Think Fishers - March, 2018

Official Magazine of the City of Fishers • March 2018

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Think Fishers is the official magazine for the City of Fishers, Indiana.

It is produced in-house by the City of Fishers Public Relations Department. Additional copies are available at City Hall. For more information, visit fishers.in.us.

ON THE COVER: The Jones family joined in 2017’s March Disability Awareness Month during the glider dedication at Holland Park.

CITY STAFF MAYOR Scott A. Fadness DEPUTY MAYOR Leah McGrath CITY JUDGE Daniel E. Henke CITY CLERK Jennifer Kehl CITY CONTROLLER Lisa Bradford CITY ATTORNEY Chris Greisl

A MESSAGE FROM

MAYOR FADNESS

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Eric Pethtel DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & ZONING Tony Bagato DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Jeff Hill DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION Tony Elliot

March seems to start the busy time of year for Fishers,

CHIEF OF POLICE Mitch Thompson

and it’s exciting to see all the energy. It’s a big month for our city: the state’s first Internet of Things (IoT) Lab opens

CHIEF OF FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Steve Orusa

in our Certified Tech Park and is getting a lot of industry buzz; March means it’s Disability Awareness Month in

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Tracy Gaynor

Fishers giving us a platform to discuss the opportunities for inclusiveness for people with disabilities; and the State of the

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Elliott Hultgren

City address will update residents on our accomplishments while continuing to drive the vision of making Fishers a

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Cici Conover

smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial city.

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Brandon Dickinson As it starts to get warmer I know my family will be taking advantage of getting outside in the warmer temperatures,

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Ashley Elrod

and I hope to see you out there, too.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Casey Cawthon Yours in service,

MARKETING & PR MANAGER Kara Hall BRAND COORDINATOR, DESIGN & LAYOUT Elizabeth Creakbaum

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TODD ZIMMERMAN, PRESIDENT

ERIC MOELLER

SELINA STOLLER

District at Large

North Central District

Northwest District

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stollers@fishers.in.us

@toddpzimmerman

RICHARD BLOCK, VICE-PRESIDENT

@ecmoeller

PETE PETERSON

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JOHN WEINGARDT

District at Large

Southeast District

South Central District

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weingardt@fishers.in.us

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CECILIA COBLE

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Fishers City Council meetings are held on the third Monday of every month, beginning at 7 p.m. Meetings take place inside the City Hall auditorium, located at 1 Municipal Drive.

District at Large

Parking is located behind City Hall, and around the Nickel Plate District. Wi-Fi is available at

coblec@fishers.in.us

City Hall, and the log in credentials can be found on the auditorium door. Residents unable

@CeciliaCoble

to attend a council meeting are encouraged to view meeting minutes and watch the archived view, available online at fishers.in.us/CityCouncil.

BRAD DEREAMER Northeast District

NORTHWEST DISTRICT

SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT

NORTHEAST DISTRICT

NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT

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DAVID GEORGE Southwest District george@fishers.in.us @david_c_george

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

STAY CONNECTED Whether you’ve got a question to ask, a photo to share, or just want to know what’s going on around the City -

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Every day we receive and answer questions about all things Fishers via messages, posts, and mentions on our social media

FISHERS FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

pages. We figured, if one resident has a question about the

Non-Emergency: (317) 595.3200 and (317) 846.2525

community, it’s likely that others may as well. That’s why we encourage you to share your questions by using the hashtag

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#AskFishers. Each month we’ll share a featured question here.

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Hey, team! Is the State of the City happening this year? If so, when and where will it be?

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~Kelsey Habig via Facebook

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Mayor Fadness during the 2017 State of the City

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The State of the City will take place on March 14th

(317) 776.4005

from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Forum Conference & Events Center. Visit onezonecommerce.com to

HAMILTON COUNTY CLERK

register to attend or watch the live-stream of the

(317) 776.9629

footage. Details will be shared closer to the event.

HSE SCHOOLS MAIN OFFICE 13485 Cumberland Road | (317) 594.4100

We want a glimpse into city life from your perspective, so each month we’ll feature your photos from around our community! 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.

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MEET YOUR STUDENT SUCCESS TEAM ENHANCING THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF HSE STUDENTS

by Freedom Kolb In the Fall of 2017, Hamilton Southeastern Schools received a generous award from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. designed to enhance academic, college, career, and social and emotional needs of K-12 students. The Lilly Endowment’s aim is to increase the number of students who are emotionally healthy, realize academic success, and are prepared to compete and prosper in a global society.

As part of this effort, HSE Schools have created a district level Student Success Team specifically focused on school counseling and mental health, equity and inclusion, and experiential learning.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools Superintendent Dr. Allen Bourff

The Student Success Team (left to right): Brandon Cloud,

shares, “the success of any project is dependent on the caliber

Brooke Lawson, Freedom Kolb, and Erica Buchanan-Rivera.

of the people dedicated to its operation.

We are fortunate to

have four individuals of the highest caliber working with our

BROOKE LAWSON, MSW, LCSW

building level staffs to achieve the goals of the Lilly Endowment’s

Director of Mental Health and School Counseling, #HSEStigmaFree

Counseling Initiative.”

Brooke Lawson oversees and helps coordinate mental health services and school counseling for the school district. Lawson

ERICA BUCHANAN-RIVERA, PHD

explains, “I work closely with our 45 guidance counselors,

Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, #HSEEquity

community providers, and families to help ensure HSE students

Dr. Erica Buchanan-Rivera comes to HSE Schools with extensive

have the supports in place at school so that they can be safe,

experience and knowledge in the areas of education, equity, and

healthy, and do their best.” She is a licensed clinical social worker

inclusion. Buchanan-Rivera most recently served as the Director

with eight years of experience in mental health services, mainly

of Curriculum at Traders Point Christian Academy. She is eager to

working with school-based mental health.

provide professional development to classrooms and schools and also supporting individual families. Buchanan-Rivera notes, “Our

FREEDOM KOLB, MBA, MED

differences are strengths that unite us, not deficits that divide us.

Special Projects Officer, #HSEsst

Every child deserves a school that is identity-safe. A classroom

Freedom Kolb joined HSE Schools in January 2018 with more

where affirmations are visible and voices are heard.”

than 20 years leadership experience in the philanthropic sector.

She possesses a wealth of experience in program management,

BRANDON CLOUD, MED

fund

Coordinator of Experiential Learning, #HSEBeyondtheClassroom

administration. Kolb

Brandon Cloud joined Fishers High School as a guidance

federal agencies including FEMA, JARC, OJJDP, VA, and VOCA.

counselor 2008 following prior experience as a classroom teacher

Her previous roles include serving as Executive Director of the

and director of student services. Cloud has 20 years of experience

HSE Schools Foundation, CEO for Big Brothers Big Sisters of

in emergency medicine and is the fourth-generation owner/

Tucson, and Manager of Agency Services for United Way of

operator of a local grain farm. This diverse background allows

Central Indiana.

development,

professional

development,

and

grant

has administered funds from multiple

him to design appropriate college and/or career plans. As the Coordinator of Experiential Learning, Cloud will facilitate hands-

Learn more by following the Student Success Team on Facebook

on learning opportunities beyond the classroom for all students.

and Twitter @HSEsst.

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Connect with HSE by visiting hse.k12.in.us

LEARNING ON DISPLAY

FALL CREEK JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS CREATE “TRAVELING MUSEUM” TO HONOR BLACK HISTORY

by Emily Abbotts, Director of School and Community Relations, HSE For 28 days, people across the U.S. celebrate Black History during

The learning, however, isn’t over. Teachers in the social studies

the month of February. But this year, one teacher at Fall Creek

department at Fall Creek Junior High say this project was only the

Junior High wanted to do something a little different.

beginning to many lessons on Black History. They all believe it’s a matter that is worth spending more than a month on.

“It’s unlike anything I have seen in my few years of teaching,” said social studies Teacher Adam Zoeller.

Another benefit to the student’s “traveling museum” was the partnership formed with the City of Fishers, Fishers Arts Council

Zoeller is referring to the Black History exhibit that was created

and Nickel Plate Arts. It was through these entities that allowed

by the students at Fall Creek Junior High. It took several weeks

the students to show the community what they had learned.

to complete, before it was displayed inside City Hall during the month of February.

“I was really excited that Fishers gave us this opportunity. I think it’s great for the students to connect to something bigger than

It was no ordinary exhibit. It was referred to as a “traveling

just their school,” Zoeller said.

museum,” which means it had a start and finish. Visitors would walk along to learn the story of Black History from the origins of

Principal Kim Lippe agrees.

slavery to the fight for civil rights. The students covered more than 30 topics and featured 12 prominent figures that changed

“This is an excellent example of HSE21. Our students have

the course of history.

demonstrated critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. We hope everyone who visited the exhibit enjoyed it as much as our

“When putting this together, I wanted the students to research,

students did making it.”

discuss and share with one another what they were finding,” says Zoeller. “My hope was for them to finish with the feeling that

As the students from Fall Creek Junior High continue with their

they had really learned something about a very important piece

studies, you can expect to see other big things from them, and

in our history.”

you too, may just learn something new.

@HSESchools

HSESchools

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FISHERS BIZ SPOTLIGHT with

As part of the Business Spotlight series, Think Fishers sat down with

preparing for an institutional round of funding this year in early

Recovery Force’s President, Matt Wyatt, for an insider’s look at the local

2018 and expect to hire additional marketing and engineering

company that calls Launch Fishers home.

talent as we continue to grow our client base. The business is going well and the demand for the types of products we are

Think Fishers: Tell us a bit about Recovery Force - how it began

creating here continues to grow. 2018 will be an exciting year.

and what you do.

Matt Wyatt: After exiting my last company in 2010, I was trying

TF: To us, Fishers is smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial. Which

to decide what I wanted to do next, and I knew whatever I was

of those words do you believe you or your business most identify

going to do, it had to be purposeful, I had to be passionate about

with? Why?

it, and it needed to be prosperous. I was talking with a friend who

MW: I think they’re all so interconnected. To be entrepreneurial,

owns a medical device company who makes leg wraps for surgery

you must be smart and vibrant. Entrepreneurialism can mean

recovery. What that evolved to is the technology we have today:

different things to different people. For example, you can be

a platform technology that has applications in athletic recovery,

entrepreneurial through a hobby, business or in leadership style.

consumer pain, and patients suffering from lymphedema or risks

But then there are companies like Recovery Force that want

of blood clots.

to disrupt markets, grow existing markets, and build teams to execute and achieve this vision. As an entrepreneur, if you build

TF: Why have you chosen to start and grow your business here

the proper foundation, the probability of success is almost

in Fishers?

inevitable, and your opportunities are endless.

MW: We have raised our family in Fishers and it was just natural to stay close to home when starting Recovery Force. I love

TF: What’s your favorite Fishers dining spot?

being in Fishers and I wouldn’t do it any different. Most of our

MW: Wild Ginger and Pure Eatery are my go-to places, with

employees are Marion and Hamilton County residents, from a

occasional stops at Smoothie King!

commute standpoint, it’s a major plus to live and work in the

restaurants close to Launch when we can. Our group is excited for

same community.

The Yard to come in to have even more local options!

We usually support local

For more information on Recovery Force,

TF: What’s new for Recovery Force in 2018?

MW: We just announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to

visit recoveryforceusa.com or follow them on

develop multiple wearable med-tech devices. This is an amazing

Twitter at @recoveryforceusa.

validation for the need of our platform technology. We are also

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MARCH 2018

OFFERING LIFE SKILLS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES At Janus Developmental Services, clients are defined by

“Funding from the City of Fishers will facilitate the initiation of an

their abilities. Janus offers adult individuals with disabilities

exciting new program that will strengthen our relationship with

opportunities to participate and contribute within the community.

Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools while alleviating transition

A vast array of programs allow clients to make choices on how

anxieties for students and their families,” stated President-CEO,

they would like to spend their days.

Christina Sorensen. “We are pleased and honored to be able to play a role in the City of Fishers initiatives which creatively and innovatively

Day service options offered onsite at their facility include choosing

integrate individuals with disabilities into everyday life.”

between Work Experience Program, where participants earn income or the Janus Doorways Program, where our participants spend time

Funding received from the City of Fishers will allow Janus to

pursing personal interests, including options such as cooking,

initiate a new program, Companion Connections. This program

gardening, and fitness. In addition, through the Community

is in partnership with HSE Schools’ special education program

Supports Programs, Janus provides opportunities for clients to

focusing on students in the transition program. The goal is to

obtain employment in the community or work one-on-one with

build relations with students, families, and school staff to ease

staff to further develop independent living skills. In response to a

concerns about the next chapter of life for disabled students.

need identified by parents and schools, Janus initiated a summer program to provide students an opportunity to be engaged during

Connect with Janus at Janus-Inc.org to learn more about the

the summer break.

organization, services offered, and ways to get involved.

During Fall 2017, Fishers’ Nonprofit Committee awarded $331,000 in grants to support nonprofit organizations throughout Fishers.

You can learn more by checking out

Janus Developmental Services was one of the nonprofits selected

Janus Developmental Services, Inc. on Facebook.

to receive funding from the City.

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fishers advisory committee on disability encourages residents to

#SHAREYOURSTORY national disability awareness month provides fishers residents several opportunities to come together and celebrate our differences

According to the Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities, in Indiana, adults and children with disabilities represent slightly more than 19 percent of our state’s population. In conjunction with National Disability Month, Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability invites the community to share their story and engage in meaningful conversations about disabilities or what life is like for those with physical and intellectual challenges.

In Fishers, we strive to build a community where individuals of all abilities can live life without limits. All March long, the community is invited to educational, family-friendly events to bring awareness and inclusion about disabilities.

SAVE THE DATES Come to one or enjoy them all! Most events are free to attend, but there are a few that require a ticket for entry. Mark your calendar for the following events:

Power soccer (pictured) was demonstrated during 2017’s Adaptive Sports Showcase, and local business owners were invited to learn about potential workers during last year’s lunch and learn event (below).

FISHERS 2018 DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH KICK-OFF March 1 | 8:30 AM | City Hall Auditorium (1 Municipal Drive)

CHECK IT OUT

Join

Lieutenant

Two community sharing and learning workshops

Governor Suzanne Crouch, and keynote speaker,

will be hosted in March at The Well Coffeehouse

Fishers Firefighter Brandon Anderson for the kick-

Fishers, located at 8890 East 116th Street. Both of

off to Disability Awareness Month. During the event,

these events take place from 7 to 9 p.m. and are free

Brandon will share his journey returning as a full

to attend. Topics include:

Mayor

Fadness,

special

guest

duty firefighter with Fishers Department of Fire &

• Dementia Friends Indiana workshop presented

Emergency Services after a life-changing accident

by CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions on

resulted in the amputation of his leg. His inspirational

March 6th

story will detail how he adapted to his new life and navigated recovery with a prosthetic limb. This event

• “What Is Your Sign?” Understanding the Deaf Community & Culture on March 12th

is free, and the public is encouraged to attend.

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A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS & COMMUNITY UNITY

CELEBRATING ATHLETES & FRIENDSHIP

March 2 | 6 PM | City Hall Auditorium (1 Municipal Drive)

Fishers High School (13000 Promise Road)

In partnership with Nickel Plate Arts and the Fishers

The community is invited to an adaptive sports

Arts Council, the City of Fishers is excited to host a

showcase that will highlight performances and

visual and performing arts reception. Artwork will

sports exhibitions from TOPSoccer, Power Soccer,

be provided by various community organizations

Wheelchair Basketball, and others. During the event,

and local artists, and Fishers Community Chorus

Boomer, Indiana Pacer Pacemates, and Indy Eleven’s

will be performing during the event. Guests in

mascot, Zeke will entertain the crowd. The showcase

attendance can participate in a community-wide

includes raffle prizes and opportunities to learn

art project by placing their painted handprints on

more about participating organizations throughout

a mural as a symbol of friendship and community

the event. The showcase is open to the public, and

unity. The mural will hang throughout the month of

donations will be accepted at the door. Proceeds from

March inside of Fishers City Hall. This event is free

this event will be divided among the various non-

to attend, and complimentary refreshments will be

profit organizations involved in the event.

March 24 | 2 - 5 PM

provided first come, first served.

A LONG NIGHT OF LAUGHS*

BUSINESS PANEL ON DISABILITIES LUNCH & LEARN

March 10 | Dinner at 6 PM, Show begins at 8 PM

March 28 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

$45/person, $500/reserved table

Conner Prairie (13400 Allisonville Road)

The Wellington Fishers Banquet & Conference Center

Need help discovering a new pool of potential

(9775 North by Northeast Boulevard)

workers in a 3% unemployment world? Attendees

National comedian and Fishers resident, Scott Long,

will hear from local businesses and organizations on

will headline this night of laughs! Scott uses his

two panels detailing how employers can hire people

fun, light-hearted comedy to connect with families

of all ability levels in various positions. Seating is

who have children with disabilities. The 90-minute

limited, and this event is free to attend. Secure a

show is recommended for those 18 years of age and

ticket online at fishers.in.us/DisabilityAwareness.

older. Magician Cody Clark, who will be entertaining throughout the evening, is from Louisville, Kentucky

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

and has autism. A silent auction benefiting Best

Throughout

Buddies at Hamilton Southeastern Schools will

community is invited to share their experience living

feature items to benefit the organization. Go online

with or caring for a loved one with a disability. Simply

to fishers.in.us/DisabilityAwareness to register for

tag your social media posts with #ShareYourStory to

this event.

participate. The community is also invited to share

Disability

Awareness

Month,

the

photos from events they attend throughout the *A limited number of discounted tickets are available

month. Stay tuned to the Fishers, Indiana Government

based on financial need. Please contact Cecilia Coble at

Facebook page for details about upcoming events,

coblec@fishers.in.us for ticket inquiries. Proceeds from

links to events that will be Livestreamed, and for

the silent auction will benefit Best Buddies at Hamilton

ongoing reminders throughout the month.

Southeastern Schools.

A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY THROUGH AN INACCESSIBLE WORLD

SPECIAL THANKS

March 19 | 8 AM | Launch Fishers (12175 Visionary Way)

InTrac Relay Indiana, and Superior Van & Mobility!

Many thanks to our platinum sponsors IndyPremier,

Guests are invited for a buffet breakfast and a photographic presentation by Douglas Goeppner, ADA-Coordinator at the University of Southern Indiana. Douglas will lead his audience through a lighthearted and interactive 90-minute photographic tour of accessibility challenges found in everyday settings. While this event is free to attend, tickets are limited to the first 125 attendees. Secure a ticket online at fishers.in.us/DisabilityAwareness.

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FISHERS CELEBRATES OPENING OF INDIANA IOT LAB THIS MONTH internet of things technology to transform business & drive innovation throughout the state

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Later this month, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and Launch

industry is forecasting food insecurities across the world, they are

Fishers Founder and CEO John Wechsler, will join industry

quickly turning to innovation and technology for solutions.

leaders and partners to celebrate the grand opening of the Indiana IoT Lab – Fishers. The first of its kind, the lab hopes

Smart farming, or farming that employs IoT technology, can

to transform industries that dominate the Midwest, and drive

include livestock monitoring, precision farming, and plant and

innovation throughout not only Fishers, but the entire state

soil monitoring – all of which optimize resources, minimize

of Indiana.

interruptions, and benefit cost and energy savings. For example, IoT technology allows for farmers to better control water usage

At its simplest form, the Internet of Things, better known as IoT,

for plant growth, identify ill livestock sooner, determine custom

is the network of physical devices embedded with electronics,

fertilizer profiles based on soil chemistry, and beyond. Companies

software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity which allows the

inside the Indiana IOT Lab – Fishers will be pushing forward to

transfer of data. The ongoing exchange of data between things

find other IoT applications and solutions to farming needs.

has various implications to improving every industry and every company while creating one large, connected network.

AUTOMOTIVE The automotive industry has come a long way since the early

Gartner, Inc., the world’s leading research and advisory company

1990’s when CD players were added to the console. Today, it’s

predicts that the aggregated value and economic benefit of IoT

rare to find a vehicle that doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity,

technology will exceed $1.9 trillion in the year 2020 alone. The

rear-facing sensors to make backing in easier, or even doors that

impact of IoT will be most profoundly felt on three industries

open at the press of a button. However, as advances towards IoT

prominent in the Midwest: advanced manufacturing, agriculture,

technology come online, they promise to continue shaping the

and automotive. But how exactly will IoT benefit these industries?

automotive industry as a whole.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

The integration of IoT technology into vehicles has a few

Manufacturing is a multi-faceted, interconnected industry where

implications on real-time monitoring in the vehicle, cost saving

parts, people, and process are in constant motion. The integration

through error detection, ongoing tracking, and advancement

of IoT technology in this industry improves efficiencies in a

toward fully autonomous vehicles. Optimization of routes and

few ways, including production flow monitoring, equipment

driving expenses will help drivers get places quicker and cheaper.

management, condition-based maintenance alerts, and the usage of data.

BUT WHAT DOES THIS ACTUALLY MEAN? While IoT technology can be hard to understand, its implications

The ability to exchange data during the manufacturing process

on some of our economy’s driving industries is profound. The IoT

allows for optimized processes, cost and energy savings,

Lab will be home to dozens of companies and innovators who will

minimized interruptions, improved quality, and the ability to

use the space to collaborate and prototype technology all under

make changes in-real time, with data to inform best next steps.

one roof. This creates a unique opportunity for companies to easily

The Indiana IOT Lab – Fishers is already working to develop IoT

access experts in the four areas of IoT: ideation, cloud, edge, and

solutions for the manufacturing field.

development to bring ideas to fruition. As Fishers continues to build itself as a smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial city, this lab

AGRICULTURE

will ensure that innovation is quite literally taking place in our

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, the world

backyard. Connect with the Indiana IOT Lab – Fishers to learn

will need to produce 70% more food in 2050 than it did in 2006

more about companies moving in, and mark your calendar for the

in order to feed the growing population on Earth. As the farming

March 21 grand opening!

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FISHERS

FOOD IN REVIEW

WHAT TO ORDER Pure Eatery Fishers rolled out the red carpet for Think Fishers!

Pictured left: the rice bowl with pork, hummus platter, and balsamic salmon. Seen here is the LA sandwich paired with their strawberry French toast.

Thirsty? We recommend the rabbit’s foot martini, a fresh brew on tap, or the blueberry mule.

PURE EATERY FISHERS OFFERS FRESH, HONEST FOOD FOR EVERY MEAL Though Pure Eatery Fishers opened its doors in April 2015, it remains a hidden gem in the Nickel Plate District. Conveniently located off 116th Street and Fishers Pointe Boulevard, it offers a centralized location for residents to walk or bike when weather permits. Walking inside, customers are immediately greeted by cheerful staff, local artwork lining the walls, and delicious smells.

Pure Eatery originated as a fast, casual restaurant in Fountain Square in Downtown Indianapolis. Today, they offer customers fresh, honest food and a full-service bar complete with a house cocktail menu. When owners, Courtney and Dave Andrus and coowner Jason Jacobi decided to open a Fishers location, they saw an opportunity to become a pillar in the community and offer something other restaurants didn’t – nutritious and delicious food options.

“Pure Eatery stemmed from our desire to mesh the world of food,” explained owner, Courtney Andrus. “We wanted to provide locally sourced food in a way that was approachable instead of intimidating. We created a menu that we hope encourages people to eat healthier, higher-quality food, that’s still fresh and filled with delicious flavor.”

Pure Eatery is most famous for their lunch specials, but will soon introduce heartier dinner specials with help from new chef, Asante Horne. Andrus teases that new options will be arriving soon, including Beef Tips, Bison Burgers, Meatloaf, and a Black

CHECK THEM OUT!

Bean Burger. They also serve a Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. until

Pure Eatery Fishers

pureeateryfishers

2 p.m., featuring items like breakfast tacos and a variety of

8235 East 116th Street

PureFishers

breakfast sandwiches and tacos. Connect with Pure Eatery Fishers

Fishers, Indiana 46038

PureEateryFishers

to preview their menu and stop by for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

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THE YEAR OF PARKS Fishers Parks & Recreation has declared 2018 “The Year of Parks,” a citywide celebration of community recreation areas and public greenspaces. To celebrate the City’s own vibrant parks, Think Fishers will embark on a journey to explore one of 24 different Fishers parks each month in 2018.

CYNTHEANNE PARK From the little ones playing on the playground to community gardeners harvesting vegetables, Cyntheanne Park (12383 Cyntheanne Road) is a hidden gem busting with activity in northeast Fishers.

Perhaps one of Cyntheanne Park’s most unique features is the vibrant landscape playground structure that promotes unstructured play, continual movement, and physical fitness for children of all ages. Along with five multi-purpose sports fields, the park also includes a 1-mile paved multi-use trail and a natural grass trail that’s perfect for staying active as warmer weather comes.

This park isn’t just for kids: Cyntheanne Park is home to the Community Garden Program (CPG), which allows residents to rent 10 x 10 foot plots of land to garden for the season.

Both conventional and organic growing is available, and residents can enjoy growing their own vegetables and fruit while engaging with other gardeners. For more information about the Community Garden Program and to register, visit fishers.in.us/CPG. The park also boasts the county’s only public outdoor pickleball courts. “The popularity of pickleball in Fishers has far exceeded our expectations,” stated Fishers Parks & Recreation Director Tony Elliot. “We’re excited that residents of all ages have taken to this sport, and we’re thrilled to continue to offer unique ways for our community to play in Fishers parks.”

In fact, the sport has become so popular among residents and visitors that the City plans to build at least two additional courts at the park that will open this summer.

Cyntheanne Park is open to the public to explore year-round from dawn to dusk. For more information, visit fishers.in.us/Cyntheanne.

CHECK IT OUT! Take a virtual tour of Cyntheanne Park with the Director of Fishers Parks & Recreation, Tony Elliot, by visiting fishers.in.us/VirtualTour.

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AMPing UP

the nickel plate district

DON’T MISS OUT!

Last month, the City of Fishers revealed plans for the new and improved Nickel Plate

Stay tuned for the release of the 2018

District (NPD) AMP, which will offer the community numerous exciting and vibrant ways

summer concert lineup this spring!

to experience the Nickel Plate District.

Find more information about the new NPD AMP updates and summertime

Since the NPD AMP’s first concert in 2012, the venue has quickly grown to host a variety

events at fishers.in.us/AMP and on

of concert series, summer farmers’ markets, movies in the park, and other community-

social media:

wide events. Last year, over 163,000 people visited the NPD AMP for concerts and events. facebook.com/NPDAmp Through an RFP process, the City of Fishers has awarded Fishers-based Myers Construction Management with the project, and is working closely with Meyer Najem to

NickelPlateDistrict

ensure management of the project remains on-track for a June 2018 re-opening.

FOR SUMMER FUN LOVING FAMILIES

FOR MUSIC LOVERS

FOR THE COMMUNITY

Whether you’re enjoying a Tuesday Night

How you experience concerts at the NPD

Improvements include a new rentable

Concert or visiting the Fishers Farmers’

AMP will never be the same! Updates to

community space for nonprofits and local

Market, families will love the improved

the NPD AMP includes a new stage that

businesses that will serve as the perfect

connectivity of the updated NPD AMP.

is 25 feet deeper, and a sound wall that

meeting space in heart of the District. The

New features will include centrally located

both enhances the stage’s aesthetics and

new 1700 square foot AMP Pavilion can

restrooms and better connected sidewalks

improves the listening experience by

accommodate up to 46 people and will

throughout the area, and an interactive

pushing sound out into the crowd. Also, an

include roundtables, natural lighting with

fountain located south of the NPD AMP

elevated lawn will be added with contour

glass sides, and restrooms.

pavilion that promises to visually enhance

elevation, ensuring there’s not a bad seat

the area and delight all ages.

in the venue.

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MARCH 2018

SPECIAL EVENTS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

FISHERS WINTER FARMERS' MARKET

ART IN CITY HALL

Now - March 10, 2018 | 9 AM - Noon | Holland Park

Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | City Hall

Shop fresh, support local, and stock up on Indiana-grown produce

In partnership with the Fishers Arts Council, the Art in City Hall

at the Winter Farmers’ Market! Presented by IU Health Saxony,

exhibit invites Fishers residents to celebrate public art in the

the market offers opportunities to purchase produce and baked-

vibrant Nickel Plate District. The rotating exhibit features pieces

goods manufactured locally. The market takes place in the Roy G.

from established and emerging artists and is open to all.

Holland Memorial Park Building every Saturday from 9 a.m. until

PASSPORT TO HI-TECH AT CONNER PRAIRIE

noon. The winter market ends Saturday, March 10.

Sunday, March 18 | 10 AM - 5 PM | connerprairie.org

THE SLEDDY

Passport to Hi-Tech in partnership with Women & Hi-Tech is

Between Now - March 19 | Flat Fork Creek Park

the place for girls and boys ages 7 to 12 to learn about careers

Pending the right snowy conditions, children and adults can

in science, engineering, biology, chemistry, computers, and

participate in Fishers’ ultimate sledding competition by creating

other STEM disciplines. Participate in hands-on experiments and

their sledding device and recruiting a team. If mother nature fails

interactive exhibits, meet experts and professionals working with

to cooperate by March 19, the event period will close and we’ll

Indiana-based hi-tech companies, and more.

open the event for registration in 2019. For more information,

A NIGHT OF HOPE

visit fishers.in.us/TheSleddy.

Tuesday, March 20 | 6:30 - 9 PM | Fishers High School Auditorium | Free

SUNRISE HIKE WITH THE DIRECTOR

The Peyton Riekhof Foundation for Youth Hope invites parents

Friday, March 16 | 7:30 AM | Heritage Park (meet at Ambassador House)

and teens to learn more about mental health and help end the

Join Tony Elliot, Director of Fishers Parks & Recreation, on a

stigma surrounding mental illness.

sunrise hike where you’ll connect and engage in meaningful discussion about our parks programs. No registration is required.

THE KIWANIS CLUB ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, March 31 | 1 PM | Holland Park | Free A family tradition, pictures with the Easter Bunny start at Noon, with the annual egg hunt beginning at 1 p.m. No registration is required for this event.

PUBLIC MEETINGS To view a list of upcoming meetings and submit community events for publication, visit fishers.in.us/Calendars.

Heritage Park

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PARKS PROGRAMS CREATIVE ESCAPE POTTERY: HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Saturday, March 10 | 2 - 3 PM | Ages 2 - 10 | Billericay Park | $18 Get colorfully creative as you paint a caterpillar pottery piece while listening to a reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Register for this program by March 3.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON sponsored by Hamilton Trace Friday, March 16 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Ages 50+ | Holland Park | $10 Join us for our annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, where guests will enjoy a delicious catered lunch, along with bingo, great prizes, and a special announcement with AARP. Register by March 9.

SAFE SITTER Friday, March 30 | 9 AM - 2:30 PM | Ages 11 - 14 | Billericay Park | $38

SPRING SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Learn tips on recognizing and responding to medical emergencies,

Sundays, March 18 - June 10 | Noon - 6 PM

as well as ideas for entertaining children, and the business of

Ages 18+ | Holland Park | $472

babysitting from this nationally recognized program. Register for

Our spring softball league is back! Adults are invited to compete

this program by March 23.

in this 10-week league with three different levels of play. Free agents may contact the Fishers Parks & Recreation office to be

LITTLE CHEFS

matched with a team. Register by March 9.

Tuesday, April 3 & Wednesday, April 4 | Noon - 3 PM Ages 7 - 12 | Holland Park | $20

PLAYFULL HOURS: SOUNDS & STEPPIN’

Learn cooking skills and techniques at this popular drop-off

Wednesday, March 21 | 10 - 11 AM | Ages 1 - 5 | Holland Park | $2

program. Kids will make breakfast, dinner, and dessert items and

Have fun with musical instruments, motion objects, and activities

create their own recipe books. Register by March 27.

during this indoor program.

BEFORE YOU PARTICIPATE...

DIY: EASTER DINNER CENTERPIECE Friday, March 23 | 6 - 8 PM | Ages 21+ | Holland Park | $40 Create your own centerpiece with help from local floral designer

YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE

Autumn Gasior. You’ll learn helpful tips and tricks for designing

Registration can be completed on the Fishers Parks & Recreation

a welcoming holiday dinner table and create a centerpiece from

website, by mailing in a completed form with payment, or at the

fresh, seasonal flowers and foliage. All materials are provided,

Fishers Parks Office (phone registrations are not accepted).

and beer and wine are welcome at this program. Register for this

CHECK IT OUT!

CPP program led by Eventful Blooms by March 16.

For additional information regarding these programs, as well as

FAIRY TALE PARTY

other events and partner classes, be sure to check out the latest

Saturday, March 24 | 10 AM - Noon

issue of the Fun Guide by visiting issuu.com/FishersIndiana.

Ages 2 - 10 | Saxony Hall | $20 per attendee Princes and princesses are invited to Saxony Hall for a royal party!

FISHERS PARKS & RECREATION

Your children will enjoy refreshments and get to participate in

11565 Brooks School Road, Fishers, Indiana 46037

fairy tale themed activities. A special princess will also stop by for

(317) 595.3150 | fishers.in.us/Parks

a story, song, and photo opportunity. Children and their parents

Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | 8:30 AM - 7 PM

must register for this event by March 19.

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Tuesday and Thursday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (excludes holidays)

MARCH 2018

HAPPENING THIS

MARCH IN FISHERS

DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH

PASSPORT TO HI-TECH

Events throughout the community

10 AM - 5 PM | Ages 7 - 12

Details at fishers.in.us/DisabilityAwareness

Details and pricing at connerprairie.org

FISHERS WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET

NIGHT OF HOPE

9 AM - Noon | Holland Park

6:30 - 9 PM | Fishers High School Auditorium

Now - March 10, 2018

Free and open to the community

SPRING SOFTBALL LEAGUE

PLAYFULL HOURS: SOUNDS & STEPPIN’

Noon - 6 PM | Holland Park

10 - 11 AM | Holland Park

Games every Sunday March 18 - June 10

Ages 1 - 5

DIY: EASTER DINNER CENTERPIECE 6 - 8 PM | Holland Park | Ages 21+ Beer & wine welcome | Register by March 16

FAIRY TALE PARTY 10 AM - Noon | Saxony Hall Ages 2 - 10 | Register by March 19

CREATIVE ESCAPE POTTERY: HUNGRY CATERPILLAR 2 - 3 PM | Ages 2 - 10 | Register by March 3

SAFE SITTER 9 AM - 2:30 PM | Billericay Park

SUNRISE HIKE WITH THE DIRECTOR

Ages 11 - 14 | Register by March 23

7:30 AM | Heritage Park Meet at the Ambassador House

ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON

KIWANIS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT

11 AM - 1 PM | Holland Park

1 PM | Holland Park

Ages 50 + | Register by March 9

Free, no registration required

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HELP NOTIFY DPW OF POTHOLES Pesky potholes are popping up around Fishers. Notify Fishers Department of Public Works (DPW) about potholes that need repaired. Visit fishers.in.us and click “Report It!” to report a pothole.

GET READY FOR THE MUDSOCK FT5K Support your local high school and run FT5K Mudsock! The race raises money for Riley Hospital for Children in a timed run/ walk 5K through the Nickel Plate District on Saturday, March 10. Register at mudsockft5k.org

STATE OF THE CITY Mayor Fadness and OneZone invite the community to the 2018 State of the City address taking place March 14 at the FORUM Conference Center. Secure a ticket at onezonecommerce.com.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS HERE Fishers Parks & Recreation offers an endless array of summer camp programs for children of all ages. New this year, several full-day options for summer camp programs are available. Online and in-person registration for Fishers residents begins March 1 at 8:30 a.m. and for non-residents on April 2 at 8:30 a.m. Visit fishers.in.us/SummerCamp to explore this year’s summer camp options.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS Keep Fishers Beautiful, the City’s annual day of service, returns on Saturday, April 14. From Spring Service Day at Ritchey Woods to neighborhood beautification projects, there are many ways for volunteers of all ages to help Keep Fishers Beautiful this spring. Learn more and sign up to volunteer at fishers.in.us/KFB.