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maybe only $75 of the $150 you spend for a fundraiser actually goes to the nonprofit,” Davis said. “So we thought it might be neat to have 100 percent of the money go When it came time to plan an annual fundraiser for Hamilton Area Neighborhood to fundraising, and then our participants can have fun at home, which is Development, fundraiser an organization something we’re trying to provide for our community: affordable that focuses on housing.” affordable housing issues, there That doesn’t mean it won’t be were a lot of options. It’s common fun. Davis said there will be an onfor nonprofits to hold golf outings line component to connect people or black-tie galas. But that didn’t who are participating. Plus, there seem right for HAND. Davis will be an online silent auction. “We didn’t think those events “We think it could be fun where people necessarily fit with our mission and our share on social media what they like doing demographic,” Outreach Coordinator Anat home,” she said. “I know our director is drea Davis said. inviting people over to her home, and she’s Instead, the organization is asking going to talk a little about what HAND people to stay home. does.” On Nov. 11, HAND will ask for $75 per Proceeds will support HAND’s housing person or $150 a household for fundraising development, home repair and community – from home. building programs. According to its web site: “VIP recepHAND has invested nearly $17 million in tion will NOT start at 6 p.m. Doors will NOT Hamilton County housing since 2003, inopen at 7 p.m. Dinner will NOT be served cluding the development of 96 affordable at 7:30 p.m. Program will NOT commence apartments for low-income residents. at 8 p.m.” To sign up, visit handincorporated.org/ “When you think about the cost of a events/stay-home-for-hand/. venue and dinner and other expenses,

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The Westfield Friends Church, 324 S. Union St., is hosting a chicken noodle lunch for the public at 11 a.m., event Nov. 11. The woman responsible for making all the noodles the past two years might surprise you. Audrey Sheets of Westfield is 96 and has been crafting in the culinary arts since age 10. She’s been helping with the chicken noodle lunch since the 1980s. “My parents were farmers,” Sheets said. “I grew up with six brothers and learned early on how to cook.” Most of the volunteers knew how to make noodles, but Sheets said she’s been making them for decades. “We had taught them a lot on how to make noodles,” Sheets said. “Unbeknownst to them, I made them all myself. It usually takes two weeks to make them all, good and dried out.” The noodles are packaged and frozen

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prior to the event. “She has these family gatherings where she fixes most of the food,” fellow churchgoer Linda Steele said. “She started with helping the younger ones who didn’t know how to, and made sure they roll them out right.” The Westfield Friends Church has hosted the chicken noodle event since the 1950s. For more, visit westfieldfriendschurch.org.

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Noah Hankison is the manager and director of esport Center operations at Grand Park Fieldhouse. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Zack Shea and Catherine Kanka with their Rhodesian ridgeback Fae. On Oct. 28, Asa Bales Park was host to the inaugural Barktoberfest, a fundraising event for the Humane Society for Hamilton County. (Photos by Sadie Hunter)

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Once again, the Westfield Police Dept. will participate in No-Shave November for charity. Officers can grow a fundraiser beard and still come to work during the month of November for a minimum donation of $30. Regular grooming policies go back into effect Dec. 1. Funds raised will go toward the American Cancer Society via the city’s Relay for Life team, Shamrockin’ for a Cure. In a press release, the department states its goal for

City council — The next Westfield City Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at city hall, 130 Penn St. For the agenda, visit westfield.in.gov. Seeking historical photos — Current in Westfield is looking to gather historical photos from the city and community for a regular feature within the publication, “Back in the Day.” Credit for each submission will be given to images sent with a short description and approximate date. For more information, or to submit photos or ideas, please contact Editor Anna Skinner at anna@youarecurrent.com.

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each officer to raise an additional $70 for a department-wide goal of $2,500. Female officers can wear a ribbon pin on their uniform to participate. Pictures and updates throughout the journey will be available on the department’s Facebook page. Donations from the public can be made via check, made payable to Relay for Life or American Cancer Society with Shamrockin’ for a Cure written in the notes. If the money is donated toward a favorite officer’s goal, also write that officer’s name in the notes. For more or those with questions, contact Sgt. Billy Adams at badams@westfield.in.gov.

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By Noah Alatza news@currentinwestfield.com Westfield Washington Schools Executive Parent Teacher Organization leadership board has launched a kindschools ness campaign, also known as the Shamrock Club. The initiative will serve to guide Westfield on a path toward being kind in school and in the community, according to Maple Glen PTO co-president Ashley Knott. Knott “We have been working hard, and as one of the goals of the PTO presidents, the PTO executive leadership team meets weekly,” Knott said. “We wanted an initiative where we could work on this together.” The Shamrock Club will launch Nov. 13, which coincides with World Kindness Day. Kindness Cards will be handed out at every school in the district with a goal that students will pass them along in the community. Similar in structure to a credit card, there are eight types of cards, ranging in

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and offers. This is only to enhance that and provide an avenue for women.” The organization was founded Female members of the Bridgewater Club, 3535 E. 161st St., now have an Oct. 4 and is still a work in progress. Twelve interest groups were exclusive orgawomen nization of their created, including everything from euchre and knitting to own. “foodies around town,” and “The only thing that was “wine divas.” missing was more events for “These (groups) will all Women,” said Patti Arbuckle, meet at different times president of Bridgewater throughout the month,” ArWomen’s Club said. “The Arbuckle buckle said. “You must belong Bridgewater Club is so amazto the (Bridgewater) club to partake.” ing. I have been active with a womBWC will feature a main event once en’s group before this and thought I each month. Upcoming events include saw a need.” a December holiday bazaar with shopThe Bridgewater Women’s Club provides an outlet for all female mem- ping and a member bar. For February, “Sweets with your Sweetie” will be bers to build relationships and give offered, featuring appetizers, wine back to the community. and a photo booth. A March Madness On Nov. 4, the group adopted the event also is planned before the yearWestfield Youth Assistance Program end April gala, which men are invited as its cause. to join. “This is exclusive for the women,” Events will run from September Arbuckle said. “Forming friendships through April with a summer break. and having fun events is what this For more, visit thebridgewaterclub. organization is about. We are so com/web/pages/membership. blessed with what Bridgewater has

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Grand Park Fieldhouse includes the f irs t espor ts Center in the s tate By Noah Alatza • news@currentinwestfield.com Westfield’s Grand Park Fieldhouse is now the home to the first Game On esports Center in the state. Esports or electronic sports, is a cover story team-based video-gaming competition. Genres include first-person shooter, real-time strategy fighting and multi-player online battle arena. Game On has more than 80 state-of-the-art, high-speed computers, allowing the venue to host esports leagues, tournaments and individual play. Game On is an esports and educational concept with a stated mission to entertain, educate and inspire. College scholarships for esports have increased nationwide, according to Manager and Director of esports Operations Noah Hankinson. “There are more than 50-plus colleges across North America right now that offer full-ride scholarships to play esports and represent their university,” Hankinson said. “We have opened up the opportunity for students that do not necessarily play basketball, baseball or football to pursue something that they are passionate about and actually get a college scholarship with it, or be recruited by a professional team during or after college.” The company’s new Grand Park Fieldhouse center provides cutting-edge esports experiences, technology, content and development through various leagues and tournaments. Optimal player training and several development programs will be offered. “If an individual puts the time to train correctly, is dedicated to training and has a desire to play esports in college, be ready to put in some work,” Hankinson said. “It’s not easy, but every element of obtaining the scholarship is 100 percent in your control.” The 2024 Olympics will include esports. The esports complex also caters to several events and will play host to additional tournaments, parties and more. “Birthday parties are another very popular event that takes place at Game On,” Hankison said. “We offer all of our

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games, food, drinks, in-house tournaments and much more.” Game On officials said the group plans to be the leader in hosting competitive video game teams, leagues, tournaments and other events centered on specific game releases. Memberships and open play are available for every age group. Mayor Andy Cook said Grand Park continues to be the driving force behind many upcoming projects and city-wide advantages for residents. “Grand Park continues to produce wins for Westfield,” Cook said. “Game On is a great extension of a place where people come together for fitness, health and connection, and we are excited to welcome a strong emerging industry and even more participants.” A professional esports player can make a living participating in tournaments, living in a team house and traveling the world, much like a professional athlete. The average age of a professional esports player is 20. “This facility is the only one of its kind,” Hankinson said. “Westfield and Grand Park has a leading-edge esports venue for major tournaments, championships, professional events and much more. It’s just a matter of time before esports explodes. We’re going to be at the epicenter.”

Breaking the Stigma: How to get involved Memberships for individuals that are not looking for the competitive side of gaming are available. For those wishing to compete, many options exist for novices and professionals. Gold and Platinum gaming plans are available, with pricing beginning at $25 a month. For a full list of prices and membership plans, visit goesportscenter.com/membership. “Come by Game On. We are located inside (Grand Park) Fieldhouse. Talk to myself or one of our team members about collegiate esports, pro teams, training and more,” Hankinson said. “Even if you do play a traditional sport, esports is an actual opportunity that individuals can grasp. esports athletes make an average of $70,000 per year. Some athletes currently playing at a professional level are as young as 18 years old.” Hankinson said esports athletes’ schedules are similar to those who play in the NBA and NFL. “They don’t just sit around and play video games all day,” Hankinson said. “They have a blocked schedule for every minute of the day.”

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The notion of a zombie apocalypse has become common parlance to indicate the end of the world. Dozens of television series, movies, songs and even band names are dedicated to the dystopian notion that the human race will end not with seven horsemen or a nuclear-enabled eastern dictator but, instead, with a virus gone awry. Generations of us have come of age in a time when disease and contagion rank among our utmost fears. AIDS, Ebola, flesh eating bacteria and Zika are part of our common lexicon – and are the vague anxiety producers in our lives. Are they going to affect us directly? If we care for ourselves carefully, they probably will not. But they may change our dating, travel or outdoor habits for good. We dread that a single, casual social interaction could lead to an irreversible life-changing, or life-ending, instance. So, we’ve figured out that the world is dangerous. But didn’t we know this when Og first bumped into a saber-toothed tiger and didn’t make it back to the cave? Most humans understand that a bit of caution can lead to an extended lifespan. So, we have come to hide out in the cave. Our social interactions move in bits and bytes through smartphones and social networks. We meet in cyber chat rooms and travel through virtual reality tanning beds. Yet, are there zombies lurking on Facebook? Do the brain-eaters lie in wait behind a silly, cat-themed meme? Can they grab us with clever or salacious headlines, infect our minds with hate and cause us to do the same to others? If, as some argue, there is a disease affecting our society – one that makes us blind to the perspectives and beliefs of others – is there any hope for inoculation?

The other day I heard myself saying, “Parenting never ends,” and in the same moment, thinking, but it sure gets humor a lot easier! A coworker was regaling me with the woes of potty-training his 2-year-old while I was sharing a logistical nightmare of having to simultaneously pick up my teenagers at three different locales. Winner of the award for Most Challenging Parenting Task? The toddler! Hands-down. Doo and I have certainly come a long way. At our darkest hour, we had four children younger than 7 and were providing full-time day care for our infant nephew. I say “we” to sound democratic, but in reality it was just I. God bless the YMCA, which provided two hours of free child-watching, hot showers and an exceptionally clean facility where harried moms like myself could congregate and pretend to look cool while attempting Turbo Kick. I do not miss those days. To be sure, parenting still is daunting. I often lie awake wondering if we’ll end up dealing with a teen pregnancy or a stint in rehab. What if the twins don’t pass their driving tests (gulp)? What if they do? But I’m able to compartmentalize the concerns and then soothe my heartburn with an episode of “Stranger Things.” But when your children are little, there is no escape from reality. You can’t just run to your happy place when you’re stuck in traffic with an un-diapered kid screaming “pee pee is coming!” At that point, parenting is about survival. And you must be fully, exhaustingly, present. Always. So maybe parenting doesn’t actually get any easier, but it certainly becomes more manageable. And much less gross. Peace out.

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Citizens’ Academy graduates Commentary by Anna Skinner The three-month Westfield Police Dept. Citizens’ Academy ended Oct. 26 with a casual graducitizenS’ academy ation ceremony at Grand Park Events Center with the members of our class and WPD staff. During the evening, we shared laughs and listened to a presentation by Lt. Mike Seagrave. Each graduate received a certificate and a challenge coin with the WPD emblem. The class also presented the WPD with a gift – a shadow box featuring Current articles highlighting each course, bullet casings, a blue ribbon to symbolize the Thin Blue Line, shotgun shells, a WPD patch, an engraving, a tennis ball and the Taser cartridge that was discharged into yours truly. I want to extend my deepest thanks to each member of the department – those who are responsible for the program as well as the officers responsible for protecting Westfield’s streets. I would strongly encourage all citizens to consider taking this course, just to come to a better understanding of how such a complex department operates throughout the city. I took advantage of each opportunity presented to me

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because I was relaying my experience to Current’s readers. The Citizens’ Academy instructors made sure each participant was comfortable. Participants are not required to get tased or shoot a gun to graduate. In total, The academy was thrilling and eye-opening. It truly was enlightening to experience first-hand a tiny fraction of what officers see and do in training and then have to apply in real-life situations. If other organizations offer similar courses to provide citizens with an inside look and are interested in allowing me to experience the course as a journalist and relay it through Current articles, email me at anna@youarecurrent.com.

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My favorite veggie tale Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Following my knee operation, my doctor informed me I’d developed borderline anemia. I don’t even know how humor that’s possible. Since the new administration took over, I’m afraid to cross any borders. My physician suggested I focus on a healthy, high-protein diet, heavy on foods like spinach, hearty cuts of beef and a bowl of Raisin Bran every day. Fortunately, these are already some of my food faves—including the spinach, which I even liked when I was a kid. I remember being skeptical of the television marketing for that vegetable, though. They tried to convince me that eating spinach would help me attract the opposite sex. I was not in the market for anyone who looked like Olive Oyl. When I was growing up, my grandmother always stressed that carrots were good for our eyes, and her proof was that we never saw dead rabbits on the road. But opossum corpses were strewn everywhere. “Opossums hate carrots,” my grandmother informed me. That was a pretty good piece of propaganda! I still like carrots and have never been hit by a car. Thanks, Grandma.

Cauliflower: I hated cauliflower. It looked like somebody’s bleached brain. Nowadays, I don’t see cauliflower being served as a side dish much. It’s usually part of a medley. Broccoli: Apparently, I ate a lot of broccoli when I was young but didn’t know it till I was 18. I knew there was something hidden under that wonderful cheesey sauce, but I was afraid to look until I graduated from high school. Peas: We never had fresh peas at home. Just canned. I’m not sure anyone in my family knew that peas came from a pod. They looked like ammunition from my BB gun, and there was no way I could get them on my fork. The best technique to tackle the issue was to roll up the peas in my mashed potatoes. Would you like to hear what I thought of Brussels sprouts and okra? Did you say “No, thank you”? You took the words right out of my mouth.

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The benefits of proper stretching Commentary by Dr. Kimbre Zahn Stretching offers many benefits, including stronger muscles and improved flexibility. And while stretchyour health ing is often paired with exercise, it’s important to know when stretching during physical activity is most beneficial. Until recently, it was believed that stretching before a workout or sports activity reduced the chance of injury. Research now suggests this isn’t the case. A warm-up before exercise, which means engaging in light activities that increase heart rate, is more effective at preventing injuries because an elevated heart rate increases blood flow and oxygen to the muscles. Warm-up activities can include elements of stretching, such as lunges, high kicks, push-ups and jump squats. These warm-ups boost heart rate while also preparing the muscles for exercise. We now know that stretching is most beneficial after exercise. Post-workout stretching relieves tension, allowing the muscles to relax. Because the body is already warm from exercise, stretching after physical activity also lengthens muscle

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tissue. Take full advantage of stretching by following these simple tips: • Concentrate on large muscle groups, which benefit the most from stretching. Target shoulders and neck, legs, hips and the lower back. • Be sure to stretch evenly on both sides. • Avoid bouncing while stretching. This can lead to injuries. • Keep breathing while you stretch, exhaling as you move into the stretch.

• Don’t over-stretch. To improve flexibility, you must stretch and hold a muscle beyond its normal point; however, be sure to stop stretching if you feel pain. Stretch muscles to a comfortable point and hold for 15 to 30 seconds. • Make stretching a part of your daily routine. In addition to stretching first thing in the morning, overhead-arm stretches and even squats can be beneficial during the day, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting. Although stretching and exercise improve physical fitness and health, it’s important to talk with your primary care doctor before starting an exercise program. This is particularly true if you are recovering from injuries or have musculoskeletal disease. Your doctor can answer questions, advise about activities to avoid and identify exercises and stretches that are most likely to benefit you personally.

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ATI to launch Theatre Immersion Experience By Rick Morwick • rick@youarecurrent.com

To the casual observer, the stars of any stage production are, well, the stars. But to the trained eye, the production stars are never on stage. They are, in fact, completely out of sight — a point Carmel’s Actors Theatre of Indiana wants to drive home with an innovative program designed for teens who are interested in theater careers. In January, ATI will launch “Theatre Immersion Experience 2018,” a series of job-shadowing workshops that encompass all facets of production, from stage management to directing to set, lighting and costume design. Open to ages 14 to 18, each “immersion” consists of 12 students who follow an ATI main stage production literally from start to finish -- all under the leadership of ATI’s director of education MaryJayne Waddell, an accomplished professional with 37 years of stage experience. “(Students will) have direct access to the directors, the actors, the designers,” said WadWaddell dell, who joined ATI in August. “They’re going to see the first day of rehearsal. They’re going to see the technical rehearsal. They’ll see final dress. They’ll shadow backstage crew and the stage manager. They’ll be there opening night and the opening night party.” In short, they’ll get a big picture, nuanced look at a major production, the goal of which is to help aspiring professionals find their theater niche. For some, that might be performing on stage. For others, it might be doing the essential work off it. Immersions are designed to be illuminating, enlightning and career-guiding. “They’re really going to see the collaborative effort that it

In each immersion, students will:

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takes to bring a show to life and really help them appreciate all of the different departments that go into producing the stage show,” said Waddell, who has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, cruise ships, national tours and has appeared in TV and feature films. “We really do want to take the kids to the next level.” Because of the focus on job shadowing and close interaction, each immersion program is limited to 12 students. In addition to following an ATI production, each experience includes 40 hours of customized instruction from Broadway and theater professionals. Cost is $600 per student. For more or to register, visit atistage.org and click the Education tab. “The real goal of this immersion is to help them to appreciate and actually teach them life skills on how to work together to recognize that everyone has talent, whether it’s on stage or behind the scenes,” Waddell said. “It’s not just on stage. There are lots of jobs behind the scenes.This is for kids that are really serious and curious and ready to grow.”

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• Follow an ATI main stage production from first rehearsal through opening night.

• Immersion No. 1: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Jan. 6 - Feb. 17, 2018

• Receive six sessions totaling 40 hours of customized classes taught by Broadway and theater professionals to help identify, improve and develop their talents.

• Immersion No. 2: “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” March 31 - May 12, 2018

• Star in a final showcase that they have written, directed, choreographed and designed, preformed for an audience of theater professionals, community leaders and college theater representatives.

• Immersion Nos. 3 and 4 (two sessions): “Million Dollar Quartet,” May 19 - June 16, 2018.

‘Annie’ sets Civic Theatre box office records for season opener editorial@youarecurrent.com Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre’s production of “Annie” became the most successful season opener at the box office in the theater’s 103-year history. “Thanks to everyone who saw ‘Annie’ and spread the word about it throughout the community,” Civic Chairman of the Board of Directors Donald E. Knebel said in a press release. “Our cast and crew thrive on full houses and you rewarded them immensely.” “Annie” featured national tour sets that were assembled by the Civic’s professional technical staff. Anne Nicole Beck provided the choreography for the show, which concluded its run Oct. 28. Civic will present “Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Dec. 15 to Jan 7, 2018 at the Tarkington in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

Westfield — Sip and Paint will occur at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Urban Vines, 303 E. 161st St. The topic is “Fields of Gray.” Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at goo. gl/ZVkQhy. Zionsville — The Zionsville Community High School Veterans Day assembly will take place at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center. The program is free and open to the public. Carmel — The Indiana Wind Symphony will perform “Echoes Over Five Centuries: The Reformation” at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at The Palladium. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org. Fishers — The City of Fishers’ Veterans Day celebration is at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10 in the City Hall Auditorium. The event will be hosted by Ed Ahlwardt, with remarks from Mayor Scott Fadness and music from the Fishers Junior High School Choirs. During the program, there will be time set aside for veterans to briefly share their stories.

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Petersen to play with CSO Nov. 11 By Zach Dunkin editorial@youarecurrent.com

the Carmel Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at The Palladium.  As the winner of the competition, Petersen will serve as artist-in-residence at the University of InWhile scores of young musicians asdianapolis for the next two years. pire to one day play Carnegie Hall, pianist “(UIndy) is a really warm comDrew Petersen did that music before entering first munity full of excited and energetic students and faculty,” said Pegrade. Sure, it wasn’t tersen, who resides in Oradell, N.J., the Big Hall, but Petersen recalls a suburb of NYC. “I am really imthat day in Manhattan when at age pressed by the variety of repertoire 5, he performed at Carnegie’s Weill I had heard over the course of the Recital Hall. week ... not just Bach, Beethoven, “I remember feeling really excited Petersen Chopin, though I heard plenty of to get on stage at a beautiful piano beautiful performances of their works as to share my several short pieces with the well.” audience,” Petersen said. “I had even memSpeaking of Chopin, that’s what Petersen orized all of them and wasn’t worried at all will play with the CSO. Chopin’s “Piano Conabout forgetting the notes. certo No. 1” will be the finale of the four“I remember my piano teacher teaching piece program. me how to walk on stage, how to bow, “It’s such an elegant concerto that emand - this seemed to be the most important bodies the purity and vigor of youth, and part for him - to never turn my back to the yet because it’s Chopin, you can feel his audience when I moved to sit at the piano.” depth of feeling and special sense of drama Petersen certainly will practice his that pierces the heart,” he said. teacher’s instructions when he makes his Tickets can be purchased by visiting Carcentral Indiana concerto debut as the winmelSymphony.org or by calling the Center’s ner of the 2017 American Pianists Awards box office at 317.843.3800. and Christel DeHaan Fellowship of the American Pianists Association as he joins

Donatello’s to host wine dinner editorial@youarecurrent.com Donatello’s Italian Restaurant, 9 W. Main St., Carmel, is hosting a six-course wine dinner to benefit fundraiser Chaucie’s Place, a local nonprofit that focuses on preventing child sexual abuse and youth suicide. This is the second year Donatello’s has hosted a winter wine dinner to raise funds for Chaucie’s Place. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Tickets are $120, which includes food, wine and a donation to Chaucie’s Place. There also will be a silent auction featuring items such as Indiana University basketball tickets, VIP passes to Top Golf, theater tickets, gift cards and more. Adam Aasen, co-owner of Donatello’s with his parents Beth and Pat, recently traveled to Italy on his honeymoon and so the theme for this year is a “Trip Around Italy,” with each course focusing on a different region of Italy. Melissa Peregrin, director of operations and communications for Chaucie’s Place, said events like these are important for the nonprofit child advocacy organization.

The six-course meal will feature foods from various regions of Italy. (Submitted photo)

“The money raised at this event will directly impact our ability to reach as many Hoosier children as possible with our youth sexual abuse and suicide prevention programs,” she said. “The dinner last year sold out quickly and was simply phenomenal. We would not be able to continue our mission to eradicate sexual abuse and suicide without support from our community partners.” To purchase tickets, call 317-564-4790, or visit triparounditaly.eventbrite.com.

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“Echoes Over Five Centuries: The Reformation,” The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the Indiana Wind Symphony performs works from the era or inspired by hymns of the era in a program that includes narration by Paul Swartz.

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Country Unplugged: Mark Chesnutt, Lorrie Morgan and Joe Diffie, The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

Three of country music’s top talents join together on stage for an evening of the songs that made them stars. Cost: $35-75

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With Janna Hymes conducting, the CSO performance features Drew Petersen, the 2017 APA/Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow, playing Chopin’s “Piano Concerto No. 1.” Cost: $20 to $65 (student discounts available)

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“A Grand Night for Singing,” The Studio Theatre, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

7:30 p.m. Nov. 8-10 and 2 p.m. Nov. 12

The night pays homage to the remarkable works of Rodgers and Hammerstein. This innovative musical revue features songs such as “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” “Honeybun,” and “Kansas City,” to name a few. Cost: $20-$45

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“In the Family Way,” The Cat, Carmel 8 p.m. Nov. 9-11. After being together for 10 years, a couple decides to adopt a child, only to find rejection by the adoption services. They beg Andrew’s twin sister Lainie to surrogate for them, with the husband as the biological father. Cost: $10 and $15

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“The Chronicles of Yarnia: A Rap Musical,” Theater at the Fort, Lawrence

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Q Artistry Q-munity presents a wild, hilarious parody romp of the classic children’s tale through the wardrobe, using parodies of classic hip-hop and rap tracks to guide the way through the frozen adventure. Cost: $13-$15

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Where’s Amy? Amy Pauszek is a photographer, film producer and scouting and casting associate for Talent Fusion Agency in Indianapolis. She can be reached at Amy@youarecurrent.com. To see more of her photos, visit currentnightandday.com.

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Where’s Amy attends ATI Barn Bash From left, Don Farrell (Westfield), MaryJayne Waddell (Westfield), Judy Fitzgerald (Carmel) and Cindy Collins (Carmel) at the Actors Theatre of Indiana hosted a Barn Bash fundraiser Oct. 28. Where’s Amy was there to capture the entire shindig. The party was at the beautiful Demaree Barn in Zionsville. Guests enjoyed live music, line dancing, games, specialty drinks and a delicious hog roast with all the fixings. The money raised will help keep ATI rollin’ along, bringing you the best professional theater in town and continue the success of its new 2018 ATI Immersion Educational Program. For more, visit atistage.org. (Photos by Amy Pauszek)

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Dispatches Series features ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ highlights — The Peanut Butter & Jelly session will feature highlights from Actors Theatre of Indiana’s “A Year with Frog and Toad” at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at The Palladium in Carmel. ATI will present the production Nov. 25-26 at the Studio Theater. The session is designed for ages 1 through 7 and meant to encourage young children to become engaged in the performing arts. Tickets for the Peanut Butter & Jelly session are $10, including two free adult tickets with every child’s ticket.

SullivanMunce Center’s First Come, First Hung set — The First Come, First Hung exhibition call for entries will be between 10 a.m. and noon Nov. 18 at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 225 West Hawthorne St., Zionsville. The exhibit allows both the amateur and the professional artist the opportunity to showcase their talent in our galleries Dec. 3 through Dec. 16. The submission is free for members and artists 17 and under and $15 for adult nonmembers. All types, styles and mediums are accepted, including oil, watercolors, photography, sculpture, graphics, ceramics, stitchery, textiles, quilts, hand-painted decorative items, etc. All work must be original. Artists must bring their own work in person.

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Blueprint for Improvement: Crooked Stick whole house transformation Commentary by Larry Greene

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Background Info: This 1980s home is on a beautiful lot right on Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel. The home, however, needed an interior and exterior updates to better meet the needs of the owners and their family.

The goal for the exterior remodel was to create an overall more modern design while adding a more comfortable outdoor living space to the backyard. The owners wanted to make the space more functional for their family. 1. The most significant transformation came from reducing the height of the portico and creating a one-story covered porch, replacing the colonial-style pillars with something more contemporary. 2. Reducing the height of the portico allowed for the addition of three dormer windows, giving the home more height. 3. In the backyard we added a one-story covered patio with a ceiling fan, creating a shaded area for the family and their guests to stay cool on hot summer days. 4. Additional exterior changes included a stamped concrete pool deck, new windows and shutters and painting of the entire home.

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Before problems The original colonial-style exterior was dated and lacked curb appeal. The backyard had limited area for the large family to entertain guests. The existing outdoor living space lacked shaded area. There was plenty of space on the lot but it lacked design and was underutilized.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may email him at lgreene@caseindy.com. To see more before-and-after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

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Him tried to parachute out of my private helicopter. That doesn’t sound right. How about he: He tried to parachute out of my Today I want to tackle another tricky private helicopter. That sounds better, so grammar bugaboo. It’s one of those conwe should use who in this sentence. fusing quandaries I grammar guy simply avoid using Another example: To who/whom did you invite over to your secret island bungalow because I don’t want this weekend? Which sounds right: I invited to sound dumb. I’m talking about who and he over to my secret island bungalow this whom. weekend, or, I invited him to my secret Every time I’m tempted to use whom, island bungalow this weekend. Him sounds I’m afraid of sounding like I own a fancy, better, so we should use whom in this private helicopter to travel to my private example. island where I roll around in gold coins, He/him is simply a secret, tricky way to Scrooge McDuck-style. It just kind of determine the subject and object of a sensounds snooty. So let’s learn how to use it tence. The subject is the person (or place or correctly, shall we? I have an easy way to remember when to thing) doing the action in a sentence. The object is the person (or place or thing) on use who or whom: Use who when you can the receiving end of the action. To whom replace it in a sentence with he; use whom (object) did Gary (subject) direct his cheesy when you can replace it in a sentence pick-up lines? Since we usually don’t think with him. For example: Who/Whom tried to parachute out of my private helicopter? Bad in terms of subject and object, I think it’s simpler to use the he/him trick. idea, dude. In my opinion, going around using whom Let’s try replacing who/whom with him. properly probably makes NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE people assume you have CARMEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS an entire closet just for Docket Nos. 17100016 SU your polo ascots, but I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Carmel Board of Zoning always enjoy a rollicking, Appeals will conduct a meeting on the 27th day of November, 2017 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., in the Monon Community Center East Building, post-brunch polo match on Meeting Room B, 1235 Central Park Dr. E., Carmel, IN 46032, to hold the beach of my exclusive a Public Hearing regarding the application identified by the Docket pretend island. Number referenced above (the “Special Use”). The real estate made subject of the Special Use is approximately 2.62 acres in size, is commonly known as 2925 West 146th Street and is located south of and adjacent to 146th Street, west of Towne Road and is identified by Hamilton County, Indiana Auditor’s Office as Tax Parcel Identification Number 17-09-20-00-00-009.001 (the “Real Estate”). The Applicant is seeking to construct and operate a school on the Real Estate. The Real Estate is zoned S-1/Residence. The Applicant is seeking the following special use approval from the City of Carmel’s Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 5.02, in order to permit the operation of a school on the Real Estate. A copy of the Special Use request that is described above and the accompanying plans are on file for examination at the Department of Community Services, Carmel City Hall, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, telephone 317/571-2417. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed Special Use, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. Written comments filed with the Department of Community Services prior to or at the Public Hearing will be considered, and oral comments will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA Maggie Crediford, Secretary, City of Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals APPLICANT Indiana Montessori Academy, LLC c/o Kristina Spence 12760 Horseferry Road, Suite 110 Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317)840-8610 ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT Fredric Lawrence, Attorney Nelson & Frankenberger, LLC 550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 210 Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 844-0106

Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on Twitter @ curtishoneycutt or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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