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Think Fishers is the official magazine for the City of Fishers, Indiana and is produced in-house by the City’s Public Relations team. Additional copies are available at City Hall (1 Municipal Drive). For more information, visit fishers.in.us.

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RESOURCES MAYOR FADNESS LETTER TO RESIDENTS

FISHERS CITY SERVICES 3 Municipal Drive, Fishers | 46038 (317) 595.3111 fishers.in.us/CityServices administration@fishers.in.us

As we near the end of 2019, there’s still so much more to experience in our great city. From Parks and Recreation’s Boo Bash and Winter Wonderland events to enjoying the great outdoors in our 24 parks to taking in the festivities at Conner Prairie, the ways to experience Fishers are endless.

FISHERS PARKS & RECREATION 11565 Brooks School Road | 46037 (317) 595.3150 playflshers.com parks@fishers.in.us

The Yard at Fishers District opens late fall, and I hope you take the time to visit this wonderful new addition to our community. I’ve heard time over time that unique, local culinary experiences are important to our residents.

That was the inspiration for this development – a place to gather, enjoy locally prepared food, and enjoy everything that is uniquely Fishers. Get a peek at what to expect at Fishers’ own restaurant accelerator, Fishers Test Kitchen, on page 6.

FISHERS CITY CLERK (317) 595.3145

See you #AroundFishers.

Yours in service,

Scott A. Fadness

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FISHERS CITY HALL 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers | 46038 (317) 595.3111 fishers.in.us administration@fishers.in.us

FISHERS FIRE & EMERGENCY CHIEF STEVE ORUSA Non-Emergency: (317) 595.3200 and (317) 846.2525 FIRE STATION 91 12901 Fuel Way | 46038 FIRE STATION 92 11595 Brooks School Road | 46038 FIRE STATION 93 10305 Allisonville Road | 46038 FIRE STATION 94 10701 Cumberland Road | 46038 FIRE STATION 95 10870 East 131st Street | 46037 FIRE STATION 96 15300 East 104th Street | 46037

ZONING CODE ENFORCEMENT (317) 595.3120

FIRE STATION 97 13000 East 136th Street | 46037

PERMITTING & INSPECTIONS (317) 595.3120

HSE SCHOOLS MAIN OFFICE 13485 Cumberland Road | 46038 (317) 594.4100

FISHERS CITY COURT (317) 595.3130 FISHERS POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF ED GEBHART 4 Municipal Drive | 46038 Non-Emergency: (317) 595.3300 Dispatch: (317) 773.1282 Anonymous Tip Line: (317) 595.3305

HAMILTON COUNTY CLERK (317) 776.9629 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE CENTER (317) 776.4005

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CITY STAFF MAYOR Scott Fadness

DEPUTY MAYOR Leah McGrath

DEPUTY MAYOR OF ADMINISTRATION Elliott Hultgren

CITY JUDGE Daniel E. Henke

CITY CLERK Jennifer Kehl

CITY CONTROLLER Lisa Bradford

CITY ATTORNEY Chris Greisl

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Eric Pethtel

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Ethan Lee

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Megan Baumgartner

DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION Sarah Sandquist

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & ZONING Tony Bagato

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Jason Taylor

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Tracy Gaynor Ashley Elrod

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PR Stephanie Perry

MARKETING & PR MANAGER Kara Hall

BRAND COORDINATOR, DESIGN & LAYOUT Elizabeth Creakbaum

CITY COUNCIL RICHARD BLOCK, President, District at Large blockr@fishers.in.us Facebook: RichBlock

TODD ZIMMERMAN, District at Large zimmermant@fishers.in.us Twitter: @toddpzimmerman

PETE PETERSON, Southeast District petersonp@fishers.in.us Facebook: PetePeterson

ERIC MOELLER, Vice-President, North Central District DAVID GEORGE, Southwest District moellere@fishers.in.us george@fishers.in.us Twitter: @eecmoeller Twitter: @david_c_george

SELINA STOLLER, Northwest District stollers@fishers.in.us Facebook: StollerForCouncil

CECILIA COBLE, District at Large coblec@fishers.in.us Twitter: @CeciliaCoble

JOHN WEINGARDT, South Central District weingardt@fishers.in.us Facebook: JohnWeingardt

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City Council meetings are held on the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. inside the City Hall Auditorium, located at 1 Municipal Drive.

Residents unable to attend are encouraged to view meeting minutes and watch the archived view, at fishers.in.us/CityCouncil.

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We want a glimpse into city life from your perspective, so each issue 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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WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND FISHERS? There are several ways to get the lineup of all of the fun happening #AroundFishers! Check out PlayFishers.com for a lineup of events and programs in our community each season (we just published the October-December lineup). You can also visit the calendar at fishers.in.us for City and community events—you can submit your own events here too. Also, be sure to follow @FishersIN and

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HONORING OUR LOCAL

HEROES

NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR

HOMETOWN HELP FOR HEROES

VETERANS DAY

One of the City’s largest initiatives for active duty service members, Hometown Help for Heroes marshals the community's public resources to alleviate some of the practical burdens faced by families of active duty military.

Managed by Fishers Department of Public Works (DPW), the program offers complimentary services to families with deployed head of households, including driveway and sidewalk snow removal in the winter, and lawn mowing and trimming services during the summer.

The City of Fishers—a Commemorative Partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration— is proud to celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day in March to recognize the veterans and their families who served during the Vietnam War period.

MEMORIAL DAY

The annual ceremony on Liberty Plaza every Memorial Day honors the fallen service members in our community and nation-wide who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

GET INVOLVED SPARK!FISHERS

The annual Fourth of July festival at the end of June celebrates our freedom and what it means to be uniquely Fishers. The 2019 festival included a free concert from the United States Army Field Band, the Jazz Ambassadors; Veterans Hall, an exhibition featuring stories and memorabilia from service members; and a patriotic parade and fireworks show.

KOREAN WAR ARMISTACE DAY

Mayor Fadness has proclaimed July 27 as Korean War Armistice Day to honor America’s more than 1.7 million Korean War veterans whose service and sacrifice allow us to enjoy the freedoms and Year-round, the City of Fishers is proud to celebrate the brave men and liberties we have today. women who have fought for our freedom through events and initiatives to support our active duty service members and veterans. Check out VETERANS DAY the full lineup at playfishers.com/FishersHonors.

The annual Veterans Day ceremony every November Special events are hosted by Fishers Parks & Recreation, with guidance honors those who have bravely from a veterans advisory committee. These events are free and open fought for our country in the to the public. armed forces.

As Veteran’s Day approaches, the City of Fishers is preparing to host the annual Veterans Day ceremony to recognize those who have courageously served our country in the armed forces. However, it’s not the only time of year that the City honors our local heroes.

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Along with building relationships with the American Legion and local veterans groups, the City has launched a new platform to collect contact information from local veterans and has hosted several meetups with this group to facilitate ideas for veteran engagement. Join the list at playfishers.com/FishersHonors.

HONOR A HERO

Honor a service member with an Engraved Brick Paver, which will become a permanent addition to the Liberty Plaza walkway, located south of Fishers City Hall. Visit playfishers.com/ FishersHonors for details.

CHECK IT OUT: CELELBRATE VETERANS DAY WITH THE CITY OF FISHERS

Don’t miss our annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11 at 10 a.m. at Fishers City Hall.

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LOCAL EATS

FISHERS TEST KITCHEN LOOKS TO CELEBRATE LOCAL CHEF TALENT This fall, the long-anticipated new culinary complex, The Yard at Fishers District, will bring more than a dozen new restaurants to Fishers. Along with new dining options, The Yard at Fishers District will also feature the city’s first restaurant accelerator, powered by Launch Fishers.

Fishers Test Kitchen, set to open in November, will include three food stands serving up one-of-a-kind eats inside of Sun King Brewing’s Innovation Brewery & Tap Room at Fishers District. The 13,000-square-foot-building, complete with a 3,000-square-foot rooftop patio, will be the home for new, quick-service restaurant concepts from three Fishers residents and chef entrepreneurs.

Each restaurant start-up will have a 16-24-month residency at the Fishers Test Kitchen.

During this time, chefs will showcase their culinary creations, gain businesses skills, and build a following before going on to open their own locations. As one chef leaves, a new aspiring entrepreneur will take their place.

CHEF CARLOS SALAZAR Since graduating from The Chef's Academy in 2008, Applications for the Fishers Test Kitchen were accepted over the summer, and finalists Carlos Salazar has become one of Central Indiana’s were asked to prepare items for taste testing. The items were tasted by a selection top young chefs. The Fishers resident most recently committee comprised of Mayor Scott Fadness; co-founder and head brewer of Sun King served as chef/partner at Rook, an Asian-inspired Brewing, Dave Colt; Launch Fishers and Indiana IoT Lab co-founder, John Wechsler; and restaurant on Virginia Avenue in Indianapolis. Chef local food writer and media personality, Jolene Ketzenberger. Along with the taste testing, Carlos has received numerous local accolades and the selection committee evaluated each chef on their concept, proposed menu, restaurant has been a contender for Food & Wine Magazine experience, and how their concept would fit within a beer hall.

People’s Best New Chef award. He has participated in James Beard Foundation events in Chicago and While the selected chefs come from diverse backgrounds—from established chef and collaborative chef dinners in other cities as well. restaurant partner, to food truck operator, to line cook—all three are Fishers residents, excited to share their culinary concepts with the community.

MENU: With items like dumplings and steamed buns, Chef Carlos will tap into his Fillipino heritage for this Come grab a Sun King pint and support your local entrepreneurs at Fishers Test Kitchen global street food restaurant. But, don’t be surprised this fall. Learn more at fisherstestkitchen.com. to see tacos and chili dogs on the menu as well.

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FAST FACTS

• Small food hall within new Sun King Brewery • 3 restaurant stalls featuring local chefs • Open daily for lunch and dinner • Features quick service food options • Kid friendly • Great for groups • Average cost of $10-15 per meal

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KORAVE KOREAN BBQ

CHEF LEISHA BERG The ingredients of Southern California provide the inspiration for Chef Leisha Berg. A graduate of Ivy Tech’s culinary program, Chef Leisha moved to Fishers after growing up in Florida and living in the LA area where she worked in the music industry.

After switching careers to follow her passion for food – and after traveling to France for a recent Ivy Tech-sponsored trip – Chef Leisha is excited to bring a West Coast vibe to the Fishers Test Kitchen.

CHEF JUNG GYU KIM Chef Jung “John” Gyu Kim and his brother, Jung “Kim” Min Kim, will bring their bold flavors of Korean barbecue to the Fishers Test Kitchen. Originally from Korea, they first settled in Utah, where they attended culinary school at Salt Lake Community College. After working at a variety of restaurants in Utah, they launched a food truck there in 2017. They moved to the Midwest last year to be closer to family, and now as Fishers residents, they work as line chefs in a local restaurant..

MENU: Chef Leisha will pair Midwestern favorites with California flavors to create West-Coastinspired comfort food with items such as honeySriracha chicken wings or pulled pork sliders with a pineapple barbecue sauce.

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MENU: This Korean inspired menu takes inspiration from the brothers’ experiences including barbecue beef poutine, lava popper rice bowls, and fried chicken dumplings for fast, fresh Korean BBQ flavor.

THE SIGNATURE TABLE

Accompanying the Fishers Test Kitchen within Sun King Innovation Brewery is The Signature Table, a 12-seat performance and teaching space. The Signature Table will offer an ongoing schedule of classes, food tastings, and demonstrations from food and beverage experts, and will also be available for private events.

Visit thesignaturetable.com to sign up for classes or book a private event.

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in arts & culture in 2019

From new pieces of community art, to up-and-coming musical acts taking the stage at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, to an expanded Arts Crawl series, there has been increasing momentum around arts and culture in Fishers over the past year.

Last December, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) officially designated the Nickel Plate District as a Statewide Cultural District—signifying Fishers’ significant cultural assets in the downtown core, and the City’s commitment to enhancing arts and cultural experiences in the community.

This year, the City introduced the Fishers Arts & Culture Commission to facilitate a more comprehensive and strategic approach to arts and culture in the city. The Commission seeks to engage and promote all forms of performing and visual art in Fishers in support of community and economic development efforts.

Through the work of the City of Fishers, the Fishers Arts & Culture Commission, and numerous community partners, such as the Fishers Arts Council and Nickel Plate Arts, 2019 has been a busy year as new arts and cultural experiences are rolled out throughout the city.

new public art

This summer, the City installed a community-painted mural on the back of the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.

The mural was created in collaboration with Big Car Collective and painted by attendees at the inaugural Spark!Fishers festival in 2018.

Another new artwork greeted attendees to the Fishers Farmers’ Market and Summer Concert Series at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater this summer.

Be the I in Fishers was also recently installed on the side of the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater Pavilion. The artwork, which celebrates what it means to be uniquely Fishers, was originally proposed by fourth grade students at Harrison Parkway Elementary as part of the community-led master planning process for the new Nickel Plate Trail.

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The students envisioned a Fishersthemed sculpture along the trail, where passersby would be invited to complete the artwork by posing as the “I” in Fishers. Through a grant by the Indiana Arts Commission, the City of Fishers worked with local artist Rachel Kavanthe to adapt the sculptural concept into a large-scale, graphic print. True to the student’s design, each letter is significant to Fishers or the state of Indiana.

This fall, the City will break ground on a new graffiti wall at Brooks School Park. The concept was proposed by members of the Mayor’s Youth Academy (formerly Mayor's Youth Council) this past spring. This rotating art wall will measure approximately 6 feet high and 40 feet long and will feature eight panels with works from various artists.

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expanded art programming

This summer, the City of Fishers and Fishers Arts Council expanded their annual Arts Crawl to a three-part series, with events in July, August, and September. With more than 40 participating artists and 20+ businesses participating in each event, Arts Crawl showcased the vibrancy and creative spirit of the Fishers community.

In June, Fishers hosted the second-annual Spark!Fishers festival, with new additions focused on arts and culture. New features included an Artisan Market held in conjunction with the Fishers Farmers’ Market, and Veterans Hall, which showcased stories and memorabilia from our local heroes.

This summer, Fishers Parks & Recreation amped up the Summer Concert Series at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, adding some up-and-coming regional and national acts to the lineup. The series included shows starring Old Crow Medicine Show’s Chance McCoy, British sensation Jade Bird, and Grammy Award-winning artist Van Hunt. This marks a new direction for the Summer Concert Series, which plans to feature a more eclectic lineup in 2020.

community art master plan

Fishers’ Community Art Master Plan was first developed in 2014, and with all the changes and growth in our community over the past five years, we decided it was time for an update.

The Fishers Arts & Culture Commission Master Plan Subcommittee was formed this summer.

This subcommittee is made of local artists, entrepreneurs, educators, business owners, volunteers, and art advocates that will help guide the future of the Nickel Plate District Cultural Designation and the vision for arts and culture in Fishers as we update your community art master plan. To gather feedback from the community, our consultant Ex2 Partners led a series of breakout sessions, called Think Tanks, with Fishers residents, thought leaders, organizers, advocates, artists, volunteers, and business owners. We also

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future spaces

The upcoming Nickel Plate Trail, which begins construction this fall, will serve as a community destination for arts and culture. The master plan includes rotating art installations, sculptures, and interactive art experiences. View the plan at playfishers.com/tracktotrail.

One of the things that excites McGrath the most around the recent momentum is how local businesses and organizations are proactively seeking opportunities to fill gaps in Fishers’ cultural landscape.

McGrath calls it “true to our city’s entrepreneurial spirit, and an authentic representation of arts and culture in Fishers—driven by the community.”

offered an online survey and community input booths at various summer events to gather feedback from our residents. This fall, the subcommittee will refine the plan based on key learnings from these initiatives and debut the master plan this winter.

“We’re seeing new maker spaces pop up across Fishers to inspire the next Fishers Deputy Mayor Leah McGrath works generation and cultivate passions, such closely with the Arts & Culture Commission and as the Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East the Master Plan Subcommittee and is excited Public Library and the upcoming Hub about the role that the community has played in & Spoke development. The Ji-Eun Lee the project.

Music Academy recently announced that they will expanding to offer “Just like we did when creating the master additional rehearsal and performance plan for the Nickel Plate Trail, it was important space for our local performing artists. to us that this plan was informed by our There is so much happening not just at community. It’s designed by residents, for the City level, but at the community level. residents,” said McGrath It’s an exciting time.”

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NOT SO ELEMENTARY

SOUTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY OFFERS A NEW TAKE ON SCHOOL DESIGN Southeastern Elementary is not like any other elementary school you’ve ever seen. Its unique design focuses on encouraging active learning and collaboration through the use of learning neighborhoods and shared activity spaces. Its use of floor-to-ceiling windows allows for abundant natural light.

Students and staff will thoroughly enjoy the interior courtyards and fun outdoor learning spaces.

The two-story building features nearly 93,000-square-feet of learning space, which is similar in size to other newer elementary schools in the district. “What makes Southeastern Elementary truly unique,” according to Hamilton Southeastern Schools Superintendent Dr. Allen Bourff, “is the thoughtful design that removed long corridors of classroom wings that you find in traditional elementary school-settings. Instead, classrooms are grouped together to form student-centered communities that we call neighborhoods.” The building includes a total of five neighborhoods, each with six classrooms, three small group rooms, a STEM room, restrooms, and storage.

“The interior of the building also features a high amount of transparency between spaces to support the concept of ‘learning made visible’ and allows for passive supervision from the classrooms to the activity commons and small group rooms,” said Jim Funk, principal at CSO Architects, designers of the new building. “Each neighborhood has direct access to one of the three small, multi-level interior courtyards, which brings natural light into the center of the building and offers each neighborhood a direct, secure outdoor learning connection.”

Outside the building is a designated parent pick-up/drop-off lane that features a two-lane wide drive around the parking lot to create enough space to keep vehicles off the main road during the peak morning and afternoon hours. The bus lot is gated and doubles as a hard-surface play area for students during the school day.

The $22 million facility was funded through a construction referendum that was passed by voters six years ago. Ground was broken on the project back in December 2018, and the doors were opened on the first day of school in August 2019, making this the 13th elementary school building for Hamilton Southeastern Schools.

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HSE Schools Main Office: 13485 Cumberland Road | (317)594.4100

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

AWARD IDENTIFIES EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS WITHIN THE HSE SCHOOLS The Hamilton Southeastern Teacher of the Year program identifies exceptional teachers across the HSE school district and celebrates their effective work in and outside of the classroom. This year, a committee recognized Brooks School Elementary media specialist Maria Kussy as the overall winner among the 23 nominations it received.

By serving students in preschool through fourth grade, she strives to build relationships with all students and colleagues through literacy, collaboration, and inquiry. She spends approximately half of her time in the media center building and supporting readers. The other half is spent collaborating in classrooms and co-teaching with teachers to support learners with lessons about broadcast, STEM, coding, and how to be a good digital citizen.

Maria Kussy, 2019 HSE Teacher of the Year with students

When integrating technology into her instruction, Mrs. Kussy creates an enjoyable environment to keep learning interesting for her students. She is committed to unlocking their potential by giving them opportunities to tackle real-world problems.

She loves to engage students in an authentic learning experience that promotes student voice, creativity, celebration of learning, collaboration, communication, and empathy.

Her passions include engaging readers in diverse literature. She and her students have worked hard to expand the library collection at Brooks School Elementary with books about race, culture, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and mental health.

She contributes growth mindedness, courageous conversations, and integrity with her young readers. It’s important to her that her students live the motto - "treat others as you would like to be treated".

A graduate of Marian University (2000) with bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and French, Mrs. Kussy is currently working toward a master’s degree in Educational Administration and Supervision through Ball State University. She's married to Michael Kussy, is a mother to five young boys, and is a foster mother, too.

HSE chose to recognize Mrs. Kussy as Teacher of the Year because of her commitment to putting the needs of her students first and inspiring them to aim for success. During her time as an educator over the last 19 years, Mrs. Kussy has inspired every learner who has come through her classroom. She is known throughout the school for making reading and writing engaging and fun, as well as for her ability to get her students excited to learn.

We want to congratulate Mrs. Kussy for being recognized as Hamilton Southeastern’s Teacher of the Year, and we hope that she continues to inspire her students for years to come. Plus, it’s no surprise that Mrs. Kussy has also been nominated for the IDOE 2020 Indiana Teacher of Year! Sending good wishes her way, although she's already a winner in our book!

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OTHER 2019 HSE TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES INCLUDE: • Todd Niswander, Cumberland Road Elementary

• Abby Back, Durbin Elementary • Jean Doss, Fall Creek Elementary • Sara Larkins, Fishers Elementary • Lacy Rose, Geist Elementary • Kristen Morgan, Harrison Parkway Elementary

• Katie Norton, Hoosier Road Elementary • Anita Harrison, Lantern Road Elementary • Tanya Cooper, New Britton Elementary • Tiffany Zaleski, Sand Creek Elementary • Jackie Renick, Thorpe Creek Elementary • Seth Zook, Fall Creek Intermediate • Hollie Vessels, Riverside Intermediate • Kirsten Toner, Sand Creek Intermediate • Jen Hill, Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate / Jr. High

• Brandon Spidel, Fall Creek Jr. High • Alison Strole, Fishers Jr. High • Will Rogers, Riverside Jr. High • Amanda Howard, Fishers High School • Jennifer Pope, Fishers High School • Josh Gish, Hamilton Southeastern High School • Becky Schroeder, Hamilton Southeastern High School

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CurioCity

WHEN WE EXPANDING WORK-BASED LEARNING PROVIDE A OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT HSE REAL-WORLD APPLICATION OF THE SUBJECT MATTER, IT BRINGS THE CONTENT TO LIFE. Through CurioCity, businesses gain a fresh perspective of their community and potentially build a talent pool of future employees. Interested businesses must meet no financial requirement. In fact, they do not have to be local – companies can even contribute internationally. CurioCity only asks for an investment of time and attention. With a variety of opportunities available, organizations can choose the most comfortable level of commitment. “We don’t expect organizations to be experts on educational practices and standards. Once the match is made, the teachers will work closely Eric Day, HSE's new Data Integration Manager & Experiential Learning Coordinator with the organizations on how best to apply their real-world experience and expertise to grow the learning experience of our students,” Newly introduced to Hamilton Southeastern Schools this year is Eric Day. Hamilton says Day. Southeastern Schools has tapped Day to help expand work-based learning opportunities across the district. As Data Integration Manager and Experiential Learning Coordinator, he collaborates Day is joining a team of individuals working to with CurioCity, an experiential learning resource that allows students and teachers in the district grow partnerships and advance the hands-on, to link with organizations who provide learning opportunities outside of the classroom. community-based learning featured through CurioCity. This project is unique to Hamilton A 2002 Hamilton Southeastern alumni, Day earned a statistics degree at Purdue and worked as Southeastern Schools – no surrounding a video coordinator at the University of Oregon before returning home to Fishers in 2017. He districts offer such extensive opportunities. now works with Hamilton Southeastern Schools, leveraging community partnerships and real- Through this program, Fishers has the time data to support student learning. opportunity to grow more interconnected.

“The sky is the limit,” says Day. “Our goal is to CurioCity offers several types of opportunities not limited to apprenticeships, job shadowing, not only innovate what learning looks like for and internships. “When we provide a real-world application of the subject matter our students our students, but also innovate our community are being taught in the classroom, it brings the content to life allowing for deeper learning as a whole to provide a unique experience you to take place,” remarks Day. With two young children at home, Day aspires to give his can’t find anywhere else.” kids the education he wanted. Classes with highly theoretical situations like statistics, says Day, can seem uninterpretable in a classroom setting. Tangibly witnessing them applies new If you would like to learn more about CurioCity, meaning to learning. visit CurioCityHub.com.

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OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2019

FISHERS LOCAL BUSINESS FEATURE From predicting consumer behavior to identifying trends in workforce productivity, companies are increasingly turning to data to improve and streamline their workplace functions.

Perpetuating the trend of data-based solutions in the workplace is the software startup known as Anvl. Born just over a year ago out of the venture studio, High Alpha, Anvl utilizes cloud-based technology to deliver workplace safety solutions to its customers, while increasing productivity among front line workers.

“Anvl helps predict and prevent injuries and deaths with workforce-first safety solutions. [Our] products seek to break through the plateau by changing the way we engage frontline workers with safety and by capturing true leading indicators before an incident occurs,” said Anvl’s Director of Product, Diana Nolting.

Since their inception just over one year ago, Anvl has dramatically increased their customer base, primarily focusing on the higher risk service-based industries, including construction and energy.

“If you think about where workers are in those hazardous conditions, it could be any industry. It could be automotive, fleets, certainly the ones where you have a lot of high risk construction—energy, oil and gas, utilities, those are the ones that are really resonating right now for our prospects, and our customers,” said CEO Robin Fleming in a recent interview on Inside Indiana Business, with Gerry Dick.

Anvl’s cloud-based software allows its customers to collect hundreds of employee and environmental metrics per day, providing real time insight to worker behavior and trends, impacting workplace safety.

Available directly on mobile devices, Anvl’s software reduces paper-based processes and supports the development of a customer workflow, with the goal of stopping injury before it happens.

"Our solution is a workforce first solution that we put in the hands of the frontline worker and their supervisors, and it works off-line, and gives companies great insight to information from a safety perspective,” said Fleming.

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Reflective of the growing demand to replace antiquated workplace processes with tech-based solutions, Anvl has demonstrated rapid growth in their year of existence, just recently securing $2 million of seed funding.

In response to the startup’s impressive growth and acquired funding, Anvl recently announced plans to expand their operations in Fishers, investing $125,000 into permanent office space in the City’s downtown core. Contributing to the growing tech workforce of Fishers, Anvl plans to create 41 new high wage jobs by the end of 2022.

“When we began exploring spaces and locations in Central Indiana in which to grow our business, we were immediately impressed by Fishers. The City of Fishers greeted our team as partners and facilitated an easy and seamless transition for Anvl,” said Nolting. “The City of Fishers showcased the locations, amenities and small business support that made our move an easy decision. We were quickly embraced not just into a new building, but also the business community as a whole.”

Aiming to continue their notable growth, Anvl looks to leverage the benefits of their new location to build partnerships and expand upon their client base.

“Anvl is excited to continue to help companies with workers in high-risk jobs predict and prevent injuries before they occur. We are eager to partner with companies ready to transform the way they approach safety in order to drive down the number and severity of incidents that occur. If your company is looking to improve the way it approaches safety, reach out to our team to learn more.”

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GETTING TO KNOW

FISHERS FIRE DEPARTMENT Not only does the Fishers Fire Department (FFD) put out fires and respond to medical emergencies, but they also save lives by educating residents about public safety. One of the greatest impacts FFD has on the community happens when they are out of uniform in the classroom.

FFD demonstrates a rescue during Safety Day

Captain John Mehling, Public Information Officer with the Fishers Fire Department, heads up public education for the department and WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES, has seen how teaching lifesaving skills has benefited many residents. A WINDOW OPENS Mehling has worked for FFD for the past 30 years, starting when there One of the most important topics that the FFD teaches is how to escape were only 8,000 residents in Fishers. As the population has grown to your home when there is a fire. more than 90,000, he has developed new ways to inform and educate residents, including Facebook and Twitter.

"Knowing two ways out of every room of your home is imperative," said Mehling. “With today’s home construction and the material make up “Over the course of 30 years, we’ve seen the best of people and the worst of our 'stuff,' we no longer have the luxury of crawling out under hot of people,” Mehling said. “I am so grateful for the many opportunities smoke like in days’ past. When a standard kitchen can be fully engulfed I have had to make a difference in someone’s life and that’s the most in fire within about 3 minutes, we need alternatives to keep ourselves, rewarding thing about my job.” our kids, and our pets safe."

The Fishers Fire Department began the transition to a full-career department in 1989. Since then, they have progressed from an allvolunteer department to employing more than 120 career firefighters/ EMTs or paramedics. FFD provides service to more than 50 square miles of single and multiple-family dwellings, as well as clean industrial and high-end technology parks. Learn more about FFD at fishers.in.us/ Fire and follow them on Facebook and Twitter for updates.

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To drive the point home, firefighters are placing a burned door prop in schools, businesses, churches, and community events in efforts to get people to not only sleep with their doors closed, but to keep them closed at all times. Doing this simple step stops the smoke from traveling from room to room and slows the spread of fire. This can add critical time for someone who is sleeping and slowly wakes to sound of working smoke alarms.

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Lisa Wagner, a Community Risk Reduction specialist with the department, teaches kids in the Hamilton Southeastern school system to make sure their bedroom doors are closed, and to open a window and exit the home if on the first floor.

“If it's a second or higher floor, or due to limitations and they can't escape the first floor, kids and adults should throw articles out the window, such as stuffed toys or blankets, so when firefighters arrive to the scene, they will see these items below the window,” Wagner said. “This is an indication for firefighters to search these rooms first. This is especially important if the smoke has overcome the occupant and they have fallen to the floor unconscious."

However, not all fires drive us from our bedrooms in the middle of the night. In fact, for Fishers, most fires are cooking or lightning related. The traveling door reminds residents that even a small stove fire can fill your home with smoke. If doors are open, that smoke travels freely, causing damage every inch of the way. In many cases, "stuff" can be cleaned but it's expensive and insurance doesn't always cover all expenses. Having a house fire is traumatic enough without the added stress of finding out you are under-insured for your property and contents.

If you see the door out and about at a Fishers event, snag a "selfie" with it and share this information with your family and friends. It just might save a life!

If your business or organization would like the door to visit your location, contact Captain John Mehling at mehlingj@fishers.in.us.

FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST Firefighters recommend following the checklist below to help stay safe in the event of a fire:

• Change smoke alarm batteries when you change your clocks

• Change out the entire smoke alarm every 10 years

• Keep doors to rooms closed and close doors behind you

• Practice two ways out of every room with each member of the family

• Have a meeting place away from the house that everyone goes to once outside.

Once out of the house, never go back in

• Meet with your insurance company annually to assure coverage is adequate.

If renting, obtain renters insurance, as the building owner may not be responsible for your items

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PLAN Find a full calendar of events and build out your own custom itinerary to maximize your fun time

WIN Try your luck and win prizes through the new Play Fishers Bucket List

EXPLORE Plot your course and explore Fishers parks with new interactive maps

TAKEOVERS Find special event takeovers with digital event guides for Spark!Fishers, Boo Bash, and Shop Fishers

DEALS Fishers Parks & Recreation has teamed up with VisitApps to create the all new Play Fishers mobile app, where you can find all the ways to play in Fishers right at your fingertips! From interactive parks maps that let you plan your next adventure, to the all-new Bucket List challenge, exclusive deals from our partners, and up-to-the-minute event info, the Play Fishers app has everything you need for fun #AroundFishers.

Learn about exclusive deals from our partners, event vendors, and sponsors

NOTIFICATIONS Get alerts and messages based on

To get started, simply download the free Play Fishers app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and enable push notifications for event updates and exclusive fun.

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your interests, including event notifications and more

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EXPLORE OUR PARKS

EVENT CALENDAR

Did you know Fishers Parks has 24 different parks around the city? Find all of Fishers Parks & Recreation’s events in one place! You can also Learn more about parks near your neighborhood or find new places to save your favorite events to create your own personal itinerary, share play across the city. You can also easily rent our parks facilities through events with friends via social media and text, and more. the app, as well. #AROUNDFISHERS

From community happenings and events to exclusive deals and We’ve compiled a Bucket List of the top ways to have fun in Fishers promotions from our partners and event vendors, find all the ways to and we’re challenging you to complete them all! Download the app and have fun #AroundFishers. check-in as you create memories with our Bucket List experiences at parks and community events while winning awesome prizes and swag. Download the free Play Fishers app from the App Store or Google Play today. Learn more at The more you check in, the more you’ll win! Check in at different events playfishers.com/App. Follow along on social to and experiences to level up and win prizes as you cross more activities stay up to date: off your Bucket List. New experiences will be added each season, so Fishers Parks & Recreation check back often. @FishersParks PLAY FISHERS BUCKET LIST

The Play Fishers app is your guide to Boo Bash on Saturday, October 26 on the Central Green

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS SPOOKTACULAR BOO BASH FUN!

(1 Municipal Drive) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Boo Bash Bucket List While you're there, delight in the frightful fun for your chance to win bewitching prizes with the

A list of Teal Pumpkin Project booths

Boo Bash Bucket List. Simply check in to three different areas at Boo Bash and enter the secret

Exclusive vendor info and deals

code found on signs throughout the event for a chance to win our ghoulish grand prize.

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PLAY FISHERS CONTENTS

HOW TO REGISTER REGISTERING IS EASIER THAN EVER! Head to playfishers.com to register for events online.

PLEASE NOTE: Event details listed are subject to change, including times, dates, and prices. Stay up to date by visiting playfishers.com and following Fishers

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Parks & Recreation on Facebook and Twitter.

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REFUND POLICY

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A full refund will be issued if Fishers Parks & Recreation cancels an event for any reason. Fishers Parks & Recreation will offer refunds for most paid activities and summer camps based on the time between cancellation and the event date: • Full Refund – More than 14 days before the event • 50% Refund - 7 to 13 days before the event • No Refund - Less than 7 days before the event Please note that Feast with the Grinch and Fall and Winter Break Camps are nonrefundable.

We welcome the opportunity to serve guests with disabilities to enjoy all Fishers Parks & Recreation’s facilities, events, and services. Assisted Listening Devices and Sensory Bags are available for check out at NPD AMP events. For assistance and information on accessibility, contact Customer Service at (317) 595-3150 or at parks@fishers.in.us.

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AROUND FISHERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FACILITY RENTALS PARK AMENITIES PARK MAP CALENDAR

PLAY FISHERS: SPECIAL EVENTS New This Year

Volunteers Needed

FISHERS FARMERS' MARKET Saturdays, Now - October 26 | 8 AM - Noon | NPD AMP Rated one of the top farmers’ markets in the region, the Fishers Farmers’ Market features your favorite local produce,

Register Online at PlayFishers.com

BOO BASH new date and time

baked goods, and prepared foods from over 50 vendors, live

Saturday, October 26 | 10 AM - 1 PM | Central Green

entertainment, children’s activities, and festive specialty days.

Ghouls of all ages are invited to a spooktacular Halloween village with safe

Learn more at playfishers.com/FarmersMarket.

trick or treating at over 50 local business booths, fang-tastic giveaways, a bewitching digital scavenger hunt, a monster Farmers’ Market, and more!

MOVIES IN THE PARK DOUBLE FEATURE Friday, September 27 & Saturday, September 28

Several Boo Bash booths are participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project by

Dusk | NPD AMP

providing non-food items for children with food allergies and special needs.

We love our residents 3,000! Join Fishers Parks & Recreation for this special two-night event featuring back-to-back Avengers

DIGITAL COSTUME CONTEST

movies. Catch Avengers: Infinity War on Friday followed by the

Show off your spooky and boo-tiful costumes in our annual Digital

epic Avengers: Endgame on Saturday.

Costume Contest and win frighteningly fun prizes! Submit a photo at playfishers.com/BooBash to be eligible for public voting on the Fishers

PUMPKIN CARVING EXTRAVAGANZA

Parks & Recreation Facebook page. The public will crown the winners

Thursday, October 24 | 4 - 7 PM | NPD AMP

by voting on the top 5 photos. Don’t forget about the Howl-o-ween Pet

Help us decorate the NPD AMP for Boo Bash by carving pumpkins

Division! Learn more at playfishers.com/BooBash.

that we’ll display at the event! We'll provide the pumpkins and carving tools and display your masterpiece for all to see at Boo

PHOTO SUBMISSIONS: October 7 - 17

Bash on Saturday, October 26. All ages are welcome to drop by

PUBLIC VOTING ON FACEBOOK: October 18 - 24

and you can bring your pumpkin home after the Boo Bash event.

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY Monday, November 11 | 10 AM | City Hall Auditorium Join the City of Fishers at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring local veterans who have courageously served in the armed forces. The free ceremony is open to the public.

BRICK PAVERS Recognize your loved ones and the selfless sacrifices they have made for our country by purchasing an engraved brick paver, which will become a permanent part of the Liberty Plaza walkway. Learn more at playfishers.com/FishersHonors.

MONSTER MARKET AT BOO BASH Saturday, October 26 | 8 AM - 1 PM | NPD AMP Shop this spooky version of the Fishers Farmers' Market

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New This Year

Volunteers Needed

STORYWALK® in partnership with Hamilton East Public Library

CHECK OUT THE PLAY FISHERS APP!

Every Day, Dawn - Dusk | Various Locations | Ages 6 & Under

Find all the ways to Play in Fishers right at your fingertips with the free Play

Book Reveals on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month 10 - 11 AM

Fishers mobile app! From interactive parks maps that let you plan your

The StoryWalk® is on the move! We’ll feature a picture book each month

next adventure, to our all new Bucket List challenge, exclusive deals from

at a new park for a self-guided hike through the park. Learn more by

our partners, and up to the minute event info, our app is your complete

visiting playfishers.com/StoryWalk.

guide to fun #AroundFishers. Download the app today on the Apple App store and Google Play.

NOW - OCTOBER 15: Flat Fork Creek Park OCTOBER 16 - NOVEMBER 19: Billericay Park NOVEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 17: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve WANT MORE FUN? Don't miss out on the free Monthly Book Reveal on the third Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. with themed activities and a guided walk with a naturalist and librarian.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

FALL FOLIAGE IN FISHERS

Check out these places #AroundFishers to find the best fall foliage in the city and unplug with nature’s spectacular autumn colors. Share your photos using #AroundFishers.

RITCHEY WOODS NATURE PRESERVE | 10410 Hague Road FLAT FORK CREEK PARK | 16141 East 101st Street CHEENEY CREEK NATURAL AREA | 11030 Fishers Pointe Boulevard HERITAGE PARK AT WHITE RIVER | 10595 Eller Road

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PLAY FISHERS

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Volunteers Needed

Register Online at PlayFishers.com

THE HOLIDAYS IN FISHERS

FISHERS FREEBIRDS

From the twinkling lights around the Municipal Complex to the magical

presented by Hamilton Trace, a Cardon Family First Senior Living Community

Santa’s Mailbox, Fishers Parks & Recreation offers holiday cheer and

Find info on activities happening in Hamilton County for ages 50 and

festive fun for your family to create lasting memories and traditions this

better on the Freebirds calendar at playfishers.com/Freebirds. Community

holiday season. See how we’re making this holiday season merry and

groups are invited to post events that are open to the public and that

bright at playfishers.com/Holidays.

welcome residents in this growing segment of our city. For more info, call 317-595-3150 or visit playfishers.com/Freebirds.

FISHERS HOLIDAY FARMERS' MARKET Saturdays, November 2 - December 28 | 9 AM - Noon | Holland Park

FISHERS FREEBIRDS CLUB

The Holiday Farmers' Market extends the farmers' market season on

1st Wednesday of the Month | NEW TIME: 10 - 11:30 AM

Saturdays through the end of the year and provides shoppers the

Ambassador House | Ages 50+

opportunity to purchase fresh, local veggies, fruits, meat, and baked

Calling all empty nesters, or free birds! This free social club offers residents

goods from over 25 vendors for their holiday meals and gatherings. Learn

50 and better the opportunity to socialize and get involved in the

more at playfishers.com/FarmersMarket.

community. No registration required.

SHOP FISHERS

Each month features a new topic and activity:

Saturday, November 30 | Throughout Fishers Shop Fishers returns on Small Business Saturday to kick off holiday

OCTOBER 2: Coffee with a Cause - bring a canned food item to donate

shopping around Fishers! Find the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on

NOVEMBER 6: Game Day - bring a game or play one of ours

your list while supporting local retail entrepreneurs, Fishers Farmers’ Market

DECEMBER 4: Holiday Craft

vendors, and restaurateurs. Learn more at fishers.in.us/ShopFishers.

FREEBIRDS BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS

SANTA'S MAILBOX

Tuesdays, October 1 - December 10 | 9:30 AM - Noon | Billericay Park

Tuesday, November 12 - Monday, December 13 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM*

In partnership with the Indiana Bridge Foundation, join us for weekly

City Hall and Fishers Parks & Recreation Office

bridge lessons to learn the game or refresh your skills. New students will

Kids can drop off letters to Santa in our special mailboxes located inside

be accepted through the second week of lessons. Register by emailing

City Hall (1 Municipal Drive) and the Fishers Parks & Recreation office (11565

jbpepple@comcast.net or calling (317)701.8959.

Brooks School Road). Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and you’ll receive a reply from St. Nick! Learn more at playfishers.com/Holidays.

FISHERS WINTER WONDERLAND

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON Thursday, November 21 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Saxony Hall Ages 50+ | $15

Saturday, December 7 | 4 - 7 PM (Tree Lighting at 6 PM) | NPD AMP

Ages 50 and better are invited to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving lunch

Kick off the most wonderful time of the year with ice carving, the annual

along with music, bingo, and a chance to win great prizes. Register by

tree lighting and holiday light display, a visit from Santa, kids’ activities, and

November 8 at playfishers.com/Freebirds.

more holly jolly fun! Learn more at playfishers.com/WinterWonderland.

FEAST WITH THE GRINCH Saturday, December 14 | Saxony Hall | $15 (kids 1 & under free) Breakfast: 9 - 10:30 AM | Lunch: 11:30 - 1 PM Back by popular demand, enjoy a feast with the Grinch, a reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and more festive holiday fun. Two sessions are available. Get your tickets online at playfishers.com/Holidays.

SLEDDING HILLS Snowy days call for sledding at one of Fishers Parks & Recreation's awesome sledding hills! With close parking and options for all ages and experience levels, get ready for the ultimate snow day.

HERITAGE PARK AT WHITE RIVER | 10595 Eller Road FLAT FORK CREEK PARK | 16141 East 101st Street

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New This Year

Volunteers Needed

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION!

Summer camp registration opens for Fishers residents on January 13 at 8:30 a.m. and for nonresidents on January 27 at 8:30 a.m.

Fishers Parks & Recreation offers an endless array of full-day and half-day summer camp programs for children of all ages. With convenient camp locations, affordable pricing, and easy registration, parents love our camps just as much as children do! Learn more when you check out playfishers.com/SummerCamp.

FALL & WINTER BREAK CAMPS Looking for childcare during school breaks or just want to keep the kids busy? Fishers Parks & Recreation is here to help with fun and affordable day camps offering exciting activities and engaging topics.

FALL BREAK CAMP Monday - Friday, October 14 - 18 | 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve | Ages 5 - 10 | $100 Kids can explore Ritchey Woods as they learn about the changing of the seasons, carve pumpkins, enjoy a costume party, and more. Campers will end the week with a cookout jam-packed with fun skits and kid-friendly spooky stories. Register by October 4.

WINTER BREAK CAMP Thursday - Friday, January 2 - 3 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Holland Park | Ages 5 - 10 | $60 Campers can beat the winter blues and get movin' and groovin' as they explore movement and music with activities such as karaoke, dancing, and fun musical instruments. Register by December 10.

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PLAY FISHERS

PLAY FISHERS: #AROUNDFISHERS New This Year

Volunteers Needed

Register Online at PlayFishers.com

ARTS & CULTURE THE ART GALLERY AT CITY HALL Mondays - Fridays, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Saturdays in October, 10 AM - Noon City Hall | Free | Hours Exclude Holidays In partnership with the Fishers Arts Council, The Art Gallery at City Hall features rotating pieces from established and emerging artists and is open to the public with expanded hours during the Fishers Farmers’ Market. Learn more at fishersartcouncil.com.

• OCTOBER: Busy Pens & Brushes - The Calligraphy Guild of Indiana Reception October 26, 10 AM - 1 PM • NOVEMBER: Scenes of Indiana & Beyond Reception November 8, 6 - 8 PM and November 30, Noon - 5 PM • DECEMBER: Scenes of Winter & More Reception December 7, 4 - 7 PM

HAMILTON EAST PUBLIC LIBRARY'S CIRCLE CITY RINGERS Saturday, December 14 | 2 - 3 PM | Hamilton East Public Library | Free Ring in the holiday season with the Circle City Ringers, an auditioned bronze-level community handbell ensemble, who will perform holiday music on traditional English handbells and hand chimes sponsored by the Friends of Hamilton East Public Library. Learn more at hepl.lib.in.us.

CONNER PRAIRIE'S CHAUTAUQUA: BLOODY INDIANA Friday, October 4 | 6:30 - 9 PM | Conner Prairie | Ages 21+ | $35* Curious adults can get their think on – and drink on – at this new thoughtprovoking and interactive social event with spooky true stories of grave robbers, murderers, and ghosts from the shadowy path of Indiana's bloody past. Learn more at connerprairie.org. *Members receive a discounted price.

IGNITE STUDIO'S SCHOOL'S OUT MAKER CHALLENGE IN IGNITE: WHITE RIVER MONSTER

FAMILY FRIENDLY THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR HAMILTON COUNTY'S WOOFSTOCK

Thursday, October 17 | 1 - 4 PM | Hamilton East Public Library | Free Explore the River Monster Lore project sponsored by Hamilton County

SURVIVOR 5K & DOG WALK

Tourism by learning the story of the White River Monster spotted in

Saturday, October 5 | 8 AM | Four Day Ray Brewing | Free

Hamilton County in 1892 and by making your own River Monster to take

Grab your sneakers and your canine companions for the 11th annual

home. No registration required. Learn more at hepl.lib.in.us.

Woofstock Survivor 5K Dog Walk supporting the Survivor Program, which covers the cost of all life-saving and emergency care for thousands of

NICKEL PLATE ART'S MEYER NAJEM SHOWCASE: FREDERICK J. GREEN

animals each year. Register at woofstockrocks.com.

Monday - Friday | 8 AM - 5 PM | Meyer Najem (11787 Lantern Road) | Free

WOOFSTOCK ROCKS CONCERT

Presented by Nickel Plate Arts, Meyer Najem hosts a rotating, free, public

Saturday, October 5 | Gates open 7 PM, Show starts 8 PM | NPD AMP | $10

art exhibit on the second floor of their building featuring contemporary

Join the Humane Society for Hamilton County at the Woofstock Rocks

works from local artists. This fall and winter, the exhibit features Frederick

Concert featuring Dogs of Society, the Ultimate Elton John Rock Tribute

J. Green. Visit nickelplatearts.org for more info.

Band. Enjoy a wine and beer garden, food trucks, and check out the adoptable animals. Get tickets at woofstockrocks.com.

THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR HAMILTON COUNTY'S TINSEL & TAILS

FISHERS TRI KAPPA DONUT FESTIVAL

Thursday, November 21 | 6:30 PM

Saturday, October 5 | 9 - 11 AM | Saxony Hall | $15 ($10 for ages 10 & under)

Ritz Charles (12156 North Meridian Street, Carmel) | $110

Sample donuts and coffee from local vendors and enjoy children’s activities

Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, silent auction items, and a must-see presentation

including face painting and temporary tattoos, and live music from Klarc

featuring the year’s most amazing pet adoption and survival stories

Whitson of The Doo. Proceeds benefit second change teacher grants from

provide an abundance of holiday cheer. Get tickets at tinselandtails.com.

the HSE Foundation. Learn more on the Fishers Tri Kappa Facebook page.

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New This Year

Volunteers Needed

CONNER PRAIRIE'S HEADLESS HORSEMAN

YMI'S 4TH ANNUAL DONUT RIDE

October 10 - 13, 17 - 20, & 24 - 27 | 6 - 10 PM | Conner Prairie | Prices Vary

Saturday, October 5 | 9:15 AM | Grace Church (12450 Olio Road) | Free

Take an adventure on the haunted hayride where you’ll get chased down

The YMI Donut benefits Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI) and brings together

by the Headless Horseman, explore the all-new 11-acre corn maze, hop on

bike enthusiasts and families for a fun morning of bike riding. A 13- and 40-

the barrel-train, and enjoy challenging Halloween midway games, hilarious

mile course is available that takes riders to a donut shop in Fortville and

shows, and more. New this year, create your own River Monster to take

a park in Pendleton. Each participant will receive a free donut at each

home as part of the White River Vision Plan and be on the lookout for a

location. Register at ymionline.org.

beautiful piece of River Monster artwork. Learn more at connerprairie.org.

HAMILTON EAST PUBLIC LIBRARY'S OCTOBOO

STRIDE OVER STIGMA 5K Saturday, October 12 | 3 PM | Nickel Plate District | $35

Saturday, October 26 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Hamilton East Public Library | Free

Fishers Running Club will host the inaugural Stride Over Stigma 5K

Stop by for some not-so-spooky fun including Halloween crafts, activities,

benefiting The Peyton Riekhof Foundation for Youth Hope. Learn more

games, and treats perfect for ages 10 and under. Learn more at hepl.lib.in.us.

at fishersrunningclub.com.

CONNER PRAIRIE'S A MERRY PRAIRIE HOLIDAY

S.P.O.R.T.S. BOYS BASKETBALL OPENING DAY

Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays, November 29 - December 29

Saturday, November 16 | 1 - 7 PM | Fishers High School | Free

6 - 10 PM | Conner Prairie | Prices Vary

Kick off the boys’ basketball season with the annual sudden death basketball

Enjoy holiday family fun including treats and eats, crafts, entertainment,

tournament. This event is open to the public and is a fun way to see the

wagon rides, and more all under the shimmering backdrop of a local, time-

boys’ basketball teams in action. Food vendors will be on site and teams will

honored favorite moving to a new home at Conner Prairie, the Reynolds

also take their pictures during the day. Learn more at hsesports.org.

Farm Equipment Christmas Lights. Learn more at connerprairie.org.

SECOND NATURE BACKPACK RENTALS

SPORTS FIELDS STATUS UPDATES Rain or snow got you worried come game day? Get real-time condition

Fishers Parks & Recreation offers free nature exploration backpack

updates on all Fishers’ parks and sports fields at playfishers.com/FieldStatus

rentals for all ages that include field guides, binoculars, and other useful

and follow @FishersFields on Twitter.

items to help you explore on your next outdoor adventure. Learn more at playfishers.com/SecondNature.

SPORTS & ACTIVE LIVING FISHERS RUNNING CLUB'S WEEKLY GROUP RUNS Wednesdays, 7 PM | Saturdays, 8 AM | Various Locations | Free Join Fishers Running Club for weekly run/walks. All paces and distances are welcome. Learn more at fishersrunningclub.com/Calendar. Meet at Brooks School Park now through November 2 and at Cheeney Creek Natural Area November 16 through December 31.

FISHERS RUNNING CLUB'S WEDNESDAY NIGHT PUB CRAWL, WALK, RUN Wednesdays, 7 PM | Various Locations | Free All paces welcome! Learn more at fishersrunningclub.com. Meet ups will happen at Four Day Ray in October, at Eddy's during November, and at C.R. Heroes throughout December. Special thanks to Fishers Running Club for raising funds to replace the flag that was vandalized at the NPD AMP this summer. Thank you for your support!

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Volunteers Needed

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Register Online at PlayFishers.com Want to offer a program in partnership with Fishers Parks & Recreation?

Fishers Parks & Recreation offers Community Professional Partners (CPPs) reduced rental space at Fishers Parks buildings to provide unique experiences and programs to the community during the week. Check out the list of current CPP offerings and the rental

COUNCIL CONNECT MEETINGS

structure at playfishers.com/CPP.

Various Dates & Locations These monthly meetings allow residents an opportunity to ask questions or voice concerns directly to council leadership. Learn more by checking

JANUS DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' COMMUNITY LUNCHEON

THANK YOU!

Thursday, October 3 | Tuesday, November 5 | Wednesday, December 4

extend a special thank you to all our 2019 Fishers Summer Concert

Janus Developmental Services (1555 Westfield Road, Noblesville)

Series Sponsors & Partners.

out fishers.in.us/CityCouncil.

The City of Fishers and Fishers Parks & Recreation would like to

Enjoy a complimentary luncheon, a tour of the facility, and an overview of their programs and services. Reservations are required, please contact Patty Steffen at psteffen@janus-inc.org or call 317-331-0483. Learn more at janus-inc.org.

FISHERS MULTI-FAITH COMMUNITY FOR COMPASSION'S MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS SERIES October 3, 10, & 15 | 7 - 8:30 PM | City Hall | Free The program includes a panel of speakers who will talk about their beliefs, misconceptions people have formed, and common themes with other faith traditions. Learn more on the Fishers Multi-Faith Community for Compassion Facebook page.

FISHERS POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPLORER POST The Fishers Police Department Explorer Post #1978 is for Fishers residents ages of 14 to 20 who are interested in a law enforcement career. Explorers receive classroom lessons and participate in hands-on training activities led by members of the police department.

Training includes radio communication, patrol tactics, and crowd control, as well as an opportunity to use these skills while volunteering in the community. Learn more at fishers.in.us/Police.

FISHERS POLICE DEPARTMENT'S COFFEE WITH A COP Various Dates & Locations around Fishers | Free Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know officers working in your area. Learn more on the Fishers Police Department’s Facebook and

GET INVOLVED!

Twitter pages.

Interested in how your organization can get involved with Fishers Parks & Recreation? Learn about our sponsorship opportunities

GROUP MEET-UPS

and the impact your company can make in the community. For more

Looking for a running, walking, or yoga group? To promote the entrepreneurial

info, contact Sarah Sandquist, Director of Fishers Parks & Recreation

spirit of our city, feel free to use Fishers Parks for fitness and club meet-ups.

at sandquists@fishers.in.us.

Connect with local groups at playfishers.com/Meetup.

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New This Year

Volunteers Needed

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SHARE YOUR STORY If you've had a great volunteer experience in Fishers, we invite you to, share your story so we can feature you or your organization in our new Volunteer Spotlight in Play Fishers and on our website. Learn more and share your story at playfishers.com/Volunteer.

CHECK IT OUT! Look for the Volunteer Icon throughout the activity descriptions for volunteer opportunities. For a complete list of upcoming opportunities, head over to playfishers.com/Volunteer.

LET US HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT! Fishers Parks & Recreation offers a variety of park shelters and building rentals for both small and large private events. From birthday parties to baby showers, weddings to corporate get-togethers, and all events in between, our facilities are affordable, convenient, and fun!

Did you know that you can rent a park facility online? Explore park shelters and buildings available to rent and easily reserve and pay for your rental

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online when you visit playfishers.com/Rentals.

HOLLAND PARK | 1 Park Drive

BILLERICAY PARK | 12690 Promise Road

AMBASSADOR HOUSE | 10598 Eller Road

SAXONY HALL | 13362 Pennington Road

The Historic Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens’ Greek Revival style

Celebrate life’s special moments at Saxony Hall overlooking the

home, private grounds, and lush gardens create a stunning ambiance for

sparkling water, beautiful fire pits, and stunning stone fireplace.

every special occasion. The facility can host up to 250 guests outdoors

Available to rent year-round, Saxony Hall can accommodate up to

on the garden terrace or in the tent from April to October, and 60 guests

160 seated guests for weddings, corporate meetings, and other social

indoors during colder months. Learn more at ambassadorhouse.org.

gatherings. For more information, visit saxonyhall.org.

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2019

PLAY FISHERS

PLAY FISHERS: PARKS AMENITIES SAXONY LAKE & BEACH

RITCHEY WOODS

OLIO FIELDS

MUDSOCK FIELDS

HOOSIER WOODS

HOLLAND

HERITAGE PARK

HARRISON THOMPSON

HAMILTON PROPER

Register Online at PlayFishers.com

FLAT FORK CREEK

CYNTHEANNE

CUMBERLAND

CHEENEY CREEK

BROOKS SCHOOL

Volunteers Needed

BILLERICAY

New This Year

ASPHALT PARKING BASEBALL DIAMONDS BASKETBALL COURTS BEACH BIKE RACKS BRIDGES COMMUNITY BUILDING CONCESSIONS BUILDING DISC GOLF DOCKS ELECTRICITY FISHING POND FOOTBALL FIELDS GRILLS HORSESHOE PIT MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS MULTI-USE FIELDS MULTI-USE TRAILS PICNIC SHELTER PICNIC TABLES PLAYGROUND RESTROOMS SAND VOLLEYBALL SLEDDING HILL SOCCER FIELDS SOFTBALL DIAMONDS SPLASH PAD TREEHOUSES FishersParksAndRecreation

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PLAY FISHERS: PARKS MAP Register Online at PlayFishers.com

New This Year

Volunteers Needed

PARKS, TRAILS, & FACILITIES 1. Heritage Park at White River 2. Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens 3. Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve 4. Cheeney Creek Nature Park 5. Heritage Meadows Park 6. The Central Green

14. Cumberland Park

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15. Billericay Park

MAIN STREET 16. Hoosier Woods 17. Hamilton Proper Park 18. Fall Creek Trail Head 19. Brooks School Park

STREET 126 Fields 20. Mudsock TH

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21. Saxony Lake & Beach

PROMISE ROAD

12. Conner Trail 13. Harrison Thompson Park

HOWE ROAD

11. Roy G. Holland Memorial Park

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CUMBERLAND

10. NPD Multi-Use Trails

D OA R R VE I R

LANTERN ROA D

Amphitheater & Pavilion

ALL ISO NV ILLE ROAD

9. Nickel Plate District

ROAD

7. The Pocket Park 8. Cheeney Creek Trail Head

131ST STREET

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22. Saxony Hall 23. Olio Fields

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24. Bee Camp Trail Head 25. Fishers AgriPark

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(opening to the public in 2020) 26. Flat Fork Creek Park 27. Cyntheanne Park

HAGUE ROAD

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106TH STREET

14 MOLLENKOPF ROAD

ELLER ROAD

116TH STREET

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Trail Route

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96TH STREET

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OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2019

PLAY FISHERS

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PLAY FISHERS: PARKS MAP New This Year

Volunteers Needed

Register Online at PlayFishers.com

146TH STREET

MARILYN ROAD

146TH STREET

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CYNTHEANNE ROAD

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23 FLORIDA ROAD

OLIO ROAD

126TH STREET

113 TH ST REET

SCHOOL ROAD

HOOSIER ROAD

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GEORGIA ROAD

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OCTOBER - DECEMBER

Events Calendar

LETTERS TO SANTA

11.12 through 12.13 SANTA'S MAILBOX 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Mon - Fri* City Hall (1 Municipal Drive) Parks & Recreation Office (11565 Brooks School Road)

*hours exclude holidays, details pg 21

EACH MONTH

10.5 - SATURDAY

10.24 - THURSDAY

SATURDAYS

10.5 - SATURDAY

10.26 - SATURDAY

THE ART GALLERY AT CITY HALL 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Mon - Fri

TRI KAPPA DONUT FESTIVAL 9 - 11 AM | Saxony Hall

FISHERS FARMERS’ MARKET YMI'S 4TH ANNUAL DONUT RIDE 8 AM - Noon | NPD AMP 9:15 AM | Grace Church Final market of the season 10.26

SATURDAYS

FISHERS HOLIDAY FARMERS’ MARKET 8 AM - Noon | Holland Park Market runs 11.2 through 12.28

OCTOBER

10.2 - WEDNESDAY

FISHERS FREEBIRDS CLUB 10 - 11:30 AM | Ambassador House

10.4 - FRIDAY

CONNER PRAIRIE'S CHAUTAUQUA: BLOODY INDIANA 6:30 - 9 PM | Conner Prairie

10.5 - SATURDAY WOOFSTOCK 5K: 8 AM | Four Day Ray Concert: 8 PM | NPD AMP

10.12 - SATURDAY STRIDE OVER STIGMA 5K 3 PM | Nickel Plate District

10.16 - WEDNESDAY STORYWALK® BOOK REVEAL 10 AM | Billericay Park

10.17 - THURSDAY

IGNITE STUDIO'S WHITE RIVER MONSTER 1 - 4 PM | Ignite Studio at HEPL

10.21 - MONDAY

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 PM | City Hall Auditorium

PUMPKIN CARVING EXTRAVAGANZA 4 - 7 PM | NPD AMP

FISHERS FARMERS' MARKET MONSTER MARKET AT BOO BASH 8 AM - Noon | NPD AMP

10.26 - SATURDAY

BOO BASH 10 AM - 1 PM | Central Green

10.26 - THURSDAY HEPL'S OCTOBOO 11 AM - 1 PM | HEPL

10.28 - MONDAY

COUNCIL CONNECT SERIES 7:30 - 9 AM | Location TBD

NOVEMBER 11.6 - WEDNESDAY

FISHERS FREEBIRDS CLUB 10 - 11:30 AM | Ambassador House

11.11 - MONDAY

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 10 AM | City Hall Auditorium

11.14 - THURSDAY

11.21 - THURSDAY

11.16 - SATURDAY

11.30 - SATURDAY

11.18 - MONDAY

DECEMBER

COUNCIL CONNECT SERIES 5:30 - 7 PM | Location TBD

S.P.O.R.T.S. BOYS BASKETBALL OPENING DAY 1 - 7 PM | Fishers High School CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 PM | City Hall Auditorium

11.20 - WEDNESDAY STORYWALK® BOOK REVEAL 10 AM | Ritchey Woods

11.21 - THURSDAY THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON 11 AM - 1 PM | Saxony Hall

TINSEL & TAILS 6:30 PM | Ritz Charles

SHOP FISHERS All Day | Throughout Fishers

12.4 - WEDNESDAY

FISHERS FREEBIRDS CLUB 10 - 11:30 AM | Ambassador House

12.7 - SATURDAY

WINTER WONDERLAND 4 - 7 PM | NPD AMP Tree lighting ceremony at 6 PM

12.14 - SATURDAY FEAST WITH THE GRINCH Breakfast: 9 - 10:30 AM Lunch: 11:30 AM - 1 PM Saxony Hall

12.14 - SATURDAY CIRCLE CITY RINGERS 2 - 3 PM | HEPL

12.16 - MONDAY

CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 PM | City Hall Auditorium

12.18 - WEDNESDAY STORYWALK® BOOK REVEAL 10 AM | Holland Park

SHOP FISHERS Join us for our local celebration of Small Business Saturday on November 30! Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and take advantage of special deals and promotions at small businesses, restaurants, and the Fishers Holiday Farmers’ Market. Learn more at fishers.in.us/ShopFishers.

DON'T MISS THE FISHERS HOLIDAY FARMERS' MARKET The new Holiday Farmers' Market will extend the farmers’ market season through November and December, and provide shoppers with the opportunity to purchase fresh, local veggies, fruits, meat, and baked goods from over 25 vendors for their holiday meals and gatherings. Learn more at playfishers.com/FarmersMarket.

STATE ROAD 37 Stay up to date on the construction happening on State Road 37 and how you can support local businesses along the corridor by visiting 37Thrives.com.

DOWNLOAD THE PLAY FISHERS APP Fishers Parks & Recreation has teamed up with VisitApps to create the all new Play Fishers mobile app, where you can find all the ways to play in Fishers right at your fingertips! Download the app to find interactive maps, exclusive deals, and up-to-date event info. Check out page 16 of this issue for more details and a QR code to download the app.

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