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City’s comprehensive plan introduced
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
More than a month after its projected release date, the City of Westfield introduced a draft of its comprehensive plan for a first reading during the March 9 Westfield City Council meeting.
The plan was originally expected to be revealed in January but was delayed until city officials had a chance to explore impacts of House Bill 1001, the state’s new property tax law.
“(The comprehensive plan) should be something that is a living and breathing document,” said Cynthia Bowen, a partner at Rundell Ernstberger and Associates, the firm that assisted Westfield on the plan. “This serves as a guide, but it’s not set in stone of what we need to do.”
The comprehensive plan — Westfield’s first since 2007 — is divided into “place types,” which includes detailed characteristics of development patterns in the city and Washington Township. Place types are divided into single-unit residential; “missing-middle” residential; and employment uses and tourism uses. There are 19 place types, including four missing-middle residential and three single-unit residential types. Missing middle refers to affordable housing options that maintain character of residential neighborhoods.
“We are providing clarity to the future of Westfield,” Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said. “Now, (residents) know exactly what to expect moving forward. I think we owe that to our residents who are investing in our community.”
The plan also reflects Willis’ desire to diversify Westfield’s tax base. He noted that Indiana’s property tax caps for residential homesteads cannot exceed 1 percent of assessed value. Nonhomestead residential buildings and agriculture cannot exceed 2 percent, and commercial and industrial cannot exceed 3 percent. Willis said 90 percent of Westfield’s tax base is residential.
In the new plan, Willis said 47 percent of city properties would be taxed at the 3 percent rate, 30 percent at the 2 percent rate and 23 percent at the 1 percent rate.
“It is absolutely critical that we start creating more places for commercial development,” Willis said. “We will support a stronger tax base and a more sustainable tax base for our city.”
The plan also envisions “village centers” in the unincorporated areas of Hortonville, Eagletown, Jolietville and Lamong.
“We’re trying to create a small-town feel inside a large city, where you can walk out of your house down a trail to a little ice cream shop or a restaurant or coffee shop,” Willis said. “We’re trying
to create these places for our residents who don’t want to live in the middle of our downtown area, which will tend to be a bit more denser.”
The plan also creates riverfront districts along undeveloped waterways by taking advantage of a state law that allows dry land to be developed into a riverfront district. Willis envisions more housing, restaurants and shops in those areas and anticipates that stormwater and drainage could be diverted to waterways for activation.
Trail expansion also is proposed, with extensions of the Cool Creek, Grassy Branch, Little Eagle Creek, Midland Trace and Natalie Wheeler trails.
The plan is expected to take approximately two decades to be fully implemented.
“This is a well-thought-out plan,” Willis said. “You’re not going to like everything on it. I understand getting seven or more people together (to) agree on something this massive and detailed is impossible, but I hope people will agree we spent a lot of time and energy — almost two years — coming up with this vision. I think it’s a great plan.”
The City Council could consider approving the plan at its March 23 meeting, set for 7 p.m. at City Hall.
For more, visit in-westfield.civicplus. com/564/Comprehensive-Plan.
Map of the “place types” for future Westfield development. (Screenshot from City Council agenda packet)
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Willis: City must evolve to be viable
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
Change has come rapidly to Westfield. Even Westfield Mayor Scott Willis is sometimes taken aback by the growth.
When he moved to the city in the early 2000s, the city’s population was 9,293. Today, it likely approaches 70,000.
“If you would have told me 24 years ago when I came to Westfield that it was going to be the way it is today, I’m not sure I’d have moved here because what I was looking for at that moment in my life was something more rural, something smaller,” Willis said last month. “Now here I am, mayor of the fastest-growing city in Indiana,”
thing different.”
Although Willis embraces the growth, he said aspects must be controlled regarding protecting personal property and balancing development.
“It’s always been about land rights,” he said. “As a Republican, I believe in my core that the property owner has rights, and my neighbor doesn’t have rights over my property … When I moved to Westfield, land was worth probably $6,000 to $8,000 an acre. (Landowners) are (now) cashing out at $110,000 an acre.
Willis emphasized that fact when he introduced the city’s comprehensive plan during the March 9 city council meeting and noted that the city will have to evolve with the growth.
“I’m very much a pro-change kind of guy,” Willis said. “I’ve learned to embrace it and understand that I’m not building Westfield for my generation. If Westfield is going to be a viable city 100 years from now, we have to evolve, because every generation wants some-
“So, as mayor, what I try to tell people is, ‘Look, I’m not out there promoting residential growth one bit, but I want to make sure that if it does come, and if a farmer exercises his God-given right to sell his property, that we have a plan for it.”
Although the comprehensive plan calls for small pockets to remain rural, Willis said most areas will be developed in some fashion.
“If you buy property in Westfield and you’re looking at fields today, expect change,” Willis said. “And if that’s a risk you can’t take, don’t do it. Eventually, Westfield will develop and will consume the township.”
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WEF scholarship application is open
— The Westfield Education Foundation 2026 Scholarship Application is now open. With one application, students can apply for 45 scholarships and awards. The deadline is April 1. Recipients will be recognized at the WHS Awards Ceremony on May 19. Those interested can apply at shorturl.at/Ft7zJ
Mayor’s Youth Council Application
Portal Open — The City of Westfield has opened its application portal for the 2026-27 cohort of the Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council. The online application will remain open until April 17 at 3 p.m. To be eligible, applicants must:
• Be a resident of Westfield (at least one parent or legal guardian residing in Westfield)
• Be a current or incoming high school student (public, private, or homeschooled)
• Be self-motivated and committed to fulfilling their responsibilities
• Be able to dedicate approximately 5-10 hours per week to WMYC activities
To learn more about the Westfield Mayor’s Youth Council, visit westfieldin. gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/180
The Union parking garage enforcement — The City of Westfield announced that active enforcement of parking rules at The Union parking garage began March 2, ending a grace period that had been in effect. If you park in the garage, you must register your vehicle — even if you’re staying less than three hours and parking is free. Registration helps ensure fairness and availability for everyone visiting downtown. Visit westfieldin.gov/ parking for more.
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Council on disabilities OK’d
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
The Westfield City Council unanimously approved an ordinance formally establishing the Westfield Advisory Council on Disabilities during its March 9 meeting.
The Advisory Council on Disabilities will advise the mayor, city departments, city council and Washington Township on how to create a community for people of all abilities to be recognized as vital members.
The Advisory Council on Disabilities existed prior to the meeting but wasn’t officially recognized. It will have nine voting members — four to be appointed by the mayor, three by the city council, one by Westfield Washington Schools and one by the Westfield Washington Township trustee.
Bridget Lueken, a member of the Advisory Council on Disabilities, said she hopes it will ensure that people with disabilities and their families will have equal access to resources.
“We need to ensure that all Westfield families have access to the same resources,” said Lueken, who said several of her children overcame disabilities as they grew up. “We need to take
steps to ensure that Westfield is a place where everyone is welcome to live and to work. We have made progress, but there is more to do.”
A measure to approve a disability council was voted down 5-2 by the city council in 2022, with several councilors questioning the role of government in such a body.
“To this day, I can’t figure out why we as a community (were) the only city in Hamilton County that doesn’t have a disability council that’s codified,” Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said. “So, this is a great way to put Westfield on a great path moving forward with some teeth behind it to take care of those with a disability.”
USPS tip leads to arrest
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
A tip from the U.S. Postal Service led to the arrest of a Westfield man for alleged drug dealing and possession charges.
Joseph Bryant, 50, was arrested March 6 by the Westfield Police Department and charged with two felony counts of unlawful possession or use of a legend drug, one felony count of dealing in methamphetamine and one felony count of possession of methamphetamine. He is being held on $25,000 bond at the Hamilton County Jail.
methamphetamine, later confirmed by a field test.
WPD’s Special Investigations Unit took over the investigation.
On March 4, the U.S. Postal inspector informed WPD of another suspicious parcel. WPD employed narcotics K-9 Scout to determine that the package contained methamphetamine, also later confirmed by a field test.
According to the probable cause affidavit, a U.S. Postal inspector flagged a suspicious package in Indianapolis Feb. 19 addressed to Bryant that had been paid for with cryptocurrency.
A search warrant was obtained for the package, and it was found to have 65 grams of a substance consistent with
The package was delivered to Bryant. One minute later, WPD executed a search warrant. WPD officers found eight grams of methamphetamine, two glass smoking devices containing methamphetamine residue, five packs of tadalafil and BlueChew sildenafil, the latter two are prescription drugs that Bryant did not have a prescription for.
The probable cause affidavit alleged that 130 grams of methamphetamine were delivered to Bryant’s address in February in addition to the eight grams seized March 6.
Supporters of the Advisory Council on Disabilities celebrate its official establishment during the March 9 Westfield City Council meeting. (Photo by Kayla Arnold)
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Westfield’s ‘green building’ turns the corner at Union Street and Ind. 32 during its move March 6. (Photos courtesy of City of Westfield)
The ‘green building’ continues its journey on Union Street.
H Steakhouse owner Henri Najem and his wife Shelley cut the ribbon March 5 for H Steakhouse at 207 Mill St. Joining them are members of H Steakhouse staff, Westfield Mayor Scott Willis, third from right, and members of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Todd Golden)
Commissioners OK polling locations, agreement
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton County Commissioners approved precinct polling locations and an architecture design and construction facilitation agreement for a child care center during their March 9 meeting.
The next commissioners meeting is at 1:15 p.m. March 23 at the Hamilton County Judicial Center.
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There are 105 polling locations, including several churches and libraries, for this year’s primary and general elections. There were 111 polling locations for the 2024 elections.
“We have people who aren’t letting us come to their place anymore,” Hamilton County Clerk Kathy Williams said. “We’ve lost some, we’ve combined some precincts. We grew in some areas, especially Wayne and Washington townships (and) had some annexations.” Williams said places back out for various reasons, such as lack of space or parking, security issues if children are around and construction projects.
A full list of polling locations can be found at hamiltoncoin.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1334/files/agenda/6519.
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FACILITATION AGREEMENT
The commissioners approved an architecture design and construction facilitation agreement with Halstead Architects Inc. for a child care facility at 18291 Presley Dr. in Noblesville. The facility will be on the same site as the Hamilton County Public Safety Center, which is under construction.
The approved agreement is a legal contract that defines the scope of services, compensation and responsibilities for Halstead Architects Inc., regarding project design and the management or facilitation of construction phases.
Construction costs are unknown at this time, but fees approved in the agreement are based on an estimated $6 million construction cost.
WWS adopts semesters for 2027-28 school year
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
Westfield Washington Schools will transition from a trimester format to a semester schedule starting in the 2027-28 school year. The change was approved in a 4-1 vote by the WWS School Board of Trustees during its March 10 meeting.
The trimester schedule has been in use for 28 years. A bell schedule, academic calendar and course planning will be determined later.
The WHS Schedule Task Force was formed to evaluate the benefits of a change. Westfield High School Principal Alicia Denniston presented its findings to the board.
The Task Force emphasized student learning, course selection opportunities, efficiency, partnerships, logistical implications and fiscal responsibility as reasons for the change. Denniston said the growth of WWS makes semesters a more efficient option.
“As we’ve grown bigger and we have built that trimester schedule in, we have found it harder and harder to be able to balance our class sizes and find spaces for all of our classes,” Denniston said.
Denniston also estimated that $500,000 a year could be saved through scheduling and staffing efficiencies. She said other factors include better alignment with neighboring districts already on the semester system and the lack of interruption in learning. With trimesters, students can take a subject in the first and third trimesters with a gap in the middle.
“There may be aspects of the trimester schedule we’ll miss,” Denniston said. “Anytime you change something, you’re going to miss some things. We are ready to embrace and leverage the advantages of a semester schedule as well.”
Board member Mike Steele voted against the change, saying he needed more time to examine “how we got there.”
Hockey facility developer chosen
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The City of Westfield has selected the Nicholas Family of Companies as the developer for an ice hockey facility planned for the Grand Park District. The announcement was made March 4.
The project evaluation committee will provide the recommendation to the Westfield Redevelopment Commission for consideration as the City’s next step in the public process.
The facility is planned to include three ice sheets, with the ability to expand to four in the future. It is intended to be the primary winter attraction at Grand Park and is expected to provide year-round economic activity on the Droplight Grand Park Campus, according to the city.
Local programming includes classes, youth sports organizations, leagues, and public skating. The proposed location is at the northwest corner of Grand Park Boulevard and John Dippel Boulevard.
“We’ve built Grand Park into a destination, but visitation isn’t the same year-round. That seasonality affects the hotels, restaurants, and shops that serve visitors,” Westfield Mayor Scott Willis stated. “This ice hockey facility adds a winter anchor and helps us build a 365-day destination. More consistent
activity makes it easier for businesses to succeed and encourages more growth around the district.”
According to the city, a June 2025 analysis by Hunden Partners estimates that over 30 years, the Westfield ice hockey facility could generate about $498 million in new spending, $220 million in new earnings, and more than 105 new full-time jobs, along with $8.7 million in County Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue.
“We are honored to be selected by the City of Westfield for this transformational project within the Grand Park District,” stated Nick Papanicholas Jr., CEO and managing director for the Nicholas Family of Companies.
Design is expected to begin immediately with an anticipated opening date in 2028.
Avit running in 5th District
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Carmel resident Steve Avit is among a crowded field of Democrats running in the May 5 primary to represent Indiana’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes Hamilton County.
Avit, who has lived in Hamilton County for six years, said he owns Cobra Consulting and works as a sales, marketing and strategy consultant, primarily helping health care companies grow, streamline operations and build sustainable systems so they can better serve patients.
firsthand how rising costs, housing and health care are squeezing people. Meanwhile, too many politicians are disconnected from real life here at home.”
On his campaign website, Avit stated that he will focus on lowering costs and strengthening paychecks, protecting Social Security and reducing political theater. He also noted the importance of access to affordable health care, maintaining strong schools and accountability for elected officials.
“I decided to run for Congress because I’m tired of watching working families fall further behind while Washington keeps taking care of insiders,” he said. “I’m a dad, a health care professional and a small business owner — and I see
Avit is one of seven District 5 candidates on the Democratic primary ballot. The others are J.D. Ford, Jackson Franklin, Phil Goss, Dylan McKenna, Tara Nelson and Deborah A Pickett. Incumbent Republican Victoria Spartz, who is running for reelection, faces Scott A. King in the Republican primary.
For more, visit steveavit.com.
Rendering of the ice hockey facility proposed for the northwest corner of the Grand Park District. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Westfield)
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WWS kindergarten and new student registration open — New Student Registration is open for students new to Westfield Washington Schools and for children entering Kindergarten. If registering multiple students, complete one registration first to add others. To register, visit wws.k12.in.us/parents/ kindergarten-and-new-student-registration-2026-2027
Egg My Yard fundraiser — The Westfield Youth Assistance Program has announced that registration is open for our 2026 Egg My Yard Fundraiser. WYAP has partnered with the National Charity League to stuff and hide the Easter eggs, funded by the generous sponsorship from Volovic Orthodontics. Each egg will be filled with a variety of chocolate and non-chocolate sweets. Only those in the Westfield Washington Schools district are eligible. Cost is $25 for 25 eggs, $50 for 50 eggs and $75 for 75 eggs. Proceeds go to WYAP. Deadline for registration is March 29. Eggs will be hidden starting at 7:30 pm on April 4. Register at shorturl.at/Al5Ea
Historical Society business meeting set for March 17 — The Westfield-Washington Historical Society business meeting will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. March 17 in the City Hall Assembly Room. The meeting will include introduction of 2026 officers and directors, goals for 2026 and scheduled programs. Business and program meetings alternate every month and are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Business meetings are in odd months, program meetings in even months. For more, contact WWHS President Jeff Beals at jbeals@ wwhs.us.
Area residents concerned about rezone proposal
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
Area residents and Westfield Advisory Plan Commission members raised concerns during its March 2 meeting about a proposal to rezone a 7.5-acre portion south of 199th Street near Horton Road and the Monon Trail for a residential development.
The parcel is between the Chatham Hills and Aberdeen at Westfield subdivisions. It would be added to the 199th Street and Monon planned unit development, which was approved in September 2025 for north of 199th Street. It called for 120 homes to be built north of 199th Street, but only 105 are now planned for that area.
The land to be added to the PUD south of 199th Street would include the 15 homes that were not built in the northern portion. Onyx+East is the developer.
During the public hearing, residents who live in Aberdeen at Westfield expressed concerns.
“It’s a beautiful property. I look out on it every day from my office as I’m working. There’s lots of great wildlife
and I would just hate to see it all bulldozed for the property for this development,” Thomas Curtis said. “There’s no sidewalk (in the development), it’s a single lane road, there’s no green space, none of the normal amenities you would have in a neighborhood.”
APC members also expressed concern about the lack of sidewalks in the development.
“No sidewalks in the subdivision?” APC member Mark Keen asked. “We’re not going to have a lot of cars going up and down the street, but I sort of thought we always had sidewalks in all new developments?”
APC members wondered whether too many houses were proposed for the parcel of land and whether some of the land could be better designed, both for aesthetic purposes and practical purposes, such as a single road that terminates without a turnaround. Tree preservation concerns and trail connectivity were also mentioned by APC members.
The petitioners will present revisions to the project during an April 20 APC meeting.
Representatives from David Weekley Homes present
to the Riley Children’s Foundation, marking 13 years of partnership between the builder and the hospital. Since the collaboration began, the home builder has donated more
$107,000 to Riley Hospital for Children through its CARE philanthropic program. (Photo Courtesy of David Weekley Homes) COMMUNITY
HSE senior forward finishes career on upswing
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Hamilton Southeastern High School senior forward Luke Weemer became a major scoring threat this season.
“Our coaching staff really felt that Luke was a matchup nightmare for our opponents,”
Royals boys basketball coach Bobby Allen said. “He could score inside for us when we needed to isolate him on the block, and he also was one of our best perimeter shooters on the season. I think his consistency late in the year was a big reason why we finished the (regular) season on a seven-game winning streak.”
The Royals topped Westfield 68-61 in a Class 4A sectional opener for an eighth consecutive victory before losing March 6 to No. 1 Fishers 75-65 in the sectional semifinals.
The 6-foot-6 Weemer averaged 13.7 points per game on 54 percent shooting. Senior Landon Osswald led the team in
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scoring at 14.4 ppg. Weemer averaged 11 ppg as a junior.
“I think where I made the most improvement this season was definitely my mental side of things,” Weemer said. “I was much more poised under pressure. I also became a bigger leader stepping into my senior year.”
This was Allen’s first year at HSE. He previously coached at Guerin Catholic. He replaced John Ashworth, who re-
signed after four seasons.
Hamilton Southeastern senior forward
Luke Weemer averaged 13.7 points per game. (Photo courtesy of Hamilton Southeastern Sports Network)
“(Weemer’s) focus and poise really showed the second half of the season,” Allen said. “For all of our seniors, I think it was a challenge, listening to new coaches and learning a new system, but they deserve a lot of credit for sticking with the process and really learning what it takes to win games against one of the toughest schedules in the state. I think Luke embraced the challenge, and he was a great leader for us this season. We will definitely miss him next year, but I think he was a great example for our young players that will
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look to fill his shoes.”
Weemer said it took time to get used to the new coaching staff, but the team was in rhythm during the winning streak. Weemer, whose favorite high school memory was beating Carmel during the winning streak, shot 38 percent from 3-point range.
“Luke has a very confident game when it comes to his perimeter shooting, but his IQ for the game is growing,” Allen said. “We ran a lot of our set plays through him. We liked to get him the ball around the elbow where he then had the ability to read and react and make decisions for our team based on how our opponents were defending us.”
Weemer will play for NCAA Division II Emporia State University in Kansas next season.
Weemer’s older brother, Payton, played his senior season at Fishers High School after the family moved from Illinois. Payton is a junior on the Grand Valley State University basketball team. Weemer’s father, Steve Weemer, played basketball at Eastern Illinois University, and his mother, Megan, played tennis at Western Illinois University.
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Urban coyote sightings popular on social media
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Coyotes are a recurring theme on social media for neighbors throughout Hamilton County — Fishers, Carmel, Westfield, etc., — as well as Zionsville and north Indianapolis, with weekly, and sometimes daily, posts, photos, warnings and extended conversations about the wild canid — a native Indiana species closely related to dogs and wolves.
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Wildlife biologist Geriann Albers is the furbearer and gamebird program leader for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. She said coyotes have a long history in Indiana and for most of that time were found primarily in prairie habitat.
“We would have mostly had coyotes in the northwest part of the state and in the southwest part of the state, where we had more of our prairies,” she said. “The populations got pretty low for a while, because there were a lot of programs like bounties and things like that to try to remove coyotes. And then they started rebounding in the 1970s.”
Albers said the population bounced back because of less predation, less competition — there are no longer any wolves in Indiana — and the coyotes’ ability to adapt beyond the prairie.
“Now, they’re across all of Indiana,” Albers said. “They’re in every county. They do really well in urban areas, which is often why you see chatter like you’re seeing right now (on social media), because there’s a lot of food for coyotes in urban areas. They like fruits. They like gardens — things like tomatoes and stuff like that. They like rabbits and squirrels and mice, which are common around people’s homes.”
The DNR doesn’t track coyote populations, but Albers said biologists have a rough estimate for rural areas of one pair for every 3 to 5 square miles — a range determined by how much food is available.
“They can have much smaller home ranges in urban areas, just because there’s so much more food,” she said. “So, they can be more common than that in some of our urban areas, just because of the abundance of resources.”
She noted that the coyote population likely isn’t greater than in recent de-
cades, but sightings are more prevalent because more people have residential security cameras.
Some posts on social media express concern at the proximity of coyotes to urban neighborhoods, with residents wondering whether pets and children are safe. Albers said fear is a common reaction, because many people view coyotes as small wolves.
“The thing we usually tell people is human-coyote interactions are extremely uncommon,” she said. “In Indiana, we’ve never had a coyote come up and bite a kid or anything like that. The way we want to make sure that continues to be true is that we want to make sure people don’t feed coyotes.”
For example, bird feeders can attract mice — a food source for coyotes. Other attractive food sources for coyotes are fruit trees, unsecured outdoor pet food, compost bins, etc. Albers said coyotes can attack and kill small pets — noting that owls also are known to kill small pets — and while coyotes are less likely to approach a person walking a dog, it’s not unheard of.
“They will sometimes see the dog as a threat, especially if they have pups,” she said. “There will be a pair of coyotes and they’ll try to keep other coyotes out of their territory. And dogs are not that distantly related to coyotes.”
She suggested carrying pepper spray or an air horn for protection while walking dogs if coyotes are known to be in the neighborhood.
Albers added that coyotes are an important part of the natural ecosystem.
For more, visit in.gov/dnr/fishand-wildlife/wildlife-resources/ living-with-wildlife/coyotes/
Coyotes are found throughout Indiana, including rural and urban areas. (Photo courtesy of Indiana Department of Natural Resources)
Citizens promotes Bukovac
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Ed Bukovac was promoted March 9 to vice president of Water Operations for Citizens Energy Group. He has been director of Citizens Westfield Utilities since 2020.
“As Director of Citizens Westfield Utilities, Ed Bukovac oversaw all water and wastewater treatment and field operations for Westfield Utilities,” Citizens Energy Group President and CEO Jeffrey Harrison stated. “He also led both utilities through significant growth, with the customer base more than doubling from 20,000 to 40,000-plus customers. Ed’s strong background in leading utility operations and his deep involvement in the community will serve our water and wastewater utilities, and our officer team, well.”
Bukovac joined Citizens in 2013 as an engineering project manager and subsequently served in a variety of leadership positions.
In his new role, Bukovac will lead a team of 340-plus employees responsible for the daily operation of multiple water and wastewater utility systems that serve significant portions of central Indiana.
Bukovac also serves on the boards of Conner Prairie and Citizens own Warm Heart Warm Home Foundation and Investment Collaboration on Neighborhoods and is president of the Carmel Economic Development Commission.
Farm to Glass series — The Westfield Parks and Recreation Department will host the return of the Farm To Glass programming series which takes place at 6:30 p.m. on various Thursdays. The series takes place at Grand Plaza Junction in the Cafe Pavilion building. The series highlights the creative processes behind some of our favorite beverages! The science, craftsmanship, and natural processes of creating spirits, beer, honey, elixirs, and coffee will be demonstrated by local experts and crafters. For more information, visit https://shorturl.at/YAn14
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Westfield Education Foundation celebrates legacy of assisting WWS students, teachers
By Todd Golden todd@youarecurrent.com
The Westfield Education Foundation is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The organization’s mission is to help Westfield Washington Schools students and teachers acquire the tools they need to be successful.
The anniversary comes at a time when Westfield is one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities. WEF Executive Director Ashley Knott said the assistance the nonprofit provides to WWS is critical as the district grows.
“A lot of people said, ‘Why are you celebrating 40? You normally celebrate 50’,” Knott said. “I think the energy of the district right now and the 40th anniversary coming together allow us to prepare for that sustainable growth to allow us to (support) the district at this particular time.”
The WEF was founded in 1986 after Bill Sampson, a member of the Westfield Washington Schools board and a noted local volunteer, approached then-WWS Superintendent Jeffrey Heier with the idea of establishing a foundation. Sampson served on the WEF board until his death in 2014.
Craig Wood, who served on the WEF board from 2015 to 2022, is the son of Bill Wood, an original WEF board member.
“There was a group of citizens, I want to say, five or six people, who had had their foot in education one way or another and saw the benefit of being able to help kids who wanted to go on to college,” Wood said.
The original intent of the WEF — to provide scholarships for students and grants for teachers — remains part of its core mission. WEF offers 53 scholarships, including 15 new scholarships for the 2025-26 school year, and has awarded more than 1,200 scholarships worth $1.4 million since 1986. More than $1 million in teacher grants have been awarded.
As the pace of Westfield’s growth increased dramatically in the 2010s,
the WEF intentionally expanded its mission.
“(WEF) reached a critical point,” said Duane Lutz, a WEF board member from 2002-20. “The community had grown substantially, but (WEF) was the exact same size then as we were when there was less than half the number of students. The decision was made by the board at that point that if you really want to make an impact, then you need to act more like a true foundation and find ways to raise bigger money and affect more kids and more teachers than what we were doing.”
Knott, who joined the WEF in 2018, said besides scholarships and grants, the organization added a third pillar to its mission, which is to provide strategic
support for WWS students, educators and programs.
The Shamrock Supply Hub, which began in 2023, is an example. It can be accessed by all WWS teachers to provide school supplies for students in need and classroom resources for teachers.
“I can make a request for any school supplies, from pens and pencils to notebooks and Clorox wipes, so I’m able to stock my cabinet at school,” said Westfield High School teacher Breanna Bever, who helps organize the Shamrock Supply Hub. “It’s really helpful to have those supplies on hand and I’m not paying for them out of pocket.”
According to the WEF, 17,795 items have been distributed from the Shamrock Supply Hub to teachers and
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
The Westfield Education Foundation kicked off 2026 with its TopGolf Fundraiser March 1 and conducted its Rock ‘n Bowl staff appreciation celebration March 6. Upcoming fundraisers include:
• Arby’s Round Up (Westfield) — Rounded up purchases are used to support Westfield Washington Schools through March 31.
• Adult Literacy Night — An evening supporting the Foundation’s mission through adult literacy is March 28 at Four Finger Distillery.
Westfield Education Foundation Executive Director Ashley Knott and Westfield Education Foundation supporters and students celebrate the 40th anniversary of the WEF at Westfield High School. From left, Michele Arndt, Community Engagement assistant; Henry Everts, ACTS student; Jo Ann Neff, WEF Board of Directors; Jeff McLaughlin, WHS teacher; Breah Ellis, ACTS student; Dani Montgomery, ACTS student; Janet Crenshaw — WEF Board of Directors; Natalie Messmore, WHS teacher; Ashley Knott, WEF executive director; Amy Pictor, Board of Directors; Craig Wood, past Board of Directors; Lillian Onda, ACTS student; Jackie Chittenden, WEF Advisory Committee member. (Photo by Todd Golden)
students.
“WEF helps strengthen the connection between our schools and the broader Westfield community,” WWS Superintendent John Atha said. “By engaging local businesses, families and civic partners, the foundation builds a shared commitment to public education and supports programs that enhance the overall student experience. In this way, WEF serves as a key partner in advancing educational excellence in Westfield.”
ON THE COVER: Westfield Education Foundation Executive Director Ashley Knott at the Westfield Education Foundation Wall at the Westfield Washington Schools Operations Center at 19500 Tomlinson Rd. (Photo by Todd Golden)
• Stuff the Bus — An event to donate supplies to the Shamrock Supply Hub is set for July 24 at Office Depot and July 31 at Walmart.
• Rock the Block — A communitywide back-to-school celebration for Westfield families Aug. 10 at Westfield High School.
• Bourbon & Bling — An evening of celebration that strengthens the Foundation’s ability to support educators and students is set for Dec. 15.
• Westwood Event Venue Celebration — An evening benefiting the establishment of two hospitality scholarships for Westfield students takes place April 25 at Westwood Vowery and Estate.
For more, visit wwswef.org.
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Commentary by Larry Greene
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JUNE 5-6
‘Drowning Girls’ to make splash at Westfield Playhouse
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Molly Bellner wasn’t optimistic when she submitted the play “The Drowning Girls” to Main Street Productions as a proposal for the 2025-26 season.
“I was thinking there is no way they would select it because it’s such a different show than community theaters normally produce,” she said. “Stylistically, it’s so different. It’s not a straight narrative. It goes back and forth in time and flips between the three different women’s stories. I submitted it because it’s something I absolutely loved and was passionate to direct. So, I was thrilled when they did select it.”
“The Drowning Girls” runs March 19 to 29 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. The play is based on the true story of George Joseph Smith, who was hanged in 1915 in England for murdering his three wives. It was called the “Brides in the Bath” murders.
“I say water is our fourth character in the show because we actually have filled bathtubs on the stage,” Bellner said. “This is a physically demanding show for the actors. They’re in and out of the bathtubs wet. They’re in wedding dresses. These actors, pun intended, have jumped in with both feet.”
Bellner said the play is a true crime story, a ghost story, a love story and partly a cautionary tale. The three women each play other roles, including the roles of their husband, police inspector and insurance salesmen and family members.
Carmel resident Sarah Eberhardt plays Margaret, the eldest of the brides. The others are Indianapolis residents Monya Wolf and Jo Bennett. Eberhardt and Wolf have known each other since attending Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and being in an acting club together. They
read the script together with another friend.
“(The challenge) is trying to work on the physicality of making your body seem different as you switch between the characters, because with this show we don’t have breaks or stops,” Eberhardt said. “It’s trying to show the physical changes of playing Margaret or playing the male characters or the goofier characters we get to play.”
Bennett, who plays Bessie, said she was intrigued by the bathtubs on stage and the murder-mystery vibe.
“We were doing nontraditional kinds of theater. It wasn’t ‘Oklahoma,’” she said. “So, this kind of avant-garde presentation was right up my alley.”
Bennett said she was in Indy Shakes, a theater company that performed at schools and played multiple characters and might only put on a glove or a hat.
“You had to trust the audience’s ability to suspend their disbelief and go with you on the journey,” she said. “The actors have to have chops to do
that kind of thing.”
Wolf, who plays Alice, said she likes how the women’s stories are interwoven.
“I think in many scenes, (the audiences) are looking at as one being, then (the characters) all can tell their separate tales,” she said. “I thought it’s an interesting way to tell a story. It’s a meaty show and a great opportunity for a woman of my age in the community theater. Plus, the bathtubs — who wouldn’t want to be wet on stage the entire show?”
Wolf said she was asked by Bellner to be part of the hair and makeup on the show. Then Wolf asked if she could audition as well. Wolf said there is a challenge learning the different accents.
“For our main characters we get to use our American accent, but the side characters all have different accents,” she said. “I get to play an Irish woman. There’s a nice mix to try to distinguish characters.”
For more, visit westfieldplayhouse. org.
‘PRETTY WOMAN’
“Pretty Woman” runs through April 4 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards. com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Feinstein’s cabaret presents Maggie Baugh at 7:30 p.m. March 20-21 at Feinstein’s in Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘SCARLET LETTER’
Civic Theatre’s production of “The Scarlet Letter” runs through March 28 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
‘THE DROWNING GIRLS’
Main Street Productions’ presentation of “The Drowning Girls” runs from March 19 to 29 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.
‘ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS’
“One Night in Memphis: The Number One Tribute to Presley, Perkins, Lewis and Cash” is set for 7:30 p.m. March 19 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
BRANFORD MARSALIS
The Branford Marsalis Quartet will perform at 8 p.m. March 20 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘NORDIC
NIGHTS’
Carmel Symphony Orchestra presents “Nordic Nights” at 7 p.m. March 21 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.
From left, Jo Bennett, Sarah Eberhardt and Monya Wolf perform in “The Drowning Girls.” (Photo courtesy of Indy Ghost Light)
ENTERTAINMENT
‘American Idol’ alum set for Feinstein’s shows
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Casey Abrams is known for his upright bass and musical blend of blues, jazz, soul and rock.
Abrams will perform with singer Hunter April 10-11 at Feinstein’s at Carmel’s Hotel Carmichael as part of a series presented by Allied Solutions Center. Hunter’s full name is Hunter Elizabeth, but she prefers to go by Hunter. The series, featuring four acts, opens with country singer-songwriter Maggie Baugh March 2021. Morgan James will perform March 27-28, and the series closes with Will Hoge May 8-9. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
holiday concert last year at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
Abrams enjoys sharing stories and interacting with the audience.
“I love walking into the audience and making it a 4D experience and you never know what’s going to happen,” he said.
Abrams finished sixth in the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2012. His favorite moment was performing a song with actor Jack Black, who has a band called Tenacious D.
“I was a huge fan of Jack Black’s band,” he said.
Abrams also performed at Feinstein’s last year.
“It was awesome,” he said. “It looks like such a cool place. I’ll do a bunch of my songs, and I’ll have (Hunter) come out and do some of her songs. We’ll do some nice duets. She’ll put her velvety voice on some of the songs.”
Abrams’ website is caseybassy. com, and social media accounts are @caseybassy, a nod to his playing the upright bass.
“I will do songs that I’ve written about food,” he said. “I’m a really big food person, so I have to do that. There’s a grand piano on stage, so I’ll probably play some piano and a guitar just to shake things up a bit. I’ll be the band for the night.”
Hunter plays a percussion instrument called a cajon.
Abrams performed in the Dave Koz
So, when a producer asked Abrams who he wanted to sing with in the finale, he said it might sound crazy, but he wanted to sing with Black. Abrams said the producer didn’t know Black was a singer. They performed Queen’s “Fat Bottomed Girls.”
Abrams said Black appeared in one of Abrams’ music videos after “American Idol.” Abrams views the overall “American Idol” experience as a positive.
“There was a time where I was, ‘Oh man, get that away from my name,’”
Abrams said. “The more I go on, I realize it turned me into a full-time musician, so I have to thank it for that.”
In addition, he launched an “American Idol” weekly podcast in December 2025 called “Idols with Casey Abrams,” where he interviews former “American Idol” contestants and others who have been on reality shows.
For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
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Business Manager/Bookkeeper – Carmel Dads’ Club
Location: Carmel, Indiana Status: Full-time, available immediately Carmel Dads’ Club is seeking a dependable and highly organized Business Manager/Bookkeeper to support the financial and administrative operations of our long-standing youth sports organization. This role is essential to our daily operations and requires professionalism, discretion, and a strong commitment to accuracy and integrity.
Position
Overview
The Business Manager oversees all financial records and accounting functions for Carmel Dads’ Club, including recreational and travel sports programs, facilities, concessions, and corporate financials. This position reports directly to the President and plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage all accounting and bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, check writing, and refunds.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive financial records across all sports and departments.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and prepare monthly financial reports, including budgetto-actual summaries.
• Oversee accounting software updates, filings, and year-end reporting (including 1099s).
• Support sport commissioners with financial processes, budgeting, reimbursements, and reporting.
• Assist concession administrators with budgeting, deposits, and financial procedures.
• Manage hardware and software needs related to computers and phone systems.
• Assist with purchasing and vendor relations for office equipment, including copiers and postage meters.
• Prepare materials for monthly Board meetings and annual budget presentations.
• Provide administrative and financial support for special events, including
the annual golf outing. Core Competencies
• Strong integrity and ethical judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proven problem-solving skills with minimal supervision
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately Required Qualifications
• Prior experience managing all aspects of business and financial operations
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills
• Experience conducting presentations
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships internally and externally
• Reliable transportation Work Schedule Standard business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is fully inperson at the Carmel Dads’ Club office located at 5459 East Main Street in Carmel. Benefits
• Long-term, stable employment
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Meaningful impact on the Carmel community through youth sports
resume to: mtrent@carmeldadsclub.org
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Union Savings Bank usavingsbank.com (317) 843-1006
LANDSCAPING
Landmark DBM landmarkdbm.com (317) 220-0722
Vive Exterior Design viveexterior.com (317) 773-9933
MATTRESS STORE
Holder Mattress Company, Inc. holdermattress.com (317) 848-2939
Long’s Mattress Zionsville longsmattress-zionsville.com (317) 769-0594
MINI/SELF STORAGE
Rangeline Self Storage rangelineselfstorage.com (317) 848-2077
MOVING SERVICES
Move Indy move-indy.com (317) 520-1473
Colt Moving coltmoving.com (317) 476-3762
PEST CONTROL
The LadyBug Pest and Wildlife Control calltheladybug.com (317) 601-2873
Scat pest control (317) 758-6300
PLUMBER
Hope Plumbing hopeplumbing.com (317) 207-2733
L.E. Isley & Sons, Inc. isleyplumbing.com (317) 608-0673
POOL & SPAS
Family Leisure
Indianapolis familyleisure.com (317) 823-4448
Barker’s Swimming Pool Center barkersswimmingpools.com (317) 852-8979
REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Circle Real Estate circle-re.com (317) 989-0074
Diana McGlothlin, Real Estate Agent atproperties.com (317) 987-7567
REMODELER/CONTRACTOR
Worthington Design & Remodeling worthingtonindy.com (317) 846-2600
Green Square Design | Construct, Inc. greensquareinc.com (317) 431-8056
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Hoosier Village Retirement Community hoosiervillage.com (317) 873-3349
Promenade Trails A 55 & Better Community promenade-trails.com (463) 210-1905
ROOFING COMPANY
Beard Roofing and Exteriors beardroofing.com (317) 689-7663 Indy Rooftops indyrooftops.com (317) 617-3928
TREE SERVICE
Williams Tree Service LLC williamstreeservicein.com (317) 969-9594
ASAP Tree and Crane Services asapindy.com (317) 755-6590
CREDIT UNION
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
Indiana Members Credit Union imcu.com (317) 241-8990
FORUM Credit Union forumcu.com (317) 558-6000 CRUISES
Danielle Ott, Hi Ho Vacations hihovacations.com (317) 750-0450
DRY CLEANING/LAUNDRY
Classic Cleaners classiccleaners.com (317) 942-0844
Tide Cleaners tidecleaners.com (317) 516-6750
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Community First Bank of Indiana cfbindiana.com (317) 763-5338
Storen Financial storenfinancial.com (317) 852-7000 FLORIST
Oberer’s Flowers oberers.com (317) 575-1197
Petals & Pollen petalsandpollen.com (317) 260-0374
FUNERAL HOME SERVICES
ARN Funeral & Cremation Services arnmortuary.com (317) 873-4776
Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services ericmdbellfuneralhome.com (317) 892-4242
INSURANCE COMPANY
Hometown Insurance htiins.com (317) 852-2245
Farmers Insurance - McKenzie Crose agents.farmers.comin/ brownsburg/mckenzie-crose (317) 852-5553
LAW FIRM / LEGAL SERVICE
Dillman & Owen Estate & Elder Law applegate-dillman.com (317) 492-9569
The Gibson Legal Group thegibsonlegalgroup.com (317) 721-7978
LIMO / TRANSPORTATION
Avant Garde Limousines, Coach & Transportation avantgardelimos.com (317) 696-2031
Integrity Limousine Service integritylimoservice.com (317) 337-9400
Oinking Acres Farm & Rescue Sanctuary oinkingacres.org/ (317) 225-1761
Humane Society For Hamilton County hamiltonhumane.com (317) 773-4974
PET DAYCARE/BOARDING
K8’s Mo’Tail katelynmayner.wixsite.com/k8smotail (765) 535-8242
Coyne Veterinary Center Westfield coynewestfield.com (317) 953-9944
PET GROOMING
Barkingham Palace Grooming Services barkinghampalacegroomingindy.com (317) 286-7231
Petco stores.petco.com (317) 587-1820
PHOTOGRAPHER
Oh Snap Indy ohsnapindy.com (463) 710-2720
Sarah Lu Photography sarahluphotography.com (317) 670-3589
PRIVATE SCHOOL
Cathedral High School gocathedral.com (317) 542-1481
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church olmc1.org (317) 846-3475
PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Artistic Invasion artisticinvasion.com (765) 298-8227
Rose Promos rosepromos.com (317) 858-3872
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Carmel Clay School District ccs.k12.in.us (317) 844-9961
Westfield Washington Schools wws.k12.in.us (317) 867-8000
RISK MANAGEMENT
Veracity IIR veracityiir.com (317) 564-8383
SENIOR SERVICES
A Healthcare Advocate ahealthcareadvocate.com (317) 910-8587
Oasis Senior Advisors Carmel oasissenioradvisors.com (765) 535-3844
SERVICES
TATTOO/PIERCING PARLOR
Forever Gallery Tattoo - Kayla Taylor 4evergallery.com (317) 810-1049
Carmel Tattoo INK carmeltattoo.com (317) 571-8282
TRAVEL SERVICES
Danielle Ott, Hi Ho Vacations hihovacations.com (317) 750-0450
Vic’s Vacations vicsvacations.com (317) 389-7869
BICYCLE SHOP
Future Velo Electric Bikes futurevelo.com (317) 810-0940
Bicycle Garage Indy & BGI Fitness bgindy.com (317) 842-4140
BOOKSTORE
Barnes & Noble barnesandnoble.com (317) 844-2501
Black Dog Books blackdogbooksin.com (317) 733-1747
BRIDAL/FORMAL WEAR
Brick Street Bridal brickstreetbridal.com (317) 344-0116
The Wedding Studio theweddingstudios.net/ (317) 815-2000
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE
Once Upon A Child onceuponachild.com (317) 846-7011
Plato’s Closet platoscloset.com (317) 768-3122
CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT STORE
Plato’s Closet platoscloset.com (317) 768-3122
Amanda’s Exchange amandasexchange.shop/ (317) 573-4400
GROCERY STORE
Niemann Harvest Market goharvestmarket.com (317) 343-4718
Zionsville Olive Oil zionsvilleoliveoil.com (317) 973-5583
HARDWARE STORE
Menards menards.com (317) 580-9400
VETERINARIAN
Coyne Veterinary Center Westfield coynewestfield.com (317) 953-9944
All-Star Veterinary Clinic all-starvet.com (317) 896-9993
WEDDING VENUE
The Sixpence thesixpence.com (317) 296-8200
Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection marriott.com/en-us/hotels/indak-hotelcarmichael-autograph-collection/overview/ (317) 688-1700
SHOPPING
White’s Ace Hardware whitesacehardware.com (317) 846-2311
HOME DECOR
Rusted Window rustedwindow.com (317) 205-1716 530 Home fivethirtyhome.com (317) 567-7781
JEWELRY STORE Khamis Fine Jewlers khamisjewelers.com (317) 841-8440
Hupp Jewelers huppjewelers.com (317) 845-0777
MEN’S CLOTHING STORE Frances+Parke francesparke.com (317) 593-5999
Bonobos bonobos.com (317) 975-2984
PET STORE
Speck’s Pet Supplies speckspets.com (317) 272-7738
Pet Supplies Plus petsuppliesplus.com/ PLACE TO BUY MEAT
Joe’s Butcher Shop and Fish Market joesbutchershop.com (317) 846-8877
Moody’s Butcher Shop moodysbutchershop.com (317) 873-1800
WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE Frances+Parke francesparke.com (317) 593-5999
EVEREVE evereve.com (317) 218-9225
ADVENTURE TOURISM
Koteewi Run Seasonal Slopes koteewi-adventures.com (317) 776-9199
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari holidayworld.com (812) 937-4401
ART GALLERY
Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery indianaartisan.org (317) 964-9455
Carmel Art Education Studio carmelartedstudio.com (301) 693-3827
BOUTIQUE HOTEL/INN
Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ indak-hotel-carmichael-autograph-collection (317) 688-1700
Hotel Nickel Plate Fishers, Tapestry Collection by Hilton hilton.com/en/hotels/ indelup-hotel-nickel-plate-fishers/ (317) 284-3000
CASINO GAMING ESTABLISHMENT
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Casino Racetrack caesars.com/harrahs-hoosier-park (800) 526-7223
Horseshoe Indianapolis caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis (877) 386-4463
DANCE STUDIO
Indiana Ballet Conservatory indianaballetconservatory.org (463) 273-6441
En Pointe Indiana Ballet enpointeindiana.com (317) 645-1448
EVENT VENUE
Fishers Event Center fisherseventcenter.com
Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts thecenterpresents.org/ (317) 843-3800
EVENT/FAIR - COMMUNITY
Westfield Farmers Market westfieldin.gov/433/ Westfield-Farmers-Market (317) 460-4511
Carmel Farmers Market carmelfarmersmarket.com (317) 694-1643
EVENT/FAIR - REGIONAL Indy 500 indianapolismotorspeedway. com/events/indy500
March
Carmel Christkindlmarkt carmelchristkindlmarkt.com (317) 559-6608
GOLF COURSE
Holliday Farms Zionsville hollidayfarmszionsville.com (317) 973-5045
Golf Club of Indiana golfindiana.com (317) 769-6388
HOTEL
Bottleworks Hotel bottleworkshotel.com (317) 556-1234
Conrad Indianapolis hilton.comen/hotels/ indcici-conrad-indianapolis/ (317) 713-5000
LIVE MUSIC - PERFORMANCE
Carmel Symphony Orchestra carmelsymphony.org/ (317) 844-9717
LIVE MUSIC - VENUE
Ruoff Music Center ruoffmusiccenter.net/ (317) 776-8181
Fishers Event Center fisherseventcenter.com
LIVE THEATRE - COMMUNITY
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre civictheatre.org/ (317) 843-3800
Carmel Community Players carmelplayers.org/ (317) 815-9387
LIVE THEATRE - PROFESSIONAL Actors Theatre of Indiana atistage.org/ (317) 669-7983
Things To Do
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre beefandboards.com (317) 872-9664
Things To Do
PICKLEBALL COURTS
The Dink House thedinkhouse.com (317) 564-0303
The Picklr thepicklr.comlocation/keystone-crossing/ (317) 936-3465
SHOOTING RANGE
The Shooting Academy timsshootingacademy.com (317) 399-7918
Atlanta Conservation Club atlantaconservationclub.com
SPA
Renova Aesthetics renovaaesthetics.com (317) 564-8305
Woodhouse Spa carmel.woodhousespas.com (317)
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