Lane closures – 126th Street between Range Line Road and Keystone Parkway is now westbound only for the duration of the project. Westbound traffic will be using the southern lanes, normally used for eastbound traffic. This is anticipated to last until summer. Road improvements have been underway, including multi-use paths and storm water management, since last year. Detour Route: Use Main Street and 116th Street for eastbound traffic. Keystone Parkway and Guilford Avenue will be main routes connecting drivers to eastbound detour routes.
Hamilton County GOP elects new officers – On March 4, the Hamilton County Republican Party precinct committeemen met at the Ritz to elect officers for the next four years.
Shepherd’s Center open house – Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County will hold a volunteer open house from 3 to 6 p.m. on March 15 at Krenolies Donuts, 14300 Mundy Dr. #500, Noblesville. Join us for snacks and to learn about volunteer opportunities to help seniors in your community.
96th Street roundabout meeting – The City of Carmel will host a public information meeting regarding the reconstruction of 96th Street and Keystone Avenue. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on March 28 in the council chambers at City Hall, One Civic Square.
College news – Carmel resident Emma O’Brien, a 2016 graduate of Bishop Chatard High School, received placement on the Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Ind., with a 4.0 grade point average. Achieving academic honors requires initiative, high standards, and a genuine interest in learning. Placement on the Dean’s List is a testament to a student’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence.
Democratic Women —The Democratic Women of Hamilton County will meet at 9:30 a.m. March 18 at Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers, 5 Municipal Dr. This month’s guest speaker will be Amanda Shepard, outreach coordinator for the Hoosier Environmental Council.
College fair – The Greater Indianapolis Northside College Fair will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 15 at 502 East Event Centre. Over 100 schools will be represented at this free event, and students in all grade levels are welcome to attend. Students should go to gotocollegefairs.com to pre-register for this event. By doing so they will be able to generate a unique barcode that allows them to easily share their information with colleges and maximize their time at the fair.
Old Crescent Award – Carmel resident William Goodwin recently received the Old Crescent Award from the IU College of Arts and Sciences. For nearly 20 years, Goodwin has given back to the Department of Germanic Studies on an annual basis, contributing to an unrestricted fund that supports the department as a whole and its students and faculty.
Parks & Rec 50th anniversary – Hamilton County Parks and Recreation will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary. As part of the anniversary celebration, Hamilton County Parks will be sharing photos and memories from the last fifty years. If you have photograph, icons or park-related stories to share, please email them to [email protected] or drop them off at the department’s administrative office located at 15513 S. Union St., Carmel.
College news – The following Carmel residents have recently graduated from Western Governors University: Diane Hesson, Artesha Parker, Jennifer LeSure, Amy Doyon, Kristin McWhirt, Mary Smith, Patricia Noblet, Nazif Selimovic, Chase McCloskey, Gary Phillips, Michelle Shaffer, Joanna Chase, Jeffrey Snyder, Benjamin Anderson, Lorenzo Simo, Brandon Hyzy.
Honor veterans – The City of Carmel invites the community to honor military veterans by participating in the Freedom Circle Walkway. Invest in this project by purchasing a brick paver to be placed in the sidewalk of the Veterans Memorial in Carmel City Center. A 4×8 paver is $50 and an 8×8 paver is $100. The paver can be personalized. For more information, contact Melanie Lentz at 317-571-2474 or [email protected].
Celebrations series – The Museum of Miniature Houses presents Celebrations of Creativity and Craftsmanship. Upcoming sessions include: March 22 at noon – Rosaleen Crowley will share stories about Ireland’s rich culture and heritage, how the two cultures come together and the legacy of tradition and values to the next generation. Admission is free.
Furnishing Touch lecture series – In conjunction with the Furnishing Touch exhibit at the Museum of Miniature Houses, a series of lectures related to furniture and design will be held. Lectures in the series include: March 22 – The Pillar and the Scroll, American Empire; April 5 – Gothic Revival; April 10 – Early Industrial Age. All lectures will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Bread for the Journey – Carmel Christian Church is presenting a series titled “Bread for the Journey.” The pastors will explore the church’s mission to be inclusive, open, inspired, creative and more. The worship service is at 10:30 a.m., and guest teachers will further explore the topics during Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Upcoming topics include: Belonging Rather than Isolation on March 19, Social Justice Rather than Injustice on March 26, Being Responsive Rather than Reactive on April 2, Inspiration Rather than Desperation on April 9.
Friday Fish Fry – Knights of Columbus will hold Friday Fish Fry from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on March 24, 31 and April 7 at St. Elizabeth Seton, 106th and Haverstick Road. Cost is $11 and includes all you can eat fish, fries, applesauce, cole slaw, cookies and iced tea. Kids’ meals are also available, as are carryout and curbside pickup.
Homemaker scholarships available – Indiana Extension Homemakers Association is offering eight $500 scholarships to Indiana homemakers who are 25 years of age or older. These scholarships are to be used to complete education or upgrade vocational skills. One must be admitted, or cleared for admission, to an academic or vocational school that is state-licensed or accredited. Applications are due to the State Committee by March 15. For more information, call 317-776-0854.
Snowplow painting – INDOT East Central District invites high schools within district boundaries to paint an INDOT snowplow blade with original artwork to represent their school. In addition to being seen in full service during the winter weather months, the blades may be used at events within the school’s community to enhance public awareness, promote safety and foster greater appreciation of both INDOT and the school’s art program. Applications are due March 15. For more information, call 1-855-463-6848 or email [email protected].
Education summit – Hamilton County will host its third education summit from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 16 at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St. This event will feature speakers from the ACLU of Indiana, Exodus Refugee Immigration, The Hamilton County Democratic Party, and several others. Register for this free event at www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-education-summit-part-3-tickets-31939349454.
Authors award nominations sought – The public is invited to submit nominations for the Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award. The award honors Indiana authors – those born in Indiana or who lived in Indiana five consecutive years – whose work has made, or has the potential to make, a lasting public impact. Nominations will be accepted through March 17. For more information, visit www.IndianaAuthorsAward.org.
The Elephant in the Room – St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 1402 W. Main will host The Elephant in the Room from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on March 18. Come explore some basics about race, hear the experiences of people of color, ask questions, and process what we will learn together in a non-threatening, respectful environment.
Ag Day video contest – Students in grades 6-8 are invited to enter a video contest for Indiana Ag Day on March 21. The theme of the video should be “What Does the Future of Agriculture Mean to You?” Video entries must be 30 seconds to one minute long. Full details can be found at www.IndianaFamilyOfFarmers.com/videocontest.html. Prizes include cash and GoPro video cameras.
Mulch sale – Forest Dale Elementary PTO is holding its annual mulch sale to raise funds for the school. Mulch will be provided by Musselman Farms. Several varieties of mulch are available and will be delivered on March 22 and 23, and April 19 and 20. Order online at https://fde.formstack.com/forms/2017_mulch_sale.
Art contest winners on display – The Museum of Miniature Houses will feature the winners of the annual Carmel High School Art Department’s “Minumental” competition. Students were challenged to create works of art no bigger than 1 inch x 1 inch x 1 inch, in any medium, to illustrate celebrity icons. The exhibit will run until May 14. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed.-Sat. and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Roundabout Playback Troupe to perform – The Roundabout Troupe will perform at 6 p.m. on March 25 and 26 at the Monon Community Center. The Troupe – founded at CCPR in 2015, and the only one of its kind in the Midwest — is an inclusive playback group that includes members with and without disabilities who work together to act out scenes based on audience stories and feedback. This year’s show is called I See You and features stories based on actual life experiences of people with disabilities. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Monon Center.
Celebration of Diversity lecture series – Sociopolitical comedian W. Kamau Bell will give a lecture entitled Ending Racism in An Hour at 7:30 p.m. on March 27 in Clowes Memorial Hall. Admission is free, but tickets are required and can be obtained at www.ButlerArtsCenter.org or by phone at 800-982-2787.
Scholarships available – Tru Direction, Inc. will award $500 to $2,500 per qualified applicant as determined by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarships may be used for any related expenses for college, university, trade school or technical school. For more information on eligibility, visit www.TruDirection.org. Applications are due by March 31.
Free science lectures – Anderson University’s School of Science and Engineering is offering a series of lectures that are free and open to the public. The lectures start at 7 p.m. and are located in Hartung Hall (room 101). Upcoming topics include: April 11 – Dr. Lee Van Groningen, associate professor of mathematics. Animated Math is Better: Matt Damon isn’t actually that good at math. Kevin Spacey is much worse. For more information, contact the AU School of Science and Engineering at (765) 641-4374.
Women’s conference – Hazel Dell Christian Church, 14501 Hazel Dell Pkwy., will host Cultivating on April 21 and 22. The Cultivating Conference exists to encourage everyday women to be confident in sharing their God-given voices with their communities. Tickets are $25 and include a goodie bag, coffee, breakfast on Saturday and snacks. Register online at www.CultivatingConference.com.
Electronics recycling – An electronics recycling drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 22 at University High School, 2825 W. 116th St. Phones, computers, printers, tablets, cables, and more are welcome. Tube TV’s with a CRT screen have an additional $10 charge.
Scholarship applications – OneZone is accepting applications from graduating high school seniors for the Nancy Blondin Scholarship. Students must submit their application by April 23. Details about the scholarship and the application are available at www.OneZoneCommerce.com.
Electronics recycling – An electronics recycling and shredding drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 29 at Creekside Middle School, 126th and Shelbourne Road. Shredding is $5 per box. Electronics recycling is free except for tube TVs and monitors, which are $10 each. Also accepted will be prescription drugs. Proceeds will benefit Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana.
New scholarship program – Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union, announces the new Robert E. Martin Collegiate Scholarship Program, available to college students that are members of Indiana Members Credit Union. Up to twenty-five $1,000 scholarships will be offered. Applications will be accepted through April 30. Application and instructions can be found online at www.imf4kids.org.
New miniatures exhibit – The Furnishing Touch, an exhibit that tells a history of American home furnishings in miniature, has opened at the Museum of Miniature Houses. The exhibit, that runs through May 28, begins with The Mannerist style (1600-1700) that was popular with English settlers in America, through The William and Mary Style, popular from 1695-1730, and ends with the Colonial Revival style that started in the 1870s and is still found in popular home trends today.
Arts and education grants available – The Telamon Foundation, the charitable arm of Telamon Corporation, has announced that its grant application for 2017 is now available. This marks the Telamon Foundation’s fourth annual round of grants that focus primarily on the Foundation’s pillars of arts and education. The application for 2017 can now be found at http://telamon.com/telamon-foundation/. Applications are due Sept. 15. Any questions can be directed to [email protected].
Impact 100 grants available – Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis will give away $156,000 and membership will be comprised of 215 women for the 2017 grant cycle. From now until May, focus area committees will review and discuss proposed projects and applications submitted by greater Indianapolis area nonprofits, followed by site visits and the selection of one finalist from five focus areas, including arts and culture, education, environment, family and health and wellness. To learn more about Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis and the annual awards dinner visit www.impact100indy.org.
