December 3, 2024 — Noblesville by Current Publishing

SANTA’S WORKSHOP

THE LEO SOFA

BARTOLA END TABLE 18”x24”x20”

ALLIE SWIVEL CHAIR

BERNIE SWIVEL CHAIR

Holiday Porchfest

MIDTOWN PLAZA

Join us at Holiday PorchFest, a free holiday event in Midtown Carmel with performers singing our favorite Holiday songs. Vendors will be onsite o ering warm beverages and snacks.

2:00 p.m. Bach to Rock Band

3:00 p.m. Carmel PorchFest Grant Presentations

3:10 p.m. School of Rock Band

Midtown Plaza is a Trolley Stop for the Carmel Holiday Trolley.

Hamilton County Tourism hires new CEO

By Les Morris news@youarecurrent.com

David West is comfortable in a learning environment. The son of two Michigan State University professors, the new CEO of Hamilton County Tourism is getting a crash course on the county’s landscape as he navigates his new gig, which started in October.

INDUSTRY

“One of the big things we’re doing in Hamilton County is economic development and my background in economics is really playing out,” West said. “This has been my training for most of my life to be in this business.”

West is meeting with, among others, public officials, board members and executives at various attractions to get a better feel for his new surroundings. He replaces Brenda Myers, who retired this summer after leading the organization for 19 years.

West, 53, was seemingly born into the world he inhabits, a milieu built on tourism and adventure. His father, a professor of education at MSU, organized university programs abroad and the family lived in Europe for a time. The college environment back home in East Lansing, Mich., provided opportunity as well.

“I grew up with people from all over the world,” West said. “It was always around my house.”

“Tourism is in his blood. His entire background touches tourism in many different sectors.” said Scott Spillman, executive director of Mudsocks Youth Athletics and incoming Hamilton County Tourism board chair.

After earning an undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, West returned to MSU for a graduate degree with an economic emphasis.

West has more than two decades of professional experience in the tourism and destination management industry, including stints at the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau in Pennsylvania, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. — he led the “Pure Michigan” marketing initiatives — and for the last seven years as an executive with Herschend Family Entertainment based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Herschend’s notable tourism properties include Dollywood Parks & Resorts, Kentucky Kingdom, the Newport Aquarium and the Harlem Globetrotters.

The experience with Herschend was evidence of significant accomplishment, according to Norman Burns, president and CEO of Conner Prairie and board chair for Hamilton County Tourism.

“David spearheaded so many initiatives with them, including record-breaking visitation at Dollywood,” Burns said.

During this trajectory, West made many industry contacts, including Jeff Robinson, managing director of marketing for Visit Indy.

“I’ve always thought him to be an innovative and interesting guy who pushes the boundaries creatively,” Robinson said of West.

One example of that creativity occurred early in West’s career when he worked

DISPATCHES

Giving Tuesday — The Tom & Soni Sheehan Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville recently participated in #GivingTuesday; a global day of giving that encourages and celebrates philanthropy worldwide. The club hosted a campaign to create “limitless possibilities” for thousands of local kids. The first $20,000 in donations to the campaign was matched by George Kristo and Tim and Beth Meister.

Accreditation — The Hamilton County 911 Communications Team recently completed the process for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The milestone was celebrated during the CALEA Conference last month marking Hamilton

for an ad agency in Pennsylvania and his client was Sesame Place Philadelphia, a children’s theme park in suburban Bucks County. His idea, novel at the time, was to come up with “bus wraps” for Sesame Place and put them on New York City buses. He still has that campaign’s artwork.

West was not unfamiliar with central Indiana. A devoted gamer and Gen Con fan, he attended the group’s annual convention in Indianapolis and said he’s been to a few Big 10 championship football games at Lucas Oil Stadium. When he heard about the Hamilton County opportunity, he jumped.

“There is so much they want to accomplish, where they want to go, and the excitement and passion for growing the county,” West said. “They were speaking my language.”

His objective is for Hamilton County to create a sense of place — to have visitors come for a weekend baseball or soccer tournament at Grand Park in Westfield but stay a couple of extra days after the events to enjoy all the county has to offer.

“People want to go out and want to have experiences,” he said. “They are starved for things to do. If we can just get people here, the next thing they’ll ask is ‘What else is there?’ Your enemy is people doing nothing.”

Board chair Burns added, “With what we bring to the table in terms of destinations for athletics and entertainment, we have a good base for someone like David to come in and build on the success we’ve had in the past.”

For more about Hamilton County Tourism, visit visithamiltoncounty.com.

County as one of the few counties in the nation to have all its municipal police departments, Sheriff’s Office and 911 Center nationally accredited. The process included comprehensive evaluations, adherence to best practices and a commitment to continuous improvement. It took Hamilton County 911 Communications two years to complete the CALEA accreditation process.

Best place to work — The 2024 list of Indiana’s Best Places to Work in Manufacturing, which is presented by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, features companies from several Indiana cities, including Nexxt Spine from Noblesville. The company rankings will be unveiled at the 2024 Best IN

Manufacturing Awards Luncheon Dec. 11.

Online food permitting — The Hamilton County Health Department has launched an online system for food permit applications. The system allows new and established food vendors to apply for and renew permits, provide necessary documents like floor plans and menus, and pay for permits online. Starting in 2025, food establishment renewals can be processed through the online system. Once approved, applicants can pay for their permits online through Google or Apple IDs. For more or to apply for a food permit, visit hamiltoncounty. in.gov/256/Food-Establishment-Program.

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NOBLESVILLE DECEMBER EVENTS

STUFF YOUR STOCKING

The Noblesville Youth Assistance recently announced the return of the annual Stuff Your Stocking event that partners with Noblesville Main Street from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6. Stuff Your Stocking is a festive “trick-ortreat” style tour for families. For tickets, visit one.bidpal.net/stuffyourstocking.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The Noblesville Kiwanis Sunrisers will host a Pancake Breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 7 at 701 Cicero Rd. in Noblesville. Pancakes will be $7 per person and children under 5 eat free. Local elementary school choirs will perform and there will be a Holiday Market. All money raised goes to help kid programs and scholarships in Noblesville.

COOKIE CRAWL

Explore the downtown Square and gather cookies from local merchants during the annual Cookie Crawl charity event in Noblesville. Pre-order cookie tins prior to Dec. 7 and pick it up Dec. 7 at Linden Tree, 210 N. 10th St. Walk around owntown collecting cookies to fill your tin at participating businesses. A map will be given to you when you pick up the tin. Proceeds are donated to Fueled for School of Noblesville. For more, visit facebook.com/ events/486694984400003?_rdr.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

The Chancel and Janus choirs will perform from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St. Art and handmade gift items created by Janus artists will be for sale. For tickets, visit NoblesvilleFirst.com/Festival.

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Noblesville Creates and Bier Brewery are partnering up to showcase, support and promote local vendors at its inaugural Christmas Market Dec. 14 and Dec. 15. at 1618 S. 10th St. For vendor information, email info@bierbrewery.com.

NOBLESVILLE’S NORTH POLE

Experience Santa’s village at Noblesville’s North Pole at Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec 14. Experience a visit with live reindeer, festive crafts, photo opportunities, elf training and more. Admission and activities are all free and vendors will have items for purchase. Attendees can also sign up for breakfast with Santa at the Green Room. For more, contact Noblesville Parks & Recreation at 317-776-6350.

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Orr Fellowship helps diabetes nonprofit grow

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The experience from the Orr Fellowship has been a big boost for Will Oberndorfer and the nonprofit he started with his mother, Lisa Oberndorfer.

GIVING BACK

They co-founded Carmel-based Diabetes Will’s Way about a year after Will was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 13.

A Carmel resident and 2018 Guerin Catholic High School graduate, Will attended Purdue University and then took part in the Orr Fellowship, an Indiana-focused early career development program that recruits, assesses and matches college graduates with future-focused Indiana businesses for a two-year commitment.

Diabetes Will’s Way supports families and children facing Type 1 diabetes by bridging the gap between what insurance covers and the resources needed for children to successfully manage their diabetes.

“We started selling Will Strong shirts for the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation),” Lisa said. “Though we loved being able to support that organization, we didn’t feel the immediate impact of the funds we were being able to donate. We really wanted to do something that impacted families in the here and now and showed an immediate impact. Anyone who has this disease in their life wants the cure more than anything, but that cure is far down the road, so we wanted to see that immediate impact.”

Will said the American Diabetes Association said the average annual out-of-pocket cost for those with diabetes is somewhere between $3,300 and $4,600.

“We try to help manage that cost for our families with monthly supplies and prescriptions, even a hospital bill or something we pay to a vendor like an insulin pump or glucose monitor,” Will said.

As CFO, co-founder and now executive director, Will said the nonprofit has provided more than 400 grants nationally, amounting to $380,000 over the decade.

“We do receive grants, but that’s not our prime funding source,” he said. “We primarily get it from individual donations and from our annual event.”

Since November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, the nonprofit usually

holds its annual dinner in November. It was held in October this year at West Fork Whiskey Co. in Westfield and featured Purdue University basketball players Will Berg and Aaron Fine, who are Type I diabetics.

Will was placed with Milestone Business Solutions, a human relations and accounting partner for businesses, in November 2021 and started working with the Orr Fellowship full time in the summer of 2022.

“We formalized some of our communications and we upgraded some of our designs,” Will said. “They helped us write a job description for the executive director role. At the time, we didn’t have it filled but I eventually stepped into it.”

Will said the Orr Fellowship helped him develop better marketing and communication skills for the nonprofit and developed his leadership skills. It also has connected him with leaders in the Indianapolis area.

“It made me understand what a good leader looks like and what a good business organization looks like,” Will said. “I’m able to bring that into Diabetes Will’s Way. I’m always questioning how things are set up, so we can better serve families and individuals we’re set up to serve.”

Will said Milestone Business Solutions’ leadership team has given him opportunities to grow and take on leadership roles within the organization.

“They’ve been a great supporter of Will’s Way as well,” he said. “They’ve supported our event every year as a sponsor at the platinum level.”

For more, visit diabeteswillsway.com.

Will Oberndorfer and his mother, Lisa Oberndorfer, launched the nonprofit Diabetes Will’s Way. (Photo courtesy of Oberndorfer family)

Ruoff Music Center to begin charging for general parking

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Concertgoers will see a change at Ruoff Music Center beginning next year.

CONCERTS

The outdoor amphitheater at 12880 E. 146th St. in Noblesville will begin charging for general parking, which was previously free. VIP and premier parking options have been available as upgrades for years.

Marissa Lyons, who is part of the Ruoff Music Center communications team, said at each concert, one parking pass must be purchased per vehicle. Parking will be an additional cost when buying concert tickets. The change applies to all future shows.

“It is going to be one parking pass per show, per vehicle,” Lyons said. “This puts the music venue in line with other local venues that charge a parking fee for general parking.”

Lyons said parking options start at $20

per vehicle for general parking if purchased online in advance. Parking passes starting at $25 can be purchased with a credit card on the day of the show.

Lyons said Ruoff Music Center encourages rideshares.

Four parking pass options are available when purchasing tickets online:

• General parking: Attendees will enter through Gates 1 and 4.

• Premier parking: If coming from the interstate, guests will enter from Bergen Blvd. through Gate 4. If coming from Ind. 37 and 146th St., guests will enter Gate 1. Guests will enter Gate 2 on Boden Road if coming from the north.

• VIP parking: Access to the VIP parking lot is on 146th St. at Gate 1A, located between Gate 1 and Gate 3.

• Limo/Oversized parking: Attendees will enter through Gate 4. Parking prices will vary per show. For more, visit ruoffmusiccenter.net.

The Boys & Girls Club Auxiliary present the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville with an $80,000 replica check for a recent playground refresh Nov. 22, which includes a new turf surface. Since the early 1980s, the club’s auxiliary group has raised funds to support the organization’s mission, according to BGCN Director of Development Nathan Helm. Funds for the playground enhancements were raised at the auxiliary’s annual auction, Slam Sip $pend, in March. The event raised $200,000 to support the turf project and other club projects for the more than 300 members who attend the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville each day after school. (Photo courtesy of Nathan Helm)

SHONKWILER TAKES OATH OF OFFICE FOR DISTRICT 29 SEAT

Noblesville resident Alaina Shonkwiler takes the oath of office Nov. 21 to serve as state representative for Indiana House District 29, which includes portions of Fishers and Noblesville. Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush administered the oath to all house lawmakers during a swearing-in ceremony in the House Chamber at the Statehouse during Organization Day, marking the start of the 2025 legislative session. Shonkwiler is a business development associate with Garmong Construction and previously served as a manager in government consulting with Katz, Sapper & Miller. She also worked as the district director for U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz. Constituents can reach Shonkwiler by calling 317-232-9600 or visiting in.gov/h29. (Photo courtesy of Abrahm Hurt)

Special Events

Dec. 4, 4:30-9 p.m., Christkind ChoralFest

Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sankt Nikolaustag

Dec. 7, 12:30-3 p.m., KulturFest

Werkstatt

Dec. 4-8, Falk Bauer & Katrin Zapf, Lauscha Glassblowers

Kinderecke

Dec. 5, 4-9 p.m., String Art Craft

Dec. 6, 4-9 p.m., Dry Snow Globes Craft

Spielhaus

Dec. 4, 4-9 p.m., Market Magic Show

Dec. 5, 4-9 p.m., Storytelling & Music

Dec. 8, 12-6 p.m., Santa

Entertainment

Dec. 5, 4:30-6 p.m., Matt Tolentino Trio

Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio

Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m., Alex Meixner

Dec. 7, 6:30-9 p.m., Alex Meixner

Dec. 8, 1-3 p.m., Alex Meixner

November 23 - December 24

Westfield High School senior improves her post presence

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

In her first year as a starter, Westfield High School senior Samantha Price has made a significant impact on the girls basketball team.

“She has good size and athleticism inside and we want to get the ball into her when we can,” Shamrocks coach Kelsey Steele said. “Sam can run the floor well for us and put pressure on the defense in those ways.”

Price saw limited action as a sophomore. As a junior, she averaged 3.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Shamrocks, who finished 13-11 last season. She sank 61 percent of her shots and was 36 percent from the free throw line.

Prior to the Nov. 26 game at Pike, the 6-foot-1 Price was averaging team-highs of 14 points on 65 percent shooting and 8.7 rebounds per game for the Shamrocks (2-3).

“Sam has made the most improvement in her post game at the rim. We are continuing to work on this with her but we are proud of the growth we have seen so far,” Steele said.

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Price said she has become more comfortable with the ball in the post.

“I’ve had to step up more and lead more than I did last year,” Price said.

Steele said Price is growing as a vocal leader and growing her game.

“Sam does so much more than just score,” Steele said. “An underrated part of her game is her ability to affect the game on the defensive end. She has incredible

instincts around the ball and impacts the game in so many ways.”

Westfield graduated three starters, Ellie Kelleher, Kiki Loveless and Reagan Lorenzen, from last season’s team. All three are playing college basketball. Kelleher is at Indiana Wesleyan, Lovelace is at Indiana Tech and Lorenzen is at Rose-Hulman.

Price’s goal for the season is “to win sectionals and make it to state.”

Price will play basketball for Mount St. Joseph University, an NCAA Division III pro-

gram in Cincinnati.

“I just felt the most comfortable and at home there,” she said. “Everyone was really nice and welcoming.”

Price started playing basketball in recreation leagues in second grade.

“(I) started playing competitively in ninth grade,” said Price, who also played softball growing up.

To nominate a high school student for Athlete of the Week, contact mark@ youarecurrent.com.

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Westfield High School senior Samantha Price has become a solid scorer in her first year as a starter. (Photo courtesy of Samantha Price)

Noble Crossing students learn about service

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Noble Crossing Elementary School spotlighted how students learned about serving the community through real-world experiences during November at the Nov. 19 Noblesville Schools Board of Trustees meeting.

EDUCATION

Taryn Hassler, library media specialist at Noble Crossing Elementary School, said throughout November, each grade level participated in various activities revolving around service animals to learn what it means to serve.

“While I knew it would be a topic students would enjoy, it has led to more meaningful lessons than I even imagined,” Hassler said.

Kindergarten students learned about safety and service through visits with service dogs. Each class had the opportunity to read and learn more about what service dogs do and meet Pedro, one of Noblesville Schools’ safety dogs, and his handler, Sgt. Tony Vasbinder of the Noblesville Police Department.

The activity for first- and second-grade students was meeting community service dogs. They did so by meeting the Noblesville Fire Department’s therapy dog, Carbon, and learning how he comforts children and families experiencing tragic events.

Fourth-grade students had the opportunity to meet facility dog Filbert from Hamilton Madison Boone Special Service Cooperative, which assists districts in pro-

viding “innovative, high-impact” learning opportunities for students, and physical therapist Debbie Hunley to learn how Filbert supports students with the development of gross motor and school navigation skills.

“(Filbert) helps with motivation and intervention to help students be able to go up and down stairs, propel their wheelchairs across the buildings, use their walkers and general gross motor skills so they can keep up with their friends,” Hunley said.

Interactive Nativity

Third- and fifth-graders learned from Kallie Bontrager with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and her conservation dog, Epic, to see how dogs can sniff out invasive species that impact Indiana ecosystems.

“We have many more lessons planned,” Hassler said. “We’re learning how wolves became domesticated and how dogs’ noses work. We’re connecting to our reading and writing standards, and our first-graders are getting tiny plush puppies that they’re going to be able to train as reading dogs to keep at their desks.”

For more, visit noblecrossing.noblesvilleschools.org.

Date: December 18th

Interactive Nativity

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Date: December 18th

Location: Ascension St. Vincent Carmel

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Ascension St.

Interactive Nativity

Date: December 18th

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Ascension St. Vincent Carmel This event will take you back in time to the scene of the Christmas Nativity. Hear the story of Mary and Joseph's travels to Bethlehem, and interact with the animals likely present in the area during the birth of Jesus Christ

This event will take you back in time to the scene of the Christmas Nativity. Hear the story of Mary and Joseph's travels to Bethlehem, and interact with the animals likely present in the area during the birth of Jesus Christ

Noblesville Schools service dog Pedro meets with kindergarten student River Hodson. (Photo courtesy of Noblesville Schools)

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DISPATCHES

Retirement — Dave Sharpe recently resigned after five seasons as the Noblesville High School football coach. The Millers had a 14-38 record, including 2-8 this past season. Six of the Hoosier Crossroads Conference losses were by a touchdown or less. The Millers were 4-7 in 2022 and 2023. Sharpe plans to remain as a teacher at NHS.

Art — Noblesville Creates’ annual holiday celebration, Gifted: Handmade Wonders, began Nov. 28 at the Judge Stone House Gallery on the Noblesville Creates on 8th campus, 107 S. 8th St. The event is an opportunity to discover locally crafted gifts while supporting local artists. Shoppers can expect a selection of handcrafted items across a range of mediums, from woodworking and stoneware to textiles and more. With every purchase, 80 percent of the sale price goes directly to the artist, while 20 percent supports Noblesville Creates. The exhibit runs from now through Dec. 28. Visitors can shop in-person or online, with purchases available for pick-up during gallery hours, which are Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Diaper drive — The Indiana Diaper Bank is collecting diapers, training diapers, wipes and monetary donations through the month of December in the 2024 #ShareTheLove diaper drive. The goal is to collect $30,000 — approximately 120,000 diapers — by the end of 2024. The drive assists struggling families through the Indiana Diaper Bank’s social service organization partners. Indiana Diaper Bank distributes up to 600,000 diapers every month throughout the state to programs that support Hoosier families who struggle to afford diapers. Organizations that wish to participate can sign up at tinyurl. com/2p8wjts6. Learn more at indianadiaperbank.org.

Pickleball Palooza — Ivy Tech Hamilton County will host the inaugural Pickleball Palooza beginning at 11 a.m. Dec. 15 at Grand Park in Westfield. Pickleball Palooza will feature a non-sanctioned, mixed singles scramble with players competing in skill-based pools. Funds raised through Pickleball Palooza will support Ivy Tech Hamilton County’s campus programs. Registration is $75 and the registration deadline is Dec. 10. Register at tinyurl.com/ z7nyvv9d.

Indy Collectors Emporium to open in Noblesville

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Indy Collectors Emporium, a family-owned retail store selling collectibles like vintage vinyl records, comic books, sports cards and trading cards, is holding its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at 17681 Cumberland Rd. in Noblesville.

COMING SOON

Owner Bob Williams operates the store with his wife Julia Williams and son Dylan Williams.

“We are creating a unique shop where there is a little bit of everything for everyone,” Bob said. “That’s why we chose the vinyl records, comic books, sports cards, etc.”

Fishers residents, Bob said the family wanted to open the store in Hamilton County and that the Noblesville space seemed to be “the best fit.” Bob said they are looking forward to running the business together as Dylan recently graduated from Indiana University with a marketing degree.

“We wanted to do something that would incorporate the interests of my son and myself,” Bob said. “My wife is doing the behind-the-scenes stuff. She’s good at bookkeeping, so it’s been nice because all of us have brought different skills to the business. Dylan handles social media well and is a bit closer to gaming. The vinyl records are closer to my heart, and I know the comic books pretty well, too. So, everybody’s bringing something to the table.”

Four different giveaways incorporating all types of collectibles will be part of the grand-opening event.

For more, visit facebook.com/profile. php?id=61566875103813.

Vinyl record display at Indy Collectors Emporium. (Photo courtesy of Bob Williams)

SANTA’S WORKSHOP

St. Nick portrayer builds, sells wooden toys in his Noblesville

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville resident Geoff Davis is determined to make Christmas magical for the community and himself. Davis, 62, will return to the storefront window of Caravan Classes at 92 S. 9th St. in Noblesville dressed as Santa Claus to build and sell wooden toys for the fourth consecutive year.

Davis opened his art studio, The Workshops of G.B. Davis, in the basement of Caravan Classes in 2018, where he works in several art mediums, such as woodworking, decorative painting, leatherworking, printing and more. His art background inspired the idea of selling wooden toys at Christmas time.

“Everything I do is antique reproduction that I sell at art shows and online,” Davis said. “My thing is making brandnew items that look 100 years old. I’ve always intentionally made toys that look like Santa toys from the 1900s. I made a new shelf around the top of the storefront window with lighting, and all toys are branded with Santa-made tags on them.”

Davis sells the toys and stressed parents should supervise their children if they play with them.

“They’re not cheap,” Davis said. “Most are half the price of my artwork but tend to start around $100. I want to make a really clear point that they’re toys, but they’re not. They’re heirloom toys that can be played with, but they’re not something you just let your kids loose with.”

Davis is a retired Indianapolis Public Schools teacher. He first portrayed Santa during his time with IPS.

“We had a Santa’s breakfast every year at school, and older teachers always did it, and it got to the point where I was the older teacher,” Davis said. “I happened to grow a white beard as I got older, so I bought a (Santa) suit. I started doing things at school, which led to people asking me to do other events.”

Noblesville resident Shannon Plummer, who has known Davis for several years, said she is counting down the days until he opens the storefront workshop.

“Imagine my surprise when I figured out that one of my dearest friends was the Noblesville Santa,” Plummer said. “Thinking back on our 30-year friendship, it all adds up. He looks the part with his snowy white beard and just had a new suit custom-made. It all makes sense. He is one-of-akind and passionate about Noblesville.”

If he had to pick, Davis said the most rewarding part of portraying Santa Claus is spending time with kids and “putting on a mask” for the holiday season.

“I love talking to kids,” Davis said. “It’s the part of teaching I liked the most. I get to do that and have real conversations. I’m an introvert, and it’s nice to be an extrovert and crazy and do things I wouldn’t do in my own skin. It’s about getting people together to celebrate kids at Christmas.”

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Another reason Davis enjoys portraying Santa is because he said it brings the magic back to the holiday season that he lost as he got older.

“I did not enjoy Christmas anymore because, in my head, I should still be a 6-year-old boy coming down to magic and piles of presents,” Davis said. “That’s not the reality of an adult, a father and now a grandfather. I thought Christmas was crappy for a few years, so I found a way that I could make Christmas magical again for me and for other people.”

Santa’s storefront workshop will be open Dec. 8 with an Afternoon of Fun event. He also will portray Santa Claus in Noblesville’s Holiday in Lights Parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7.

“I’m excited (about the parade). I remember taking my kids to the parade, and at some point, even when I wasn’t planning to portray Santa yet, I remember thinking how I would love to do it,” Davis said. “Or I would see the Macy’s Day Parade and thought the same thing. But Noblesville is my hometown. I don’t need to be in New York. I want to be here.”

AFTERNOON OF FUN

In addition to a season of working in the storefront window of Caravan Classes as Santa Claus, Davis will be part of an Afternoon of Fun event sponsored by the Lacy Arts Building with local Noblesville businesses from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 8.

Bica Café at 920 Conner St. will have a hot chocolate bar, and Caravan Classes, above The Workshops of G.B. Davis, will have holiday arts and crafts. Davis will portray Santa Claus and take photos with children.

Tickets are $30 and available at caravan-classes. square.site.

For updates and other ways to meet Davis as Santa this year, follow @noblesvillesantaclaus on Instagram or visit noblesvillesantaclaus.com.

ON THE COVER: Noblesville resident Geoff Davis as Santa Claus. (Photo by Matthew Doudt Photography)

Geoff Davis makes toys in the storefront window of Caravan Classes art studio in Noblesville. (Photo by Rocky Walls)

‘WWII Tiki Xmas Canteen’ set for Palladium

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Steve Perry’s group originally started out as a punk rock/ska band.

“Our first music was swing music, so we’ve really been playing swing music from the beginning along with the other stuff,” Perry said.

The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies will perform its “WWII Tiki Xmas Canteen” concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5.

“We’re basically known for being a swing band, which is a large amount of 20th century popular jazz,” Perry said. “We run the gamut from ragtime to hot jazz to all the way to 1961 with the Rat Pack and Frank Sinatra vibes. We touch on all of these subgenres of music that swings. It’s very danceable and very 20th century.”

Perry calls the “Xmas Canteen” concert a swing spectacular

“We ended up playing in Hawaii as part of Pearl Harbor celebrations on Dec. 7 and started doing this 1940s music,” Perry said. Perry said the night before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, there was a battle of the bands between U.S. Navy ships.

“Different ships sent their bands to compete in it and I’m sure it was a wild night,” he said. “They were probably hung over and then Dec. 7 hit.”

The concert will include 1940s classics. The band’s latest album, “At the Pink Rat,” focuses on the golden era of swing music of the 1940s highlighted by Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman.

“The biggest job is to be a popularizer of this kind of music because it kind of fell out of favor in the early 1960s,” Perry said. “After The Beatles came, it was pretty much gone forever. This last record I tackled that as well. I hadn’t really written in that style, which means big band (music) with major chords. We also have our own music, which is very danceable and upbeat.”

One of the original songs is “Brown Flight Jacket,” which is about a dying grandfather who bequeaths his jacket to his grandson who works at a Starbucks

“The kid hangs (it on) his closet door and stares at it, thinking about his own life compared to his grandfather, who dealt with life and death situations (in World War II),” Perry said. “It’s a modern take on old music.”

The musical setting is a military canteen during the holidays in Hawaii or the Pacific Theater from 1941-45.

“It’s Christmas, it’s 90 degrees and they are in the middle of the war,’ Perry said. “It’s a way for us to address the golden era of swing in our way. There will be fun Christmas songs you can dance to as well, such as ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’ and ‘Roll ‘Em.’ We hit a few different eras even though it’s a 1940s theme for the most part. It’s very upbeat and fun.”

Perry said the band plays the late-Steve Allen’s song “Cool Yule.”

“We recorded that for a movie,” Perry said. “I asked him if I could change a chord and he tongue-lashed me like you wouldn’t believe and he said, ‘If every note I wrote cannot be played, there will be no symphony.’”

Perry founded the band in Eugene, Ore., in late 1988.

“We have a lot of material and could have three different bands with all the material we have,” Perry said. “It’s a project that’s never been completed quite to my satisfaction until this era. I’m 61 and I’m finally getting it to touch on all the things I want to touch on. In the next couple of years, I’ll finally reach the goals I’ve set for myself.”

Two other members, bassist Dan Schmid and trumpeter Dana Heitman, have been part of the band for the entire time and several members have been a part of it for several years.

“We caught fire in Southern California, where there is a huge retro music appreciation,” Perry said.

The band’s first compilation album of its first three studio albums, called “Zoot Suit Riot: The Swingin’ Hits of Cherry Poppin’ Daddies.’” was released in 1997 and enjoyed commercial success.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org and daddies.com.

‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Story: The Musical” runs through Jan. 5 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Holiday Blues at the Club with Zach Day is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, and Indiana Christmas with Ahlwardts is set for 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc. com.

‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’

Civic Theatre presents “White Christmas” through Dec. 24 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘ANY KIND OF CHRISTMAS’

Home Free’s “Any Kind of Christmas” tour stops are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

FOUR PHANTOMS

The Four Phantoms Holiday Show is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents. org.

‘A SWINGIN’

LITTLE CHRISTMAS’

Jane Lynch’s “A Swingin’ Little Christmas” concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘ENJOY THE HOLLY DAYS’

Indiana Wind Symphony’s “Enjoy the Holly Days” concert is set for 4 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

ALABAMA

Alabama’s Roll On II North America Tour stops at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at Fishers Event Center. For more, visit fisherseventcenter.com.

MUSIC

The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies will perform its “WWII Tiki Xmas Canteen” concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Palladium. (Photo courtesy of Cherry Poppin’ Daddies)

IWS features holiday favorites

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Indiana Wind Symphony’s holiday concert should evoke many memories.

CONCERT

“We’re doing a combination of works that will appeal to children in the audience as well as the adults,” IWS Music Director Jay Gephart said. “We’re doing a medley of music from ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’”

and orchestras. “She is top-notch. She has performed with my ensembles on three different occasions. My Purdue world absolutely adores Twana. She really made a connection with my Purdue audiences.”

That is just part of the 70-minute show set for Indiana Wind Symphony’s “Enjoy the Holly Days” concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Twana Harris is the special guest and will perform “O Holy Night.” The North Central High School graduate is a pastor and music director at a church in Detroit.

“She sings more a gospel style than a classical opera style, but I think she will be well-received by the Indiana Wind Symphony community,” said Gephart, who is a chair of the Purdue University bands

Harris will be accompanied on piano for “Some Children See Him.”

“Santa has committed to being there in his busy schedule,” Gephart said. “So will Mrs. Claus, who narrates ‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas.’”

There also will be Christmas music from various Broadway shows and a performance of late jazz composer and arranger Sammy Nestico’s “Good Swing Wenceslas.”

Gephart said more serious work is a transcription by H. Robert Reynolds of Morten Lauridsen’s “O magnum mysterium.”

“It was originally written for chorus by Morten Lauridsen and then transcribed by H. Robert Reynolds, who was the former director of bands from University of Michigan,” Gephart said.

For more, visit indianawindsymphony. org.

Dancers set for sweet debuts

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

This will be Westfield resident Maddie Neff’s 11th appearance in Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s presentation of “The Nutcracker,” and this one is extra special.

PERFORMANCE

“I’ve had many different ‘Nutcracker’ roles, but I’ve never danced the role of Sugar Plum before,” said Neff, who recently graduated early from Westfield High School.

Neff shares the role of Sugar Plum Fairy with Carmel High School senior Claire Barbour. Neff will perform as the Sugar Plum at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14. Barbour will take over as Sugar Plum at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 15. All performances are at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville.

“This role has always been a dream of mine,” said Neff, who also plays Candy Cane. “It’s always been my favorite part to watch, and I am so excited to finally get to dance it.”

This is Barbour’s first time as the Sugar

From left, CIDE performers Maddie Neff, Claire Barbour and Ella McNeely have key roles in “The Nutcracker.” (Photo courtesy of Paul Rezlaff)

Plum, too. She also plays Arabian.

“What I enjoy most about the classic role is having the freedom to perform it as my own,” said Barbour, who has attended CIDE for seven years. “Most of the time I will either be by myself or with my partner on stage, so I won’t have to prioritize matching other dancers around me as much as I have had to in previous ‘Nutcrackers.’

Fishers High School senior Ella McNeely is enjoying her role as Snow Queen.

“The music for the Snow pas de deux has always been one of my favorites, so I am very grateful to be able to dance to it this year,” McNeely said.

For more, visit cidedance.org.

JANE LYNCH’S A SWINGIN’ LITTLE

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Koz’s holiday show returns

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

This is the 27th year saxophonist-composer Dave Koz has taken his Christmas show on the road.

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Koz said a stop in Carmel has become a given the last several years.

“The Palladium is one of my personal favorite venues in the entire United States, maybe even the world,” Koz said. “It’s a spectacular place to play. I love the way the staff makes you feel. I love the way the audience wraps fully around you and you are immersed in the audience. It’s a gorgeously sounding room. The audience that comes to see us is so full of love and energy and warmth. We love (going) there. It’s a very special part of this tour.”

Jade.

“Jonathan is like my musical brother, partner, especially at Christmastime,” Koz said. “We love making music any time, but at Christmas, it’s very special. He brings all that emotion, all that heart and soul from his background.”

Ingala and Hawley are new to the tour while Jade is making her fourth appearance.

The Dave Koz & Friends Christmas show is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The show will feature Jonathan Butler with special guests Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley and Rebecca

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. Koz

“Adam Hawley is a young guitar player and the future of contemporary jazz guitar,” Koz said. “We have a single together that is moving up the (Billboard smooth jazz) charts now called ‘Automatic.’ Vincent Ingala is an incredible saxophone player, singer and guitar player. He’s an all-around entertainer. He’s been doing a competing Christmas tour for the last (several) years. This is the first year he’s been able to do our tour and bring all of his good vibes with us. We have a lot of new (performers) and a lot of veterans to bring a heartfelt, highly energetic and fun show, which I think we really need right now.”

KLaunch announces free access to new AI Cloud Innovation Lab

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KLaunch, a leader in omni-channel conversational AI technologies, has officially opened its cutting-edge AI Cloud Innovation Lab and in a groundbreaking move, it’s free. The initiative allows businesses, entrepreneurs, startups and innovators to experiment, prototype and deploy AI-driven solutions without the usual financial barriers.

TECHNOLOGY

As a result, KLaunch aims to accelerate technological advancement, making AI innovation accessible to everyone.

The AI Cloud Innovation Lab is equipped with worldclass resources, a team of AI experts and sophisticated conversational AI frameworks like KBot Lightning and HumanX, along with all other major LLM’s that can integrate into the ecosystem. This will empower users with the tools they need to tackle real-world concepts with AI, unlock new growth avenues and transform industries. By offering free access, KLaunch is breaking down financial barriers, inviting organizations of all sizes to explore and deploy AI solutions that can enhance customer experiences, drive operational efficiency, improve workforce productivity and scale innovation.

Key Features of the KLaunch AI Cloud Innovation Lab

• Free AI prototyping and experimentation: Users

can bring their ideas to life with powerful prototyping tools, data analytics and model training resources, enabling rapid iteration and validation of AI concepts with zero upfront costs. Users can build out their prototypes, once finalized, and can launch their real-world environments from the same ecosystem.

• Access to advanced AI models and tools: The lab includes access to KBot Lightning and HumanX, pretrained models, use case templates, state-of-the-art machine learning frameworks, and an intuitive interface, making it accessible for both AI experts and beginners.

• Collaborative environment with expert support: Participants will have direct access to KLaunch’s AI specialists for guidance and support, fostering a collaborative space where ideas can evolve into actionable solutions.

• Ethics and governance tools: KLaunch’s commitment to responsible AI is evident in the lab and production environments, where integrated tools ensure projects align with ethical standards, security and compliance, with special infuses on data privacy, transparency and fairness in AI applications.

• Real-world application testing and launch from ecosystem: The lab provides capabilities to test prototypes in simulated real-world environments, helping businesses measure effectiveness before

deploying at scale and also has built-in tools to launch live when ready.

• Lab participants own IP on what they build/ design: While KLaunch facilitates the underlying technology and owns the rights and use of their AI engines and protocols, anything built in the lab is the intellectual property of the lab participant. What it means for businesses

The KLaunch AI Cloud Innovation Lab isn’t just an ecosystem — it’s a catalyst for meaningful AI adoption and release. Businesses now have the unprecedented opportunity to leverage private and secure powerful AI tools, refine their operations and unlock new growth potential without the financial and technical hurdles typically associated with AI deployment. This democratization of AI tools is designed to encourage innovation across all sectors, from government, health care, nonprofits, and the like.

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Dialing in on a lost cellphone

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

After our recent church auction, I couldn’t find my phone at the end of the evening. I panicked. My wife, as always, was a calming influence, explaining that the cell had to be somewhere in the room. I asked my son to call on his phone to see where the device was hiding. No ring was heard, but …

HUMOR

“Hello, this is Amy.”

“Amy, this is Brett Wolfsie, Dick’s son. You were sitting with us all evening tonight. You must have taken my dad’s cellphone home by mistake.”

“I don’t think so, Brett.”

“Well, you’re talking on his cell now. Turn it over and look at the back.”

The back of my cell clearly directs what to do if found. I always debated whether the instructions should read:” If found, call” … or “If lost, call” Both make sense, but my initial mistake was listing my own number to call. That person would just be calling me on my phone, which he had in his hand. What an Einstein I am. But back to the story.

I took Brett’s phone and explained to Amy that she would have to answer my phone that evening and pretend she was my wife, Mary Ellen. Otherwise, people would wonder what I was up to when a mysterious woman answered the phone at 11 p.m. I also told Amy that I get a lot of calls late at night because I have several friends on the West Coast who like to chat before they go to bed at 8 p.m. (their time). It’s an older crowd.

“Dick, this was an honest mistake I made. I’ll tell whoever calls that I have your phone because we spent the night together.”

“Amy, please rephrase that.”

The next morning, I was lost without a phone. I always check the weather and time before I get out of bed. I asked

“The next morning, I was lost without a phone. I always check the weather and time before I get out of bed.”

– DICK WOLFSIE

Alexa twice, but there was no response. The internet was down temporarily, but I knew Mary Ellen was in the kitchen having coffee.

“What time is it?” I screamed out from the bed.

No answer. So, louder this time.

“What time is it!”

No answer again.

Wait, I forgot the most important part. With Alexa, it must be personal to work. I tried again.

“Mary Ellen! What time is it?”

“Good morning, Dick. It’s 8 a.m. Now, leave me alone, please. I’m having my coffee.”

Well, at least she was connected and working.

Later that morning at church, Amy returned my phone and said she only got one call. It was from my sister who was visiting her daughter in California.

“I pretended I was Mary Ellen,” Amy said, “but I’m not sure it worked.”

“ I guess she didn’t recognize your voice?”

“She also didn’t recognize my hair, nose and eyes. She was using FaceTime.”

and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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