Leadership change – Jill Doyle is resigning from her role as executive director of the Hamilton County Leadership Academy at the end of August. She served in the role for seven years. A board transition committee is working to identify candidates to replace Doyle. The new director is expected to be announced in early fall 2017.
Solarize Hamilton County – The Carmel Green Initiative has partnered with Hamilton County communities to co-host the Solarize Hamilton County 2017 Campaign. The goal of this program is to increase understanding of solar investments, simplify the solar installation process, enable access to program discounts and advance as many solar installations as possible before the end of the year. The next free workshop is at 6:30 p.m. at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 55 4th Ave SE. For more information, visit carmelgreen.org.
Food pantry collections – AlphaGraphics has partnered with Carmel United Methodist Food Pantry to stock its shelves with personal care items. From now through September, donations of personal care items can be dropped off at AlphaGraphics, 1051 3rd Ave SW during normal business hours. Items that are needed include: shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, tampons and any other toiletries.
Stewards of Children – Parents and adults who work with children can learn how to prevent child sexual abuse by registering for Stewards of Children. This program teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react to child sexual abuse. Chaucie’s Place is offering this program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Noblesville Library, 1 Library Plaza. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information, e-mail [email protected].
Legislative internships – Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2018 legislative session. Internships are open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates of all majors. This paid program during the spring semester gives college students the chance to work one-on-one with state legislators while seeing firsthand how laws are made. To complete an application, visit IndianaHouseRepublicans.com.
Congressional App Challenge – The 2017 Congressional App Challenge is open to students in the Fifth Congressional District who have not yet graduated from high school. The CAC is designed to engage students from across the country in computer science and coding. Students of any age, whether in elementary, middle, or high school are encouraged to compete by creating and exhibiting an app for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. For more information or to submit an entry, visit CongressionalAppChallenge.us.
Free seminars for seniors – CarDon & Associates is partnering with Indy Mature Living to help educate Indianapolis-area seniors about issues related to home ownership and post-retirement downsizing. The free seminars will highlight senior living options for those over the age of 55, downsizing, and other educational topics. Upcoming topics include: Tax, Financial, and Legal Issues from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at Altenheim, 3525 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis. Reservations can be made by phone or email at 317-600-2056 or [email protected].
Pop-Up Shop event – Carmel Cooperative Preschool will host its first annual Pop-Up Shop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at Congregation Shaarey Tefilla, 3085 W. 116th St. The Pop-Up Shop is a free family-friendly event that will feature a consignment sale, local vendors, entertainment, a silent auction, and more. Items that will be for sale include: baby/kids clothes, toys, accessories/gear, and maternity wear. The event will also include music by Mr. Daniel, yoga by Audrey from Silly Hearts Yoga, and face painting.
Creative writing contest – The Library Foundation Guild is sponsoring a creative writing contest for students in grades 9-12. Short stories, poems, essays and plays are all accepted. First and second place winners will receive Barnes & Noble gift cards and tickets to the Guilded Leaf Book & Author Luncheon on Oct. 19. Entry form and guidelines are available at carmel.lib.in.us/teens. Entries are due by Sept. 11.
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].
Case tops list in Indy area – Case Design/Remodeling has been listed as the 40th largest full-service remodeler in the nation on Remodeling magazine’s Top 550 list. It was the only Indianapolis-area remodeler to place in the top 50. The list is based on remodeling revenues for 2016. Case has been serving the Indianapolis home remodeling market for over 13 years. It recently opened its second Indianapolis-area location in Meridian Kessler.
Business relocates – Computer Troubleshooters has moved, but not far. It is still at 950 N Range Line Road but has relocated to suite E for additional space.
Housing market still hot – Halfway through the year, monthly real estate stats from F.C. Tucker Company indicated that the housing market is still not slowing down. Of the 3,428 homes sold in Central Indiana in June 2017, 18.3 percent were in Hamilton County. The average price per square foot in Carmel last month was $143.10, a significant 10.4 percent higher than June 2016, and the average home price was $392,660, up 8.5 percent from June 2016. Homes in Carmel sold in an average of 60 days, just one day longer than June 2016. Ranch-style homes are becoming a hot commodity in the Carmel area. Sales associates from F.C. Tucker’s Carmel office say they’re seeing a new trend develop as younger buyers (20’s and 30’s) are joining the empty nester group in looking for a spacious ranch home. Most of these buyers seem influenced by HGTV’s show “Fixer Upper,” as those homes are typically one level.
Walk-in injury clinic opens – Riverview Health is now offering an after-hours walk-in clinic at its Hazel Dell-New Hope Orthopedics and Sports Medicine office, 14535 Hazel Dell Parkway. The clinic is open Mon.-Fri. from 4 to 6 p.m. and Sat. from 8 to 10 a.m. The clinic is designed mainly to treat injuries from after-school sports and weekend activities that don’t require a visit to the ER. Appointments are not required, and patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free meditation class – Sahaja Meditation Indiana presents a free mediation class at 7 p.m. on Fridays. Learn to reduce stress and experience inner peace through meditation. The class will be held at Old National Bank, 1430 S. Range Line Rd. For more information, visit IndianaMeditation.org.
5K Walk/Run registration open – Registration is now open for the first ever Connect 2Help211 5K Walk/Run. Connect 2Help211 exists to provide help to people who don’t know where to turn. Think of 211 as the 911 of human services (disaster relief information, domestic violence help, etc.) The event will be held on Sept. 23 at the Lilly LIFE Center, 800 S. East St. The race begins at 9 a.m. and will be followed by a kid’s Track Trot. To register, visit EventBrite.com.
