Official Magazine of the City of Fishers • November 2016
Think Fishers is the official magazine for the City of Fishers, Indiana, produced by the City of Fishers Public Relations Department. Additional copies are available at Fishers City Hall. For more information, visit us at www.fishers.in.us. On the Cover: A woman shops during last year's Shop Fishers on Shop Small Saturday. Left: Mayor Fadness welcomes IKEA during the groundbreaking of the new store.
MAYOR
A MESSAGE FROM
Scott A. Fadness
MAYOR FADNESS
DEPUTY MAYOR Leah McGrath
In our efforts to continue to be a vibrant city, we work to ensure that Fishers has vitality, energy and resiliency in all neighborhoods and regions of the community.
CITY COUNCIL
That means a commitment to smart, proactive planning to make sure that our older
Selina Stoller, Northwest District
neighborhoods maintain their value and that new developments are done with
Eric Moeller, North Central District
quality, longevity and adaptability in mind.
Brad DeReamer, Northeast District David George, Southwest District
Inside this issue, you’ll learn about our collaborative efforts to enhance the
John Weingardt, South Central District
vibrancy of our city’s 96th Street corridor. With the help of FPD, Fishers DPW
Pete Peterson, Southeast District
and our engineering department, the corridor is slowly but surely undergoing a comprehensive rehabilitation.
Rich Block, At Large Cecilia Coble, At Large Todd Zimmerman, At Large
You’ll also learn about a prominent new art series displayed on the east side of The Edge in the Nickel Plate District. The display celebrates our city’s entrepreneurial spirit and honors local entrepreneurs.
CITY JUDGE Daniel E. Henke
I hope that you notice and take pride in our community’s distinct personality --
CITY CLERK
smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial.
Jennifer Kehl
CITY CONTROLLER Oscar Gutierrez Yours in Service,
CITY ATTORNEY Chris Greisl
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Scott Fadness
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Eric Pethtel
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CITY OF FISHERS, INDIANA Fishers City Hall One Municipal Drive
We answer questions every day about all things Fishers via private messages, posts
Fishers, Indiana 46038
and mentions on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We figured, if one resident has a
317.595.3111 | www.fishers.in.us
question about the community, it’s likely that another may have the same question
administration@fishers.in.us
and would benefit from the answer. That’s why we want to encourage you to share your questions by using the hashtag #AskFishers. We’ll select a few questions to
Facebook: Fishers Indiana Government
feature here each month.
Twitter: @FishersIN Instagram: NicklePlateDistrict What's going on at I-69 and 116th Street? John, via Twitter
ENGINEERING DIRECTOR Jeff Hill
PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR Tony Elliot
Last month there was a lane closure in place as part of the 116th
Street
widening
project.
Learn
more
about
project
specifics and sign-up for weekly construction updates at
POLICE CHIEF
www.fishers.in.us/drivefishers.
Mitch Thompson
FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES CHIEF Steve Orusa
IT DIRECTOR Tracy Gaynor
FLEET MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR Elliot Hultgren
I missed the Recycling Day event. Where else can I drop items off for recycling?
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Lenka, via Nextdoor
Cici Conover
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR Autumn Gasior
THINK FISHERS EDITOR
The Hamilton County Hazardous Waste Center collects household
Tiffany Rogers, Communications Manager
consumer products that are generally considered hazardous or environmentally unsafe to dispose of improperly. They also have
DESIGN & LAYOUT
recycling containers for glass, plastic, metal and cardboard. The
Elizabeth Creakbaum, Brand Coordinator
center is located at 1717 Pleasant Street in Noblesville, immediately west of the Hamilton County Extension and 4-H Fair Grounds.
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AROUNDFISHERS We want a glimpse into city life from your perspective. Each month, we’ll feature your photos from #AroundFishers. To submit your photos, simply use the hashtag #AroundFishers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram when you share photos of your favorite local spots and activities. facebook.com/FishersIN
@FishersIN
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Photos Provided By: 1. Mrs.Hopper, @librarytce via Twitter 2. Shelby M. Bowen, @shelbymbowen via Twitter 3. Tracy Lingle, tracylingle via Instagram 4. Megan Hunt Gamble, milesofadventures via Instagram 5. Katie, 1
@KatieU57 via Twitter
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PURSUING INNOVATION ART DISPLAY UNVEILED AT THE EDGE
The Nickel Plate District will be a little brighter this month with the addition of art displays doning the east side of The Edge parking garage located at 116th Street and Lantern Road. New banners were unveiled in a ceremony late last month including local business owners, artists and city leaders. The current installation is the first in a series to be completed by three local artists, Rachel Johnson, Warren Miller and Kyle Ragsdale. Each artist will create seven different pieces of artwork to be displayed on panels 23 feet tall and 10 feet wide. The art is visible from the bridge over I-69. The first installment, “Pursuing Innovation”, was completed by Rachel Johnson, a local artist, urban designer and landscape architect. The artwork celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit in Fishers and features silhouettes of local entrepreneurs. “After living in Fishers the last four years, and having the opportunity to speak with many entrepreneurs in the community, I have met an amazing diversity of people pursuing innovation in their chosen fields,” said Johnson. “All of these unique individuals have broadened the image that comes to my mind of what an entrepreneur looks like. This work is a celebration of all of those individuals in our community.” Local entrepreneurs depicted in the artwork include: • David Becker, CEO, First Internet Bank • Lynda Carlino, Executive Director of SPORTS • Kelsey Habig, Hamilton Southeastern High School teacher • Cydney Ogan, 2016 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate • John Wechsler, Launch Fishers Founder • Santiago Jaramillo, CEO & Co-Founder at Bluebridge and Emplify The artwork also includes silhouettes of two children, which represent future entrepreneurs in our community.
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#HSSFunselfie
BECAUSE HSE TEACHERS GIVE SO MUCH EVERY DAY, GIVING TUESDAY FISHERS GIVES BACK Hamilton Southeastern Schools along
community linchpin, bringing together
with the City of Fishers is encouraging
adults
everyone to show their unselfie side this
volunteers, business leaders and elected
holiday season. On November 29, 2017, the
officials, in a common enterprise.
school community has a great opportunity
Council continues to support our schools,
to support teachers by taking part in Giving
giving our children both hope for and
Tuesday Fishers.
access to a productive future.
A countermovement to the commercial
This year, follow us as we rally around
concepts of Black Friday, Small Business
our teachers, custodians, counselors, bus
Saturday,
Giving
drivers, nurses, librarians, food service
Tuesday Fishers is a way to support
professionals, administrators and coaches
your
favorite
our
who work tirelessly every day to serve our
local
Hamilton
Schools
children with compassion. All donations
and
CyberMonday, non-profits Southeastern
like
and
Giving
educators
Tuesday
will
and The
Foundation. Making a difference is simple;
made
log on to www.hsefoundation.org and
innovative, teacher-led projects in all 21
donate. Then, print your unselfie sign,
schools and span areas like literacy, STEM,
snap a picture, and let that special teacher
the arts, social justice, mental health and
know why you gave.
more!
Need even more
on
children,
fuel
Data has shown your investment
inspiration? Here are just a few pictures of
is making a difference with increased job
why our teachers are the best around.
satisfaction among teachers and enhanced engagement among students.
In its third year of celebrating local
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schools, Giving Tuesday has become a
And, thanks to the Rise to the Challenge
holiday tradition in Fishers. In fact, the
fund, a group of local philanthropists will
2014 Fishers Town Council proclaimed the
again double your donation just like last
global giving day as Hamilton Southeastern
year. Mark your calendar for November
Schools Foundation Day. The proclamation
29th and prepare to join the "unselfie"
recognized that our public schools are the
movement on Giving Tuesday Fishers.
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COLLEGE RANK CONFLICTS WITH STUDENT FAVORITES by Haley Thomas, Fishers High School Junior
Five Indiana colleges appeared in U.S.
“They have a really well-known music
thinking about hopefully going there,”
News and World Report’s annual college
school there I would like to try to get into…
senior Peter Werling said. “What I’ve
rankings, released Sept. 13. However, the
since I want to go into music or music
heard from other students that go there
national news magazine’s rankings do
education one day,” Anderson said.
now is that the professors there love their
not match students’ favorite colleges, according to a poll of 88 seniors.
job and love what they’re teaching, so that Like Anderson, senior Ben Rock based
helps make it such a good school.”
his preferred college largely on majors. U.S. News ranked schools based on “up
Rock would like to attend Purdue and
Werling hopes to major in biochemistry or
to 15 indicators of academic excellence,”
study aeronautics.
a related subject at Notre Dame next year.
according to their website. They did not
He also plans to run cross country.
base ranks on factors such as campus
"I heard they have one of the best
quality, cost or athletics, which were cited
[aeronautics] programs in the state there,”
U.S. News also featured Ball State at
in responses to the poll.
Rock said.
“Equipment-wise they have
number 176 and ranked it number 93 for
state of the art training planes and a pretty
top public schools. It placed third among
While IU was the favorite of most seniors,
nice runway as well as decent funding. I
students with 19 percent of votes.
with 33 percent of votes, it was U.S.
think most of that is because of how close
News’ third Indiana school at number
they are to Indianapolis compared to some
IUPUI was ranked number 197 in national
86 nationally.
other colleges that offer the same fields.”
universities and number 106 for top public
“I like IU because the campus is really big
Purdue was the second highest-ranked
and all year round it’s really pretty there,”
Indiana school at number 60 nationally,
junior Micah Anderson said. “There are
and received 16 percent of students’votes.
schools. It received 18 percent of student
a variety of buildings with some that are
votes, making it the second most popular. Write-ins for students’ favorite Indiana colleges included University of Southern
more modern than others which I think is
University of Notre Dame was the highest-
Indiana,
cool. It gives you a variety of spaces.”
ranked at number 15. It was also number
Hulman Institute of Technology, Taylor
7 in undergraduate teaching, number 9
University and Butler University. These
Majors also factored into her decision,
in business programs, and number 37 in
made up 10 percent of the total vote.
while U.S. News did not consider majors
undergraduate engineering programs.
in these rankings. However, U.S. News had
separate
major programs.
rankings
for
various
Valparaiso
University,
Rose-
*This story was originally printed in the “[The high ranking] is why it’s so hard to
Fishers High School newspaper.
get into, and it’s promising to see if I’m
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MAINTAINING VIBRANCY 96TH STREET UNDERGOES COLLABORATIVE REHAB EFFORTS What does it mean when we call ourselves a “vibrant city”? It’s a commitment to valuing community traditions that foster connections among residents, like our Summer Concert Series. It’s a commitment to creating a strong community identity and a strong sense of place. It’s also a commitment to ensuring that the older areas of our city are well-maintained and in great condition, just like the newer areas. It requires thoughtful, proactive planning and collaboration Fishers DPW is currently working to complete landscape
between city departments.
improvements on the 96th Street and Cumberland Road An example of such an effort to fight urban decay and
roundabout as well as updating signage and lane markings
enhance vibrancy can be seen in the work underway in the 96th
throughout the corridor. Beginning in 2017, DPW will take over
Street corridor.
maintenance of the INDOT right-of-way along I-69 from 96th Street to the SR37 exit ramp.
As a vital transportation corridor for our city, efforts to expand Last year the City established a coalition of local business
and maintain infrastructure are critical.
owners, the 96th Street Business Council, to promote stronger Upcoming
infrastructure
improvement
projects
along
the
communication, improved relationships and economic vitality in the corridor. The group is spearheaded by Dan Domsic, the City’s
corridor include:
Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator. • A new roundabout at 96th Street and Lantern Road • Added travel lanes on 96th Street from Lantern Road to
Fishers Police Department has taken a innovative approach to reducing and preventing crime in the area.
Cumberland Road • Bridge reconstruction on 96th Street over Mud Creek; and • Resurfacing of 96th Street between Hague Road and
A natural law enforcement reaction to policing a community’s higher crime areas is heavy ticketing and arrests, which is
Lantern Road
effective only in the short term, explained Lt. Mike Taylor, head Hamilton County Highway Department completed a new
of FPD’s crime reduction and traffic unit.
roundabout at the intersection of 96th Street and Cumberland Road in June.
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“We wanted to approach this differently and come up with
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solutions that would fit not only our department, but the city and
FPD’s plan for the corridor continues to evolve as innovative
our counter agencies within the city, like public works and code
solutions to sustainably meet long-term goals emerge.
enforcement,” said Lt. Taylor. City leaders involved in the efforts to enhance the vibrancy of the As partners in the 96th Street Business Council, FPD has
96th Street corridor agree that our community’s southern border
been able to build meaningful relationships and strengthen
needs to have a distinct feel that differentiates our community
communications with the corridor’s business owners. They’ve
from Indianapolis.
increased their presence in the area with foot patrol and highlyvisible impact cars. They’ve also implemented a unique tool to
Beautification efforts are not purely for cosmetic reasons, they
help residents avoid becoming victims of thefts from vehicles,
actually help to deter crime.
one of the area’s most common crimes. Patrol officers leave safety tips on observation cards on cars parked at shops and
Together, the collaborative effort between city departments is
restaurants, especially during peak shopping seasons.
helping to rehabilitate and enhance the vibrancy of 96th Street and it’s only just the beginning.
Already they’ve seen a decrease in the number of the most commonly occurring crimes in the area. But, FPD’s goal goes
Redevelopment efforts will soon be underway on 211 acres of
beyond that.
unused non-aviation land at The Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport. The Indianapolis Airport Authority returned the land to
“For us the 96th Street project is not just about reducing crime,
the community to create economic development opportunities
it’s also reducing the fear of crime,” said Chief of Police, Mitch
last summer. The Fishers City Council approved a new plan that
Thompson.
includes employment nodes, research and development sections and parks and open space.
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HELPING HANDS Hometown Help for Heroes Program Returns this Winter Season
Fishers DPW plans year-round for winter
for military families with a deployed head
weather. Meticulous preparations allow
of household during the winter months
the department to consistently exceed
and lawn care services during the summer
national averages for snow clearing.
months.
While DPW clears snow from primary roads,
This program marshals our community’s
secondary roads, and subdivision streets,
resources beyond what’s available through
clearing snow from driveways remains
City
the
homeowner’s
responsibility.
and
services.
Local
This
businesses have an opportunity to get
particular responsibility is one city leaders
involved and support Fishers DPW as they
realized may be especially burdensome
take on extra work during the busy winter
for some of our community’s vulnerable
season.
families, including military families with a deployed head of household.
Fishers military families with at least one head of household currently deployed
In an effort to alleviate this burden for the
or in a branch of U.S. armed forces
family of a staff member who deployed
are
last year, Fishers DPW developed the
www.fishers.in.us/hometownheroes.
Hometown Help for Heroes program. The program provides snow clearing services
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departments
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encouraged
to
apply
online
at
MUSTACHES WITH A PURPOSE Join the #StigmaFreeFishers Movember Network! Throughout the month of November, community members of Fishers' Mental Health Task Force are encouraging residents, businesses and community partners to join us as we participate in Movember to raise awareness of the #StigmaFreeFishers initiative. #StigmaFreeFishers is an appeal to Fishers residents to reject stigmatizing attitudes toward mental health and pledge to be stigma-free instead. In doing so, residents agree to learn more about mental health, see the person, not the illness and take action. We’ve all been touched by mental health challenges in some way, whether directly or indirectly. We help to lessen the stigma every time we talk openly about mental health, and our goal is to do just that, get our community talking about mental health. Residents have an opportunity to share personal stories about mental health at stigmafreefishers. com. This Movember, we’re participating in a friendly competition to see which community team will have the most participants, grow the best mustaches or beards and do the most to spread the #StigmaFreeFishers message. To join the #StigmaFreeFishers Movember network, visit http://monetwork.co/StigmaFreeFishers. Even if you’re unable to actively participate in Movember by rallying a team or growing a great ‘stache, please help us to spread the #StigmaFreeFishers message to your friends and family, on social media and everywhere you have an opportunity to speak up. No one should have to suffer with mental health challenges in silence.
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SPECIAL EVENTS Fall Fest
CHICAGO WINTER BUS TRIP
Saturday, Nov. 5 | 1 - 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 3 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve | Free
Billericay Park Building | Resident $44, NonResident $66
Families who haven’t had a chance to explore Ritchey Woods
Join us for a trip to the windy city! Wrap up your holiday
Nature Preserve are truly in for a treat! Join us for Nature Hikes,
shopping, ice skate in Millennial Park, or enjoy sight-seeing in
a program that invites families to gather around the campfire for
the city! Travelers must be 6 or older to ride, and minors must
games, crafts and nature artifacts before heading out on a group
be accompanied by an adult. The bus will depart the Billericay
hike. Roasting sticks, marshmallows, apple cider and hot chocolate
Park building at 7 a.m. sharp and will leave Chicago at 5:30 p.m.
are provided, but families are welcome to bring additional items
sharp, all Indiana times. Register by November 23 with Activity
to enjoy over the campfire during the event. Hikes take place
Title "Chicago Bus".
throughout the event and upon arrival families can sign up for a hike time. At maximum, each hike can accommodate 30 people.
Pictures with Santa Hikes will take place at the following times:
Wednesday, Dec. 7 & Thursday, Dec. 8 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
City Hall (1 Municipal Drive) | Free
3:30 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Any parent knows that holiday pictures don’t always go as planned! Save your money by capturing your child’s photo with Santa at City Hall. Pictures with Santa takes place on two different
Santa's Mailbox
days for convenience and is free to attend! While waiting in line
Nov. 14 - Dec. 12 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
your children can see and take photos with a live reindeer and
Fishers City Hall & Fishers Parks and Recreation Office | Free
enjoy light refreshments. Each family is provided one free photo,
Let us deliver some magic from the holiday straight to your
including a photo frame, with Santa in his sleigh.
mailbox! Children in 4th grade and younger are invited to write a letter filled with their precious holiday wishes and drop if off in Santa’s Mailbox. Letters need to be dropped off by Monday, Dec.
Breakfast with the Grinch
12 at 4:30 p.m. to ensure Santa has enough time to reply! Please
Saturday, Dec. 10 | 9 - 10 a.m.
include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with letters. Santa’s
Roy G. Holland Park Building | Resident $12, NonResident $18
Mailbox is available inside of City Hall (1 Municipal Drive) and
Back by popular demand, families are invited for Breakfast with
the Fishers Parks & Recreation office (11565 Brooks School Road).
the Grinch. Breakfast is complete with Grinch fingers, Cindy Lou’s sausage, Green Eggs and Ham, juice and water. Guests will enjoy hearing How the Grinch Stole Christmas and children will make a
Frost Fest
holiday craft to keep for years to come. Parents are encouraged to
Friday, Dec. 2 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
bring a camera for this program to get a photo with the Grinch!
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater | Free
Register by December 2 with Activity Title "Bfast w the Grinch".
Bundle up for a cheerful celebration in the Nickle Plate District! Our walkable downtown comes to life during Frost Fest offering your family a new holiday tradition filled with an ice carving
Holly Jolly Crafts
demonstration, photo booth, petting zoo including live reindeer
Tuesday, Dec. 13 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
and much more. During the event, a kid’s tent will offer free
Billericay Park Building | Resident $ 8, NonResident $12
games and activities while families wait for the arrival of Santa
Create ornaments and holiday cards to decorate and distribute
Claus in Fishers. Light refreshments will be available on a first
this holiday season! While you’re there, be sure to make a
come, first served basis, and the event will conclude with the
card for a resident at Hamilton Trace and spread holiday cheer
lighting of our holiday tree and a story from Santa himself.
throughout our community. Parents, supervision is required and light refreshments will be served. Register by December 6 with Activity Title "Holly Jolly Crafts".
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PROGRAMS FOR LITTLE ONES
TWO TIMES THE FUN! Join in the interactive play with your two-year-old and with
Olive the Reindeer Pottery (1)
other toddlers. Parents, participation and pre-registration
Friday, Dec. 2
are both required so you can get in on the fun too!
Roy G. Holland Park Building | 6 - 7:30 p.m. Resident $15, NonResident $23
Fall Friends
Register by Nov. 24 with Activity Title "Reindeer Pottery 1"
Friday, Nov. 18 Billericay Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m.
Olive the Reindeer Pottery (2)
Resident $6, NonResident $9
Saturday, Dec. 3
Register by Nov. 11 with Activity Title "TTTF Fall Friends"
Roy G. Holland Park Building | 1 - 2 p.m. Resident $15, NonResident $23
Christmas Cuties
Register by Nov. 24 with Activity Title "Reindeer Pottery 2"
Thursday, Dec. 15 Billericay Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m.
Holiday Cookies
Resident $6, NonResident $9
Thursday, Dec. 8
Register by Dec. 8 with Activity Title "TTTF Christmas Cuties"
Billericay Park Building | 10:30 a.m. - noon Resident $14, NonResident $21 Register by Dec. 1 with Activity Title "Holiday Cookies"
PLAYFULL HOURS Your child(ren) ages 1 to 5 are invited to PlayFULL Hours for unstructured play time! Each class focuses on a specific theme, and themes vary year-round. Parents, participation is required so you can socialize alongside your little one.
Shapes Tuesday, Nov. 29 Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m. Resident $2, NonResident $3 Register by Nov. 27 with Activity Title "PFH Shapes"
Indoor Fort Building Friday, Dec. 16 Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m. Resident $2, NonResident $3 Register by Dec. 14 with Activity Title "PFH Fort Building"
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PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH & TEENS
FOR RESIDENTS 50 OR BETTER
Photo Coasters
Walk With a Professional, sponsored by Hamilton Trace
Thursday, Nov. 17
Monday, Nov. 7 & Monday, Nov. 14
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Location Varies | 10 - 11 a.m.
Resident $10, NonResident $15
Free | No Registration Necessary
Register by Nov. 10 with Activity Title "Photo Coasters" • Nov. 7
Glam Jams
Tony Elliot, Parks, at Ritchey Woods
Tuesday, Dec. 20
• Nov. 14
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Podiatrist at Heritage Park at the White River
Resident $10, NonResident $14 Register by Dec. 13 with Activity Title "Glam Jams"
Adopt a Grandparent sponsored by Hamilton Trace Saturdays, Nov. 19 - Dec. 17
FOR ADULTS
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 10 - 11 a.m. Free Register by Nov. 11 with Activity Title "Adopt a Grandparent"
Pottery & Pinot Monday, Dec. 5 Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | 6 - 8 p.m. Resident $17, NonResident $26 Register by Nov. 28 with Activity Title "Pottery & Pinot"
BEFORE YOU PARTICIPATE... You Must Register in Advance Registration can be completed online at the Fishers Park website (www.fishers.in.us/parks), by mailing your completed form with payment, or in person at the Fishers Parks office. (Phone registration not accepted.)
Did You Know? A drop off program does not require an adult to be present during the program time.
Check It Out! For additional information regarding these programs, as well as other events and partner classes, be sure to visit the Fishers Parks website.
Fishers Parks & Recreation 11565 Brooks School Road Fishers, Indiana 46037 (317) 595-3150
Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm (Except Holidays)
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Mudsock Quilters Guild
Thanksgiving Day Meal
Monday, Nov. 14 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 24 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fishers United Methodist Church
St. Louis de Montfort Parish, Craig Willy Hall
9691 E 116 Street, Fishers 46037
11441 Hague Road, Fishers 46038
th
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 6:30 p.m.
MEETINGS
Geist Christain Church
To view public meeting dates and submit community events
12756 Promise Road, Fishers 46038
for publication, visit www.fishers.in.us/calendars
Shop Fishers Saturday, Nov. 26| All Day Throughout Fishers As you begin your holiday shopping, don’t forget to think Fishers first! We have a thriving small business community with unique local offerings to delight your friends and family. For a list of local discounts on Saturday, Nov. 26, visit www.fishers.in.us/ ShopFishers and don’t forget to download the Nickel Plate District app to use as your shopping guide as you’re out and about.
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FISHERS NAMED 2016 GREEN COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR Fishers was one of three Indiana cities to receive Indiana Association of Cities and Town’s 2016 Green Community of the Year designation. Representatives from participating cities had to fill out a 51-question survey in the areas of purchasing, operations, measuring success, and sample projects. Not only did Fishers meet the minimum score required to be a Green Community, it earned one of the highest scores in our population category to earn the special designation.
IKEA BREAKS GROUNDS ON FISHERS STORE With company representatives, Congresswoman Susan Brooks, Mayor Scott Fadness, local officials, and community leaders on-hand, IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, broke ground for its future Indianapolis-area store on Oct. 18. The store is expected to open Fall 2017. The store’s opening will add approximately 250 jobs to our community. IKEA Fishers will also provide significant annual sales and property tax revenue for state and local governments and schools.
PARTIAL SPECIAL CENSUS YIELDS ADDITIONAL REVENUE Last year, Fishers City Council approved a request to conduct a partial special census of selected high-growth areas. The Census was recently completed and puts Fishers population at nearly 88,000 an increase of nearly 10,000 residents since the last additional census count in 2010. The updated count will allow Fishers to yield more than $2 million in additional revenue, which can be used for things like road improvements and infrastructure projects
SEWER & STORMWATER BILLING The City’s Controller’s office is updating it’s current payment system for sewer and stormwater billing. The new vendor will have a lot of commonly requested features, like recurring payments, online bill view/pay and paperless billing. Storm water billing can be accessed at www.invoicecloud.com/fishersinstorm and sewer billing can be accessed at www.invoicecloud.com/fishersin.