Think Fishers: October - December 2020

THIS IS FISHERS The City launches a blog celebrating life and arts in Fishers page 6

HOMETOWN HEROES Community seeks to honor Veterans year-round page 8

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2020

A DAY AT THE BEACH Fishers’ newest park begins construction in 2021 page 16

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CITY STAFF

MAYOR FADNESS LETTER TO OUR RESIDENTS

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t is difficult to believe we have made it to the last months of 2020. Many of us have experienced a level of adversity we would never have predicted while others have found that simply having more quality time with family has helped to reset priorities.

However this year has impacted you, I hope you have seen the kindness and resiliency of our community.

As in any typical year, your city government is not letting off the gas as we round up the year. You can read more about our race relations initiatives in the pages of this issue or get involved yourself. And we still have a few community events, albeit different due to COVID-19, that will still bring fun and entertainment for the whole family.

However you choose to close out 2020, be sure it is held close with the kindness, grace, and understanding for our neighbors we can all be proud of.

MAYOR OF FISHERS Scott Fadness 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 ENGINEERING Jason Taylor DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Megan Baumgartner DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & ZONING Tony Bagato DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION Sarah Sandquist DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Tracy Gaynor DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Ethan Lee DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Ashley Elrod ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PR Stephanie Perry MARKETING & PR MANAGER Kara Hall BRAND COORDINATOR, DESIGN & LAYOUT Elizabeth Creakbaum

Yours in service,

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). If you would like more information, visit fishers.in.us.

Scott A. Fadness

ON THE COVER Concept art for the beach at the new Geist Waterfront Park. Learn more on page 16.

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CITY COUNCIL

Stay up to date by following Fishers on Facebook and Twitter: @CeciliaCoble Fishers.Indiana

SELINA STOLLER Vice-President, North West District stollers@fishers.in.us StollerForCouncil JOCELYN VARE District at Large varej@fishers.in.us

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TODD ZIMMERMAN District at Large zimmermant@fishers.in.us

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SAMANTHA DELONG North Central District delongs@fishers.in.us

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BRAD DEREAMER North East District dereamerb@fishers.in.us DAVID GEORGE South West District george@fishers.in.us

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PETE PETERSON South East District petersonp@fishers.in.us

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JOHN WEINGARDT South Central District weingardt@fishers.in.us

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FISHERS CITY HALL 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers | 46038 (317) 595.3111 | fishers.in.us administration@fishers.in.us FISHERS CITY SERVICES 3 Municipal Drive, Fishers | 46038 (317) 595.3111 | fishers.in.us/CityServices administration@fishers.in.us FISHERS PARKS & RECREATION 11565 Brooks School Road | 46037 (317) 595.3150 | playfishers.com parks@fishers.in.us FISHERS CITY CLERK (317) 595.3145 ZONING CODE ENFORCEMENT (317) 595.3120 PERMITTING & INSPECTIONS (317) 595.3120 FISHERS CITY COURT (317) 595.3130 HAMILTON COUNTY CLERK (317) 776.9629 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE CENTER (317) 776.4005

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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 FISHERS FIRE & EMERGENCY CHIEF STEVE ORUSA Non-Emergency: (317) 595.3200 and (317) 846.2525 FIRE STATION 91 2 Municipal Drive | 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 FIRE STATION 97 13000 East 136th Street | 46037

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City Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. inside City Hall Auditorium, located at 1 Municipal Drive. Residents unable to attend are invited to view meeting minutes at fishers.in.us/CityCouncil.

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BRINGING YOU THE LATEST HAPPENINGS WITHIN YOUR LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT

COUNCIL CONNECT THE 2021 CITY BUDGET IS ANTICIPATED TO BE ADOPTED THIS OCTOBER. HOW DOES THE CITY COUNCIL APPROACH BUDGETING & HOW CAN RESIDENTS BETTER UNDERSTAND WHY DECISIONS ARE MADE?

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CHECK IT OUT! ATTEND A CITY COUNCIL MEETING Meetings are open to the public and held the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the City Hall Auditorium. Residents can submit public comments, view the live stream and recorded meetings, and see meeting minutes at fishers.in.us/CityCouncil.

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ach year, the City Council is charged with the adoption of the following year‘s municipal budget. That process begins in early summer, when department heads meet with Mayor Fadness and the Controller’s Office to discuss goals and expenditures for the following year. From there, the Controller’s Office and Mayor Fadness work with City Council members through the Finance Committee and other briefings to review predicted revenues for the following year and determine how that weighs against goals and expenditures.

As we head into the 2021 City Budget cycle, it has been the consistent direction of the administration, in partnership with City Council leadership, that the City of Fishers retain a healthy balance in cash reserves. This allows the City to remain fiscally stable in the event of a downturn. For 2021, the City Council, in partnership with Mayor Fadness, is preparing for a future shortfall in revenues due to decreases in income tax revenue. In anticipation of that decrease, the 2021 municipal budget for Fishers will not include any major capital investments, or personnel additions. All department budgets will remain flat for 2021 and a portion of anticipated revenues for 2021 will be preserved as cash reserves for potential future revenue shortfalls.

For more information on the 2021 City Budget, visit fishers.in.us/Budget and tune into the City Council meetings on September 21 and October 19.

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WHAT YOU’LL FIND • Blog posts exploring life in the City of Fishers

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community calendar • The hub for Arts & Culture in Fishers

MORE WAYS TO CONNECT

THIS IS FISHERS CITY LAUNCHES NEW LIFESTYLE BLOG

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amed a top place to live in America by Money Magazine isn’t just a fleeting title, it’s a point of pride for Fishers. We live by the tenants of our vision: smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial. Four-star schools are within minutes of every neighborhood in Fishers, along with places to jog, play, and shop local.

To showcase the diverse features and stories of our community, the City of Fishers recently launched a new lifestyle blog befittingly called This is Fishers. The site, found at ThisIsFishers.com, serves as the official blog for the city and embodies what it means to be uniquely Fishers.

“Our new blog illustrates how we live, work, learn, and play in our community and highlights the unique voices and stories of the residents, businesses, community groups, and schools that make Fishers so special,” said Ashley Elrod, Fishers’ Director of Public Relations.

Blog posts range from everything from resident profiles to restaurant features and lists for fun and entertainment happening around Fishers. Posts are authored by City of Fishers staff and guest bloggers from around the community, including residents, business and nonprofit leaders, and local partners.

Along with diverse blog content, the site will also house information on the Fishers Arts and Culture Commission and include artist spotlights, arts and culture events, upcoming project requests and applications for artists, networking workshops, and an online marketplace where the public can purchase pieces from local artists.

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• WEBSITE: fishers.in.us • FACEBOOK: Fishers.Indiana • TWITTER: @FishersIN • INSTAGRAM: @FishersIN • YOUTUBE: youtube.com/FishersIN • Follow us on Nextdoor • Need to report a pothole, traffic signal issue, or other concern?

Download the Fishers Connect app or visit fishers.in.us/ FishersConnect to learn more.

Along with the Arts and Culture hub and blog posts featuring entertainment, food and drink, recreation, local businesses, and Fishers residents, the site also includes a comprehensive community calendar for events happening around the city.

Local organizations and businesses are encouraged to submit their events to the community calendar to create an easy to find list of what is happening in Fishers. Find the online calendar at ThisIsFishers.com/Calendar.

Visit ThisIsFishers.com to explore the new site and follow the City of Fishers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay up to date.

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR:

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he Fishers Health Department was established in April as part of the City of Fishers’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The establishment of the municipal-led Health Department not only allowed for a quick response to COVID-19, but an opportunity to bring a high level of health and safety services to the residents of Fishers. Dr. Indy Lane was appointed to lead the department as the Chief Medical Director.

Along with COVID-19 recovery, the new Health Department is also responsible for vital records, food safety and permitting, open water sampling, swimming pool permitting, and more.

Dr. Lane’s daily tasks currently revolve around COVID-19 testing and recovery within the Fishers community, including meeting daily with Monica Heltz, the Department’s Public Health Director, to determine best practices for the community.

“We collaborate to make decisions in terms of [masses of people] or activities based on the CDC recommendations, and modify that to the current needs of the community,” Dr. Lane said. “We are also working toward other services that the Health Department will offer as it grows, like immunization and screenings.”

Dr. Lane has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, she received her Doctorate of Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

She has practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology within Community Health Network since 2004, and in that time has served on several medical and community committees.

She was also the recipient of the Patient Choice Award for three consecutive years in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

A 30-year resident of the Fishers-Indianapolis area, she was born in Maryland and moved to the area in the late 1980s with her parents. Her favorite thing about Fishers is the entrepreneurial spirit of the city, along with a wide array of local businesses and the 4-star school system. Dr. Lane has three kids and they all attend Hamilton Southeastern schools.

Family time is important to Dr. Lane since she and her family have such busy schedules. When they have downtime, they like to spend time at home together and enjoy a nice meal, which sometimes consists of takeout, because she is not the biggest fan of cooking.

Dr. Lane loves her new position at the Fishers Health Department because it allows her to give back on a larger scale. “I realize that as a physician, you can make a change individual by individual. This opportunity allows me, as well as the Fishers Health Department team, to make a positive impact on the entire community,” Dr. Lane said. “When you can see positive changes in a community of people, I think that’s really the ultimate way to give back.”

For more information on the COVID-19 and the Fishers Health Department, visit fishers.in.us/HealthDepartment.

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Dr. Indy Lane, Chief Medical Director of the Fishers Health Department

Q&A NEIGHBORHOOD Geist District

FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT Puccini’s at Geist. They have a spring mix salad and a tomato soup that’s to die for!

FAVORITE FISHERS PARK Brooks School Park. When my kids were little, it was a favorite of ours.

It had a playground that was small enough for them and a walking path.

FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESS Wasson Nursery. It’s my Mother’s Day tradition to go there. I have a window box and we always go to Wasson’s around Mother’s Day to pick out flowers for it.

FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY I’m kind of a homebody. A good Saturday would be exercising, going out to a restaurant, and just hanging out with my family. I’m so busy that quiet quality time when we’re all enjoying a good meal and we can sit together is a perfect Saturday.

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IN HONOR OF HEROES T

HONOR & SUPPORT

Fishers is a community that not only honors our veterans but continues to support their contributions alongside active duty members. If you or a loved one are looking for information on how to get involved with local veterans groups, mental health access to care, or how to get better involved in the veteran community, the resources on the following pages can connect you to local opportunities and resources. For more information, check out fishers.in.us/FishersHonors.

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his November, residents of all generations will come together to honor our community’s heroes: our veterans. In a year marked by instability, sacrifices, and uncertain futures, many of us in the community have had to sacrifice day-to-day luxuries for the greater good. This Veterans’ Day, it is an ideal time to acknowledge the sacrifices of our veterans and their families to fight for the freedoms we enjoy today.

As the COVID-19 pandemic impacted ceremonies for Memorial Day, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, and ceremonies planned around Spark!Fishers, the City of Fishers is committed to honoring those who served in the Armed Forces this Veterans Day in a safe, socially distant, outdoor ceremony. We welcome the community to join in the ceremony honoring those who fought for our freedoms.

The City of Fishers is proud to have several Veterans living in our community. Our mission is to ensure active and former armed service personnel and their families are honored and supported. Fishers’ goal is to ensure that our service members and their family can return to, belong, and prosper in Fishers, a place they call home.

Fishers Honors is an initiative dedicated to actively honoring our local heroes. The City host several events to honor local service members throughout the year.

The ceremonies are free and open to the public.

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VETERANS DAY CEREMONY This ceremony held each November 11 honors local veterans who have courageously served in the Armed Forces.

The community-led ceremony features local students, performances, remarks from local veterans, and fellowship.

NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY Fishers, a Commemorative Partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration, holds an annual ceremony on March 29 to honor those veterans which served during the Vietnam War period. The ceremony recognizes the dedication of these servicemen and women as the community thanks them for their service.

MEMORIAL DAY Every Memorial Day, the City of Fishers holds an outdoor ceremony at Liberty Plaza that features speakers, performances, and an opportunity to pay respects to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Families of fallen heroes are welcome to a day of remembrance with the support of the community.

KOREAN WAR ARMISTICE DAY The City of Fishers proclaimed July 27, 2019 as Korean War Armistice Day. Each year on July 27, the City of Fishers will recognize those who fought in the Korean War while honoring those who perished.

SPARK!FISHERS As the community comes together for the Fourth of July holiday, we remember the reason why we can celebrate our freedoms.

During Spark!Fishers, we honor veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Fishers Honors Exhibit Hall and during the Spark!Fishers parade.

HOMETOWN HELP FOR HEROES Led by Fishers’ Department of Public Works (DPW), this program offers resources to alleviate some of the practical burdens that families of a deployed head of household will face.

The program offers services including driveway and sidewalk snow removal and lawn mowing and trimming services during the summer months to families with a deployed head of household.

FISHERS HONORS BRICKS Service members, their families, and loved ones have the opportunity to purchase an engraved brick that recognizes their own hero. The brick will become a permanent addition to the Liberty Plaza walkway located near Liberty Fountain in the Municipal Complex.

FISHERS HONORS BANNERS (NEW!) Fishers Department of Public Works (DPW) will maintain banner displays to recognize our local servicemen and women. Similar to the district banners seen throughout Fishers, the Fishers Honors Banners will be displayed on the decorative light poles in downtown Fishers’ Nickel Plate District.

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PICKS OF THE PATCH THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES HAVE ALL YOUR FALL ESSENTIALS!

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A new season means new decor! Spruce up your home with new pillows and plants from Wasson Nursery.

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12550 Promise Creek Lane, Suite 108 | unplugsoycandles.com

11171 Florida Road, Fortville | playfishers.com/AgriPark

Celebrate autumn at the Fishers AgriPark and come out to the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17. Learn more on page 20 of this issue.

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Warm up with Ale Emporium’s homemade chili! It’s a local favorite and a perfect dish for the fall weather.

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UNPLUG SOY CANDLES

Sit back, relax, and light your favorite scent from Unplug Soy Candles.

They have the perfect fall scents out now to help set the spooky mood!

Pie is good year-round, but it’s even better during the holiday season.

Generations Pie Company offers online ordering and pick-up at the Online Winter Farmers’ Market!

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Sweatshirt weather is back! Gallery 116 has you covered with trendy and comfy fall clothing and accessories.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Support Fishers businesses during Small Business Saturday!

Knock out your holiday shopping and enjoy special discounts and promotions at businesses around the city.

Get the list of deals at fishers.in.us/ShopFishers.

SHOP YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESSES

GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

TREAT YOURSELF, FAMILY, & FRIENDS

GET THE APP! Download the free Play Fishers app for your mobile event guide! Check in at 3 participating businesses during Shop Fishers for your chance to win a fantastic prize pack.

Available for download on Apple and Android devices.

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GREEN RIBBON

HSE SCHOOLS RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS

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amilton Southeastern Schools is among this year’s U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardees. The district was nominated by Indiana Department of Education for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact and cost.

HSE Schools made it a priority to reduce its environmental impact and cost a few years ago. Back in 2017, Energy Manager Bob Rice was hired and tasked with monitoring energy use, increasing efficiency, and engaging students and staff in sustainability endeavors. Since the creation of this position, the district has significantly reduced its energy costs despite having more students and more buildings.

In 2019, HSE installed 4,800 solar panels. These arrays have an annual predicted production of 2,385,600 kWh, enough to power three of the 23 schools in the district. The solar arrays are providing students a first-hand example of sustainability.

STEM and Humanities classes have incorporated information from the arrays into curriculum.

The district also has single-stream recycling in every school. Working with the Food Services department, students and staff helped to eliminate many of the singleuse plastics coming from the cafeterias. The students then created an art campaign and engaged the community.

A local restaurant began displaying the artwork and removed plastic straws from their establishment. The district has installed more than 80 water bottle filling stations to reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles.

As a district, HSE meets or surpasses state and federal guidelines pertaining to indoor air quality and water quality. The district is a two-time recipient of the National Clean Air Award from the National Air Filtration Association. The district proactively monitors and tests for lead, radon, and mold in all buildings, exceeding state requirements.

HSE has standardized the chemicals used throughout the district by installing centrally located chemical dispensing system instead of single-use spray bottles at every school. This has shown a decrease in the chemicals and water used while maintaining cleaning standards.

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Student-led projects have introduced vegetable gardens, rain gardens, pollinator gardens, flower beds, and trails. Several of the schools have created outdoor learning spaces that can be used as an extension to the classroom.

Water samples, population studies, soil judging, and macroinvertebrate identification are a few activities commonly completed in these outdoor spaces.

HSE has a schedule that replaces older buses with more efficient models. Three-quarters of the fleet has been replaced with newer, more efficient diesel engines. In addition, there is a plan to replace the remaining 78 less efficient models within a few years.

As a district, students are supplied with superior nutrition that meets or exceeds the USDA School Dietary Guidelines. Schools incorporate smart snack a la carte options, such as carrots, broccoli, and tropical fruits. This produce option is provided twice a week and is free to any student, whether they purchased a lunch or not. Food Services also collaborates with school nurses to identify students with health concerns to provide them with alternatives that meet their needs.

“We are very grateful that our combined efforts have earned us this recognition. Hamilton Southeastern Schools has thoughtfully and purposefully worked with building administrators, staff, students, and parents to implement programs that will help further our mission to ensure the success of each and every student, to become a responsible citizen and to positively influence an ever-changing world community,” said Dr. Allen Bourff, Superintendent of Hamilton Southeastern Schools.

Across the country, 39 schools, 11 districts, and five postsecondary institutions were honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education.

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HSEF LAUNCHES NEW EXPERIENCE THE HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN EDUCATION FOUNDATION REBRANDS AND INTRODUCES A BRAND NEW LOGO AND WEBSITE

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amilton Southeastern Education Foundation (HSEF), formerly known as Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation, released a new user experience in September 2020. This rebranding includes a new logo and refreshed website.

The new look and website came together through a collaboration with a variety of community members. “We started the process this past spring by having conversations with several Foundation stakeholders including our board, volunteers, parents, students, teachers, alumni, and members of the business community.

From these insights we developed a refreshed brand that helps reflect the amazing work being done by our teachers and students within our schools,” said Justin Hirnisey, Executive Director.

In 2019-20, the Foundation supported 64 grant projects, impacting students in 23 HSE buildings from elementary through high school.

The new HSEF website offers a modern, streamlined approach to connect the HSE community and provide a first-hand view at how engaging with HSEF helps bring the next best practices in education home to local students and teachers. “We added new video spotlight sections to our website and look forward to working with our many stakeholders to better tell the story of how connecting and investing in the Foundation helps advance HSE Schools.” said Justin. “In what has been a challenging year for all of us, this new experience will help us better demonstrate our support for all HSE schools, teachers, and students.”

Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation may have a new look, but dedication and commitment to their prevailing mission lives on: enhance educational opportunities, inspire excellence, and engage the community to foster a legacy of achievement.

Since its inception in 2001, Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation has invested over $1.5 million into local public education through staff and student grants, scholarships, and district initiatives.

To learn more about Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation and support innovation within HSE Schools, please visit hsefoundation.org.

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MAKING SPACE FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING 1ST MAKER SPACE IS ON A MISSION TO FILL THE VOID OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION SPACES IN FISHERS

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rom manufacturing to construction and farming, the act of ‘making’ is a staple in the American economy. While technology has instigated change in these industries, the need for designers, innovators, and problems solvers has persisted and will continue to grow.

As the Makers Movement becomes increasingly important in filling existing and future workforce voids in the new economy, one Fishers-based startup known as 1st Maker Space, is on a mission to spark an interest in experiential and hands-on learning among students.

“To be successful in the new economy, students need to be innovators and problem solvers. Experience doing both is, not surprisingly, required to be good at it. Research has shown that making something is both engaging and motivating.

Students who struggle in academic and theoretical areas often shine in the real and practical world,” said Kim Brand, Technology Advisor for 1st Maker Space.

Not only specializing in the design and build of makerspaces, STEM labs and innovation centers, 1st Maker Space also helps implement experiential curriculum and professional development into schools, libraries, and community centers.

Operating out of the IoT Lab since 2018, the 1st Maker Space team notes the benefit of the organic collaboration and culture of the lab, for a startup focused on engaging students in STEM and ‘making.’

“We mostly value the connections that our membership in the IoT Lab has allowed us to develop. The Fishers community and culture are nurturing for a start-up like ours.

Having space at the IoT lab is cool and always a source of pride wherever we travel around the state,”, said Brand. “More communities should have innovation spaces like ‘The Lab’ to cultivate economic development.”

To date, 1st Makerspace has helped more than 100 schools and community centers in Indiana bring project-based learning and STEM to students. Most recently, the start up partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), in a multiyear strategy focused on coding.

“We are very proud of the #CSforIPS initiative we helped IPS launch this fall.

This project was a year in the making.

It took hundreds of hours of planning with district leaders, school champions,

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vendors, and logistics partners. Working with the state’s largest school district is a game-changer for us,” said Brand.

With funding support from the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation and the IPS Foundation, the initiative coaches classroom teachers on how to incorporate computer science into classroom instruction.

“There are gobs and gobs of coding academies, courses, lessons, and labs. But ours combines physical computing and cross-curricular academic standards alignment,” noted Brand. “Kids love it when they learn to code – and that makes robots move, light up, and talk. When students love what they learn, they learn better and faster.

This is the aim of the #CSforIPS initiative.”

If you would like more information on 1st Maker Space and the #CSforIPS initiative, visit 1stmakerspace.com.

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Andre Boulais, Entelo’s VP of Customer Success

LAUNCHING DIVERSE RECRUITING IN FISHERS THINK FISHERS SPEAKS WITH ANDRE BOULAIS, VP OF CUSTOMER SUCCESS AT ENTELO, ABOUT BUILDING A TEAM AT LAUNCH FISHERS

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n 2014, after years of leading world-renowned talent acquisition teams at ExactTarget and Salesforce, Andre Boulais took on a senior leadership role with California-based recruiting software leader, Jobvite, starting an office out of Launch Fishers.

“My team at Salesforce had worked out of the original Launch Fishers located in the library and we loved the feel of it. As the first employee for Jobvite in Indiana, I knew that the new Launch Fishers building would make a perfect home for a growing tech company,” said Boulais.

After creating multiple industry-leading professional services offerings that powered record setting growth for Jobvite and a $200M acquisition, Boulais is taking on a new endeavor with a familiar story line. Joining California-based Entelo as VP of Customer Success, Boulais was given the opportunity to grow an Indiana presence, choosing Launch Fishers, once again.

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“I loved the idea of leading and growing a team that powers the hiring for many of the most prominent Fortune 500 companies along with the fact Entelo has been recognized as the industry-leader in diversity recruiting technology since 2014,” noted Boulais, “Along those lines, I was also drawn to joining a progressive and diverse executive team led by one of the most dynamic CEO’s in our industry.”

Founded in 2010, Entelo provides customers with an all-in-one platform to streamline the talent acquisition process and develop strong candidate pipelines. Currently operating out of San Francisco, the company is looking to expand in the Indiana area.

“Entelo is going through an exciting growth period on a global scale powered by the success our technology brings to companies across multiple industries,” said Boulais, “For me, it was important that I join a progressive technology company that would consider Indiana as a potential talent pool and Entelo is showing that now with multiple openings.”

Entelo offers companies of all sizes access to over 500 Million candidate profiles, many of which are not on LinkedIn. Within that pool of talent Entelo offers several features powering diversity recruiting initiatives. From the ability to build diversity within talent pools to their unbiased sourcing features, Entelo offers core features that establish them as the clear leader in diversity recruiting technology.

“Diversity Recruiting technology is one of the most in-demand products, and rightfully so.

Entelo has several advantages stemming from the fact that we’ve been committed to powering D&I initiatives for close to a decade,” said Boulais.

Moving forward in his new role with a vision for growth, Boulais is confident that the tech talent pool in Central Indiana is world-class and will support his anticipated workforce needs.

“There is only one Silicon Valley, but there’s a clear reason companies like Salesforce, Jobvite, and now Entelo also consider hiring in Indiana for core roles due to the strength of our tech talent pool,” said Boulais.

As Boulais looks toward a repeat of the success he experienced with Jobvite, he notes the value of Fishers’ business climate in attracting tech companies.

“Personally, I love the overall collaboration and community,” said Boulais, “In general, there is an underlying kindness and desire to help each other among all the businesses in Fishers, and Mayor Scott Fadness and his team have done an amazing job to make tech leaders feel welcome.”

If you would like more information on Entelo, or are interested in career opportunities, visit Entelo.com.

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PHASE ONE OF GEIST WATERFRONT PARK, FISHERS' NEWEST AMENITY, SET TO BEGIN DEVELOPMENT

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fter a year of planning, design, and development, plans for the Geist Waterfront Park are becoming a reality to create the largest public park space on Geist Reservoir.

In 2018, the City acquired the 70-acre waterfront park, which will be developed at the last-remaining undeveloped parcel of the 1,900-acre reservoir, located at approximately 111th Street on the east side of Olio Road.

Upon announcing the project two years ago, one of the City’s main goals was to design and create a park that is truly focused on the residents of Fishers. The City held numerous open houses with staff and residents to get ideas for the new park, as well as several meetings with residents and stakeholders to get public input on the amenities that the community would want to see in the new park.

Now that the overall design for the park has been completed, construction will be broken down into three different phases. The first phase of construction, beginning in 2021, will be the heaviest lift of the project with permitting and significant earth work to shape the site. Phase One is set to open to the public in 2024.

“Geist Waterfront Park will be a transformative park for Fishers. This unique asset will allow residents to interact with the Geist Reservoir through a large beach, canoe and kayak areas, and boardwalks along wetlands,” said Sarah Sandquist, Director of Fishers Parks.

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PHASE ONE will bring some of the parks’ most anticipated amenities into existence, including construction of the public beach with an adjacent plaza offering café seating, a beachside play space for children, as well as multiple picnic areas and an overlook plaza to sit back and enjoy views of the water.

The canoe and kayak area will ultimately allow connectivity from Fall Creek and Geist Park to the reservoir. “This is a real opportunity to utilize Fall Creek and connect the reservoir in a natural way to some of the most beautiful areas of our city,” said City Councilor Pete Peterson.

PHASE TWO will focus on the natural beauty of the park and the creekside area,

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PROJECT TIMELINE: Phase One - Beachside

2020 - 2024; $16 million Phase Two – Creekside Area

*2024 – 2030; $10 million Phase Three – The Uplands

*2030 – 2040; $5 million *Phases Two and Three will progress as funds become available

with the addition of a waterfront nature pavilion, over-water boardwalk, pristine wetland habitats, and a unique nature playscape. There will also be a lakefront trail with native plantings, as well as a fishing pier and community building for events.

PHASE THREE will feature additions to the upland area of the park with a concentration on outdoor adventure, featuring a restored native prairie and woodland ecosystem, a pollinator wildflower garden, and paved multi-use trail loops, as well as soft-surface nature trails.

The total budget for the project is $31 million, and the remaining two phases will progress as funds become available. The city’s

goal is to complete all three phases by 2040.

“Once completed, we anticipate this park will be another gem in our robust park system.

Fishers Parks is excited to begin work on this project and hopes to invite the community to the park in the next few years,” said Sandquist.

Along with creating a public recreation space designed by the people, another goal of the new park is to help mitigate environmental and safety concerns of increased boat traffic and new development on the reservoir, thus creating a better experience for residents and visitors on the lake. Along with the development of the park, the City of Fishers has removed nearly 30,000 cubic feet of dredging

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material from the reservoir as a result of ongoing sediment deposits from the creek.

An added win for residents will be creating a space with public access to the reservoir.

“By adding public access to Geist, our entire community can enjoy this wonderful natural setting,” said Sandquist. “To have a major natural asset like we do with Geist Reservoir is a great opportunity to encourage residents to enjoy nature a little more and unplug.”

The Geist Waterfront Park, along with projects like the Geist Greenway, are part of the City’s initiative to strengthen the brand of the Geist District, where outdoor recreation is central. For project updates, visit playfishers.com/GeistWaterfrontPark.

PLAY FISHERS At Fishers Parks, we create a community of exploration for all ages. Whether you’re looking for a night to let loose, ecotherapy on the trails, or your next adventure, our parks and activities are made for making memories.

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HEAD OVER TO PLAYFISHERS.COM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FISHERS PARKS’ EVENTS

COVID-19 CANCELATIONS

The City of Fishers and Fishers Parks will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and adjust event schedules as needed.

To protect the health and safety of Fishers residents, event details listed are subject to change, including times, dates, and prices.

Check out the Fishers Parks Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest info and visit fishers.in.us/Coronavirus to learn more.

LOOK!

Find details about these specially marked events at playfishers.com:

REFUND POLICY

NEW EVENT

A full refund will be issued if Fishers Parks cancels an event for any reason. Fishers Parks will offer refunds for most paid events based on the time between cancelation 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 We welcome the opportunity to serve guests with disabilities to enjoy all Fishers Parks’ facilities, events, and services.

Assisted Listening Devices and Sensory Bags are available for check out at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP) events. For assistance and information on accessibility, contact Customer Service at (317) 595.3150 or parks@fishers.in.us.

GET IN TOUCH

Fishers Parks Office 11560 Brooks School Road Fishers, Indiana 46038 (317) 595.3150 | playfishers.com Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM excluding holidays

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Think Fishers | SPECIAL EVENTS

Special Events STORYWALK® All Month | Dawn - Dusk | Ages 6 and Under

Each month features a new picture book for a self-guided reading hike in a Fishers Park.

Learn more at playfishers.com/StoryWalk.

OCTOBER | Billericay Park NOVEMBER | Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve DECEMBER | Heritage Park

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the KelloggHubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

INTERRUPTING RACISM 9AM | VARIOUS LOCATIONS

The City of Fishers invites residents to participate in one- or two-day training sessions that address the realities of systemic racism in America, both historical and present-day. Register early for this free event by visiting playfishers.com/InterruptingRacism.

DATES:

Thursday & Friday, October 1 - 2 Saturday, October 3 Thursday, October 22 Friday & Saturday, October 23 - 24 Thursday & Friday, October 29 - 30 Thursday & Friday, November 12 - 13 Saturday, November 14 Thursday, November 19 Friday & Saturday, November 20 - 21

THE AGRIPARK “ALL ABOUT” SERIES Kids can learn all about different aspects of the working farm with demos, special guests, and hands on activities. Register for $10 at playfishers.com/AgriPark.

ALL ABOUT DUCKS Saturday, October 3 | 11 AM - Noon and Thursday, October 8 | 5 - 6 PM

ALL ABOUT CHICKENS Saturday, October 10 | 11 AM - Noon and Thursday, October 15 | 5 - 6 PM

FALL FESTIVAL AT THE AGRIPARK sponsored by Centier Bank

Saturday, October 17 | 1 - 5 PM | Fishers AgriPark (11171 Florida Road)

Celebrate all things fall at Fishers’ newest park! Register at playfishers.com/Agripark..

FISHERS AGRIPARK HOURS

The Fishers AgriPark is open to the public now through October 31:

Mondays & Wednesdays: 11 AM - 1 PM; Thursdays: 5 - 7 PM; Saturdays: 9 AM - 1 PM

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SPECIAL EVENTS | Think Fishers

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

SHOP FRESH & LOCAL THIS WINTER Shop your favorite Farmers’ Market vendors from the comfort of your home with no-contact delivery. Learn more at playfishers.com/FarmersMarket.

ONLINE FISHERS FARMERS’ MARKET presented by IU Health Saxony

Wednesday, November 11 | NPD AMP

Join the City of Fishers as we honor local veterans who have courageously served in the armed forces. Learn more by visiting fishers.in.us/FishersHonors.

October 4 - December 18

BRICK PAVERS

Orders Placed Sundays, 9AM until Wednesdays, Noon | Delivery on Friday Afternoon

Recognize a veteran with an engraved brick paver to be displayed at Liberty Plaza.

Purchase at fishers.in.us/FishersHonors.

CALLING ALL OUR HAPPY HAUNTS: IT’S TIME TO GET SPOOKY! PUMPKIN CARVING EXTRAVAGANZA Tuesday, October 27 | 4 - 7 PM | NPD AMP

Help us carve pumpkins that we will display at Boo Bash!

Register for free at playfishers.com/BooBash.

BOO BASH sponsored by Centier Bank Saturday, October 31 | 9 AM - 1 PM | NPD AMP

Join us for a free, socially distanced, one-way Trick-or-Treat Trail this Halloween! The Fishers Parks team will monitor attendance numbers to ensure appropriate distancing between families. Mask will be required for all guests over the age of 5. Learn more by visiting playfishers.com/BooBash.

BOO BASH SOCIAL MEDIA COSTUME CONTEST Photo Submissions: October 12 - 22 Voting on Facebook: October 23 - 29

Show off your costumes and win frighteningly fun prizes!

Submit your photo at playfishers.com/BooBash and follow Fishers Parks on Facebook to cast your vote.

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Play Fishers | SPECIAL EVENTS

CHECK OUT THE PLAYFISHERS APP Find all the ways to play here in Fishers right at your fingertips! Check out:

• INTERACTIVE PARK MAPS • BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCES & PRIZES • EXCLUSIVE EVENT CONTENT & UP-TO-THE-MINUTE EVENT INFO Download the app for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Learn more by visiting playfishers.com/App.

HOLIDAY FUN IN FISHERS SHOP FISHERS Saturday, November 28 | All Day | Throughout Fishers

Support local businesses and kick off holiday shopping with Shop Fishers on Small Business Saturday. Find details at fishers.in.us/ShopFishers.

SANTA’S MAILBOX Monday, November 30 - Tuesday, December 15 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 AM excluding holidays City Hall (1 Municipal Drive) and Fishers Parks Office (11560 Brooks School Road)

Drop off your letters to Santa in our special mailboxes and receive a reply from St. Nick when you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Find details by visiting playfishers.com/Holidays.

WINTER WONDERLAND sponsored by Centier Bank Saturday, December 5 | 4 - 7 PM (Tree Lighting at 6 PM) | NPD AMP

Enjoy free, holly jolly fun at the annual winter festival. Learn more by going to playfishers.com/WinterWonderland.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT CONNER PRAIRIE sponsored by Centier Bank Thursday, December 31 | Conner Prairie

Ring in the New Year with a spectacular firework display! For more information, be sure to check out playfishers.com/Holidays.

FISHERS FREEBIRDS

presented by Hamilton Trace, a CarDon Family First Senior Living Community Visit the Fishers Freebirds calendar on our website to find fun, local events for ages 50 and better. Community groups can also post events for this age group that are open to the public in the community calendar. For more info, call (317) 595.3150 or head over to playfishers.com/Freebirds.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | Play Fishers

Volunteer Opportunities SEE THE VOLUNTEER ICON?

NEIGHBORHOOD BLITZ BOXES

Look for the Volunteer Icon throughout the event descriptions for volunteer opportunities. Find a complete list of upcoming opportunities around Fishers at thisisfishers.com/Volunteer.

Fishers neighborhoods can beautify their common spaces with clean-up kits and the use of a 20-yard dumpster. Apply today at thisisfishers.com/KFB.

FALL KEEP FISHERS BEAUTIFUL

FISHERS AGRIPARK

The community is invited to make a difference and help clean up Fishers’ parks and trails. Register at thisisfishers.com/KFB.

Lend a hand at the new Fishers AgriPark by volunteering on the farm or at the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17. Learn more by visiting playfishers.com/AgriPark.

Fishers AgriPark Opportunities

Wednesday, September 30, 11 AM - 2 PM | Thursday, October 1, 2- 5 PM

PARK WATCH

Parks Clean-Up

In partnership with the Fishers Police Department, residents can get involved by helping detect concerns in parks and reporting suspicious activity. Learn more at playfishers.com/ParkWatch.

Saturday, October 3 | 9 AM - Noon City Recycling Day

Saturday, October 3 | 8 AM - 1 PM | fishers.in.us/RecyclingDay

THANK YOU SPONSORS! The City of Fishers & Fishers Parks extend a special thank you to our 2020 Sponsors.

CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL

BOSE MCKINNEY EVANS

BOOMERANG DEVELOPMENT

GET INVOLVED

Learn about Fishers Parks’ sponsorship opportunities and the impact your organization can make in the community.

For more info, contact Sarah Sandquist, Fishers Parks Director, at sandquists@fishers.in.us.

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Play Fishers | AROUND FISHERS

Around Fishers ARTS & CULTURE THE ART GALLERY AT CITY HALL Mondays – Fridays excluding holidays 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | City Hall

In partnership with the Fishers Arts Council, this gallery features rotating pieces from established and emerging artists.

Learn more at fishersartscouncil.org.

OCTOBER 2 - DECEMBER 29 THE ALCOVE FEATURED ARTIST: PAULA WRIGHT Reception on November 20 from 6 - 8 PM OCTOBER 5 - 29 A JURIED EXHIBIT OF HAMILTON COUNTY ARTISTS SPONSORED BY JIFFY LUBE OF INDIANA Reception on October 9 from 6 - 8 PM NOVEMBER 4 - 28 THE ART OF THE GRAPHIC ARTIST Reception on November 20 from 6 - 8 PM DECEMBER 2 - 29 THE EMERGING ARTIST EXHIBIT Reception on December 18 from 6 - 8 PM

MEYER NAJEM SHOWCASE: DAN HOWELL Mondays - Fridays | 8 AM - 5 PM Meyer Najem (11787 Lantern Road)

Presented by Nickel Plate Arts, Meyer Najem hosts a rotating exhibit featuring contemporary works from local artists.

Visit nickelplatearts.org for more info.

Artwork by Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi

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AROUND FISHERS | Play Fishers

THIS IS FISHERS BLOG

Check out the City of Fishers’ new lifestyle blog, thisisfishers.com, which showcases how we live, work, learn, and play and features the unique voices and stories of our residents, businesses, community groups, and schools.

Find more events on the new Fishers Community Calendar at thisisfishers.com/Events.

COMMUNITY EVENTS HAMILTON EAST PUBLIC LIBRARY’S BOOKS BUILD BRIDGES: VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISIT WITH TAYARI JONES Nic Stone: Thursday, October 1 | 7 - 8 PM Tayari Jones: Saturday, October 3 | 2 - 3 PM and Wednesday, October 14 | 7 - 8:30 PM Virtual | Free

Join authors Nic Stone and Tayari Jones as they discuss their bestselling novels.

Learn more at hepl.lib.in.us.

2020 MAYOR’S VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST TO BENEFIT YMI Thursday, October 8 | 8 AM Virtual | Free

Join Mayor Scott Fadness and YMI for a memorable and uplifting morning of support and celebration at this free to join virtual breakfast. Learn more when you check out ymionline.org.

HUMANE SOCIETY FOR HAMILTON COUNTY’S TINSEL & TAILS Thursday, November 19 | 6 PM 502 East Event Center, Carmel Single Tickets & Tables Available

The Humane Society for Hamilton County’s annual event celebrates the year’s most remarkable stories of rescue and redemption.

Get tickets at tinselandtails.com.

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BECOME A CPP TODAY

Fishers Parks offers Community Professional Partners (CPPs) discounted rentals at parks buildings to provide unique experiences and programs to all Fishers residents.

See our CPP offerings and rental structure when you visit playfishers.com/CPP.

Play Fishers | FACILITY RENTALS

Facility Rentals VENUES FOR EVERY OCCASION

BAD WEATHER THREATENING YOUR GAME DAY?

Fishers Parks offers a variety of outdoor shelters and building rentals for private events that are safe, affordable, convenient, and fun!

Explore our facilities and easily reserve your rental online by visiting playfishers.com/Rentals.

HOLLAND PARK BUILDING

1 Park Drive, Fishers 46038

Follow along on Twitter @FishersFields and be sure to check out playfishers.com/FieldStatus for updates and conditions regarding local parks and sports fields.

BILLERICAY PARK BUILDING

12690 Promise Road, Fishers 46038

THE HISTORIC AMBASSADOR HOUSE

SAXONY HALL AT SAXONY LAKE & BEACH

10598 Eller Road, Fishers 46038

13362 Pennington Road, Fishers 46037

The Historic Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens’ Greek Revival style home, private grounds, and lush gardens are the ideal setting for your special event. The facility can host up to 250 guests outdoors on the garden terrace or in the tent from April to October and 60 guests indoors during colder months. Learn more at ambassadorhouse.org.

Celebrate your special moments overlooking the sparkling water, beautiful fire pits, and stunning stone fireplace. Available to rent year-round, Saxony Hall can accommodate up to 160 seated guests for weddings, corporate meetings, and social gatherings.

For more info, visit saxonyhall.org.

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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 LITTLE FREE LIBRARY 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 fishers.in.us

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SAXONY LAKE & BEACH

RITCHEY WOODS

OLIO FIELDS

MUDSOCK FIELDS

HOOSIER WOODS

HOLLAND

HERITAGE

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HAMILTON PROPER

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CUMBERLAND

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CHECK IT OUT!

Fishers has seven Little Free Libraries in Fishers Parks. Special thanks to the students at Cumberland Road Elementary who funded the newly installed library at Harrison Thompson Park.

Learn more at playfishers.com/LittleFreeLibrary.

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Think Fishers | COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Community Calendar

ALL SEASON WEEKLY The Art Gallery at City Hall

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | City Hall Stop by City Hall during the week for a chance to view a rotating gallery of work by local artists. Closed on holidays.

Meyer Najem Showcase: Dan Howell

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM | Meyer Najem Stop by the Meyer Najem building (11787 Lantern Road) to see this exhibit featuring Dan Howell, presented by Nickel Plate Arts.

Santa’s Mailbox

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM City Hall & Fishers Parks Office Closed on holidays.

FRIDAYS Online Winter Farmers’ Market

Orders: Sundays, 9 AM - Wednesdays, Noon Delivery: Friday Afternoons More info at playfishers.com/FarmersMarket

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR | Think Fishers

OCTOBER ALL MONTH StoryWalk®

Dawn - Dusk | Billericay Park

10.1 - THURSDAY Interrupting Racism (2-Day Session)

9 AM | Saxony Hall Register at playfishers.com/InterruptingRacism

10.1 - THURSDAY HEPL Virtual Author Visit: Nic Stone

7 - 8 PM | Virtual | hepl.lib.in.us

10.17 - SATURDAY

11.14 - SATURDAY

Fall Festival at the AgriPark

Interrupting Racism (1-Day Session)

1 - 5 PM | Fishers AgriPark

9 AM | Holland Park Register at playfishers.com/InterruptingRacism

10.19 - MONDAY City Council Meeting

7 - 8 PM | City Hall Auditorium

10.22 - THURSDAY Interrupting Racism (1-Day Session)

9 AM | Saxony Hall Register at playfishers.com/InterruptingRacism

10.23 - FRIDAY Interrupting Racism (2-Day Session)

9 AM | Saxony Hall Register at playfishers.com/InterruptingRacism

10.3 - SATURDAY

10.27 - TUESDAY

Interrupting Racism (1-Day Session)

Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza

9 AM | Saxony Hall Register at playfishers.com/InterruptingRacism

4 - 7 PM | NPD AMP

10.3 - SATURDAY

10.29 - THURSDAY Interrupting Racism (2-Day Session)

9 AM | Saxony Hall Register at playfishers.com/InterruptingRacism

10.3 - SATURDAY

10.31 - SATURDAY

HEPL Virtual Author Visit: Tayari Jones

Boo Bash

2 - 3 PM | Virtual | hepl.lib.in.us

10 AM - 1 PM | NPD AMP Learn more at playfishers.com/BooBash

10.8 - THURSDAY 2020 Mayor’s Virtual Fundraising Breakfast to Benefit YMI

8 AM | Virtual | ymionline.org

10.8 - THURSDAY All About Ducks

5 - 6 PM | Fishers AgriPark

10.10 - SATURDAY All About Chickens

11 AM - Noon | Fishers AgriPark

10.14 - WEDNESDAY HEPL Virtual Author Visit: Tayari Jones

7 - 8:30 PM | Virtual | hepl.lib.in.us

10.15 - THURSDAY All About Chickens

City Council Meeting

7 - 8 PM | City Hall Auditorium

11.19 - THURSDAY Interrupting Racism (1-Day Session)

9 AM | Holland Park Register at playfishers.com/InterruptingRacism

11.19 - THURSDAY Humane Society for Hamilton County’s Tinsel & Tails

6 PM | 502 East Event Center, Carmel

11.20 - FRIDAY Interrupting Racism (2-Day Session)

11 AM - Noon | Fishers AgriPark

All About Ducks

11.16 - MONDAY

9 AM | Holland Park Register at playfishers.com/InterruptingRacism

11.28 - SATURDAY Shop Fishers

All Day | Throughout Fishers

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StoryWalk®

Winter Wonderland

Dawn - Dusk | Ritchey Woods

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

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Veterans Day Ceremony

City Council Meeting

NPD AMP | Details at fishers.in.us/FishersHonors

7 - 8 PM | City Hall Auditorium

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12.31 - THURSDAY

Interrupting Racism (2-Day Session)

New Year’s Eve at Conner Prairie

9 AM | Holland Park Register at playfishers.com/InterruptingRacism

More info at playfishers.com/Holidays

5 - 6 PM | Fishers AgriPark

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StoryWalk®

Dawn - Dusk | Heritage Park

CITY HALL BRIEF FREE COVID TESTING FOR FISHERS RESIDENTS The Fishers Health Department is conducting free drive-thru COVID-19 testing for all Fishers residents ages 5 and older. Residents do not have to be symptomatic in order to take the test. For more information and to schedule a time, visit fishers.in.us/Coronavirus. No walk-ins permitted.

YOUR VOTE COUNTS Hamilton County is offering early voting hours at Holland Park (1 Park Drive) and Billericay Park (12690 Promise Road) leading up to the 2020 General Election. Find early voting locations and hours, your polling place, and learn how to register to vote at fishers.in.us/Voting.

FALL KEEP FISHERS BEAUTIFUL + CITY RECYCLING DAY The community is invited make a difference during our fall days of service! Opportunities are available for all ages and interests at the Fishers AgriPark on September 30 and October 1 and at Fishers Parks on October 3. City Recycling Day will be hosted at Billericay Park on October 3.

Register and learn more at thisisfishers.com/KFB. SHOP FISHERS Join us for our local celebration of Small Business Saturday on November 28! Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and take advantage of special deals and promotions at small businesses and restaurants. Learn more at fishers.in.us/ShopFishers.

2021 FISHERS CITY BUDGET The 2021 Fishers City Budget had its public hearing during the September City Council Meeting. The Council will review adjustments to the budget ahead of the October City Council Meeting, where the final 2021 Budget will be adopted. To learn more, visit fishers.in.us/Budget.

HONOR A LOCAL HERO The City of Fishers would like to recognize our hometown heroes through a new light pole banner program that will be on display around the Nickel Plate District honoring local servicemen and women in the community. Learn more and honor a hero at fishers.in.us/FishersHonors.

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