Fishers Town Talk - March 2015

Fishers Official magazine for the City of Fishers, Indiana March 2015

MAYOR’S LETTER Why is your Mayor involved in school funding?

My father has been a real estate broker for more than 20 years. I used to hear him say that potential home buyers’ first question is almost always about the quality of the schools. I was quickly reminded of that fact when nearly a year ago, I sat down with school leaders in Fishers and heard a very concerning story.

Since the property tax reforms of 2008, almost all of our funding for school operations comes from the State of Indiana. The state distributes money to schools on a per child basis, and currently our school system is the second lowest funded per-pupil public school system in the state. Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools currently receives $320 less per student in 2015 than it did in 2009; adjusted for inflation that number feels more like $357 less per student.

HSE administration has done a tremendous job of keeping costs down; spending per student has remained flat for the last 10 years. All the while, a high level of performance has been maintained. The question in my mind is, “Can we sustain this”? The answer I continue to land on is “no”. I think most Fishers residents understand the need to provide additional resources to school districts that face unique challenges brought on by disproportionate numbers of low income students. Hamilton County, however, continues to be an economic driver for the state, and the lack of funding for our school system threatens our communities. Each year our county contributes far more tax revenue to the state than what it receives back.

I think most of our residents take pride in the fact that we are a strong economic engine for Indiana. But a crippled school system will inhibit our ability to provide the same level of resources to the state. The issue truly is about sustainability—for Fishers and for Indiana. There are efforts led

by State Representative Huston and Speaker Bosma currently underway at the statehouse to bring more funding to our schools. This effort will hopefully ensure that enough of our local tax dollars stay in our community to fund our schools, adequately.

It is critical that you stay engaged in this legislative discussion. Please follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/@ScottFadness to stay informed or fill out a form at www.fishers.in.us/schoolfunding to be emailed updates.

We need your support to bring about this critical change.

Yours in service,

2

Produced by the City of Fishers, Indiana, Public Relations Department, Town Talk is an official magazine for the City of Fishers, Indiana. Additional copies are available at the Fishers City Hall. For more information about the City of Fishers, visit us at www.fishers.in.us.

Mayor

Scott A. Fadness

City Council

Northwest District - S ​ elina Stoller North Central District - Eric Moeller Northeast District - Stuart Easley Southwest District - David George South Central District - ​John Weingardt Southeast District - Pete Peterson At Large Rich Block, ​Cecilia Coble, Todd Zimmerman

City Judge

Daniel E. Henke

City Clerk

Jennifer Kehl

Public Works Director Eric Pethtel

Engineering Director Jeff Hill

Community Development Director Tom Dickey

Parks & Recreation Director Tony Elliot

Police Chief George Kehl

Fire & Emergency Services Chief Steve Orusa

Information Technology Director Tracy Gaynor

Fleet Management Director Elliott Hultgren

Human Resources Director Cici Hendrix, PHR, IPMA-CP

Public Relations Director Autumn Gasior

Town Talk Editor

Communications Manager Tiffany Holbert

Design and Layout

Mayor Scott Fadness

Propeller Marketing 7050 E. 116th St., Suite 200 Fishers, IN 46038

Cover: The Launch Fishers High School Fellowship program is a new program and partnership between the City of Fishers, Launch Fishers, and HSE Schools. Pictured are Mayor Scott Fadness, John Wechsler, founder of Launch Fishers, Lantern Road Elementary student Grace Wechsler, and Hamilton Southeastern Schools Superintendent Dr. Allen Bourff.

City of Fishers, Indiana

|

Town Talk March 2015

Fishers City Hall One Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038 317.595.3111 • www.fishers.in.us administration@fishers.in.us

Fix the Funding Formula: Legislative

Priorities for Hamilton Southeastern Schools Overview:

Talking Points:

School funding is the most important economic issue facing our community today. The City of Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern Schools have partnered to make sure legislators hear the message clearly: Fund Our Kids Fairly! Bring the Bottom Up! Fix the School Funding Formula! The future of Fishers and HSE depends on the strength of our schools.

• Fix the Funding Formula. The formula must be more fairly distributed to meet the needs of all of Indiana’s students.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools is fortunate to have parents that support state funding of public education through the payment of their taxes to the State of Indiana, yet our schools operate with $320 less per pupil than in 2009. The lack of adequate support has now impacted the classroom. HSE has increased class sizes across the district, passed expenses on to parents and reduced student services. We are struggling to meet the basic needs of our students because our students are given less money from the State to be educated than other students receive.

The State of Indiana’s General Fund is the main source of revenue for public schools. Your taxes are redistributed back to schools around the state based on a funding formula. The funding formula comprises six grants: Basic Tuition, Complexity, Full-Day Kindergarten, Honors, Career/Technical Education and Special Education.

Funding varies widely by school district as much as $3,000 per pupil from the highest funded district to the lowest funded. HSE is second from the bottom of Indiana public school corporations in per pupil funding. This is not fair to our community’s taxpayers or our community’s children.

Join us as HSE continues to advocate for our taxpayers and our children. Sign-up today at www.fishers.in.gov/ schoolfunding to support our area legislators and let them know: Do Not Leave HSE Students Behind!

• Bring the Bottom Up. Distribute more of our taxes back to our kids. HSE is second from the bottom in per pupil funding.

• End Double Taxation. Residents pay one of the highest income and sales tax levies in the state only to be asked to pay again through local referendum dollars, program participation fees, and increased supply costs.

• Reward Efficiency. HSE has formed partnerships with the Town of Fishers, outsourced services, and sold property to make ends meet. Our kids are a good investment and so is HSE. • Promote Economic Vitality. Hamilton Southeastern Schools/Hamilton County is a significant part of the State of Indiana’s economic engine. Strong schools are a key component for sustainable community growth.

• Fund Our Kids Fairly. The basic needs of students have been increasingly deferred to outside sources.

Our school foundation and parent teacher organizations are regularly called upon to meet essential classroom needs.

• Eliminate Financial Barriers. HSE has been forced to increase class sizes and diminish student services.

Operational expenses have been reduced drastically to push as many resources into the classroom and quality instruction as possible.

Stay tuned to @HSESchools and @FishersIN on Twitter for more updates. For more information on the school funding formula, log on to: www.hse.k12.in.us/ADM/news/funding.aspx.

Our children and our community are worth the investment!

March 2015 Town Talk

|

3

Fishers New Stormwater Establishes Utility Bill Format In 2015, the City established a new Stormwater Utility bill format. We hope that this new format makes the billing process easier for city customers by providing a return envelope for your use. This new format will also allow the City to provide updates or educational related information on the back side of the bill, if needed.

If you are a new resident or business and this is your first experience with this bill, the Stormwater Utility is a service charge for water quality, drainage, and storm sewer maintenance related services across the city associated with stormwater drainage across your parcel. The utility was established in 2007 with the first billing in 2008 in response to unfunded state and federal mandates for water quality. A sampling of some of the major services is provided below: • Storm sewer improvements and maintenance • Drainage/flood control projects or studies on city property and/or right-of-way • Street sweeping • Water quality improvement projects • Waterway cleanups • Recycling Days • National Flood Insurance program management • Construction plan review and inspection • City-wide Stormwater related environmental compliance For clarity, this bill is different than your sanitary sewer bill that either comes from the City or through Hamilton Southeastern Utilities, a private utility handling sanitary sewer services for most of Fishers north of 126th Street and east of Cumberland Road. This bill is also different than the drainage assessment that you may receive from the County through the Hamilton County Surveyor’s Office for regulated drain related maintenance services.

Annual stormwater bills will be sent in March and will be due within 30 days. Bills can be paid by mail or online at www.fishers.in.us/PayOnline.

Visit www.fishers.in.us/Stormwater for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.

4

|

Town Talk March 2015

the

LIST

Need a night off from cooking? Visit any of the following establishments on the designated night for a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Casler’s Kitchen & Bar

Mondays, 5-9 p.m.

11501 Geist Pavilion Drive

Enjoy a Monday night out at Casler’s Kitchen and Bar where kids eat free from 5-9 p.m.

Detour Bar & Grill

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10158 Brooks School Road Bring the family to Detour Bar & Grill where kids eat free on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kids will surely enjoy the kids play room and arcade, while adults can enjoy a meal while sports play on the more than 35 plasma TVs.

Mexico City Grill

Mondays 11653 Fishers Station Drive Stop into Mexico City Grill on Monday nights to enjoy authentic Mexican fare and free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entree.

Bella Vita

Mondays & Tuesdays 11699 Fall Creek Road At Bella Vita, kids eat free with each adult entrée ordered on Mondays and Tuesdays. After dinner, each kid will get a chance to spin the wheel for gift cards and other prizes.

March 2015 Town Talk

|

5

Launch Fishers Debuts High School Fellowship Program For Students, Educators, and Parents

The Launch Fishers High School Fellowship program’s purpose is to discover and develop future entrepreneurs.

Twenty students (must be a junior/senior and a resident of Fishers) will be chosen to participate in a weeklong Entrepreneurial Bootcamp hosted by Launch Fishers members and staff. At the conclusion of the bootcamp, 10 finalists will be placed with host companies for a paid summer fellowship.

DETAILS

SELECTION PROCESS

• Educators of juniors and seniors will promote to students to apply to the program.

1. Student must apply at www.launchfishers.com/hsfellowship before May 11, 2015.

• Students will go through a selection process (outlined in next column).

• Twenty fellows will attend a one-week bootcamp hosted and programmed by Launch Fishers.

• At the conclusion of the bootcamp, 10 students will be offered a summer fellowship and will receive mentoring and exposure to multiple areas within their host company.

• Each student will be paid between $8/hr and $10/hr and receive a minimum of 30 paid hours per week for 8-10 weeks (max of 300 hours).

• Fellows will receive regular communication from program managers and mentors to ensure proper usage of the program by the student as well as the host company.

6

|

Town Talk March 2015

2. Twenty students will be chosen to attend the one-week bootcamp by three non-Fishers residents based on the entrepreneur’s experience and knowledge.

3. At the conclusion of the one-week bootcamp, the students will interview and network with 10 host companies for an opportunity to be placed into one of 10 fellowship positions. a. S tudents will choose the top three companies they would like to work with. b. C ompanies will choose the top three students they would like to work with.

.#.@.

#EngageFishers with @FishersDan

By Dan Domsic

The most striking aspect of Fishers’ southern border, 96th Street, is the vast diversity of businesses that call it home.

Hotels. Small specialty shops. Jewelers. Dry-cleaners.

Bars. It’s all there, and the corridor’s health and strength are crucial for Fishers in a lot of different areas, from standard of living to public safety, and everything in between.

That’s why the City of Fishers wants to have a healthy relationship with the many, many business owners, business operators, and land owners in the area and why it wants to see those individuals get to know each other, if they don’t already.

To that end, the City of Fishers is holding a public meeting for 96th Street businesses – both north and south of the street from Mud Creek to the White River – to discuss the possibility of a new business crime watch for the corridor on March 18 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Heartland Church, 9665 Hague Road, Indianapolis, 46256. We plan to hold public meetings specifically for businesses on that border from Mud Creek to the White River once per quarter to discuss issues, receive feedback, and talk about future plans for the area, hopefully resulting in a more engaged area and much more.

If you’re one of the constituents that fit the bill, this is an opportunity to get a lot of information directly from city officials at a very small cost in terms of time. And there will be coffee.

For more information, please feel free to email me at domsicd@fishers.in.us or call 595-3151.

OTHER NOTES

A handful of people called or emailed over the past few months with spirited pitches for public art, support for our public safety employees at the police and fire departments, and much more. It’s great to hear what folks in Fishers are passionate about or what big ideas they have to make a difference. It all provides valuable perspective. Thank you.

KEEP FISHERS BEAUTIFUL

Keep Fishers Beautiful is quickly approaching. This is a perfect opportunity to get to know different parts of the community and make a difference. For more information on this program that will make an impact on our parks, on a local neighborhood, and more, please visit www. fishers.in.us/kfb. You can take the first step in signing your group or yourself up by filling out a volunteer application at www.fishers.in.us/volunteer. Our first volunteer deadline is March 20.

Dan Domsic is the Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator for Fishers Parks & Recreation.

March 2015 Town Talk

|

7

Fishers Engages Community to Even before Fishers’ transition from a Town to a City this past January, Mayor Fadness and Fishers leadership began working to develop a long-term vision for our community. To accomplish that vision, Fishers’ leadership team is now working to develop a comprehensive plan.

The leadership team is considering all the ways the city impacts residents and how together, we can create a smart, vibrant entrepreneurial community.

In his State of the City address last month, Mayor Fadness explained what it means to be a smart, vibrant entrepreneurial city. A smart city is one that provides local services efficiently and effectively, is planned with thoughtful purpose and intent and has an educated workforce and culture of excellence in education. In order to be vibrant, we must not only focus on areas of growth, but work to maintain the integrity of all Fishers neighborhoods. And an entrepreneurial city recognizes the impact that entrepreneurs have on economies and ensures that our city is one where entrepreneurs and their business enterprises can thrive.

The development of the City’s comprehensive plan begins with analyzing the current state of the city. Each year, the Community Development Department puts together a statistical analysis in review of the amount of residential building permits, commercial development, increase in population and other data in order to gain predictive information on the city’s growth patterns.

In 2014, the city commissioned a forecasting and sustainability analysis which gave leaders a few different growth scenarios to consider based on population projections and the estimated

8

|

Town Talk March 2015

Develop Comprehensive Plan need for commercial space. The findings of the analysis will help Fishers’ leadership determine how to grow in a way that is both thoughtful and fiscally sustainable.

A state statue mandates a comprehensive plan for all municipalities. Components of the plan include objectives and policies for future development, land use, development of public ways, public places, public structures and public utilities. The comprehensive plan will ultimately outline how and where we should grow, how we work and how we recreate.

City leaders will review all existing plans and make necessary updates and revisions as needed to ensure that all plans will work together to accomplish the long-term vision for the city.

“When it’s complete, it will be a document that we use to really help our decision making,” said Assistant Director of Planning, Rachel Johnson. “That goes for the policy makers and decision makers, but also for any decisions in the community.”

The first phase of the comprehensive plan, the visioning process, is expected to be complete this spring. From there, corresponding goals and objectives will be established.

City leaders are inviting community stakeholders, schools, churches, businesses, nonprofit organizations and residents to participate in this process.

Visit www.fishers.in.us/ComprehensivePlan to learn more about the planning process and timeline.

March 2015 Town Talk

|

9

Sunshine Week Celebrates

Transparency in Government March 15-21, 2015 Sunshine week is a national initiative to celebrate and focus on government transparency and the public’s right to know what the government is doing.

Transparency is very important to Mayor Fadness and city staff. Together, we work continuously to be accountable to residents and provide information regarding all of the city’s plans and operations.

“As Mayor, I understand that what we do inside City Hall affects the lives of our residents,” said Mayor Scott Fadness. “In Fishers, we’re committed to maintaining a culture of transparency and openness by providing various ways for our residents to stay connected and engaged with all that’s happening in their city. We are always eager to hear their feedback as well.”

As required by Indiana State Code 5-14-3, non-confidential records are available to residents by request. To request public records, visit www.fishers.in.us/Records.

Additionally, residents can find information on contracts, land use and development, city officials and the city’s budget online. If what is needed can’t be found online, residents may call or visit City Hall.

For more information, visit www.fishers.in.us/Transparency.

10

|

Town Talk March 2015

Presented by

Fishers Parks & Recreation Hosts Annual

Senior Safety Series Fishers Parks and Recreation has again teamed up with the Fishers Police Department and Fishers Fire Department to educate seniors on safety measures they can take to protect themselves. The Senior Safety Series will run each Wednesday in March.

Seniors 50 and better are invited to attend these free, informative sessions to ensure that they are prepared for a variety of situations they may face. All sessions will be held at Billericay Park Building from 10-11 a.m.

The EMS division of the Fishers Department of Fire and Emergency Services will highlight the newest program within its WeCare system, the Emergency Medical Information System. This web based system will allow citizens to make available their medical and insurance information with a magnet on their refrigerator.

Fishers Police Department will detail several safety tips every resident should consider. Fishers Police Department will also speak about the Safety Link program. The program is unique to the City of Fishers. It is a telephone reassurance program designed to contact senior citizens who live alone, are disabled or homebound.

Home Safety

presented by Fishers Fire Department

Wednesday, March 4 at Billericay Park, 10 – 11 a.m.

Personal & Home Safety

presented by Fishers Police Department

Wednesday, March 11 at Billericay Park, 10 – 11 a.m.

Planning for the Emergency

presented by Fishers Fire Department

Wednesday, March 18 at Billericay Park, 10 – 11 a.m.

Vehicle Safety & Suspicious Activity presented by Fishers Police Department

Wednesday, March 25 at Billericay Park, 10-11 a.m.

Registration for each session is due one week in advance. Register online at www.fishers.in.us/Register.

Bring a friend to each session for a chance to win a $20 gas gift card.

March 2015 Town Talk

|

11

Fishers Fun

SPECIAL PROGRAMS at FISHERS PARKS

Preschool Programs Two Times the Fun Blossoms and Buds

Spring is right around the corner; sign your little one up to discover the joys of the upcoming holidays and season!

Thursday, March 19 10-11 a.m. | Billericay Park Building | R$6/NR$9 Register by March 12 using activity title TTTF Blossoms and Buds

PlayFULL Hours

Your child(ren) ages 1-5 are invited to PlayFULL Hours for unstructured play time! Each class focuses on a specific theme, and themes vary year-round. Parents, participation is required so you can socialize alongside your little one.

Payment Options: Option 1 – Pay as You Go Option 2 – Flex Pass Visit www.Fishers.in.us/Parks to learn more about PlayFULL Hours payment options!

Lil’ Bunnies

Hippity hop right into this Easter themed class! Lil’ bunnies can hop around, sing songs and play games all morning long!

Thursday, April 2 10 -11 a.m. | Billericay Park Building | R$6/NR$9 Register by March 26 using activity title TTTF Lil’ Bunnies

Instant Replay

Friday, March 27 10 -11 a.m.

Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building R$2/NR$3 or Flex Pass Register by March 20 using activity title PFH Replay

Seasons and Holidays

Wednesday, April 22 10 -11 a.m. | Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | R$2/NR$3 or Flex Pass Register by April 15 using activity title PFH Seasons 12

|

Town Talk March 2015

Teddy Bear Picnic

Grab your favorite furry friend and join us for an afternoon of fun! This drop-off program offers your child(ren) ages 3 through 7 the opportunity to play games, sing songs, and have a light lunch with their favorite furry friends. Dropoff programs build independence and offer parents a few quiet moments to themselves.

Tuesday, March 10 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Billericay Park Building | $12/NR$18 Register by March 3 using activity title Teddy Bear Picnic

PJ Party

No reason to change out of your pajamas for this class!

Enjoy pillowcase races and playing “Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite!” But that’s not all, your child(ren) can create a craft, hear a “bedtime” story and enjoy a bedtime snack.

Bring along your favorite bedtime buddy to share in the fun during this drop-off program.

Tuesday, March 31 10:30 a.m.-noon | Billericay Park Building | R$12/NR$18 Register by March 24 using activity title PJ Party}

Blooming Buds

Searching for something fun for your little one? Children ages 3 through 6 are invited to decorate delicious spring cookies for the upcoming season! Your child(ren) will get to decorate three fresh baked cookies and enjoy a story during this drop off program. Afterwards, little ones can taste test their sweet treats and take the extras home to share with the family.

Tuesday, April 14 10-10:45am | Billericay Park Building | R$12/NR$18 Register by April 7 using activity title Blooming Buds

Ice Cream Social

Calling all children with a sweet tooth, this program’s for you!

Child(ren) ages 3 through 7 can compete in ice cream cone relay races, sing songs, hear stories, create a craft and can visit the ice cream sundae bar!

During this drop-off program your child can also make their own ice cream to try.

Tuesday, April 21 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Billericay Park Building | R$12/ NR$18 Register by April 14 using activity title Ice Cream Social

Youth & Teen Programs Safe Sitter

This nationally recognized program teaches future sitters, ages 11 through 13, how to have fun with child(ren), recognize a medical emergency and know the appropriate action to take. Your teen will learn how to handle specific ages, safety for the sitter and for children, preventing problem behavior, and the business of babysitting.

Friday, April 3 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Billericay Park Building | R$38/NR$57 Register by March 26 using title Safe Sitter

March 2015 Town Talk

|

13

Each program is designed for a certain age group.

You must register in advance by the deadline to participate.

Adults 50 or Better St. Patty’s Day Luncheon & Bingo

Join us for a delicious catered lunch of corned beef and cabbage. You are invited to celebrate St. Patty’s Day and enjoy a friendly game of bingo and socializing. Bring some friends and an appetite, and you may even win some awesome prizes! Bingo will be played from 11 a.m. until noon, and lunch will be available from noon until 1 p.m.

Tuesday, March 17 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Roy G. Holland Memorial Park | R$8/NR$12 Register by March 10 using activity title St. Patty’s Lunch

Programs for Adults 50 or Better presented by

Senior Safety Series

You are invited to these free, informative sessions aimed at maintaining senior safety!

Fishers Fire Department and Fishers Police Department will present topics that vary during each session, running from 10 until 11 a.m. at the Billericay Park Building.

Registration is due one week before each session, and you are welcome to invite a friend!

Home Safety

Wednesday, March 4 | Free | Register using activity title: SS Home Safety

Personal & Home Safety

Wednesday, March 11 | Free | Register using activity title: SS Person

Planning for the Emergency

Wednesday, March 18 | Free | Register using activity title: SS Emergency

Vehicle Safety & Suspicious Activity

Wednesday, March 25 | Free | Register using activity title SS Vehicle

Gentle Yoga with Metamorphosis Yoga

Gentle yoga continues as the seasons change to help keep your body limber and strong! Stop by and learn how to use yoga to relax, live in the moment and improve your overall quality of life. No experience is necessary, so sign up with a few friends today! We recommend you bring a yoga mat.

Session 3: Wednesdays, April 29 - May 27 9:30 -10:30 a.m. | Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | R$40/NR$60 Register by April 22 using activity title Gentle Yoga 3

14

|

Town Talk March 2015

You must register in advance by the deadline to participate.

HOW TO REGISTER

Visit www.fishers.in.us/parks for Registration Form.

Complete form and submit payment online.

OR Print the form and mail it with a check.

OR Print out form and drop-off with exact cash, credit card, or check at Fishers Parks office. (Phone registrations will not be accepted.)

A drop-off program does not require an adult to be present during program time.

Visit Fishers Parks website for more upcoming programs, special events and program partner classes. www.fishers.in.us/parks Fishers Parks & Recreation 11565 Brooks School Road Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 595-3150 Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. except holidays

For additional information about youth, teen and senior programming, visit our Fun Guide at www.Fishers.in.us/Parks.

Meetings

Special Events

Friday, March 13 6-8 p.m.

Art in City Hall Exhibit Opening Reception City Hall, One Municipal Dr. in Nickel Plate District The newest exhibit features the work of Warren Miller, a pop artist whose artwork illustrates his views of the deaf culture and the deaf experience. The grand opening reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit continues through April 10. Miller’s artwork has been featured in the ABC Family Channel show, Switched at Birth, and in the national magazine, DeafLife. Art in City Hall is presented by Nickel Plate Arts, Fishers Parks & Recreation Dept. and Fishers Arts Council and is open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. www.facebook.com/FishersArt Saturday, March 21 7:30 p.m.

Music & Art Series: Singer’s Night Around the World Studio 37 Theater at the Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy, 10029 E. 126th St. Vocalists perform a variety of music in different languages, from arias to folk songs.

Tickets are $10/person at the door. Tickets are $8 each when purchased in advance at www.fishersmusic.com/tickets

Open to the Public

Thursday, March 26 7 p.m.

Fine Chocolates at the Ambassador House Historic Ambassador House at Fishers Heritage Park, 10595 Eller Rd. George and Bob Donaldson will demonstrate their craft of making fine chocolate candy the old-fashioned way. Their store, Donaldson’s Fine Chocolates, in Lebanon, IN has delighted customers since 1966. Learn about chocolates and enjoy candy samples, just in time for Easter.

Free to Garden Club members. Open to general public, $5 donation appreciated. www.ambassadorhouse.org

Tuesday, March 10 5:30 p.m.

Planned Unit Development (PUD) Committee 1 Municipal Drive Tuesday, March 10 6:30 p.m.

Plan Commission City Hall Auditorium Monday, March 16 7 p.m.

City Council Meeting City Hall Auditorium Wednesday, March 25 5:30 p.m.

Nickel Plate Review Committee 1 Municipal Drive

Thursday, March 26 Hours vary Conner Prairie Interactive History Park Outdoor areas open for the season.

Admission is $16 adults, $15 seniors 65+, $11 youth ages 2-12. Free for members and youth under age 2. www.connerprairie.org Friday, March 27 7 p.m.

7th Annual International Night Leonard Auditorium at HSE High School, 13910 E. 126th St. The HSE World Connections Club presents a special event featuring booths that represent different world cultures with entertainment, food, games, photos and more. Tickets are $5/person at the door. For more information, contact vlazaga@hse.k12.in.us.

Saturday, April 4 1 p.m.

The Fishers Station Kiwanis 33rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, 1 Park Drive Children in 2nd grade and younger are welcome to participate in a free Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. at Holland Park. Bring your camera and take a photo with the Easter Bunny starting at noon. This event will be held rain or shine. No registration required. Call 317-490-0352 for more information.

Wednesday, March 25 6:30 p.m.

City of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) City Hall Auditorium Thursday, March 26 9 a.m.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) 1 Municipal Drive Thursday, March 26 6:30 p.m.

Fall Creek Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) City Hall Auditorium Monday, April 6 5 p.m.

Parks Advisory Committee City Hall Auditorium Monday, April 13 4 p.m.

Board of Public Works & Safety City Hall Auditorium Tuesday, April 14 5:30 p.m.

Planned Unit Development (PUD) Committee 1 Municipal Drive

March 2015 Town Talk

|

15

City of Fishers, Indiana Fishers City Hall One Municipal Drive Fishers, IN 46038

City Hall Brief Keep Fishers Beautiful

Disability Awareness Month

Interested in making a big impact on your community this spring? Sign up to volunteer for Keep Fishers Beautiful, on April 18 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Together, residents, businesses and organizations will participate in cleaning up various areas of the city through the Spring Service Day at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, Fishers Recycling Day, projects at Fishers parks and even neighborhood landscaping. Register to volunteer by March 20 at www.fishers.in.us/Volunteer.

March is disability awareness month. Have questions about ADA accessibility in Fishers?

Stay tuned for a Twitter City Hall this month with city officials and our ADA Task Force where we’ll answer questions about ADA accessibility within the city.

The date of the City Hall will be posted on the City Calendar at www.fishers.in.us as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Another Broken Egg Café Another Broken Egg Café has signed on as the first retail tenant of The Switch mixed use development. The café is expected to open early next year, with a variety of entrees, vegetarian entrees, appetizers for sharing and eggs prepared any way you’d like.

City Blog Add City Blog to your weekly reading list to get the scoop on the innovative things happening in Fishers. New blogs are posted weekly at www.fishers.in.us/Blog.