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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

HOMETOWN WINDOW AND DOOR COMPANY

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Few companies today match the dedication to craftsmanship and customer service that Hometown Window and Door Company (HWDC) provides.

Locally owned and operated, HWDC provides expert window and door replacements throughout Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Its expertise covers all types of windows and doors including awnings, bay windows, sliding doors and more.

The HWDC team consists of seasoned professionals who are committed to delivering outstanding results, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standards and every customer is fully satisfied.

Udi Abdelhak serves as the marketing and sales director at HWDC, a role he stepped into in early 2024. With a strong background in the industry, Abdelhak brings extensive experience, including working closely with Andersen products - the same high-quality offerings now available through HWDC. “ We have access to all the Andersen products, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution,” Abdelhak says. “Our job is to pick the series that works best for the 4 | February 2025 | TownePost.com

homeowners based on our consultation of what they need and want. I love the Andersen product just because it is a product that’s been engineered to last, as it has been since 1903. I’m proud to represent the Anderson name.”

expert installation, while we offer free consultations, transparency and quick turnaround times. With ongoing support for maintenance and repairs, we are a trusted local provider known for excellent service in the community.”

The cornerstone of HWDC’s approach is providing customers with the same friendly, thorough care they would expect from a trusted friend. From start to finish, HWDC ensures every customer feels fully supported throughout the entire process.

Looking ahead, Mullins envisions HWDC setting the benchmark for quality that all competitors in the Indianapolis area strive to match.

“The hometown approach is more of a neighborly, smaller-company feel,” Abdelhak says. “We don’t want to get too large, to where we can’t be as hands-on with customers throughout the whole process.

We don’t just sell and replace windows. We consult, we design, we measure, we order, we install and we warranty. We are a fullservice replacement company.”

Sarah Mullins added even more star power to the HWDC team when she joined as customer experience manager in January 2023. Dedicated to enhancing every customer’s journey, Mullins works tirelessly to ensure each experience reflects HWDC’s high standards of excellence.

“Hometown Window and Door Company delivers high-quality products and exceptional customer service,” Mullins says. “Our certified professionals ensure

“HWDC will become the go-to name for windows and doors in your area, synonymous with quality and trust,” Mullins says. “We will maintain or exceed customer satisfaction ratings through personalized service, fast response times and consistent follow-ups. Additionally, we aim to achieve consistent growth through innovative marketing, targeted promotions such as the 18-month Same as Cash program, and a strong referral network. “ With experienced team members like Udi Abdelhak and Sarah Mullins leading the way, HWDC combines industry expertise with a personal touch, ensuring each customer receives tailored solutions and unparalleled service.

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Outdoor Living: Transforming Hamilton County Backyards

The Brain Center

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SENIOR STUDENTATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

CREED IMPROVEMENTS

BUILDING ON A PROMISE IU Health Saxony Continues Phased Expansion

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RESOLUTE FOR 2025

A New Year’s Resolution Guide

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Chris Reed is the owner of Creed improvements specializing in building decks, pergolas, porches and more for Hamilton County families for over a decade. He enjoys building unique backyard spaces for his clients to create family memories of a lifetime. Chris has lived in Indy for over 30 years.

Each month Chris will be highlighting products and solutions for decks and docks. His major supplier is “Decks and Docks of Indianapolis”. His goal is to inform, educate and inspire renovations for the readers.

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OUTDOOR LIVING

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Recent trends show families are increasingly viewing their outdoor spaces as extensions of their homes. Over 70% of families state they use their deck three times a week. What was once a simple wooden platform has evolved into a sophisticated living area that serves multiple purposes, from morning coffee spots to evening entertainment zones.

“We’re not just building decks,” says Chris Reed, founder of Creed Improvements. “We’re creating environments where families make memories.”

With over 15 years of experience in Hamilton County, Creed Improvements brings a unique local perspective to outdoor designs for our clients.

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BUILDING ON A PROMISE

IU HEALTH SAXONY CONTINUES PHASED EXPANSION Writer / Melissa Gibson

It’s going to be a big year for IU Health Saxony Hospital in Fishers.

Residents in Fishers have watched construction begin and continue over the past few years, dubbed the Fishers Community Impact Project due to its scope both on and off campus - but most projects will come to completion in 2025.

The $300 million project began in 2018 with conversations involving planning and design, but it would be another four years before breaking ground.

“Our intentions were to get the ball rolling in 2020, but the pandemic pushed back our timeline so we could focus on caring for immediate needs,” said Senior Project Manager Carl Zenor. “It did allow us to get the details ironed out and make sure we 12 | February 2025 | TownePost.com

“We’ll add a pediatric emergency department, staffed 24/7 with Riley Those needs were determined by evaluating Children’s emergency medicine physicians and nurses,” Banich said. “We’ll have the market and asking Fishers residents peds specialists, so there will be the Riley what they were missing from their local IU Health name added on there. We’ll hospital. be doubling our imaging capabilities, and offsite we’ve recently opened our “Many residents were leaving Fishers for certain services,” said Chief Operating Officer McCordsville clinic and Noblesville clinic.

Soula Banich. “We identified those additional We’ll continue to stay on the market in service lines that were needed, and the campus Fishers to see where we need to grow.” will go from 50 beds to 88 beds.”

For now, the community service needs call for a nearly 100-bed hospital. Zenor In order to expand current services such as said they’ve been thinking of the future their cardiovascular care, gastroenterology, throughout planning and design. orthopedics, general medicine, general surgery, and primary care, as well as obstetrics “We’ve baked in some opportunity for and gynecology, ear, nose and throat, nephrology, neurology, and pulmonology, the future growth,” Zenor said. “If needed, footprint of the hospital will double. we could go up to a 300-bed hospital.

Currently, around 100 beds is the right were giving patients what they need.”

“ HOSPITAL TEAM MEMBERS WILL DOUBLE IN SIZE, FROM CLINICAL TO NONCLINICAL, PHYSICIANS, ETCETERA. ON CAMPUS WE’LL HAVE AROUND 250 TEAM MEMBERS PER DAY AND THEY WILL GO THROUGH ONBOARDING: CLINICAL WORK TRIALS AND TRAINING BEFORE BEING RELEASED TO THEIR DEPARTMENT. WE’LL HIRE 160 TEAM MEMBERS IN THE NEXT YEAR AND THEN AN ADDITIONAL 100 TEAM MEMBERS AS WE CONTINUE TO GROW.” —SOULA BANICH, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Scan the QR code to watch Towne Post CEO Tom Britt interview Senior Project Manager Carl Zenor and Chief Operating Officer Soula Banich as they discuss their expansion plans for 2025.

Health Saxony has one more big surprise in 2025; they’ll change the name of the hospital from IU Health Saxony to IU Health Fishers.

sizing for the needs of the community.”

With the doubling of the hospital footprint and services offered, one can expect the staff to be doubled as well. They’ll be hiring, training and working with new employees over the next 12 months.

“Hospital team members will double in size, from clinical to nonclinical, physicians, etcetera,” Banich said. “On campus we’ll have around 250 team members per day and they will go through onboarding: clinical work trials and training before being released to their department. We’ll hire 160 team members in the next year and then an additional 100 team members as we continue to grow.”

In addition to a massive overhaul in renovations and new services added, IU

“IU Health Saxony opened in 2011 with a niche market in the community,” Zenor said. “We are really good with cardiac care and orthopedics, but didn’t diversify outside of those service lines. Once we began looking at how to get in line with what the community needs and wants, the name Saxony didn’t resonate. They want a local hospital.”

A local hospital is exactly what the residents of Fishers will get. However, it will take several months to bring all of the changes to completion. Zenor said the process has been started regarding state and federal regulatory licenses, FDA guidelines and other components surrounding a name change.

“In June we’ll officially change the name,” Zenor said. “We’ll swap out signage and you’ll see the new name on hospital paperwork for a visual change.”

Completion of the new tower under construction is expected by October of 2025. That’s when they anticipate the bulk of the renovations and expansions will be open, though Zenor warns that the phased project will likely include construction onsite until 2026.

“The new tower will be open by October of 2025,” Zenor said. “That’s going to be the big ribbon-cutting ceremony and the date we can count on, but this is a phased process. Pediatrics emergency medicine, for example, will go live in August of 2025. We need it faster than the tower so we’re really pushing for that.”

Overall, the hospital team is looking forward to serving the community by expanding current services, and adding those that will keep Fishers residents close to home while they seek out the best health care for themselves and their families.

To learn more about the project, visit iuhealth.org/about-our-system/buildingon-our-promise/fishers-communityimpact-project.

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RESOLUTE FOR 2025 A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION GUIDE Writer / Devon Dean

“I am gonna make it through this year if it kills me.”

-The Mountain Goats, “This Year”

for yourself so you will still be on the wagon by the time President’s Day rolls around.

When the year began, you were so full of hope. You made a new year’s resolution with the best of intentions and you had a plan to carry it out. But:

GOAL-SETTING STRATEGIES

“It’s too cold to go for a run.”

“It’s too hard to eat better. I’m always on the go.”

Keep goals anchored in values: What is most important to you will help you stay motivated when initial enthusiasm may wane, like right now. Keep your eyes on the prize, so to speak.

CHECK-IN

Montero says having an accountability buddy can help keep your goals on track as the year rolls along. “Telling your plans to someone who cares about you and asking While studies from the American Psychiatric for a regular check-in about this can serve as a built-in Association show nearly 76% of adults make a new reminder,” she says. That can include a friend who has year’s resolution, 80% of those people fall off the a similar resolution; you can help each other when the collective wagon by right about now (source: psychiatry. weather warms up. org/news-room/news-releases/making-a-mentalhealth-new-year%E2%80%99s-resolution-one-i).

Keep Your Chin Up: Stay positive with a healthy “I don’t have time to meditate.”

HOW TO STICK WITH IT? Dr. Anne Mary Montero is a licensed clinical psychologist and director of behavioral health at IU Health North. She says change can be elusive, so it must start with creating reasonable goals that can be achieved over several months or the entire year.

“It is helpful to anchor goals in a few ways to maximize both the psychological benefits, and to minimize risk, including if we don’t achieve everything we set out to do,” she says. “Psychological risks to goals that are unrealistic or too harsh can be demoralizing and even lead to anxiety or depression.”

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balance of discipline and self-compassion. Even the most driven people benefit from grace. You can support yourself best if you stay in a positive frame of mind.

Studies on happiness show that we are not only in a better mood, but we are also more productive and effective, when we keep a positive outlook. Also, keep in mind that self-care is critical in the winter. It’s cold.

It’s dark. It’s hard to leave the house. Knowing you are working toward something can provide motivation, such as going to the gym or shopping for healthier options at the grocery.

BREAK IT DOWN

A large goal can become less overwhelming if broken into components or sequential steps, even micro steps.

While it’s healthy to dream, we want to set our sights on a balance of vision and achievability to keep positive success realistic and within our reach. For example:

“I AM GONNA MAKE IT THROUGH THIS YEAR IF IT KILLS ME.” —THE MOUNTAIN GOATS, “THIS YEAR”

2025 DIRECTORY & RELOCATION GUIDE INCLUDE MY BUSINESS! Step One Find a gym near the house.

Step Two Go visit and see if it’s for you.

Step Three Sign Up. Step Four Make an appointment for yourself to go work out. Even if it takes a calendar appointment, make one to hold yourself accountable.

TARGET YOUR MOST SOUGHT-AFTER LOCAL CONSUMERS EXISTING AND NEW MOVERS TO YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY Back by popular demand, our Annual Directory & Relocation Guide for will feature all sorts of local extras to make it a keepsake reference for the entire year. In addition to our regular distribution in April, we will be mailing copies throughout the year to the following people:  New movers: We purchase a list of new homeowners each month and mail them a complimentary copy via First Class USPS.  Relocation requests: Through TownePost.com, people looking to relocate can request a FREE copy.

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You will not only keep yourself accountable, which usually serves to help with motivation, but you can also count steps toward progress that support and reinforce the excellent impact your efforts can have.

Montero’s final piece of advice is to lean into positive self-talk. She says reminding yourself of your power and emphasizing your progress can be especially motivating.

“You are the ultimate authority on what you are feeling and how you expect to move forward,” she says. “You are aware of your efforts against all the forces that challenge you, and you can uniquely and authoritatively acknowledge the good you have done.”

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

THE BRAIN CENTER disorders, medical diagnoses and psychiatric conditions, specifically those affecting memory and cognitive function. She has additional qualifications that allow her to assess people of all ages for various cognitive conditions. The Brain Center frequently tests for different conditions such as learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and others.

Dr. April Krowel Writer / Ashley Watters

When Dr. April Krowel decided to start her own practice, she was prepared to tackle some challenging cases. She loves confronting a conundrum and facing it head-on. That’s why she opened the doors to The Brain Center, to create a haven for anyone who felt they didn’t already have one.

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“We serve a diverse population,” she says.

“We have therapists who see children, adolescents, families, couples, groups, individuals, you name it. We perform a variety of testing on people of all ages.

We also serve the underserved in a lot of ways. At one point I was one of very few neuropsychologists who took Medicaid.

We see folks from rural, suburban and urban areas, the entire political spectrum, LGBTQ+, people experiencing substance abuse, and many first responders and veterans. We learn something from everyone who comes into our office.”

An Army combat veteran herself, Krowel knows the value of empathy in practice regardless of what patients are facing. That’s why she has chosen a staff that is uniquely qualified to provide services for all kinds of unique conditions. This includes aerospace aviation evaluations, school psychologists,

legal and forensic consultations, alongside a driving rehab specialist who can help assess, train and provide accommodations for drivers.

“Our certified driving rehab specialist is amazing and was voted Employee of the Year,” Krowel says. “She works with people who have heightened anxiety, autism and spina bifida, along with other challenges that can affect driving. She evaluates you inclinic and then takes you on the road with low-level accommodations, and can teach additional skills for safe driving.”

Krowel and her staff believe in taking each patient as an individual and understanding the unique set of circumstances that may have led to their situation, while also developing a treatment program that accounts for those factors.

“There are so many layers to any underlying condition and no two cases are the same,” Krowel says. “I personally experienced a traumatic brain injury and I saw firsthand what kind of effect it can have. We try to understand what led to every situation and how best to treat it.”

The Brain Center staff customizes treatment plans to help patients have

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favorable outcomes, using a combination of occupational therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and talk therapy to address all parts of any diagnosis.

“We use a variety of treatment methods to address every part of our patients,” Krowel says. “Talk therapy is great for developing coping strategies. Cognitive behavioral therapy, along with prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive reprocessing therapy, are highly effective for people who have experienced trauma. It varies from patient to patient.”

As we are faced with dark and cold months, Krowel also wants people to be aware of the potential for seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

“About 5% of adults experience SAD,” she says. “Those folks experience sadness and depression associated with darker days and lower temperatures. Fatigue, sleeping too much or not enough, and a loss of interest in hobbies and other activities, is also common. Those with SAD experience those symptoms for about 40% of the year.

It can take a real toll on people’s mental and physical health.”

For those suffering from SAD, she recommends lots of self-care and professional support for those who are unable to cope with their symptoms.

“Talk therapy can be great for developing coping mechanisms, just until you can manage symptoms on your own,” she says.

“Exercise is a natural antidepressant, and eating a good diet is always good for our mental and physical health.”

She also recommends blood work to see if a vitamin D supplement could help, and considering a SAD therapy light that mimics sunlight for those with heightened symptoms.

The Brain Center has three locations to

provide expanded options for the northeast corridor of the city. Testing is primarily done in the McCordsville location, but patients can also be seen at the Castleton or Fishers locations for convenience.

“We try to make it easy to get in,” says Krowel. “There is a paperwork process, but most people can get in within about a week unless they’re seeking testing. That gets booked further out.”

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Winter Fun in Hancock County

EXPLORE HANCOCK COUNTY THIS WINTER

Sledding in Riley Park; The Snow Artist; Ice Skating on the Courthouse Plaza; Indoor Concerts at H. J. Ricks Centre for the Arts; Great Food at Local Restaurants

RESEARCH STUDY SEEKING Women 50 or Older

Purdue University, College of Pharmacy is seeking healthy volunteers who are at least 50 years old (women) to participate in a study to determine if a hormone called progesterone can reduce the risk of a heart rhythm abnormality.

If you qualify for the study: • You will complete one 2-hour visit and two 10- hour visits at the Indiana Clinical Research Center (ICRC) located on the IUPUI campus in downtown Indianapolis • Prior to the 2nd and 3rd visit, you will apply progesterone or a placebo for 3 days and during the 2nd and 3rd visits, you will receive a medication called Ibutilide (Covert) by IV, have your blood taken and ECGs performed throughout the day.

• You will receive up to $500 after completing all study visits.

Parking and meals during the study are included.

If you are interested in participating, please call or text 317-847-2094 or email: hwroblew@iu.edu

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SENIOR STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

BRAEDEN TOTTON COURTING EXCELLENCE HSE SENIOR BRAEDEN TOTTON EXCELS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE ATHLETIC REALM

Writer / Renée Larr

At just 18 years old, Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) High School senior Braeden Totton is already a seasoned athlete and leader balancing the demands of varsity basketball, football and baseball, while excelling academically. As his high school career comes to a close, he is looking to take his athletic talents to the collegiate level, where he plans to pursue a career in physical therapy.

Totton’s love of sports started at an early age.

“I’ve played basketball since I was about 5 or 6,” Totten says. “It’s not just a game for me; it’s a passion. Growing up, my entire family was involved in athletics. My father referees high school games and also helps with the Indiana Pacers.”

Totton was naturally drawn to basketball. His older brother played in high school and his sister was a cheerleader. It’s where he feels the most at peace and free from distractions. He says the game has helped him build lifelong friendships.

Totton, currently a guard for the HSE varsity basketball team, has impressive stats to show for his dedication to the game. He averages 14 to 15 points per game, about five rebounds, four assists and two steals. He also shoots 80% from the free throw line and 35% beyond the arc. Despite all his success on the court, Totton’s passion for sports isn’t limited to basketball. He’s played football since second grade, and returned to baseball this year after a brief break during his junior year.

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favorite sport. He plans to continue playing in college, though he hasn’t decided on a school just yet. With offers from schools such as Trine University, DePauw, Wabash and Hanover, he’s weighing his options closely.

“I want to stay close enough to home that I can drive back if needed, but I’m excited to find a new community of friends and student-athletes and make lifelong friendships in college,” Totton says. “Everyone always says the friends you make in college last a lifetime.”

Off the court, Totten is equally committed to his academic career and extracurricular activities. A member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and several leadership committees including the Principal Advisory Council, Totten’s dedication to education is unwavering.

“Academics always come first,” Totton says. “You can’t play basketball if you don’t have the grades.”

Totton’s aspirations extend beyond sports. He plans to study exercise science or kinesiology, and hopes to become a physical therapist. His desire stems from his hope to combine his love of sports with a passion for helping others. He says he wants to help others get back to doing what they love, whether that’s sports or everyday activities.

As Totton prepares to graduate, he reflects on all the lessons high school athletics have taught him - teamwork, discipline and perseverance. He’s excited about the future, playing college basketball while working toward a career in physical therapy. It’s clear his drive will take him far beyond the basketball court.

Expert Orthopedic Care in Your Community As a proud partner of the Fishers community, Central Indiana Orthopedics provides compassionate, expert care to all our patients. At our state-of-the-art Fishers campus, we offer a Walk-In Clinic, sports medicine, outpatient surgery, physical therapy and more. For your orthopedic health, visit us for personalized care close to home.

For a complete list of services and to find the hours of our Walk-In Clinic, visit ciocenter.com/Fishers.

Or schedule an appointment by calling 800-622-6575.

ciocenter.com/Fishers 800-622-6575

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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HEYWOOD BANKS LIVE AT THE H.J. RICKS CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Central Library - Greenfield, 900 W. McKenzie Rd. 7 - 9:30PM indyhub.org

INDY FUEL VS. GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS

WINTER ON THE PRAIRIE

Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd. 10AM - 3PM

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TUESDAY TRIVIA

Northside District Tap, 3720 E. 82nd St. 7 - 9PM thedistricttap.com

FEBRUARY

AROUND THE COMMUNITY, 2025

Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St. 7PM

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INDY IGNITE VS OMAHA SUPERNOVAS Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., 7PM

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THE MILITARY/VETERANS COALITION OF INDIANA MONTHLY MEETING VFW Post 7119, 6525 Lee Rd. 9:30 - 11AM, events.in.gov

CORONA BAR NETWORK WATCH PARTY (21+): PACERS AT LAKERS

Parks Place Pub, 8594 E. 116th St. 4PM

FORTVILLE MUSIC GARAGE’S OPEN HOUSE & RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW LOCATION Fortville Music Garage, 712 E. Ohio St. 6 - 9PM

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INDY IGNITE VS SAN DIEGO MOJO Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., 7PM

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INDY FUEL VS. FLORIDA EVERBLADES Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., 7P

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AN EVENING WITH JEFF FOXWORTHY, PRESENTED

BY HSEF Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St. 8PM, ticketmaster.com

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PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION INAUGURAL ALL-STAR MATCH Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., 7:30PM ProVolleyball.com

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FISHERS AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Sun King Fishers Small-Batch Brewery, 9713 District N. Dr., 11:30AM

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VEGAS THRILL AT INDY IGNITE

Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., 7PM

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TOM SEGURA

Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., 7:30PM

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