech at the grand opening of the building housing the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, pointing out how Vonnegut advocated against literary censorship and supported social justice.

A fan of ATI musicals, Basile said he was surprised to learn ATI was doing the serious play.

“My wife Katrina and I attended the play, not knowing what to expect,” Basile said.

“We were absolutely stunned and moved by the superb acting of the ATI players. I am happy to see that the play will now be streamed since it addresses a topic that is even more relevant today.”

Tickets are $35. For more, visit atistage. org.

Hamilton County Tourism, in partnership with locally owned restaurants, launched The Great Dine Out restaurant promotion Jan. 4. (Submitted photo)

Hamilton County Tourism promotes The Great Dine Out editorial@youarecurrent.com Hamilton County Tourism, in partnership with locally owned restaurants, has launched The Great Dine Out restaurant promotion. The new winter campaign, which started Jan. 4 and ends Jan. 31, is designed to help restaurants during the winter season when business is typically slower.

More than 30 participating Hamilton County restaurants are offering deals and discounts for dine-in and carryout meals.

This is a mobile-exclusive program. Customers must have a smartphone to redeem the offers at participating restaurants.

Customers can visit DineOutHamiltonCounty.com and enter their name and email address and a link to the mobile passport will be texted to them. Customers then can save it to their smartphone home screen or bookmark the link for easy access.

When visiting a participating business, simply present your phone to a staff member to redeem the discount.

After five check-ins and/or redemptions, participants will be automatically eligible to receive a $25 restaurant gift card while supplies last.

Customers also are encouraged to take a photo of their meal or takeout place-setting and share it on social media, tagging @ VisitHamiltonCo or using #VisitHC. One winner will receive a staycation package that includes a hotel overnight, dining gift cards and attraction passes.

For more on participating restaurants, visit DineOutHamiltonCounty.com.

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SPOTLIGHT Days For Girls International seeking volunteers Rebecca Robinson’s painting of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, which is part of her “The Art of Bridging the Gap” exhibit. (Submitted photo)

Fishers Arts Council’s Season of Art schedule set editorial@youarecurrent.com The Fishers Arts Council has announced its 2021 “Season of Art” at the Art Gallery at City Hall in Fishers.

The initiative features 12 monthly exhibits and four quarterly exhibits in The Alcove at the Art Gallery. Featured exhibits are the 12th annual Senior Showcase presented by Star Financial in April; the Hamilton County Artists’ Association exhibit in July; the 2nd Annual Juried Exhibit of Hamilton County Artists in September presented by Jiffy Lube of Indiana; the Calligraphy Guild of Indiana Members Exhibit in October; and The Watercolor Society of Indiana Juried Exhibit in November.

Individual featured artists are Jeremy Mallov with his January exhibit, “Local Splendor;” Freddie Kellen and Tom Mueller with their May exhibit, “Our Dreams, Our Realities;” Romeo Zivion with his June exhibit, “Stepping Back;” and Ingrid Blount and Olivia Ash in August with their “Painting Words and Emotions: A Story of Sisters.”

The exhibits will feature free Friday receptions when the public is invited to meet virtually or in-person to interact with the artist. Live receptions will be dependent on COVID-19 protocols at the time. The January and February receptions will be virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The Gallery is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. when the Fishers Summer Farmers Market is open.

For more, visit fishersartscouncil.org

Days For Girls International has a newly formed team in the Carmel-Fishers area and is looking for volunteers. The DFG organization is based on the premise of menstrual health management with dignity. The Carmel-Fishers team will focus on raising awareness within the community, fundraising, supporting DFG Enterprises and community outreach. For more or to volunteer, contact carmelfishersin@daysforgirls.org.

Jiffy Lube teams up with Salvation Army Jiffy Lube of Indiana will offer a free oil change to those who choose to make a monthly gift of $25 or $300 one-time gift to the Salvation Army over the next 12 months. To donate, visit https:// donate.salvationarmyindiana.org/ give/306790/#!/donation/checkout.

United Way of Central Indiana creates database The United Way of Central Indiana has created a database of opportunities for those looking to support community organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more, visit volunteercentralindiana.org. The following organizations are in need of volunteers or support: Gleaners Food Bank is in urgent need of volunteers for January; Children’s TherAplay needs assistance moving furniture and assistance with assembly; Alternatives

Inc. is asking for items for a virtual donation drive and COVID-19 Front Line Heroes Meal Train is seeking meal sponsors.

New Hope of Indiana hires new director of fund development Indianapolis-based nonprofit New Hope of Indiana has hired Jenny Pfeil as the new director of fund development. Pfeil is a Noblesville resident who has nearly 25 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Pfeil most recently served as the regional chief development officer for the Indiana region of the American Red Cross. She led a team of fundraisers with responsibility for raising money around the state. Pfeil also has been the chief development officer at WFYI in Indianapolis and held positions at United Way of Central Indiana and YellowBook. Pfeil has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Purdue University. She currently serves as a member for Pass the Torch for Women and is on the marketing committee for the Economic Club of Indiana.

Westfield Youth Assistance Program offers education on mentoring – The Westfield Youth Assistance Program will conduct an online event in which attendees can learn more about mentoring opportunities with the organization. The online event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 7, 2021.

For more, visit the Westfield Youth Assistance Program Facebook page.

Huston Electric donates to Open Doors Huston Electric recently donated $8,000 to Open Doors of Westfield after its charity golf outing.

Open Doors conducts Christmas distribution – Open Doors of Westfield recently conducted its Christmas distribution. It delivered food and gifts to 228 families, including 448 children.

CYAP plans April gala Carmel Youth Assistance Program announced it will conduct its 2021 Carmel Gala Design Bright Futures at 6 p.m. April 24, 2021, at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. For more, visit the Carmel Youth Assistance Program Facebook page.

Exchange Club of Hamilton County meets in Noblesville The Exchange Club of Hamilton County is a chapter of the National Exchange Club. The club’s core values are: family, community and country. The Exchange Club of Hamilton County supports the national club initiatives in Veterans Matter (housing homeless veterans) and child abuse prevention, and it also raises funds for local nonprofit organizations. The club conducts various fundraisers and looks for local nonprofit organizations to support financially. It meets twice a month, the first and third Wednesday of the month in Noblesville.

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hotel or one of its nine associated restaurants serving truffles and caviar, including Al Muntaha (The Ultimate), which is cantilevered more than 600 feet above the Persian Gulf and reached by elevator, and Al Mahara (The Oyster), reached by a simulated submarine ride and including one of the hotel’s three aquariums. Many of the hotel guests arrive by helicopter, landing on a heliport near the top of the hotel, or in one of the white Rolls-Royce limousines maintained by the hotel. Because of its unparalleled extravagance, the Burj Al Arab Hotel has been called the world’s only seven-star hotel, two notches above the highest official hotel rating.

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