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A FAMILY LEGACY: AKARD TRUE VALUE HAS BEEN SERVING ZIONSVILLE FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS

In his younger days, Leigh Ann Akard’s grandfather, Jacob “JJ” Akard, worked for a local hardware store in Sheridan, Indiana before spending some time as a traveling salesman. His dream was to one day make it to the big city of Chicago. But when space became available for a hardware store on Main Street in Zionsville, he took his tools and built a legacy.

6 A Family Legacy: Akard True Value Has Been Serving Zionsville For More Than 60 Years

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13 College Mentors For Kids Honors

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In his younger days, Leigh Ann Akard’s grandfather, Jacob “JJ” Akard, worked for a local hardware store in Sheridan, Indiana before spending some time as a traveling salesman. His dream was to one day make it to the big city of Chicago, and eventually he did. But when space became available for a hardware store on Main Street in Zionsville, he took his tools and built a legacy.

Akard True Value opened in 1955 and has had its doors open ever since. Leigh Ann’s father, Steve, took over before moving the store to its current location at the Boone Village Shopping Center in the late 70s.

Growing up in a hardware store, Leigh Ann has many fond memories of her childhood.

“I remember at the old store, sitting on the paint counter and telling the parttime high school boys about the bicycle I wanted,” she says. “I remember that clear as day. We used to have a toy aisle, and I remember going down that all the time, too. Even when we moved out here to Boone Village, we still sold toys for a while. My parents made me buy my first doll bed and put it on layaway, and I did little odd jobs around the store to earn enough money to buy it.”

“We take this business seriously,” Leigh Ann says. “It is so much more than a hardware store here. I have friends in high school whose kids are now working here.

We really get into the community and take care of needs. We don’t have to jump through any corporate hoops. We are very into the community and love taking care of our neighbors.”

Over the years, Akard True Value has supported the Zionsville community in a variety of ways. The store has supported Flagpole for Heroes, Reuse Heart & Sole shoe drive, collecting shoes for those who need them, Blood Drives and backpack drives for students who need school supplies.

Fast forward to today, and Akard True Value is still serving the Zionsville community more than six decades later while remaining family-owned. Leigh Ann co-owns the store with her father and serves as the vice president, while longtime manager, Joe Hollingsworth, manages Most recently, Leigh Ann, who is a thirdthe day-to-day operations of the store. generation owner of the store, her dad and 6 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / APRIL 2018 / atZionsville.com

the Akard True Value team started the Pop Up Farmers Market this past fall in the Boone Village Shopping Center. When Marsh closed its store, the Akards wanted to make sure the Zionsville community was still able to get their groceries and produce locally, and the idea took off.

“I am so proud of our team for winning that award,” Leigh Ann says. “Everybody at the hardware store helped us win that award. The lives that we have touched here and the friendships we have made, both with our staff and with our customers, over the years is huge.

That kind of support and Akard’s longstanding relationship with the community recently garnered the store the honor of being named the Zionsville Chamber’s 2017 Business of the Year.

“I am proud of the way that we have been able to navigate business in this new era.

Every store is trying to be everything to everyone. We are proud that we have stuck to our roots. We are a hardware store and a

general store.”

In this day and age of the internet, Akard True Value has certainly evolved over the years to stay up to date with the times. Tool and party rentals continues to be a crucial part of the company’s business. The store utilizes its online presence for sales as well, and Leigh Ann has gotten creative recently with finding ways to draw customers in.

These days, depending on the season, when customers walk into the store they will see

the “Front Porch” — an inviting area of the store that has a hometown feel to it with everything from t-shirts and coffee mugs to gift items slightly similar to what you might find at a Cracker Barrel.

“With the internet, we are trying to stay current and relevant,” Leigh Ann says.

“Retail is changing and we have to change with the times. We do not assume that just because we turn the lights on and unlock the doors that customers are going to come in. We are still trying to earn their business and be what people need. I am proud of that.”

Sixty years is a long time in business, and it is that family feel to the store that, Leigh Ann says, has kept loyal customers coming back. Seeing familiar faces and people who know your name when you walk in, she says, builds that community aspect even more.

“We jokingly say that we are kind of like the ‘Cheers’ of Zionsville,” Leigh Ann says.

“Everybody likes to go somewhere where they are recognized. I am involved in the community and so are our employees.

People come here because they’ve had interactions with so many different people, and we try to make it a positive experience each time. We are a small-town family mom-and-pop store. What sets us apart is the service and the people aspect. So many times you go out to the big-box stores and you don’t see the same faces. Many of our staff have been with us for years, which is unheard of in this day and age.”

One thing is for sure, Akard True Value will remain family-owned and continue to be a landmark in Zionsville. Leigh Ann hopes the store’s legacy will speak for itself.

“I hope that Zionsville is a better place because we are here,” Leigh Ann says.

“I hope we continue to be here and be a partner in the community. We are trying to be better than we were yesterday, every day.”

Akard True Value is located at 25 Boone Village. You can give them a call at 317-873-5255 or visit them online at akardtruevalue.com.

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Sometimes it’s the simple ideas that can be the most effective.

That certainly seems to be the case with Make America Smile (MAS), the nonprofit, nonpartisan passion project of Zionsvillebased Karin Glass.

Glass, a former product developer for toys and knickknacks often found at carnivals and festivals, was contacted by a lady in Georgia in 2017 whose nephew needed

some unique assistance.

“His dad had died four years ago and his mom had just died, and he was living with the lady that reached out to me,” Glass recalls. “He was feeling down and just wanted to give something out to make people smile. I sent 600 little trinkets to her, and he gave them out in his small town on a street corner. He also gave people hugs and smiles, and the reaction was amazing.”

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means, Glass promptly purchased the domain name MakeAmericaSmile.org and decided to form a nonprofit organization through which groups of any age could bring happiness to the lives of others.

Here’s how it works: Anyone interested in joining enlists nine other people and groups of 10 find ways to generate smiles on the people around them through whatever means they wish - volunteering, organizing a community event or even simply striking up a conversation with someone else while standing in line at the grocery store. Group leaders get a gold MAS lapel pin, and groups

Make America Smile founder Karin Glass.

can submit stories and photos of their smile successes to be featured on the official site.

“The group can find anyone they want to make smile, whether it’s kids or anyone else,” says Glass, owner of Serenity Cafe & Tea Room in Zionsville. “We’re not here to compete with Big Brothers Big Sisters or anything but just to start a movement.

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“We have people composing songs, we have Zionsville Meadows nursing home that will be making personalized postcards that people can buy, and there’s a lady in Carmel that is doing a bakery for her autistic son and hired all autistic kids,” Glass says. “The response has been great.”

Glass also started a licensing program whereby interested parties can use the trademarked MAS smiling face logo for a fee, and the proceeds will be used toward grants for MAS projects. Grant requests can be submitted through the official site.

Despite still getting MAS on its feet, Glass has already seen interest from several areas statewide including Carmel

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COLLEGE MENTORS FOR KIDS HONORS COMMUNITY LEADERS AT 2018 INSPIRE AWARDS College Mentors For Kids hosted its 2018 Inspire Awards on Feb. 22 at a packed ballroom in the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. The event celebrates outstanding mentors in the Indianapolis community.

Seven inspiring community leaders were named Mentors of the Year in their respective fields.

Jim McClelland, Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement, State of Indiana, was also honored at the event with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Mentoring for his collaborative approach to mentoring and looking for entrepreneurial solutions that bring together organizations and individuals who can learn from each other and create long-term positive impact for

people and communities.

HEALTH & HEALTH SCIENCES MENTOR OF THE YEAR Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb presented Jean Scallon, Springstone, Inc. the award to McClelland.

Jean Scallon is the CEO of Bloomington “Simply put, Jim has been a mentor to Meadows Hospital and a mentor who leads many throughout his career,” Governor by example. Today, Scallon continues to Holcomb said. “He’s created his own serve a special role in her mentee’s life, ‘mentoring tree’ with professionals all pushing her to work toward her goals, over Indiana and the country who are advocating for and supporting her along leading organizations, giving back to their the way. communities and starting the mentoring cycle all over again. He has graciously “In short, Jean is a humble, passionate, given advice, supported and encouraged authentic change influencer who never loses his mentees and challenged them to think her desire to serve others,” says Christian, as an entrepreneur, all while balancing the her mentee. “It’s empowering to have her priority of being a humanitarian and giving rooting for you because she wants to see you back to the community.” win in every avenue of life.”

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CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MENTOR OF THE YEAR Steve Jones, Center for Information and Communication Sciences at Ball State Dr. Steve Jones is a professor at the Center for Information and Communication Sciences at Ball State University and a consultant in the technology field, but his personal mission is to positively impact the lives of others. He has served as a mentor and role model to thousands of students over the course of his career, going out of his way to help them personally and professionally.

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EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT & NONPROFIT MENTOR OF THE YEAR Kathy Souchet-Downey, Office of Congressman Andre Carson Kathy Souchet-Downey is a Constituent Services Liaison for the Office of Congressman Andre Carson. As a volunteer with El Puente Project, Souchet-Downey provided invaluable guidance to one mentee, Cari, helping her navigate college as a first-generation college student.

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It’s time for the fifth Annual Wine Women & Shoes Event Benefiting Gleaners Food Bank Indiana Youth Programs. The Gleaners fundraiser and massive shopping extravaganza will be held May 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m, at the Lucas Estate in Carmel, 1143 116th Street Carmel, IN. Wine Women and Shoes is a nationwide fundraising concept introduced in the Indy area almost five years ago. Last year’s Gleaners Wine Women & Shoes raised more than $345,000. This year, Gleaners is aiming for $400,000 - enough to provide 1.2 million meals.

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enough to eat. That’s why Wine Women & Shoes raises funds to support Gleaners’ Youth Programs. Three programs make up the youth hunger initiative — BackSacks, School-Based Pantries and Summer Meals for Kids.

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two components, Summer BackSacks and Family Meal Boxes.

Tickets for the event are already on sale.

The price is $200 each and gets you into a fun experience, including wine tasting, delicious food bites and unique shopping opportunities. A variety of vendors will be there featuring their merchandise including clothing, jewelry, perfume, beauty products and much more.

Plenty of other fundraising opportunities await at the event. Shoe Guys, a crowd favorite, will once again be on hand at the event. More than 20 local guys who are local celebrities, business owners and community leaders, have each committed to raising at least $2,500. The goal for the entire group is $50,000. Guests and fans can vote for their favorite shoe guy and donate to help him

win. The Shoe Guy who raises the most will be named “Sole Man of the Year.” The Shoe Guy who receives the highest number of donations is crowned Mr. Congeniality. Not only will the Shoe Guys be mingling to get donations and votes, they’ll be on hand to serve guests wine or other refreshments and highlight merchandise for sale.

“It’s a great cause and a fun way to get involved and give back,” says Shoe Guy and Lake City Bank Branch Manager, Whitney Hamilton, Jr. “I’m amazed at the number of kids affected by hunger, especially during the summer.”

Hamilton says he’s a formidable competitor and he plans on going head to head with fellow Shoe Guy and racecar driver, Kristian Aleixo.

“He keeps talking smack, but I’m very competitive and I’m going to beat him, hands down,” Aleixo vows. “But mostly, I want to raise money to bring more attention

to childhood hunger. I can relate to it, because after my mom passed when I was 13, I was homeless until age 18.”

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Besides all the great shopping, there will be lots of other exciting opportunities to win great prizes.

While some Shoe Guys prepare to duke it out in a little friendly competition, one Shoe “Guests look forward to some of the same traditions every year for the event, but we Guy is doing it for the love of fundraising. keep it fresh by offering new and creative opportunities to engage the guests and raise “I love fundraising. I’ve been involved in money,” says Debbie Dreiband, Gleaners non-profits in one way or another for years Strategic Events and Sponsorships Director. now,” says President/CEO of the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Jeff McDermott. “I’m always amazed at the Wine is the first name in the event’s title, generosity of people. We’re so fortunate to and guests won’t have to work hard to live in such a generous community.” find it. The Wall of Wine, literally a wall

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Purchase a key for $100 and see if your key opens the closet. The person with the winning key gets everything in the closet.

Several auction items will be up for grabs, too. Bid to win dinner with the fire department, including dessert and surprises. Bid online before May 11 to win transportation to the event and a fabulous VIP beauty package from Saks Fifth Avenue to get you ready for the event.

“That’s sure to be a popular item, because the transportation is in a Tesla Model X and Saks is providing their Trish McEvoy beauty experts,” Dreiband says.

Gleaners is grateful to the many sponsors who’ve lent their support and generosity, like Saks Fifth Avenue Indianapolis, who extends its resources immeasurably every year.

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“Each Saks Fifth Avenue store is very involved with supporting their local charities,” says Curtis Spaulding, General Manager of Saks Fifth Avenue Indianapolis, “I’m happy to say that Saks Indianapolis has been supporting the Gleaners Wine Women & Shoes charity since its inception. The great work that Gleaners does in Central and Southern Indiana by touching so many people who need a hand up is applause worthy.”

Get your tickets at gleaners.org/events/ wine-women- shoes/.

“Only 500 tickets are available, so get yours now,” Dreiband says.

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TITUS BAKERY OFFERS AWARD-WINNING DONUTS Writer / Matt Keating Photographer / Ron Wise

Titus Bakery, with locations in both Lebanon and Westfield, Indiana, won “The Best Donut” award at The Indy Donut Festival last fall, and it’s easy to see why.

After you sink your teeth into one of their delicious treats, such as their “Pershing” donut, with maple ice on the exterior, and cinnamon on the inside, you will come running back for more.

Terry Rake, owner of Titus Bakery, says “The Pershing” is their most popular donut with customers looking to satisfy their craving for sweet treats.

She says her business has been blessed with customers who have been visiting their establishment (when it was Titus Pastries) since the 1950s. They recently expanded their menu with fresh baked, homemade pies and cakes and delicatessen selections. atZionsville.com / APRIL 2018 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / 21

“We are now Titus Bakery and Deli,” Rake says. “And we are a third-generation, familyowned business.”

She noted that Titus makes all of their fresh donuts and pastries the old fashioned way, with a lot of time and care.

“We have been operating at our current location in Lebanon since 1980,” Rake says. Terry’s father, Bill Titus, sought to retire in 2012, and enlisted Terry’s help in finding a buyer.

“Before long it became apparent to me that this would be an opportunity for me to grow the business and keep it in the family,” Rake says.

“Aside from expanding hours and visibility, a key element in my strategy was to extend the range of products offered to include cakes, pies, cookies and a host of new baked items.”

With this in mind, she changed the name from Titus Pastries to Titus Bakery, acquired in 2012.

Along those same lines, the delicatessen was added in 2014.

Terry Rake, owner of Titus Bakery.

Featuring Boar’s Head brand meat and cheeses, the deli currently offers four signature sandwiches made with homemade hoagie buns, as well as box lunches and various condiments.

“This segment of the business has enjoyed steady growth as more and more customers become aware of the quality and quantity provided at a reasonable price,” Rake says. “In addition, we brought on our own brand of coffee, also used in various specialty drinks and our own line of popcorn.”

The popularity of Titus encouraged Rake to expand to Westfield at 17471 Wheeler Road, Suite 110.

“Given our longstanding reputation, we have always been blessed with customers from a wide range of surrounding communities who have encouraged us to open new locations,” Rake says.

“Hamilton County and Westfield, in particular, struck us as a growing area with excellent potential and the best place to expand first.

“Proximity to Grand Park was certainly a consideration, but the support from local residents has been what is most gratifying. We have been welcomed whole-heartedly and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know repeat customers and the community in general.”

It’s not uncommon for people to drive several miles from various Indiana cities to visit one of the Titus locations. Their selection of tasty choices is large and diverse. Titus Bakery Donuts are also now available at A Taste of Amish in Zionsville.

Rake says that the hard work to make the food at Titus stand out has paid off in other ways too.

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“We have enjoyed a succession of awards and forms of recognition along the way,” Rake says.

Titus Bakery has been featured in many local and national publications, including Readers Digest and Bake Magazine.

“We have been spotlighted on various local TV programs, including Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, Fox 59’s Where is Sherman?, Your Hometown Friday, as well as CBS4 with Nicole Pence,” Rake says.

Titus was also featured on The Baking Channel’s Discovering America’s Bakeries series and was also honored as one of the 2015 Indiana Companies to Watch, an award program presented by the State of Indiana and the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship and endorsed by the Edward Lowe Foundation.

“In the subsequent year, we were recognized by the same group as an Indiana Spotlight award winner,” Rake says. “Voted Best Bakery on Indy A-List in 2014, we have been continuously ranked in the top three for best donuts and best bakery with Indiana A-List voters.”

In 2016, Titus also won the No. 1 prize on WIBC’s National Donut Day contest with their delicious Maple Bacon Long John donut.

Rake was selected in February 2017 as a Zonta Club Rose Day Award Winner of Lebanon for her outstanding service to the community.

In September 2017, Titus was awarded the Best Donut Award at the Indy Donut Festival held in Broad Ripple and the Best Donut Award by the Fishers Tri Kappa Donut Fest.

Titus was also honored to receive the Lantern Award - Business of the Year by the Westfield Chamber of Commerce.

“In this vein, we have always sought to give back by donating to a host of non-profits and deserving causes as appreciation for the support we have always received,” Rake says.

Titus Bakery is located at 820 W. South St. in Lebanon and 17471 Wheeler Road, Suite 110 in Westfield, Ind. For more information, visit them online at titusbakery.com. atZionsville.com / APRIL 2018 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / 23

HISTORIC RUN ZCHS GIRLS BASKETBALL CAPS INCREDIBLE SEASON AS CLASS 4A STATE RUNNER-UP

When Zionsville High School girls varsity basketball coach Andy Maguire looks back on the successes his team achieved this season, including an impressive run to the Indiana Class 4A state championship game, his gratification lies not just in knowing what his team accomplished but also the adversity they overcame to accomplish it.

doubt in the minds of any basketball squad.

“We had a couple junior starters last year who didn’t come back this year as seniors, and then we lost Gabby Woodworth, another starter, in the fourth game of the year to an ACL tear,” Maguire says.

“I don’t think any of us at the beginning of the season imagined that we would get to the state tournament. But that was what was really neat about it - we pulled together and accomplished some really great things.”

After all, beginning the year without two previous starters, and losing a third starter just four games into the season, might cast

After Woodworth’s injury the Eagles lost their next two games, leaving them with a 3-3 record and in need of some

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major adjustments. Many teams would have written the season off as hopeless, but through a collective resilience, and leadership from players like junior Maddie Nolan, who averaged 21.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists this season, the team pulled together and found their stride.

Maguire says he saw improvements at practices on an almost daily basis.

“Gabby was also a big part of how we turned things around, and she became the team’s biggest supporter after her injury, not only on the bench but at practice every day,” Maguire says. “She did whatever she could to help her teammates. I’ve had kids

get injured before and they just kind of disappear, but she became a leader.”

The team went on to win 12 of its next 13 games, and entered post-season play with renewed focus. The season’s challenges were far from over, however, as the regional tournament rolled around and the Eagles found themselves against a Carmel team that had beaten them by at least 16 points in both of the teams’ previous meetings.

Coach Maguire made some defensive adjustments, and Zionsville pulled out a five-point win.

“Those two previous losses to Carmel were definitely the fire in our bellies to make us want to win more,” says junior forward Delaney Richason. “We knew we would have to play good defense and keep them under a certain amount of points.”

Victories over Fort Wayne South in the regional championship and Penn at semistate set the stage for a Class 4A state championship matchup with Warren Central that came down to the final minutes. In the end, Warren’s tight defense carried the day, as the Warriors held Zionsville to 33 percent shooting and 20 points below their season point average for a 50-46 victory.

Senior, Maddie Nolan

“It was a tough loss at the championship, but we don’t have any regrets as far as how we played at any point during post-season,” says Maguire, a Boone County native and Purdue grad whose father coached the Zionsville boys varsity basketball team from 1970 through 1976.

“Penn was probably the best defensive team in the state, and I’m proud of how tough we were against them,” he adds. “The game against Warren was back-and-forth the whole way, and I think it came down to the fact that we just missed some shots.”

Richason says late-season improvements from her freshman sister Katey as well as juniors Sarah Howell and Megan Sheridan helped the Eagles through its post-season challenges.

Junior, Delaney Richason

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makes me excited to be even better next year, with Gabby back from her injury and having us all playing together this summer,” says Richason, who already has scholarship offers from a couple Division II colleges.

Maguire also feels next season holds massive promise for the Eagles, and he’ll only lose two players - seniors Kaylee Riggins, who plans to play lacrosse at LIUBrooklyn, and Annie Tokarek, who’ll attend Indiana State and play softball. He feels the Richasons, both of whom were key offensive contributors this season, will improve on both ends of the court, while Nolan will continue to be a team leader.

“We talked about unfinished business at the end of the championship game, and we have an opportunity next year to be better,” he says. “As we saw this year, every season presents its own challenges, but that’s the exciting part about coaching, figuring out how to roll with things and getting the kids to play the best they can.”

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At this point in Indiana, most of us are happy to be packing up our Sherpas for the spring and breaking out the sandals and sundresses. The hype surrounding spring style is astounding as these trends are known to set the tone for what we might see the rest of the year.

You’ve probably noticed your favorite retailers highlighting their popular floral prints, best-selling sandals and bringing back rompers. Some spring trends may never die, while others just seem to be accentuated for the year. Read on for five spring trends to try for 2018 and how you can incorporate them into your wardrobe.

1. PASTELS Yellow, pink, purple, mauve, light blue, powder blue, lilac, blush. Whatever you want to call it, if it’s light and reminds you of coloring Easter eggs, it’s in. I personally lean towards the blush trend more than any as I feel like it’s one that’s versatile. You can transition it to summer, fall and winter with different layering pieces. Who doesn’t love a basic you can wear all year?

That being said, since the Pantone Color of the Year is Ultra Violet, we are seeing a huge influx of lavender for spring. It dominated the runways seen in shows such as Michael Kors and Victoria Beckham. You can find lavender tops and dresses at many of our local retailers.

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Pastels are great to wear with light denim, distressed denim and white bottoms. Pair these with your favorite taupe or cognac sandals.

2. WINDBREAKERS What goes around comes back around and the windbreaker is no different. We started to see this 90s fashion comeback in 2017, but this year it seems that these jackets are a wardrobe must. I think this trend is one that anyone can try because it’s the definition of functional fashion.

Windbreakers are just good to have on those chilly, rainy spring days.

I’m planning to sport one with a graphic tee, light wash distressed denim and my Adidas

sneakers. Windbreakers are a great compliment to the athleisure trend, perfect for those who have a more casual sense of style.

3. WHITE We often relate white pieces to events surrounding a wedding or to those family beach pictures where everyone is a little sunburnt. But this year, head to toe white is a fashion statement I encourage you to try.

Even I wasn’t sure how I felt about this trend at first due to my fair skin and eating-on-the-go lifestyle.

However, this color is timeless and encompasses those basic pieces we all need in our closets. If white on white scares you, try implementing it in various staple pieces.

For example, I love the white dress I’ve featured here from Lesley Jane. I could pair it with a white sandal, but I could also pair it with taupe, cognac or something more colorful to break it up.

4. PRINTS We’re seeing everything from florals to stripes to bold check prints. I find myself wandering through stores, ending up at the register with all stripes. I love that prints add so much to a simple look. You can use these pieces to layer or stand alone.

I know not everyone loves those bold floral prints, and I want you to know you are not alone. Although I will say, these are fun for a beach getaway. If florals are too much for your style, stripes are a good print go-to.

5. FLATS AND PLATFORMS Popular spring shoes include sandals, casual sneakers, flats, wedges and ankle booties. While I love all of those, we are seeing an increasing demand this year for flats and platforms. Steve Madden is my man for shoes.

I know the quality, I know how they fit and I know I will wear them. Dolce Vita and Franco Sarto are two other brands I love.

I suggest investing in some type of neutral flat, like mules or loafers, that you can dress up or down.

Platforms are a great option if you want something with a little height that’s more comfortable than a stiletto.

Spring fashion gives us an opportunity to try something new. I’d challenge you to pick a couple of these trends, head to your favorite local retailer and invest in some new pieces. You might never have guessed you’d fall in love with a white dress paired with a cognac platform sandal. atZionsville.com / APRIL 2018 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / 29

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New to Books & Brews Zionsville - We are breaking out the 18+ games. We’ll be playing games like Cards Against Humanity, What do you Meme?, Loaded Questions, and more!

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 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The Third annual Zionsville 1/2 Marathon and 5k has a mew April date. The event starts and finishes on historic brick Main Street. Medals will be awarded to all finishers.

Overall and age group awards will be handed out as well, including prize money for first and second place. Pizza, adult beverages and other refreshments will be available after the race Sign up at run2race.com.

Main Street, Zionsville 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY 18+ GAME NIGHT

This April we are starting with Cards Against Humanity. We’ll have a few sets and several expansion packs on hand.

Games will start right after the band finishes their set.

Books & Brews Zionsville 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

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SPRING WILDFLOWERS

Every week brings new wildflower blooms along forest trails. Join Park Naturalist Mindy Murdock as you discover what’s blooming this week. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture their beauty. This program is FREE and does not require registration.

Zion Nature Center 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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HAVEN MAGAZINE SPRING 2018 COVER PARTY

Come connect with industry professionals and fellow homeowners at Haven’s free 2018 Spring Cover Party, featuring our host Oasis Outdoor Living & Landscapes.

This event is open to the public and will be a great opportunity to mingle with the best of the best in Indianapolis. RSVPs are required and you must register through the following link: haven-cover-party-april. eventbrite.com.

Arthur Rutenberg Homes Model in Chatham Hills 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY WALK

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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 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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THE DRAMA: TCHAIKOVSKY, WAGNER, BRUCH & SHAPIRO

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra is proud to feature its Concertmaster, violinist Larry Shapiro in their season finale of this very special season. This globally recognized artist will play Bruch’s “Concerto No. 1 in G minor,” one of the most moving, romantic pieces in symphonic music.

The Center For the Performing Arts 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

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April is Pull for Parks Month! Zionsville Parks is searching for groups and individuals interested in helping with our annual Pull for Parks this April. Zionsville area scouts, church groups, civic organizations and classes are encouraged to help Zionsville Parks remove invasive garlic mustard from target areas.

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