Some exciting things are happening around the Palladium in Carmel Indiana. But one of the events that you won't want to miss is the Farmers Market, that start this Saturday. Check out the video below for details:
Carmel Community Players, Carmel’s oldest continuously performing community theater group, will partner with Janus Developmental Services to raise money for and awareness about Janus’ services to developmentally challenged citizens of Hamilton County during the June 14 to 24 run of “The Diviners” at the Carmel Community Playhouse, 14299 Clay Terrace Blvd, Suite 140, in Carmel.
“The Diviners,” which was written by Jim Leonard, Jr. when he was a 19-year-old student at Earlham College, is set in rural Indiana at the beginning of the Great Depression. It is the story of Buddy, a mentally challenged teenager who suffered brain damage in a near drowning accident that also killed his mother, and his relationships with the people who live around him in the fictional town of Zion, Indiana. The original 1980 production featured pre-“Cheers” Woody Harrelson in the role of a preacher questioning his faith.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for us both,” Rich Phipps, CCP president, explained. “Buddy is both the central character and moral compass of ‘The Diviners.’ We wanted to use that aspect of the play to increase public awareness of the services offered to young people like Buddy through organizations like Janus.”
“We are very excited about working with Carmel Community Players on this production,” Teresa Steege, Senior Vice President of Janus Developmental Services, Inc. said. “This is a wonderful opportunity to increase community awareness regarding our programs and services through the theater medium . “We are sincerely grateful to be chosen for this honor,” Steege continued. “Without valuable community partners such as the Carmel Community Players we could not make such an incredible difference in the lives of children and adults living with disabilities.” According to Phipps, during “The Diviners” CCP will contribute $1 for every ticket sold to Janus. It will also take cash contributions and sell handicrafts made by Janus’ clients before and after the show and during intermissions. In addition, following the Sunday matinees on June 17 and 24, representatives from Janus will talk to the audience and answer any questions they may have.
“We hope the whole community comes out to see this play and to support Janus,” Phipps said. “’The Diviners’ is a deeply moving, quintessentially Hoosier play and we are so honored and pleased to be able to present it.”
Enjoy creating art, shopping for art, and witnessing art in action during Nickel Plate Arts Weekend June 1-3, 2012.
Art events will take place in Fishers, Noblesvill, Cicero, Arcadia and Tipton, Indiana. Watch painters compete in Hamilton County Artists Association's "4th Annua Plein Air Paint Out". Discover 16 Artful Umbrellas, hand-painted by local artists, that will guide visitors to hands-on art projects and provide weekend information.
Track down the six pianos in Fishers Arts Council's "I Am Piano" public art project and check out "Zip Tie Art" in Fishers and Nobleville. Board ITM's special "Art Train" In Noblesville and ride to events in Cicero and Tipton. Check out three art exhibits in Noblesville: From Pencils to Paint at HCAA, Like Father, Like Daughter at the Hamilton County Historical Society, and Hamilton County's Artistic Legacy at the Judge Stone House. Unplug & create fun family memories all weekend long!
Friday, May 18th is National Bike to Work Day. Hamilton County employees will once again participate.
Employees can take their own routes or ride in from various meeting points around the county accompanied by Hamilton County local officers. Thanks to the Central Indiana Commuter Service (CICS), riders can enjoy a free breakfast at the Hamilton County Judicial Center or at the Monon Community Center from 6-9 a.m.
Bike riding is becoming more common. According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 730,000 Americans bike to work as their primary means of transportation, which is fifty percent increase since 2000.
The following are some tips from the Sustain Noblesville Committee that will help anyone enjoy biking to work more:
Have your bike checked over by your local bike shop.
Always wear a helmet to protect your head in the event of a crash.
Ride in the right-most lane that goes in the direction that you are traveling.
Obey all stop signs, traffic lights, and lane markings.
Look before you change lanes or signal a turn; indicate your intention, then act.
Be visible and predictable at all times, wear bright clothing and signal turns.
4-H season is just around the corner and you may be wondering, is this an organization that would fit my child?
4-H is a volunteer-based, informal educational program of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. It focuses on "learning by doing" and reaches boys and girls through small groups called clubs. It is the largest youth organization in the Nation including nearly 2,000 members in Hamilton County.
4-H is for all young people, regardless of where they live, what interests them, or their background. Over half of the 4-H members in Hamilton County live in urban areas. There is something for everyone in 4-H. For boys and girls who are in 3rd through 12th grades as of our March 1st enrollment deadline. However, you may enroll in 4-H anytime between November 1st and March 1st.
Mini 4-H is for boys and girls who are in 1st & 2nd grades as of our March 1st enrollment deadline. However, you may enroll in Mini 4-H anytime between October 1st and March 1st.
According to past 4-H'ers, they like 4-H most of all for the FRIENDS they meet, the FUN they have, and the SKILLS they learn. They have fun with friends at meetings, social activities, community service activities, tours, trips, camps, and fairs. They learn to do interesting things such as take pictures, practice cooking, decorate cakes, build model rockets, take care of plants and animals, wrap gifts, create a scrapbook, shoot a bow and arrow, or drive a lawn tractor through an obstacle course. And they develop leadership skills by helping others learn about their projects.
The easiest way is to enroll online. You may also obtain a three-part Hamilton County 4-H Enrollment Form by stopping by the Extension Office in Hamilton County located at 2003 Pleasant Street in Noblesville or by calling us at 317-776-0854. Once you've filled out the form, simply turn it in to the Extension Office, pay the fee, and you are enrolled! (Please note: Forms must be original - no faxed or emailed forms accepted. Forms can be mailed via U.S. Mail.) The enrollment deadline is March 1st of the current year. You must re-enroll every year.
The 2012 Bed Race is a spectacular event held to raise funds for summer scholarships. Driven by a community that supports its youth, the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville and Noblesville Parks and REcreation collaborate again to provide positive, healthy, save and fun activities for the children of Noblesville and Hamilton County.
So how? IN the only way youth organizations know how, pure FUN! A Bed RAce involves racing custom designed beds on wheels down our local streets. Fun for onlookers and participants alike, and all for a worth cause! Adults/families, businesses/organizations and schools/clubs are invited to help us "Put School To Bed and RAce Into summer" by running their beds in a foot race that is unsurpassed!
Details"
Saturday, June 2 at 9:00 a.m.
Race course is on Logan Street between 9th and 8th.
How to Join the Race:
Form a team of 5 and fill out the entry form, 4 runners/pushers and 1 rider.
Open to all Hamilton County Residents 16 and older.
Turn in the entry form and pay entry fee
Teams will receive a race packet information with rules, bed construction guidelines and waiver forms.
Start bed construction and prepare for race day!
Registration: $35 Earlybird until May 11th, $50 Late Registration May 12-June 1, $100 Sponsor A Team (comes with a BED and runners to make a team).
To encourage recycling at community events and reduce Carmel's environmental footprint, Carmel Green Initiative (CGI) is proud to offer the Lend-A-Bin program. Event planners of church and school carnivals and sports events, graduation parties, and neighborhood parties are invited to borrow portable recycling bins to facilitate recycling at their next event.
In partnership with the Carmel Dad's Club (CDC), families and player will have use of recycling bins during games and practices at the CDC's Mark Badger Park. Other public gatherings to benefit from the new program include Carmelfest. The community is encouraged to use this new resource in making the commitment to personal and operational actions that benefit the planet.
"Promoting efficient use of limited energy resources is key to sustainability. And we're excited to offer the Lend-A-Bin program to make recycling of glass, plastic and aluminum beverage containers easier." said Leslie Webb, president of Carmel Green Initiative. "Event planners in Carmel won't have to deal with the expense and hassle of purchasing and storing their own recycling bins, and can borrow the bins as needed.
Beth Schmitt, director of Recycling for Alcoa said "Right now, about 43% of all the aluminum cans used in the US are still going to landfills, and that's a lot of energy we can't afford to bury," Schmitt continued. "Aluminum cans aren't trash - they're a manufactured natural resource and the industry wants them back."
"Carmel is a wonderful place where local organizations such as Carmel Green Initiative and Carmel Dad's Club work together to be good stewards of our environment and the community. Our residents are deeply committed to recycling as shown by their enthusiastic participation in the citywide curbside recycling program and they are undoubtedly support this new initiative as well, " said Mayor Jim Brainard.
The Carmel Green Initiative Lend-A-Bin program is made possible thanks to the Indiana Recycling Coalition/Alcoa Public Space Recycling Bin Grant Program, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Carmel Dad's Club, the City of Carmel, the Carmel High School Environmental Club, Sustain Noblesville and volunteers who generoulsy donate their time and energy to make event recycling more convenient.
For more information about the program visit the CGI web page or email to
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Registration is open for the "CarmelFest Has Talent" annual vocal competition. Non-professional Indiana soloists will compete in one of three age categories:
age 12 and under
13-17 years old
18 and older
Application deadline is May 15, 2012. Eligibility rules and registration forms are available at www.CarmelFest.net.
The auditions for registered contestants will be held in May and June. Judges will determine the contestants that will receive a callback and will move to the next round. Semi-Finalists will perform at CarmelFest on the Gazebo Main Stage on July 3rd and Finalists will perform on July 4th. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners per age group.
The “Outdoor Living & Grilling Experience” showcases styles of outdoor utopia and kitchens presented both inside and outside the grounds of Indiana Design Center along with outdoor living and grill-inspired special attractions such as the “Outdoor Gourmet” showcase.
A sophisticated outdoor oasis combines design expertise with innovative products that seamlessly integrate with nature and your lifestyle. The professionals who designed the spaces and furnished the products ranging from state of the art grills to outdoor lighting to sound systems will be on hand to educate visitors on the latest outdoor living products and design trends on the market.
In addition, Joe Lazzara of Joe’s Butcher Shop will be on site grilling and sharing tips about how to make the best of your summer meals. Join us as we celebrate all things summer and outdoor grilling at the Indiana Design Center!
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS:
See & Learn the Latest in Outdoor Living:
o State-of-the-Art Outdoor Kitchen Vignettes designed by Outdoor Environments Group with appliance designs be GE, Sub-Zero & Wolf
o Learn about the latest residential and commercial grade grilling technology available through Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
o Enjoy outdoor furniture vignettes styled by Wicker Works
o Experience the latest in outdoor technology like integrated sound systems and TV’s available through Premier – Your Home Electronics Store
o 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM: Listen to wired and wireless Outdoor Speaker demonstrations provided by Premier – Your Home Electronics Store
The Outdoor Gourmet Showcase
o Specialty BBQ menu items smoked on-site with a culinary twist by The Blu Moon Café o 11:30 AM & 2 PM: Enjoy Grilling Demo’s & Tips from Joe's Butcher Shop
The Indiana Train Museum is an amazing location to take the family. The restorations on the trains is a sight to see. Please visit the video below on the details of the museum and visit the dates below the video to see the different options available to take a ride on a train.
