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TOSS UP: POPULAR PIES & PINTS RESTAURANT OPENS FIRST INDIANA LOCATION IN CARMEL

A new Carmel restaurant is encouraging patrons to come and “get some.” Pies & Pints officially opened its doors in Carmel on August 13, and they’ve been busy ever since. If you haven’t heard of the restaurant, it has quite a popular following in the Midwest and the south. The pizza pubs started in the basement of a bike shop in Fayetteville, West Virginia in 2003. Since then, the company has grown at an accelerated rate — opening restaurants in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and Alabama.

6 Piece By Piece: Xchocol’Art Owner 22 Autumn Months Bring the Harvest! Joann Hofer Creates Gourmet 26 Toss Up: Popular Pies & Pints Hand-painted Chocolates 10 Gifts With Pizzazz: Village of

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13 Taking The Lead: Carmel Eagle

Scout Inspired by Sister to Start Handicap-accessible Playground Project

15 What To Do With That Leftover Halloween Candy?

17 Business Spotlight: The Academy Volleyball Club

18 Entertainment Spotlight: Candlelight Theatre

21 Back to School Photo Contest

Restaurant Opens First Indiana Location In Carmel

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X C HO C OL’ A RT OW N E R J OA N N HOF E R C R E AT E S G OU R M E T H A N D - PA I N T E D C HO C OL AT E S Writer / Josh Brown Photographer / Brian Brosmer

She isn’t Willy Wonka, but Joann Hofer’s chocolate creations are also breathtaking and often yield some wonderful responses from customers. The Carmel resident has taken her two greatest passions — chocolate and art — and made a career out of it. Hofer is the owner of Xchocol’Art Gourmet Chocolate. She is a chocolatier with a knack for creating tasty and beautiful works of art. Hofer creates artisanal chocolates and truffles that are handcrafted and handpainted — piece by piece.

The idea for the business came together organically. Hofer’s family roots are in Colombia, where some of the world’s finest cacao is grown. She also spent several years living in Europe, where gourmet chocolate is quite popular. “I am actually an artist and often do a lot of painting on acrylic and porcelain,” Hofer says. “I lived in Europe for many years and tasted real chocolate while over there. I loved what they did with it. I became enamored with the process of making chocolate — from the bean to the bar.” She later enrolled in a “Bean to Bar” 6 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2018 / atCarmel.com

course in Canada, where she learned the process of harvesting cacao and making chocolate. Once she got a taste of creating her own chocolate, Hofer was hooked. In 2000, Hofer and her husband moved to Carmel and she continued researching and pursuing her dream. A trip to Austria around 2011 allowed Hofer to meet a world-famous chocolatier who mentored her. She then became a distributor for him, finally getting her foot in the door to the world of chocolate. Just a few years later, Hofer took the leap to become a chocolatier and now creates her own recipes through her business.

It’s much more than a hobby for Hofer, who is always looking for ways to perfect her craft. “Each year I take a master class on chocolate-making,” she says. “I’ve been to Italy, Austria, Canada — all over. Last year, I went to Ecuador and now I source the chocolate that I work with directly from there.” “ I T ’ S TO O BE A U T I F U L TO E AT ! ”

The results and feedback she gets from customers speak for itself.

hesitant to eat the chocolate because they are ‘too pretty.’ The first response is typically: ‘this is too pretty to eat!’ Of course, our goal is for people to eat the chocolate. But the reason why I try to make the chocolates beautiful is that I really would like people to take a closer look and have a little appreciation for the color and what it takes.”

“I am always amused by the responses,” Hofer says. “A lot of people are sometimes

Hofer’s worries don’t last for long though as customers do eventually indulge and

It’s one thing to create delicious, gourmet chocolate, but what really sets Hofer apart is her ability to turn each piece into a work of art. She estimates that it took her about a year to really perfect the craft of handpainting her chocolates.

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Hofer’s process of creating artisanal chocolate is — as you might imagine — quite detailed.

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community and at the farmers markets has also been a backbone of our business. We’ve been discovered more at the markets and now do a lot of weddings in Carmel as well as corporate gifting for local businesses.” Hofer’s passion as a chocolatier won’t be melting away anytime soon. She says she will continue to learn how to perfect her craft in creating inspiring and delicious chocolates and delivering them to the world. She typically starts working early in the morning at her commercial kitchen in Carmel, especially in the summer because her kitchen must be at a certain temperature with low humidity for the chocolate to be created successfully. She starts by tempering the color for her creations, which is made out of rich cocoa butter. Then she uses the color to hand-paint her chocolates and truffles.

and downtown at the Conrad.

The truffles are Hofer’s specialty.

“It has been a great relationship with the Conrad and one that we are very happy to be in,” Hofer says. “Being a part of the

“Making a truffle is a good three-day process,” she says. “It starts with the recipe and the ganache has to rest overnight. The next day I cut it and enrobe it. Then I adhere the art to the truffle. The third day involves the packaging.”

The Conrad discovered Hofer and her art after she provided chocolates for a treat bag at a wedding held at the popular Indianapolis hotel. Today, Hofer works in partnership to create her chocolates as a complimentary gift for guests that stay in the Conrad’s suites.

Hofer has trusted this strenuous process, and it has paid off for the chocolatier. In 2017, her Chili Truffle Collection took home the Gold award at the International Chocolate Salon Top Spicy Chocolate competition. Xchocol’Art has also won awards over the last five years for “Top Truffle Artistry.” “It is great to be recognized by our customers and by colleagues in the chocolate world,” Hofer says. “To be noticed, in any way, by fellow chocolatiers, is fantastic.” W H E R E ’ S T H E C HO C OL AT E ?

Hofer estimates that she uses more than a ton of chocolate a year. So, where can you find all of those delicious creations? Xchocol’Art doesn’t have a brick and mortar location. You can only find the chocolates in three places around Indianapolis: the Carmel and Broad Ripple farmers markets 8 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2018 / atCarmel.com

“What I enjoy is that time of creation at the very beginning,” Hofer says. “When I am about to use color or think of a recipe, that little moment before I take off — I just love creating something new. I also love the afternoons after I’m at the farmers markets and we’ve sold out for that day. Those are times that I reflect and think about the joys of something sweet and beautiful that is passed along to others. That’s why I do this.” For more information and to shop online, visit Xchocol’Art at xchocolart.com.

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VILLAGE OF WESTCLAY’S BASKET PIZZAZZ CREATES UNIQUE, PERSONALIZED GIFT BASKETS imaginable. Customers can walk around and fill up their shopping baskets with the perfect trinkets and gourmet snacks When looking for a unique, heartfelt gift, for their recipients. Then staff will use sometimes it helps to think outside of the box those items to create a beautiful, creatively and look into a basket. That’s the idea behind designed gift basket. And if you’re short Sherri Klain’s business, Basket Pizzazz. on time, or just not into choosing each product yourself, Klain and her staff can Tucked within the Village of WestClay, assemble one for you. Basket Pizzazz is a one-stop shop where you can create personalized gift baskets “We build custom gift baskets from scratch filled with almost any kind of goodie for individuals that call, walk in or do Writer / Nicole Sipe Photographer / Ryan Woodall

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website orders,” Klain says. “We also do loads of corporate gifting as well. All my employees can create any type of gift you may be looking for to fulfill your specific needs and budget.” Klain takes pride in the products that she offers at Basket Pizzazz. The items are all hand-picked and high-quality. She looks for products that not only taste, smell or feel good but that also have nice packaging and will look good in a gift basket.

“We carry all sorts of items in the store,” Klain says. “Everything from gourmet chocolates and bulk candy to gift items like spa products, candles, wine glasses, pajama pants, picture frames, wall signs and sassy socks.” Not to mention balloons, cards, cheese and crackers, pretzels and dips, soup mixes, dips, spreads, adult drink mixes and gourmet cookies. “We have a lot packed into our little store,” Klain says. Klain got her start in the gift business in 1995 when she helped her mother-in-law operate a flower and gift basket business in Carmel called In Bloom Flowers and Gift Baskets. In 1998, she took some time off to start a family, but once her children grew older, she decided that it was time to get back into the basket business. “I did some research, and I found that there was a need in the marketplace for artfully designed gift baskets that looked like more than just items placed in a

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container,” Klain says. In 2009, Klain established Basket Pizzazz. “I have always tried to make people happy, and what better way to do that than to give someone a gift?” she says. Klain chose Carmel’s WestClay neighborhood to open her basket business, partly because she and her family live in Carmel. The Carmel neighborhood is home to several other locallyowned businesses. “We decided that this area would be the perfect place for a specialty boutique like this because kids could ride their bikes here for treats, and adults would have a fast and convenient place to shop for gifts for all occasions,” she says. The brick-and-mortar store is located in Carmel, but Basket Pizzazz delivers all over Indianapolis, as well as the United States and overseas. Klain says that she makes baskets for many people every day, including corporate customers who send gift baskets all year long for new hires, new babies, retirements and thank-you gifts to employees and clients. One of the great things about choosing to give a gift basket is that you can customize it in a million different ways. For the wine and cheese lover, Klain suggests adding a wine glass, some cocktail napkins and cheese and crackers, among other items. Basket Pizzazz’s most popular gift baskets usually include chocolate, and they offer a wide selection of gourmet chocolate truffles to choose from. “Candy gift baskets are always a great go-to gift for any age group,” Klain says. Klain continues to see her gift basket business flourish and enjoys spending her days creating gifts that make people happy. “I am happy to say that once people find Basket Pizzazz, they keep coming back,” Klain says. “We do everything in our power to make it an easy and pleasurable shopping experience for everyone. Nine years later, we are still going strong and growing every day.” Basket Pizzazz is located at 2159 Glebe St. in Carmel. For more info, visit basketpizzazz.com or call 317-564-4888.

TAKING THE LEAD CARMEL EAGLE SCOUT INSPIRED BY SISTER TO START HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND PROJECT Writer / Matt Keating

because of their ‘disability.’ So, I started off in 2015, trying to get my project off the ground.”

Carmel Eagle Scout Jacob Conn says his sister inspired him to lead a recent Scouts project to build a handicap-accessible Conn met with Northview’s staff to discuss playground at Northview Church in Carmel. the details. “The project involved planning, fundraising and installing handicapped accessible playground equipment in the existing playground at my church,” Conn says. “I got the idea for my project from my twin sister, Sydney.” Sydney has a rare genetic abnormality that makes her unique. “Simply put, she has special needs,” Conn says. “I love her so much, and it broke my heart to see how differently she and other handicapped children are treated, just

“I began talking with Northview’s Head Groundskeeper, a kindhearted woman named Marcia Schwartz, who later became my mentor throughout my project,” Conn says. “She and I made plans with the Special Needs Minister, Amanda Arroyo, at the church to create a playground that brought together both neurotypical and special needs children, as a way of breaking down barriers between the two and making a greater effort towards community outreach.” Conn began his fundraising through a “GoFundMe” page and also asked atCarmel.com / OCTOBER 2018 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 13

for donations from various nearby neighborhoods and families. “I also began working with ‘Recreation Unlimited,’ a playground equipment company, to try to purchase the equipment I needed,” Conn says. “Marcia and I had anticipated the cost being far too high, so I worked with her and Amanda at Northview to create a more efficient playground design, utilizing more costeffective equipment and surfacing.” Conn noted that they cut costs from the initial estimate of around $27,000 to a more reasonable $12,000. “After reaching out to as many people as we could, we finally managed to fully fund the project in a little over a year,” Conn says. “Then, last year, we assembled and

installed all of the equipment, as well as surfacing, which included a crushed limestone path inside of the playground, six wheelchair-accessible activity panels, two bucket spinner seats, one sensoryaccessible crawl tube and two handicapped accessible swing seats.” The entire playground was also covered in new handicap-accessible playground mulch. “The installation itself was a lot of fun because some of my friends and family came to help me,” Conn says. “Overall, the experience taught me perseverance through hardship, and I’m grateful for that. From what I hear from Amanda Arroyo, the kids really like the new equipment.” Conn added that he enjoys helping the community and says it inspires him. “I give back to the community typically through service, like volunteering with Sunday School at Northview,” Conn says.

On an individual level, the Eagle Scouts, like my dad, have taught me to honor God through service to others, as well as dependence on others for help.” The Scouts have had a continued positive impact on Conn. “The main concept that impacted me the most was perseverance,” Conn adds. “I learned that if your goal is worth enough to you, you will stop at nothing to reach it. Through every roadblock in this project, I felt like the easy path would be to give up and accept failure. But I knew that it would

all be worth it if I stuck with it. I apply this lesson to my life on a regular basis, and for that, I am very grateful for this project.” Conn encourages other young people to join The Boy Scouts. “I would encourage a young person to find something they are passionate about,” Conn says. “Not just for an Eagle Scout project, but in general. Finding your passion makes life worth living. My favorite memories involve hanging out with my friends and bonding over camping experiences.”

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Halloween is the best, but there is one big challenge that comes with this spooky holiday — figuring out what to do with all of the leftover candy. I’ve had those years when you think four jumbo bags will be enough and still end up sending my husband to the store because we’ve gone through it in 30 minutes. But inevitably, you end up with too much whether from your own stash or your trick-or-treater’s. So that’s why you’ll find a number of Hamilton County area Candy Buyback options at the end of this article. First, here is a recipe for my favorite way to use up a little extra Halloween candy. Halloween Candy Cookie Pizza Ingredients:

• Chocolate chip cookie dough • 1/4 c peanut butter • 3/4 c Milk Chocolate Morsels • Candy bars of your choice • Candy eyes and Halloween sprinkles {optional} Directions:

Let the cookie dough sit out of the fridge for a half hour. Spread out cookie dough on a pizza pan, being sure to use cookie spray on the pan. Bake according to directions on the packaging. I used the shortest amount of time to start and kept an eye until it was the perfect golden brown. While the cookie is warm out of the oven, dollop the peanut butter and sprinkle the chocolate morsels evenly. Smear the two together to make the ‘pizza sauce.’ If you’re a peanut butter lover, switch the ratio of chocolate to peanut butter. Chop the candy bars into chunks and sprinkle evenly throughout the pizza. Add the candy eyes and Halloween sprinkles for a festive flair. Cut and serve. Best eaten warm from the oven and with a glass of cold milk. atCarmel.com / OCTOBER 2018 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 15

If you’ve got a few leftover bags, consider taking them to these local spots that have Candy Buyback programs.

FISHERS FAMILY DENTISTRY 8410 E. 116th Street, Fishers Phone: (317) 576-0611 Nov. 1, 3-5 pm For every one pound of candy, families will receive $1.

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GROWING GRINS PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 526 IN-32, Westfield Phone: (317) 896-9600 Nov. 1-7 For every pound of candy donated, Growing Grins will donate a nonperishable item to a local school’s food pantry. Families are also invited to bring a non-perishable item to donate to the cause.

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THE ACADEMY VOLLEYBALL CLUB 6635 E 30th St. Suite B Indianapolis IN, 46219 theacademyvolleyball.com 317-545-3880 Writer / Julie Young

If your child is looking to learn a new sport or is eager to take their skills to the next level, The Academy Volleyball Club is ready to serve you. Founded in 2014 by a group of parents and coaches passionate about volleyball and possessing a desire to share the sport with others, The Academy Volleyball Club is a place where athletes of all ages learn to play, train and love volleyball. Headquartered in a 70,000 square-foot facility on the near eastside of Indianapolis, The Academy has additional locations at Grand Park in Westfield and Legacy Courts in Lafayette. “We offer opportunities to every player regardless of their experience or skill level,” says Executive Director Emily Hawthorne. “We know that every athlete is coming to us with a different story and background with the sport, so we provide several different ways for them to get involved, whether that be through one of our club teams, summer camps, beach program, little spikers or even private lessons." A quality experience is at the heart of every program at The Academy. Players ages 4 through 9 can take part in a Little Spikers clinic to learn the fundamentals of the game, while boys and girls ages 6-18 can take part in a variety of training opportunities offered year-round that will continue to build on their skills. The fall youth league is one of the club’s top youth programs, with more than 500 young athletes training each week in the fall, between the three locations. While building youth players is a focus at The Academy, their success in advancing their top players into the collegiate ranks is also a priority. Club teams allow athletes with several months of focused training, strong competition and ongoing development.

Each year, more than a dozen upperclassmen commit to continue their playing careers at the college level, a dream come true for many of them. This past season, Freshman Raven Colvin committed to Purdue University, marking the first Big Ten commitment for the young club. “We are not a one-size-fits-all organization,” Hawthorne adds. “We pride ourselves on our personalized service, welcoming atmosphere, caring staff and knowledgeable coaches who care about player development both on and off the court." Although they are one of the largest volleyball clubs in the state, they maintain the feel of a smaller, intimate club. The Academy cares about keeping costs affordable for families. while providing an exceptional experience. With its extensive fundraising programs, non-travel teams and extended payment plans, The Academy is one of the most budget-friendly clubs in Indiana and committed to making every dollar go as far as possible. “The Academy has been a home away from home for my daughter and family these past few years,” says Robin Snyder, mother of Jill, a club player. Not only have her skills improved, but her confidence, knowledge and love of the game have increased as well. We can really tell that the coaches care about their athletes and the gyms have such a welcoming atmosphere. Being a part of The Academy family has been such a positive thing for us.” For those wanting to become a part of a club team at The Academy, your opportunity is quickly approaching. Club tryouts for 2nd to 8th graders begin in mid-October at all locations. Tryouts for 9th– 12th graders begin in early November. All locations also provide free pre-tryout open gyms this fall, to encourage athletes and their families to visit the facilities, meet coaches and train with some of their top youth and club coaches. The Academy Volleyball Club is located at 6635 E 30th St. Suite B, Indianapolis. Information on all three locations can be found online at theacademyvolleyball.com or by giving them a call at 317-545-3880.

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CANDLELIGHT THEATRE at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site 1230 N. Delaware Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-631-1888 candlelighttheatre.org

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CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE EXPERIENCE HISTORY AND THE THEATRE When you visit Candlelight Theatre at a stunning Italianate mansion in historic downtown Indianapolis, you experience a piece of history that will likely stick with you forever. As a guest, you get to sit in the same room former U.S. president Benjamin Harrison sat in when he lived in the home.

More than 15 years ago, Creative Director Donna Wing performed at the Harrison’s national historic landmark residence for a Halloween event. She had dreamt of starting her own theatre company, and she had been looking for a distinctive venue. Wing, a former dancer, actor and model in New York and Tulsa, had an epiphany walking through the home. “This would be an awesome place to perform theatre,” she realized.

It is a unique partnership between the theatre company and the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Candlelight Theatre is the only program in the country performing staged theatre in a former U.S. President’s home.

Instantly Wing began to visualize an audience immersed in the rooms and what it would look like to perform there. It all came together in her mind. Her dreams were further validated when she later realized that President Harrison’s wife, Caroline, actually

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hosted theatre performances in the home. “Caroline had a wagon placed in the library and they were performing by candlelight,” says Wing in regards to the inspiration for the theatre’s name. After a 90-minute meeting with the former Presidential Site CEO Phyllis Geeslin, Candlelight Theatre opened its curtains a year later in 2004. Since that time, the partnership has continued to flourish and grow. In 2014, Wing and new CEO Charles Hyde discussed how to further increase Candlelight Theatre’s impact. That conversation resulted in doubling annual productions.

Wing is proud of the partnership and the success that the Candlelight Theatre has experienced in the last 15 years. “As a national landmark, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site attracts people from all over the globe,” she says. “This venue is unlike any other in the world.” For more information about the Candlelight Theatre and where you can purchase tickets, visit CandlelightTheatre.org or call 317-631-1888 and make plans to attend a performance during the 2018-2019 season. All proceeds go right back to the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.

Wing, joined by Playwright in Residence James Trofatter, along with seasoned actors, now produce four plays a year at the Candlelight Theatre. They offer a combination of distinctive mysteries, comedies and historically-inspired plays brought together with ambient candlelight. It all comes together to create a one of a kind experience that keeps patrons coming back. These high quality productions are unique in style and theme, and almost always sell out. Fall performances have a ghostly, Halloween theme where audiences experience the entire mansion. Winter features favorite holiday traditions and folklore. The spring production includes a full evening of theatre with three short-act mysteries performed intimately, each using a room in salon style. Summer is hosted either at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site or a specially selected satellite location where guests are seated in a traditional theatre setting for a full-length play. With a nationally-significant collection of over 10,000 artifacts, and 75-80% of the furnishings in the home original to the Harrison family, this accredited museum exudes special authenticity as a theatre venue. The original furniture in the home has been maintained and is kept in the rooms for guests to see during the performances. The furnishings serve as a stage unlike any other, and add a deep layer of history to the overall experience. The combination of venue and unique theatre offerings have built a strong local following. Season ticket holder Marian Haerle is one of many who keep coming back. “I enjoy theater as well as history,” Haerle says. “Candlelight Theatre allows me to combine great acting in a historical setting. I am always excited to share the experience with family and friends. I have gone so far as to become a member of the Benjamin Harrison [Presidential Site] and a season ticket holder for the theatre. The theatre is not only entertaining but gives me a chance to learn as well.”

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With the hot summer days comes a slight tendency to desire her to come to an end. Fall brings such a welcome relief to Indiana gardeners. It is the most glorious season for Hoosiers, what with the fall color and fun autumn weekends with tailgates and bonfires. If autumn were a family member, she would most certainly be your mom. She is beautiful, full of activity, brings a wonderful harvest to the family dinner table and swift to teach us to prepare for the

Autumn rains and chilly nights bring on a quick shift in the amount of time left to complete our many outdoor tasks before the hustle of the holiday season begins. This is the time to pack it up, folks! Putting the garden to ‘bed’ for a long winter’s nap is important to her health and important to the abundance of success for the following spring growing season. Remove any plant foliage that has gone to INDY METRO / OCTOBER 2018 / TownePost.com

seed and died back, if left in the garden it will create disease and fungus. No one likes fungus among us! Mulch over any tender perennials so that the winter’s freezing and thawing won’t make the root balls of the plants heave up close to the surface, which then allows them to freeze and die. One of my favorite tasks is planting an abundance of spring flowering bulbs, do you know why? Because I constantly forget what I have planted and where, then when spring comes it is a wonderful surprise.

Croms, however, I make sure I lift and sort out the old from the new croms, let them dry a bit and store them in a box of sawdust indoors, away from varmints. This allows the flowers, like your gladioli and begonias, to stay healthy for the spring planting season to come. Now, a quick word on chemicals, not all are terrible and some are utterly necessary if you want to grow flowers, like roses. But find organic types if you can. And please note that using last year’s chemicals only creates a stronger infestation, due to the fact that a weakened, older chemical is easier to survive as a beetle and strengthens the insect’s resolve, manifesting in a resistant strain of insect that can beat the system. Water features, ponds and fountains need to be cleaned out of autumn falling leaves, drained and covered. I keep our pond running with a heater for the winter, it is always so beautiful when the ground is covered in snow. I use nice hunter green tarps with elastic cords to cover our fountains for the winter, this way it is not too unsightly. Cuttings from the plants you love are a wonderful way to keep the garden growing indoors during the long winter months. I bring indoors some tender annuals and make cutting of my Coleus, Salvia and Hydrangeas. I place the cutting in a terra cotta pot and place in a sunny window. Keeping everything well watered. You will have new garden family members in no time. Enjoy these glorious months ahead, get outdoors and get busy. Wash windows to let in the abundant sunshine and fill your family harvest table with delicious meals of soups and stews. Keep visiting the farmer’s markets as they come to a close and mostly give thanks. Be proud to be a Hoosier, because we truly live in one of the most beautiful spots on the planet. Just all a part of helping you all, “Grow a More Beautiful Life!”

FALL GARDEN CHECK LIST • Compost your annuals • Plant a multitude of spring flowering bulbs • Save seeds from flower heads, dry on newspaper and store airtight • Journal the year’s successes, failures and needed changes • Keep up with leaf removal • Fall application of lawn weed and feed • Empty gardening containers, disinfect well and store • Cut dried Hydrangeas and bring indoors for fall arrangements • Service outdoor equipment • Sharpen, oil and store gardening tools • Add good compost to the garden beds & turn under • Wash windows to let as much sunshine in for winter months • Drain hoses and turn off spigots to prevent freeze • Make any outdoor repairs now • Roast some marshmallows

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Last April Megan and Jake Stroup bought a Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services franchise that serves Carmel, Westfield and Zionsville. Club Z!, an affordable company that has been around for 23 years, has kept up with innovative trends in education by offering online, on-demand homework help as well as 3.5-hour Saturday SAT and ACT boot camps. At Club Z! tutors come to the students’ home (only when parents are present), which saves moms and dads from having to drive their children to a tutoring center. “My husband and I are a fun little duo in terms of the backgrounds we bring to the table,” says Megan, noting that Jake is a serial entrepreneur with an incredible business mind, while she has 13 years of social work experience. “We don’t just look at the educational issues or the health issues but rather the holistic person,” Megan says. For instance, instead of saying to a student, “Oh, you’re doing poorly in math,” they dig deeper to determine why the struggle exists. “We’re not there to be therapists, but we want to get to the underlying issue if there is one so that we can advocate for these students,” Megan says. The Stroups have four children of their own, ranging in age from 3 to 17, so they can relate to the parents of the students they tutor, who are in preschool through college. For example, they know what it’s like to

Then there are the parents who worry because their child is performing poorly in school. For those children, the first thing Megan’s team does is try to pinpoint the “Our daughter is incredibly smart, but her underlying issue. Is it a good teacher fit? Are organizational skills are terrible,” Megan says. “She forgets to do homework or does it there peer problems or hormonal changes? Has there been an emotional trauma of but neglects to turn it in.” some sort? Fortunately, Club Z! has a proprietary “It’s much more than an academic program called “Learning Built to Last” conversation,” Megan says. that gives parents tools to help their students improve tasks related to executive The amount of time a student is tutored at functioning and responsibility. Club Z! depends on the end goal. “When we started putting more “If a child is failing a subject and you want responsibility on our daughter, that’s when them to be at an A in a month, we might the train fell off the tracks,” Megan says. need to be in your home 12 hours a week to create such magic,” Megan says. The “Learning Built to Last” program not only identifies the type of time management More realistically, to go from a C to an systems the student employs but also A over the course of a semester would determines the student’s learning style. likely require two 1.5-hour sessions a week. For middle school or above, Megan “This is key because if a child is in a recommends a minimum of a 1.5-hour class where their teacher only presents session for each meeting. information verbally and they are a visual learner, that could be a block for “That’s what it takes to look at current them,” Megan says. “In that instance, a homework and also address any past tutor could back up what the instructor concepts that may have been missed,” is teaching using the student’s preferred Megan says. learning style.” have a child who struggles with executive functioning skills.

Typically, two different types of parents seek tutoring for their child. The first is the parent who wants their son or daughter to participate in enrichment activities to give them a competitive edge.

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ecstatic to finally be in the Hoosier state. The new restaurant is located in Clay Terrace next to Starbucks. “Carmel seems to be growing, and as it grows it is looking for unique restaurants like Pies & Pints to add for the community,” says Director of Operations Christopher Warner. “Clay Terrace has been a great fit for us. With Carmel, we felt that we were going into a great market. The people here are friendly and seem happy. We are very excited to be here in Indiana now and bring our concept to people who have never heard of Pies & Pints.” The restaurant’s concept sounds simple — pizza and beer. Still, Pies & Pints sets itself apart from other pizza pubs by delivering 26 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2018 / atCarmel.com

unique recipes and specialty pies that have won awards over the years. They also make sure to provide local craft beers at each of their locations. Some of their specialty pies include Grape & Gorgonzola, Sriracha Shrimp, Thai, Chicken Gouda, Cuban Pork and many more. “We focus very strongly on quality, legendary customer service and really cool facilities,” Warner says. “We take something that is very familiar to everyone — pizza and beer — and we add our own twist to it. We look for unique toppings on our pizzas that people absolutely love. We are very conscious about the menu items and quality of the ingredients. We don’t slack on the quality.”

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Other menu options include house pies where you pick and choose your own ingredients, Char-grilled Hot Wings marinated in sriracha hot sauce and served with creamy Gorgonzola for dipping, Pork & Pepper Nachos, salads, sandwiches and more. Unlike chain restaurants that typically open the same layout for all their locations, Pies & Pints gives a different look and feel to every one of their locations. The Carmel restaurant includes a rustic look with exposed wood and brick that ties in well to Clay Terrace. The Carmel location also includes wood in the bar design, garage doors that can be opened in warm weather and an outside patio. Warner says that is by design. The company wants each of their restaurants to have an atmosphere that the community recognizes and enjoys. “We don’t take the same blueprint and just open that across the U.S.,” Warner says. “Each and every location has its own feel and atmosphere. What Pies & Pints here in Carmel looks like is completely different from what you might see in Lexington, Kentucky or our other locations.” While they’ve only been open less than two months, word has traveled fast about the restaurant. Pies & Pints has continued to be packed each night as the staff continues tossing up dough and pulling pizzas out of the oven for guests that flock in. “The community of Carmel has been atCarmel.com / OCTOBER 2018 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 27

nothing but welcoming to us,” Warner says. “Everyone has loved their experience and been really excited about the concept and what we do. We’ve had a lot of positive feedback so far. There are many people that live in walking or biking distance that are coming frequently to our area already.” As Pies & Pints continues to serve guests in Carmel, they also plan on staying involved in the community as well. The company has a solid track record of giving back and participating in local events and festivals in each of their locations. Warner says it’s a crucial focus for Pies & Pints, and that will be no different in Indiana. “We are always seeking to stay involved in the communities of our locations,” Warner says. “There are always certain programs most cities focus on. We will certainly do fundraisers for those programs. For example, it could be the Carmel football team. If they were trying to raise money for uniforms, we could get involved by donating some of our proceeds back to them. We will also be involved in those events that happen in Carmel as well — potentially donating pizzas. “Overall, we want to treat our guests like family. We don’t want to just be a place to eat.” Pies & Pints is located at 14550 Clay Terrace Blvd, Suite 100 in Carmel. They are open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 11:00 am. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is also open Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, visit them online at piesandpints.net or give them a call at 317688-7477.

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LLS INDIANA’S MAN & WOMAN, BOY & GIRL OF THE YEAR CAMPAIGNS RAISE RECORD $1.17M year (with 14 candidates). In 2017, 10 candidates raised $1.1 million. This year, eight people raised an unprecedented Each year the Indianapolis Man & Woman $1.17 million. They raise funds by securing of the Year (MWOY) campaign, presented sponsorships, hosting events, creating a by Group One Thousand One, raises money campaign team and by good, old-fashioned to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma requesting donations. Society (LLS).

“I worked so many hours fundraising, and it was the hardest effort I’ve ever put into anything,” Chinsky says. “But it was well worth it. I have no regrets. Raising $516,000 for research means that I, and my team, made a difference in finding a cure for cancer.”

The 10-week competition culminates with a Grand Finale Gala at the downtown JW Marriott, complete with a silent and live auction.

Jill Petruzzi of Carmel was named the 2018 Indianapolis Woman of the Year by raising $198,000. Petruzzi is an Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager with Merchants Bank of Indiana whose campaign motto was, “Together, we can triumph over tragedy.” She campaigned in memory of her father, Jim Fischer, who lost his battle with Large Diffuse B-Cell Lymphoma in March 2017 and in memory of her son Eric Petruzzi, who was killed in a tragic car accident in November 2016.

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“We network to see who might be interested in serving as a candidate,” says Elissa Evernham, Campaign Director, Special Events, noting that through the years candidates have ranged from elementary school principals to realtors to small business owners to stay-athome moms. “We’re looking for somebody who is competitive and who has a history of success in business or community,” Evernham says. “Ideally, they should have a philanthropic spirit and be interested in doing something bigger than themselves.” Though each candidate is asked to commit to raising at least $10,000, most strive to raise $50,000 or more. In 2016, the LLS Indiana chapter had its first million-dollar

The 2018 Indianapolis Man of the Year went to Rob Chinsky, a Carmel resident and franchise owner of 17 Penn Station East Coast Subs, who earned $516,000, breaking the previous all-time national fundraising record set in 2016 by Amanda Bush of Austin, Texas (daughter-in-law of Jeb Bush). His fundraising total earned him the honor of third-place finisher in the 2018 national competition. “Rob raised over half a million dollars, and we are super proud of him,” Evernham says.

“[Participating in WOY] was a wonderful experience and a wonderful way to honor my dad and son,” Petruzzi says. “It put purpose to my pain, and there were so many blessings along the way.”

Chinsky went full-force on fundraising and never let up.

This year’s Boy and Girl of the Year — Maddox Amador (6) and Jillian Miller (8),

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both of Indianapolis — are local blood cancer patients (Maddox is still in treatment and Jillian is in remission) who shared their journeys to inspire others. They certainly inspired Chinsky. “[Their stories] really hit my heart,” says Chinsky, whose company has been an LLS sponsor for several years. He has a cousin who has battled blood cancer for nearly 20 years. Plus, last year his best friend passed away from brain cancer. “Rob liked learning that LLS’ research was finding promising advances for other cancers, as well,” says Evernham, who describes Chinsky as the kind of guy who will give you the shirt off his back. “When he asked his contacts to give, they came out in droves,” Evernham says. “Petruzzi got involved because she wanted people to know that you can go through the worst loss of your life and still come out the other side.” Maddox’s mom, Sarah, told Evernham that being involved in the MWOY campaign gave their family an outlet to start the healing process. ‘“We can never thank you enough for honoring Maddox in so many special ways,” Sarah says.

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include improved grades (now on honor roll), advancing three reading levels, greatly improved comprehension, better focus and attention, higher self-confidence and her greatest accomplishment this year — easily passing the IRead test. “Though every student is different, Callie’s improvements are typical at LearningRx,” says Heather Koenig. “On average, we see at least a 3-year increase in reading and comprehension and an IQ score increase of 15-21 points. That is life changing for a struggling student. Parents come to LearningRx not for a band-aid, but for a permanent fix. About 80 percent of learning problems are caused by inefficiencies in how the brain processes information. “We are able to pinpoint the underlying cause of the struggle and create a customized brain training solution that makes learning easier and faster. Students

“Callie showed severe deficits in certain cognitive skills that are necessary to learn, read and comprehend information,” says Heather Koenig, Director of LearningRx Indianapolis. “Callie had weaker skills like attention, processing speed, auditory processing, memory, logic and reasoning, keeping her from reaching her full potential.” Callie’s action plan was a six-month oneon-one cognitive brain training program at LearningRx. The transformation became obvious by all, including Callie’s teacher, Sarah Miller, who came to Callie’s program graduation. Callie’s amazing improvements atCarmel.com / OCTOBER 2018 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 33

come in struggling and are transformed in as little as four to six months. The learning skills were already there, we just needed to get to them to unlock the full potential.” Callie graduated from her program several months ago and Kendra is continually amazed at how well Callie is doing and still improving. “We are truly grateful for LearningRx for the permanent changes in our daughter and would highly recommend it to anyone who is struggling in school, home or life skills,” Kendra adds. It’s time to find out why your student continues to struggle despite teaching and tutoring. Find a solution that lasts a lifetime. Brain Training is Life Changing! Call LearningRx today at 317-845-1999 and mention Callie’s story to get $50 off cognitive testing.

EXPRESSENZ DANCE CENTER TEAM COMPETES ON NBC’S “WORLD OF DANCE” Writer / Nicole Sipe Photos Provided by NBC/World of Dance & Expressenz Dance Center

The dancers at Expressenz Dance Center in Indianapolis leap, step and dance with the best of them. Now, they are showing off their moves for a national audience as they compete in NBC’s “World of Dance” competition. “Everyone was so happy to be on the show,” says Karla Curatolo, owner and director of Expressenz Dance Center. Eight dancers, ranging in age from 14 to 17 years old, make up the dance team that

represents Expressenz on the show. Six of the eight dancers live in either Carmel or Zionsville, while the other two live in Indianapolis and Brownsburg. During the competition, the dancers perform ballet-influenced contemporary dance routines for a panel of judges, which include Jennifer Lopez, musician and dancer Ne-Yo and professional dancers Derek Hough and Jenna Dewan. Expressenz is competing in the Junior Team division against four other teams.

“A producer contacted us after seeing some of our routines on social media and invited us to an audition in Chicago,” Curatolo says. “We then had another casting audition before being contacted that we had been selected to compete on the show.” The dancers so far have made it through the qualifier round of the competition. Now they will advance to the next round of the competition, called The Duels.

“We performed the [contemporary] dance ‘Something in the Water’ for the qualifier Curatolo says it all started when a round,” Curatolo says. “We are excited producer for “World of Dance” first sought about our next performance. We worked really hard to apply the judges’ critiques and out the dancers. 34 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2018 / atCarmel.com

really bring it for the next round of the competition.” The dance team, which has been performing together for six years, is used to working hard. They train six days a week and together have won six national titles. “We wanted to challenge ourselves and compete against the best of the best in the world,” Curatolo says. Competing on a televised stage is a dream come true for the team, and the dancers are reveling in the experience. “We have loved the opportunity to be in California and to get to see what it’s like to dance on television,” Curatolo says. “We have met some amazing people, made some great connections and hope that we put Indiana on the map for dance.” Whether or not Expressenz takes home the top prize on “World of Dance,” Curatolo says that simply the experience of being on the show has been transformative for the dance team. “It means everything to us,” Curatolo says. “It kind of feels like a dream come true, and we are living some sort of fairytale. Opportunities like this don’t come around that often, especially coming from Indiana, but it has been an amazing adventure.”

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that had recently relocated to the south side of Indianapolis. In 2004, in an effort to be closer to the community Fletcher Place Melissa Drew has been doing community served, the Board of Directors moved FPCC center work for most of her career. In 2017 to its current building located at the corner she became the Executive Director of of Prospect and State Street, just east of the Fletcher Place Community Center (FPCC). Fountain Square historical district. She saw the opportunity to get back to grassroots social work and she loves what The near south side of Indianapolis has Fletcher Place does. always been poverty-stricken, as inexpensive Writer / Megan Jefferson Photographer / Michael Durr

While the operations and location have evolved in the past 145 years, the mission of the Fletcher Place has essentially remained the same since 1872. FPCC exists to ease the suffering of those struggling with life’s basic needs in the near south side of Indianapolis. Initially located within the Fletcher Place Methodist Episcopal Church, built on land donated by FPCC’s namesake, Calvin Fletcher, FPCC served poor German, Italian and Irish immigrants

amazing programs and has a large base of hard-working volunteers, they are always looking for more people who want to give back. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer.

“We have a hot meal program where we’ve got groups that come in for team building or just groups of friends who choose to give back,” Drew says. “We have a food housing opportunities have made it a refuge pantry where volunteers can help stock for low-income families. Fletcher Place is shelves or fill pantry bags. We have a thrift a historic district within the south side of store where you can help sort clothes and can help put those on the floor for Indianapolis, clearly defined by I-70/I-65 to the south, South Street to the north, East families who shop here. We also have the community garden which we do every Street to the west and Virginia Avenue to Saturday — you can harvest vegetables, the east. Cheap housing, low incomes and inaccessibility to quality food and education plant, weed or give away food at the garden has created a community where the need for stands from 9 a.m. to noon.” services is great. Recipients of the programming at Fletcher Place are always so appreciative, it’s a very While the FPCC offers a number of

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rewarding experience to be part of such impactful work. “The success of Fletcher Place’s programs is due to the vision of Melissa Drew,” says Randy Sorrell, Board President and Carmel resident. “Also, we’ve got an incredibly hard-working Board, the hardest working board I’ve ever been involved with.” The Fletcher Place Preschool has been in operation since the 1950’s. Recently, through the generous support from United Way of Central Indiana’s Early Learning activities program and the Ruth Lily Philanthropic Fund, Fletcher Place got the opportunity to expand their preschool. The preschool was expanded from two classrooms to four classrooms, which takes the capacity up to 80 kids. Fletcher Place hosted a ribbon cutting on August 30 to celebrate the newly renovated REACH Early Learning Center. “The opening of the REACH Early Learning is an exciting new chapter for Fletcher Place Community Center,” Drew says. “We have quadrupled the classroom space for 3 to 5-yearolds. We also have implemented programming to support the parents while their children are in school with us. The program is a great opportunity to reach families and break the cycle of poverty in our neighborhood.” Drew says what has drawn her to Fletcher Place is the people, and the opportunity to leave a positive impact. “It’s a feeling,” she says. “It’s what community work is all about. It’s helping people and having volunteers who help support the work. It has this awesome feeling about doing the right thing for the right reasons and the right goal. I think when you come into Fletcher Place you get this feeling of light and love. I encourage folks to volunteer and come check out the center.” To learn more, visit Fletcher Place at fletcherplacecc.org.

CARMEL EVENTS 5

Join us on Friday, October 5th on Main Street for a special late-night street party! Come early for dinner to meet up with friends and you may end up dancing in the street! Live music begins on Main Street at 9 p.m. and entertainment continues until midnight throughout the District. Many shops, galleries and restaurants will be open late. Be part of Carmel’s Late Night on Main! Carmel Arts & Design District 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Bring your pumpkin to life! Instead of carving, give your pumpkin a bright, shining face and a little sparkle. Participants should wear clothes that can get messy, bring a pumpkin to paint and a box to transport the pumpkin as it dries. All decorating supplies are included. Parents, plan on staying to help your child paint their pumpkin, and be sure to register if you want to bring a pumpkin for yourself! Registration will close a week prior to the program, so be sure to secure your spot! Cost is $8 per person/pumpkin. Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY WALK

Join us each Second Saturday for the IU Health North Hospital Second Saturday Gallery Walk from 5 - 9 p.m. Each month we will showcase special shows and exhibits at local art galleries, a fun interactive element for you and your family and a free scavenger hunt with prizes! Carmel Arts & Design District 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

WRITERS AT THE PAVILION

Save the date for Writers at the Pavilion 2018! This is a complimentary event to the Guilded Leaf Book and Author Luncheon. It is a casual evening featuring short talks and book signings by the Guilded Leaf authors. Books will also available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Carmel Clay Public Library. Ritz Charles 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY PRESENTED BY CARMEL APPRENTICE THEATRE

The Addams Family features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. The Cat Theatre Times Vary

1ST ANNIVERSARY PARTY!

We can’t believe it’s already been almost one year since our grand opening and we are ready to celebrate! This first year has been full of fun times, great memories and amazing customers and staff! Without the support of truly amazing customers and the best staff around, we definitely couldn’t be where we are today so we are excited to give back in a way that really fits the B&B community. Books & Brews Carmel 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

6TH ANNUAL BOO N BREW

Astronauts, witches, pirates, and princesses celebrate fall and an early Halloween with their parents in tow at Clay Terrace’s annual Boo ‘N Brew. Half of the Clay Terrace Blvd. shuts down for families to stroll up and down collecting goodies from the retailers and sampling treats from restaurants. Parents and craft brew lovers can enjoy the large beer garden from local brewers and enjoy live music. After children get their bags full of treats from Clay Terrace tenants and Boo N Brew Vendors they can enjoy performances themselves as well as face painting, balloon artists and more. Clay Terrace 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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There are many reasons why customers recommend The Maids to people they know and love. We go where germs hide ... light switch plates, door knobs, phone receivers and more. We use back pack vacuums with HEPA-filtration to remove dirt, dust and allergens hidden deep in carpets and upholstery the perfect solution for allergy season. We use environmentally preferable cleaning products. Your home will be seriously clean and healthy. Every clean comes with a 24-hour, 100% satisfaction guarantee. Same cleaning team each visit.

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