DIRECTORY AND RELOCATION GUIDE
EXPANDING CARE
COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK OPENS NEW WESTFIELD FACILITY
Digestive issues can cause pain and disrupt daily life. Our board-certified gastroenterologists provide expert care, from screenings to advanced treatment. Beyond treating diseases, we focus on prevention—helping you avoid serious conditions like colorectal cancer and liver disease through screenings, lifestyle guidance, and early intervention.
To schedule an appointment scan the QR code, call 317.214.5468 or visit riverview.org/digestivehealth
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TIMOTHY IMLER, MD
MATTHEW BOHM, DO
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BROWNING ASHLEY CALLAN DEVON DEAN
MELISSA GIBSON RENÉE LARR TERRY MULLINS
NATALIE PLATT
ASHLEY WATTERS JULIE YATES
(317) 496-3599
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WESTFIELD CONTACT NUMBERS
CITY OF WESTFIELD
2728 E. 171st Street
317-804-3000
westfield.in.gov
@CityofWestfield
@CityofWestfield City of Westfield
HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
18100 Cumberland Road
317-773-1872
hamiltoncounty.in.gov
WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
116 E Main Street
317-804-3030
westfield-chamber.org @westfieldchamberindy @westfieldchamberindy
WESTFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT
17535 Dartown Road
317-804-3300
westfield.in.gov/fire
@WestfieldFire
@WestfieldFire
WESTFIELD WASHINGTON SCHOOLS
1143 East 181st Street
317-867-8000
wws.k12.in.us
@westfieldschools
@wwseb
@westfield_washington_schools
WESTFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
17535 Dartown Road
317-804-3200
westfield.in.gov/police
@WestfieldPD
@WestfieldPolice Westfield Police Department
WESTFIELD WELCOME
westfieldwelcome.com
@WestfieldWelcome
@WstfldWelcome @WstfldWzelcome
WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CAREY RIDGE ELEMENTARY 16231 Carey Road 317-867-6200
MAPLE GLEN ELEMENTARY 17171 Ditch Road 317-896-4700
MONON TRAIL ELEMENTARY
19400 Tomlinson Road 317-867-8611
OAK TRACE ELEMENTARY 16504 Oak Ridge Road 317-867-6400
SHAMROCK SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
747 West 161st Street 317-867-7400
WASHINGTON WOODS ELEMENTARY
17950 Grassy Branch Road 317-867-7900
WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
18250 North Union Street 317-867-6800
WESTFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
326 West Main Street 317-867-6500
WESTFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
345 West Hoover Street 317-867-6600
WESTFIELD WASHINGTON SCHOOLS
1143 East 181st Street 317-867-8000
WELCOME TO WESTFIELD!
We’re thrilled you’ve chosen to join the growing number of people who now call Westfield home. Although Westfield is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state and nation, we want to make sure each new resident feels welcomed and appreciated in their new community.
To help you settle in, we’ve created a New Resident Guide that includes everything you’ll need to know to get acquainted with your new city. We’ve made this guide so all the important contact information, amenities maps, utility setup instructions, and more, are all housed in one easy-to-access place. Plus, the welcome bag that comes along with your guide contains fun and useful items that will help you feel right at home - and show off your new Westfield pride!
Once you’ve settled in and unpacked, we’d love for you to attend one of our Westfield Welcome events. From the Westfield International Festival to the Westfield Farmers Market, to Westfield Rocks the
4th, Trick-or-Treating in the Plaza and, my personal favorite, Westfield in Lights, there’s a Westfield event for everyone!
One of the best ways to make new friends is by volunteering at these fantastic events! Whether you prefer staffing an information tent, driving a golf cart full of event attendees or helping out in another way, there’s always a spot for you to get involved and give back.
For more information about all these opportunities, please visit our website for details.
Once again, welcome to Westfield! We’re glad to have you here.
Mayor Scott Willis
PRIVATE SCHOOLS & DAY CARE
ABACUS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
16410 Southpark Dr. 317-867-3536 abacuskids.com
CENTENNIAL KINDER CARE
509 West 161st St. (800) 905-3276 kindercare.com
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL
318 North Union St. (317) 867-0582 cumcpreschool.com
CLEARBROOK KINDERCARE 15401 Clearbrook St 317-569-5150 kindercare.com
FAITH MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
324 S Union St. (317) 709-9324 faithmontessoripreschool.com
GUERIN CATHOLIC
High School 15300 Gray Rd. (317) 582-0120 guerincatholic.com
HAMILTON RIDGE ACADEMY
16708 Southpark Dr. 463-220-4683 hamiltonridgeacademy.com
GUNTHER KINDER CARE 17457 Gunther Blvd. (317) 896-6868 kindercare.com
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF CARMEL/WESTFIELD
1367 South Waterleaf Dr. 317-688-1525 kiddieacademy.com
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF CHATHAM HILLS 1324 Chatham Commons Blvd. (317) 343-0654 kiddieacademy.com/chatham-hillswestfield
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF WESTFIELD
800 East Sycamore St. (317) 867-0158 montessorischoolofwestfield.com
NEW JOY LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
316 West 156th St. 317-896-1402 newjoy.org
OPTIONS CHARTER SCHOOLS
17721 Gunther Blvd. 317-815-2098 optionsschools.org
PATHWAYS LEARNING ACADEMY AT NORTHVIEW CHURCH WESTFIELD 1191 West 186th St. 844-422-9533 pathwayslearningacademy.com
PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT BRIDGEWATER
14711 Gray Rd. (317) 848-0123 primroseschools.com
PRIMROSE SCHOOL AT GRAND PARK
18170 Grand Park Blvd. (317) 763-1223 primroseschools.com
SPRING MILL KINDER CARE
509-609 West 161st St. (317) 804-5143 kindercare.com
ST. MARIA GORETTI Catholic School 17102 Spring Mill Rd. (317) 867-3213 smgonline.org
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF CARMEL (WESTFIELD) 14777 Oak Rd. (317) 569-0599 goddardschool.com
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF WESTFIELD
55 East Spring Mill Pointe Dr. (317) 804-4500 goddardschool.com
THE LEARNING GROVE ACADEMY
17577 Alba Ln 317-588-8555 learninggroveacademy.com
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCEWESTFIELD 17415 Spring Rd. (317) 804-2075 thelearningexperience.com
THRIVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
15091 Towne Rd. (317) 896-0499 atthrive.com
TRINITY KIDZ! CHILD CARE 1415 East 191st Street 317-896-9104 tbcin.org
UNION BIBLE COLLEGE ACADEMY 434 South Union St. (317) 896-9324 ubca.org
2025 WESTFIELD EVENTS
2025 DIRECTORY & RELOCATION GUIDE
MELT THE TRAIL
March 1 | 10:30 A.m.
SHAMROCK DROP
March 15 | 12 - 2 P.m.
SPRING SWING
April 19
WESTFIELD GREEN DAY
April 26 | 1 - 3 P.m.
WESTFIELD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
May 10 | 12 - 3 P.m.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
May 21 | 6:30 - 7:30 P.m.
TOUCH-A-TRUCK
June 18 | 4:30 - 7:30 P.m.
WESTFIELD ROCKS THE 4TH
July 4 | 4 - 10:30 P.m.
JAKE LAIRD DAY
August 5 | 5 - 8 P.m.
BARKTOBERFEST
October 11 | 11 A.m. - 2 P.m.
TRICK-OR-TREATING IN THE PLAZA
October 24 | 5:30 - 8 P.m.
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
November 11 | 7:45 A.m.
WESTFIELD IN LIGHTS
December 6 | 3 - 6 P.m.
BULK TRASH DAY
Second Saturday Of May & October | 8 A.m. - 12 P.m.
WESTFIELD WINTER MARKETWEST FORK WHISKEY
Saturdays | January 18 - March 29 | 9 A.m. - 12 P.m.
No Market On March 1
MOVIES IN THE PLAZA
May 28, June 25, July 30, August 22 | 7:30 P.m.
WESTFIELD FARMERS MARKET
Thursdays | May 8 - September 4 | 5 - 8 P.m.
No Market On July 3
JAMS AT THE JUNCTION
June 6, June 27, July 25, August 8, August 15 | 7 P.m.
KIDS SUMMER SERIES
Tuesdays | June 10 - July 29 | 10 - 11:30 A.m.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CHAMBER & DWA
We’ve had an exciting start to 2025 as our growing community keeps us busy. From our annual Lantern Awards to many ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking ceremonies, we love celebrating the accomplishments of our partners!
With over 430 members and counting, the Westfield Chamber of Commerce advocates for our members and partners while building a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership. Our mission is to inspire, connect, and educate businesses and their employees as we continue to build and grow Westfield
Westfield is a rapidly expanding community, and we want to see every business succeed Joining the Westfield Chamber helps you to gain key relationships, an awareness of new opportunities, and access to valuable resources.
If you are interested in learning how we can best serve you or your business, please reach out to info@westfieldchamberindy.com
State of Healthcare Luncheon
Join Westfield Chamber partners and community leaders on June 5 from 11am-1pm at Prairie Waters Event Center for our first State of Healthcare Luncheon! We will be joined by top executives of Ascension St Vincent Carmel, Community Health Network, and Riverview Health for what should be a very engaging and informative conversation on the future of healthcare in Westfield and Hamilton County. Save the date and register today!
Business Boosters
We recently launched Business Boosters, a new series that provides an opportunity to dive into topics most meaningful to you! Our Business Boosters groups will begin with focus on two different categories: Small Business & Solo/Entrepreneurship and Sales & Marketing. Our goal with each series is to offer a space for you to be heard, grow into your next step, and elevate your business. Join us at our next Business Boosters on April 23! This event is open to the public, but registration is required.
FEEDING FRENZY
WORLD CHAMPION EATER JOEY CHESTNUT MAKES WESTFIELD HIS HOME
Writer / Natalie Platt
Some call him a hero. A national treasure. A true champion. The king of competitive eating. The most decorated eater in history.
You’ve surely seen clips of Joey Chestnut shattering world records—maybe by gulping down hot dogs or St. Elmo’s famous shrimp cocktail. And you’ve probably seen him around the greater Indianapolis area, especially Westfield. Chestnut moved to Westfield in 2021, making the city his home base while he spends the rest of his time— almost 140 days a year—on the road reigning over various eating competitions.
Over the last 15 years, Chestnut has traveled the world eating his way into record books with foods like shrimp cocktail, lobster, tamales,
ramen noodles, and of course—hot dogs. He’s an anomaly— someone who had a day job in construction management until 2011 when he won his fourth hot dog title and decided to spin his professional career into a professional eater full time.
In recent competitions, Chestnut beat Takeru Kobayashi in Netflix’s “Unfinished Beef” Labor Day showdown at the Hyper X Arena in Las Vegas. Chestnut ate 83 hot dogs, which beats his own world record of 76 that he set at the 2021 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Kobayashi ate 67 hot dogs.
Downtown Indianapolis set the backdrop in December 2024 as he set a new world record at the St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium, throwing back 21 pounds of the hot, tear-inducing shrimp cocktail in just eight minutes.
Why Westfield? With stunning neighborhoods and exceptional schools, over 61,000 people call the idyllic suburb home. It’s also consistently the fastest-growing city in Indiana—with a 30% increase in population since 2020. Nearly 4,000 people moved to the suburb in 2024. But Chestnut doesn’t have a complicated answer. “I mean, I have been coming to Indianapolis for years and just really love it here,” Chestnut says. “There’s no big specific reason why I moved from California to here. I just really liked it in general. The people are friendly, there are great restaurants, and I have friends here.”
Living in Westfield provides Chestnut with a level of peace and balance that he doesn’t often get on the road. It offers a perfect blend of a small-town feel and close proximity to the greater Indianapolis area. The competitive eater loves coming home to a quiet neighborhood that’s clean and safe, calling it the perfect location for someone who travels as much as he does.
But he never saw himself living in Indiana—or becoming a competitive eater had you asked him about his personal and career goals in the early 2000s. Now 41, Chestnut started competitive eating in 2005 while studying engineering at San Jose State University. He entered a lobster eating contest, where he tied for third.
Eating, Chestnut says, is only one piece of his training. He likes to do a liquid cleanse before a training session and includes a full day of stretching and breathing exercises.
About once a week through spring and early summer, Chestnut goes down to his basement in Westfield and mimics an actual hot dog eating contest, occasionally with his fiancée, Brie, and their dogs watching.
Chestnut and his fiancée first met at a bar in San Francisco. A quick encounter just after his elimination from The Amazing Race in 2017. A year later, they came across each other on a dating app. “It was perfect,” Chestnut says. Now, the couple live in a Westfield home with a big garden and plenty of room to train.
Where can Chestnut find good tacos in Westfield? “I love all the restaurants here but where are people going for tacos? I’m still searching,” he says.
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ASCENSION ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL
9460 East 146th St. 317-703-1999 healthcare.ascension.org
ASPIRE INDIANA HEALTH
9615 E 148th St (317) 587-0500 aspireindiana.org
17840 Cumberland Rd. (317) 773-6864 aspireindiana.org
COMMUNITY HEALTH MEDCHECK
9669 East 146th St. 317-621-3434 ecommunity.com
COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK
19800 East Street (Westfield) ecommunity.com
FORTE SPORTS MEDICINE
16289 Boden Rd. 317-817-1200 forteortho.com
IU HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL
11700 N Meridian St. (Carmel) 317-688-2000 iuhealth.org
IU HEALTH SAXONY HOSPITAL
13000 East 136th St. (Fishers) 317-678-2000 iuhealth.org
IU HEALTH URGENT CARE
14645 Hazel Dell Rd., Suite 120 317-922-2090 iuhealth.org
NOBLESVILLE URGENT CARE
509 Sheridan Rd. 317-678-6402
noblesvilleurgetncare.com
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY OF INDIANA
13914 Southeastern Pkwy. #314 317-872-1415 axiawh.com
RIVERVIEW HEALTH EMERGENCY ROOM & URGENT CARE
14585 Hazel Dell Pkwy. 317-214-5030 riverview.org
RIVERVIEW HEALTH HOSPITAL
17600 Shamrock Blvd. 317-214-5555 riverviewhealth.org
HEALTH IS WEALTH
RIVERVIEW HEALTH FOUNDATION CONTINUES FUNDRAISING PUSH
Writer / Kimber Hercest
Thanks to generous donors and fundraising, the Riverview Health Foundation donated more than $1.1 million to improve patient care at its facilities last year. Projects included the Courtney Cox Cole Infusion Center, the Help for Healing Fund, the Employee Assistance Fund, departments serving women and children, and the sweeping renovation of the Acute Inpatient
Rehabilitation Unit.
This year the foundation has raised nearly $2 million of its $3 million goal to expand the unit.
The growth and development of the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit will increase the facility’s capacity to 24 beds while
providing a more welcoming and spacious environment. This will ensure that every patient receives the care they need in a setting that promotes healing and comfort.
The renovation will include modernized patient rooms, expanded therapy areas equipped with the latest technology, improved communal spaces for patients
and their families, and enhanced facilities for dedicated staff to support ongoing professional development and well-being.
“The foundation has been raising funds for this important project for several years and will continue working with generous donors to reach our goal,” said Foundation and Community Affairs Vice President Megan Wiles. “I am thrilled to share that Dr. Norman and Peggy Mindrebo have provided the lead gift for this project.”
The couple has already donated to several landmark projects for Riverview, including the garden at the Courtney Cox Cole Infusion Center, a maternity suite for patients, and the piano in the Noblesville atrium.
Offering intensive therapy for patients with medical, physical or cognitive limitations, the unit is certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities as an inpatient rehabilitation program for adults, with an additional designation as a stroke specialty program.
The on-site rehabilitation team develops individualized care plans to help patients regain independence and return to normal activities as quickly and safely as possible.
“There are still many opportunities for others to contribute to this important project, and gifts of all sizes can make an impact on our patients and staff,” Wiles said.
To learn more about the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit project and how you can donate, visit donate.riverview.org/ rehabilitation-center.
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SPRING IS IN THE AIR… AND SO IS GOLF
THE HAMILTON COUNTY GOLF ROUND-UP
Writer / Terry Mullins
Spring brings longer days, warmer weather, and the perfect excuse to hit the golf course. Shake off the winter rust, grab your clubs, and enjoy the fresh air, lush fairways, and challenge of the game. There’s no better time to get outside, reconnect with friends, and improve your swing! Many of these courses offer leagues, and sign-up is underway.
These courses collectively contribute to Hamilton County’s reputation as a premier golfing destination, offering a variety of experiences for golf enthusiasts of all skill levels.
BEAR SLIDE GOLF CLUB
6770 231ST ST., CICERO
317-984-3837
BEARSLIDE.COM
Located in Cicero, Bear Slide Golf Club offers a unique golfing experience with a Scottish links-style front nine and a traditional back nine. Recognized as one of Indiana’s premier public courses, it has received a 4.5-star rating from Golf Digest and is noted among the top 75 most affordable courses in the U.S. The course features Bear Slide Creek meandering through the back nine and showcases stunning elevation changes throughout.
BROOKSHIRE GOLF CLUB
12120 BROOKSHIRE PKWY., CARMEL
317-846-7431
BROOKSHIREGOLF.COM
Situated in Carmel, Brookshire Golf Club provides an exciting golf experience suitable for both beginners and seasoned golfers. The 18 championship holes are characterized by gently rolling terrain and mature trees, with the picturesque Cool Creek winding through much of the layout. The club also offers a full-service pro shop and event venue, enhancing the overall golfing experience.
FOX PRAIRIE GOLF COURSE
8465 E. 196TH ST., NOBLESVILLE
317-776-6357
NOBLESVILLEPARKSGOLF.COM/GOLF
Located in Noblesville, Fox Prairie Golf Course is a mature, traditional-style course that opened in 1970. It spans rolling terrain and is considered one of the top public facilities in central Indiana. Amenities include a modern clubhouse, sandwich shop, fully stocked pro shop, practice green, driving range, new carts, and 27 championship holes. The course
has received a 3.5-star rating from Golf Digest, featuring mature trees, strategic sand bunkers, large greens and affordable rates.
IRONWOOD GOLF CLUB
10955 FALL ROAD, FISHERS
317-842-0551
IRONWOODGC.COM
Located in Fishers, Ironwood Golf Club offers a well-maintained course with a variety of holes that cater to different skill levels. The club provides amenities such as a golf shop and practice facilities, making it a popular choice among local golfers.
PEBBLE BROOK GOLF CLUB
3110 WESTFIELD ROAD, NOBLESVILLE
317-896-5596
PEBBLEBROOKGOLFCLUB.COM
Situated in Noblesville, Pebble Brook Golf Club features two 18-hole courses, providing diverse challenges for golfers. The club is known for its well-kept greens and fairways, along with amenities like a snack bar and event room, enhancing the overall golfing experience.
PRAIRIE VIEW GOLF CLUB
7000 LONGEST DRIVE, CARMEL
317-816-3100
PRAIRIEVIEWGC.COM
Located in Carmel, Prairie View Golf Club is the only Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course in Indiana. The course offers a blend of open and tree-lined holes, providing a diverse and challenging golfing experience. The expansive clubhouse features 1830s-era architecture complemented by modern amenities, making it one of the most versatile facilities in the area.
STONY CREEK GOLF CLUB
11800 EAST 166TH STREET, NOBLESVILLE
317-773-1820
STONYCREEKGOLFCLUB.COM
In Noblesville, Stony Creek Golf Club offers both an 18-hole championship course and a nine-hole par-three course. Designed and built by Sam Taylor, the championship course opened in 1990 and provides a track suitable for everyday players while offering challenges for low handicappers. The course was named Course of the Year by the Indiana Golf Course Owners Association in 2013.
WOOD WIND GOLF CLUB
2302 WEST 161ST ST., WESTFIELD
317-669-8550
WOODWINDGOLF.COM
Located in Westfield, Wood Wind Golf Club is a par-71 course measuring 6,462 yards from the tips. The course starts with challenging holes, including several over 400 yards, and features water hazards on half of the holes. The club prides itself on being a neighborhood golf club, offering various golf and non-golf events, such as social and annual golf memberships.
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FAMILY FUN IN NORTHERN HAMILTON COUNTY
BIRDIES
632 E. State Rd. 32 birdiesindy.com
CARDINAL FLIGHT WINE TRAILHAMILTON COUNTY cardinalflightwinetrail.com
CRATE ESCAPES
18595 Carousel Lane crateescapeswestfield.com
GRAND PARK SPORTS CAMPUS 19000 Grand Park Blvd. grandpark.org
IBEACH31 SAND VOLLEYBALL
750 E. 181 St. ibeach31.com
THE ESCAPE ROOM WESTFIELD 16848 Southpark Dr. escaperoomusa.com/westfield
THE WANDERING PEACOCK
227 Jersey St. thewanderingpeacock.com
TIM’S SHOOTING ACADEMY 17777 Commerce Dr. timsshootingacademy.com
UNSEENPRESS.COM 17272 Futch Way unseenpress.com
URBAN VINES WINERY & BREWERY 303 E. 161st St. urban-vines.com
WEST FORK WHISKEY CO. 10 E. 191st St. westforkwhiskey.com
WESTFIELD WASHINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY 130 Penn St. wwhs.us
WRIGHT’S 360° MOVEMENT ACADEMY - WESTFIELD 360 E. 186th St. wrightsgymnastics. com/?location=westfield
NOBLESVILLE
CABELA’S 13725 Cabela Pkwy. cabelas.com/noblesville
CARAVAN CLASSES
92 S. 9th St. squareup.com/store/caravan-classes
FLING BUNGEE FITNESS 14640 Herriman Blvd. flingbungeefitness.com
FUNLAND INDOOR PLAYGROUND 5720 Pebble Village Ln., Ste. 100 indyfunland.com
GOLF CENTER OF HAMILTON COUNTY 9625 E. 150th St. pga.com/play/IN/noblesville/the-golfcenter-of-hamilton-county/27549408
HAMILTON COUNTY ARTISTS’ ASSOCIATION
195 S. Fifth St. hcaa-in.org
HAMILTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE Courthouse Square
HAMILTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
810 Conner St. hamiltoncoinhs.com
HAMILTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND OLD SHERIFF’S RESIDENCE AND JAIL
810 Conner St. hamiltoncoinhs.com
KILN CREATIONS
60 N. 9th St. kilncreations.net
KOTEEWI RANGE: SPORT & TARGET ARCHERY CENTER
11909 Koteewi Dr. koteewiarchery.com
KOTEEWI RUN SEASONAL SLOPES
11800 Koteewi Dr. koteewi-adventures.com
KOTEEWI STABLE & TRAILS
11949 Koteewi Dr. koteewitrails.org
MORSE MARINA
20999 Hague Rd. morsemarina.com
NOBLESVILLE CREATES
107 S. 8th St. NoblesvilleCreates.org
NOBLESVILLE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
P.O. Box 29, Noblesville, IN 46060 noblesvillearts.org
NOBLESVILLE CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT
NoblesvilleArtsCouncil.com
NOBLESVILLE MAIN STREET
839 Conner St. noblesvillemainstreet.org
NOBLESVILLE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE
1274 Logan St. noblesvillepreservation.org
RESOUNDING JOY
1106 S. 8th St. resoundingjoyinc.org
ROBERTS SETTLEMENT
3102 E. 276th St., Atlanta, IN robertssettlement.org
ROOM TO SEW
9625 E. 150th St., Ste. 208 roomtosew.com
RUOFF MUSIC CENTER
12880 E. 146th St. livenation.com/venue/KovZpvEk7A/ ruoff-music-center-events
RUSSELL FARMS PUMPKIN PATCH
12290 E. 191st St. russell-farms.com
SHINE YOGA & WELLNESS 833 Conner St. shineyogawellness.com
SPENCER FARM WINERY
7015 E. 161st St. spencerfarmwinery.com
THE BELFRY THEATRE P.O. Box 956, Noblesville, IN 46061 thebelfrytheatre.com
THE PICKLR
9847 Cumberland Pointe Blvd. thepicklr.com/location/noblesville
UPAINT POTTERY STUDIO
13901 Town Center Blvd., #200 upaintpotterystudio.com
URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK
14450 Mundy Dr. urbanairnoblesville.com
WHITE RIVER CANOE COMPANY
17180 River Ave. whiterivercanoe.com
WRIGHT’S GYMNASTICS & NINJAZONE - NOBLESVILLE
1708 E Pleasant St. wrightsgymnastics.com/?location=noblesville
X-GOLF NOBLESVILLE
13904 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 700 playxgolf.com
TOURISM SPOTLIGHT
Spring is Closer Than You Think
There are plenty of things to do with your family right here in Hamilton County. Get out of the house and take your kids on family-friendly adventures at local parks and attractions to beat the winter blues. Relish the elevated cuisine and dig into our flavorful foodie scene.
CONNER PRAIRIE
Spring is when the outdoor grounds at Conner Prairie in Fishers come alive. Your first stop should be the Animal Encounters barn to visit with the baby goats and sheep. Take a ride high in the sky on the 1859 Balloon Voyage, as weather permits. On a clear day, you can even see the downtown Indianapolis skyline. Then, make your way to Treetop Outpost to explore a four-story treehouse, connect with nature and see stunning views of the White River.
The newest exhibit, Promised Land as Proving Ground is the newest permanent exhibit at Conner Prairie. This exhibit takes visitors on a powerful journey through Black history, from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, highlighting the cultural significance of food, fellowship, family, and faith as pillars of resilience and strength throughout the Black experience.
STRAWTOWN KOTEEWI PARK
Did you know this is Hamilton County’s largest park at more than 800 acres? There’s more to explore beyond the eight miles of trails. Book a guided horseback trail ride or pony ride with Koteewi Stables & Trails. Or, try your hand at using a bow and arrow at Koteewi Range. If you want a thrilling adventure, visit Koteewi Adventure Park to conquer treetop trails, ziplines and your fear of heights.
PARKS AND TRAILS
Hamilton County has 600+ miles of trails and dozens of great parks. Get your bikes out of the garage and pedal along the Monon Trail, connecting through Sheridan, Westfield, Carmel and south to Indianapolis. Must-see parks in the area for families include local favorites like Central Park in Carmel, Flat Fork Creek Park in Fishers, Forest Park in Noblesville and Cool Creek Park and Nature Center in Westfield.
IKEA AND TOPGOLF
Fun fact: Fishers is home to Indiana’s only IKEA and Topgolf. Even if you’re not redesigning your home, IKEA is a fun place to explore. You could even create your own scavenger hunt or “I Spy” challenge to keep the kids entertained. After all that shopping, head across the street to Topgolf, a premier entertainment venue where you can challenge each other to addictive point-scoring golf games – no experience necessary.
INDOOR ATTRACTIONS
Spring weather in Indiana can be unpredictable. If the forecast calls for a rainy day, take your adventure inside and visit the indoor waterpark at the Monon Community Center, The Escape Room, K1 Speed, Laser Flash or Pinheads for all-day entertainment.
HANDPICKED HOMES
TOURING THE PARADE OF HOMES
Writer / Ashley Watters Photographer / Robert Jones
If you’ve ever done it, then you’ll know that the home buying or building process is a huge undertaking. There are so many options to choose from - countertops, flooring, wall colors, layout - and how do you know if it will all come together into a cohesive living space? Wouldn’t it be great if you could see the latest trends before making your choice? Now, you can.
The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis (BAGI) will be hosting its annual Parade of Homes. A tradition spanning more than 77 years, the Parade of Homes gives potential homebuyers a rare look inside homes across central Indiana with the goal of showcasing the latest trends.
Breaking from the traditional format of home tours which take place in a single, centralized location or neighborhood, the Parade of Homes brings attendees into more than 60 homes from 20 builders across Indianapolis, ranging from Bargersville to Noblesville and Brownsburg to Greenfield.
With significant growth in the Indianapolis metro area, BAGI hopes to highlight new
and innovative construction methods and trending design concepts, which can be found throughout these showcased homes. Homes range in price point, architectural elements, layout, size and location. There are options for families of all income levels and sizes.
“New home construction has never been a better option,” says Ashley Parks, director of account services with BAGI. “With homes on the tour ranging from $250,000 to $4 million-plus, townhomes to single family, there’s something for everyone.”
Tickets to the event are free, but will need to reserved at bagi.com/parade-ofhomes/2025/tickets. These all-access tickets provide entry into all homes and
various events around the city.
“Attendees are also invited to join us at our additional activation events,” says Parks. “These free events will take place at various locations around central Indiana and will be a fun break from visiting the homes. Guests will be able to have food and drink and tour some interesting locations before heading back out to see more homes.”
To ensure all attendees have a positive experience, visitors are asked to observe a few rules. BAGI requests that all highheeled shoes be removed before entering homes and that excessive noise be avoided. Children are encouraged to attend, but must be kept under supervision at all times, and strollers should be left outside or in cars. Homes may not accommodate visitors with mobility issues.
The Parade of Homes is a good opportunity for potential homebuyers to communicate with builders. Bring all your burning questions and uncover where designers get their inspiration. Builders will be onsite throughout the tour to educate the public about different home options while providing a sneak peek into the finished products. Many of the homes on the tour are move-in ready.
BAGI’s Parade of Homes is set to take place April 25 through 27 and May 2 through 4. To learn more, visit bagi.com/parade-ofhomes/2025.
THE SAINT OF PICKLEBALL
DREW BREES HELPS OPEN NEW PICKLEBALL SPOT
On a windy Tuesday night, the “pop-pop-pop” reverberates across a cavernous space just off Cumberland Road in Noblesville. It may not be prime weather outside, but the indoor courts at the newly opened Picklr facility are hot with athletes of all ages and skill levels playing the world’s fastestgrowing sport.
Many club members sport black and gold on this particular night, the color combination best associated with the Purdue Boilermakers and, coincidentally, the New Orleans Saints.
It’s quite easy to understand why, before even entering the building. Outside, the man on the window smiling at club goers is a familiar face - former Purdue and Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a co-owner of the largest Picklr location in the country. The football legend stopped in Noblesville recently to see the new digs and play a bit of pickleball.
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER
The new, 58,000-square-foot club features 19 fully fenced indoor courts with patent-pending, outdoor-style court surfacing; three championship-sized courts with permanent grandstands; a mezzanine viewing and lounge area; a full pro shop; and private event space. The courts are marked based on experience, from beginner to advanced.
Franchise partner Aaron Scholl says their calendar for tournaments and charity events is already filling up. The Humane Society for Hamilton County is hosting the Furry Fracas at the start of the month at the Picklr, with hundreds already registered to play pickleball for a good cause.
For Scholl, helping oversee the development of the location and opening its doors has been a labor of love. He, his wife, and three sons took up pickleball during the COVID pandemic lockdowns.
Writer / Devon Dean Photography / Matthew Doudt Photography
Jade Kawamoto, Drew Brees, Noblesville member AJ Krent, and Jackie Kawamoto.
Jackie Kawamoto, Drew Brees, and Jade Kawamoto. The Kawamoto sisters are from Indianapolis and are pros on the PPA tour.
“We’d tape off our cul-de-sac and play with our neighbors,” he says. Since then, Scholl has watched the sport expand to all ages.
“Our junior academy clinics run 12 weeks,” says Scholl. “While we’d love to see pickleball eventually become sanctioned by the Indiana High School Athletic Association, our focus right now is building the sport at the club level.” The Picklr offers junior membership at all locations, giving kids unique programming targeted to grow their skillset, starting at age 8.
“At the end of the day it’s about putting a paddle in their hands to get the phone out of it,” Scholl says.
FROM TOUCHDOWNS TO VOLLEYS
Since hanging up his cleats in 2021, Brees has embraced both entrepreneurship and pickleball, with the latter coming during his final season in the NFL. “People could literally just go out onto their street and tape off a 20-foot-by-44-foot space, and all of a sudden they had a pickleball court,” he says.
Since then, the sport has exploded in popularity. Brees says the appeal is anyone at any age and skill level can pick up a racket and play. “It’s competitive; it’s something that can be easily picked up,” he says. “I had a tennis background when I was a kid. It’s a lot more accessible than tennis because you don’t need the same size and scope of a tennis court. You can play this on a much smaller court.”
Brees will host the third annual NOLA Pickle Fest to benefit the Brees Dream Foundation in early August. “We’ve had athletes as young as 9 and as old as 92 enter that tournament, showing the wide range of the people who can play this sport,” he says. “I could grab three of you right now and we could step on the court and have fun playing.”
A HOMECOMING OF SORTS
Brees graduated from Purdue in 2001 with a degree in industrial management before being drafted by the San Diego Chargers as the first pick in the second round of the NFL Draft. “I always hoped my degree would allow me to give back and invest in the communities that meant so much to me,” he says. Making investments locally was a natural fit, as Brees has many close friends and former teammates living in central Indiana and visits frequently, including occasional appearances on the sidelines at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette each fall.
As for the Picklr, the team has already secured a third central Indiana location in Westfield, slated to open later this year. The goal is to also open a club in Merrillville to cater to northwest Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.
Brees says the clubs build a sense of community - anywhere. “We’re integrating ourselves into different communities in the Midwest and Southeast,” he explains. “Nationwide, when you’re a member at
one Picklr facility, you can access all of them. It promotes the sport and gets more people playing.”
As demand for pickleball grows, the Picklr locations are built to meet that need. “There are not enough outdoor courts,” Brees says. “It’s getting harder to find spaces outside to build because I think communities are beginning to push back on building pickleball courts close to residential spaces. Here you are at an indoor facility where the weather is never a factor, and people can congregate and create a great social atmosphere.”
For Brees, it’s been 15 years since he hoisted the Vince Lombardi trophy after leading the New Orleans Saints to their first and only Super Bowl victory over the Indianapolis Colts in rain-soaked Miami. While Brees admits it doesn’t feel like that long ago, his priorities of faith, family and giving back have not changed.
“We have an opportunity to be pillars in our community,” he says. “I think we’re designed to pursue our passions and try to find ways to make impacts as a result of that. I always tried to do that through sports because that was my opportunity, and now, beyond that, I coach my kids, I coach at the local high school and I coach a lot of youth sports teams. I invest in businesses in the communities that have made a big impact in my life.”
COMMEMORATING THE CAUSE
MEALS ON WHEELS OF HAMILTON COUNTY TURNS 50
Writer / Renée Larr
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County, a beacon of hope since its founding in 1975, delivers more than 56,800 meals each year to recipients in Hamilton County. The organization’s support for individuals who are elderly, disabled, chronically ill and homebound is not just about providing nutritious meals. It’s about reducing hunger, improving health and promoting independence.
They serve over 200 meals daily including breakfasts, freezer meals, cold lunches and hot meals. Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County will celebrate its 50th anniversary in January 2025, a testament to the profound impact it has had on the community.
“In the last few years we’ve seen more of our recipients need financial assistance,” says Beth Gelhausen, executive director. “While the number of people we’re serving hasn’t necessarily gone up, the amount of food people are needing has risen by nearly 21% over the last two years.”
In honor of its 50th anniversary, the Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County team will host two significant fundraisers. The first is the Al Haimbach Memorial Golf Classic on June 9 at Chatham Hills
in Westfield. The 11th annual Dancing With Our Stars will be September 4 at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville. These events are not just about celebration, but also raising crucial funds to continue the mission. The organization is currently seeking dancers for the event. Professional dancers are paired with some of Hamilton County’s most well-known members, and they will compete to be named Dancing With Our Stars champions for 2025. Audience members also can vote for their favorite dancer or dancers to win the night’s People’s Choice Award.
“For our 50th year we’re trying to meet a fundraising goal in addition to what we normally do,” Gelhausen says. “We’re looking for either 50 individuals, groups or entities as $1,000 so we can raise an additional $50,000 in 2025 to help celebrate our anniversary.”
Unlike other counties, the organization relies heavily on volunteers to deliver its meals. Volunteers also participate in an initiative called Visiting Volunteers to spend time with socially isolated clients. Gelhausen says they try to pair volunteers with participants who have similar interests. The nonprofit is always seeking volunteers to serve on various board committees such as fundraising.
“Many times our clients wish to live independently but don’t always have someone checking on them regularly,” Gelhausen says. “Sometimes our volunteers have encountered someone who has fallen or needs medical assistance. Sometimes they’re just there to brighten their day.”
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County is always looking for fresh ways to stay relevant when so many people have food delivered through services like DoorDash and Uber Eats. Gelhausen says one advantage to using Meals on Wheels is that the meals are medically tailored for each individual’s needs, such as diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat/low-cholesterol, or renal diets for dialysis patients.
“We are just so thrilled to be able to say we have been able to serve the community for the last 50 years,” Gelhausen says. “We’re really, truly making a difference in the lives of our senior and disabled neighbors who are struggling with a physical and or mental challenge that is not allowing them to prepare their own hot, nutritious meals. During that time we’ve had extremely dedicated volunteers make an impact on our community. It’s a tremendous honor.”
For more information, visit mealsonwheelshc.org.
SEEKING SOLUTIONS
HAMILTON COUNTY RELEASES CHILD CARE ACTION PLAN
Writer / Rebecca Berfanger
Throughout 2024, with support from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and MIBOR, Invest Hamilton County engaged hundreds of local residents, businesses and stakeholders in the development of a child-care Action and Investment Plan. The goals of the project were to help identify gaps, quantify the impact of child care on residents and build a plan to guide solutions.
Research, conducted by TPMA, showed
that in 2024, Hamilton County was 4,644 seats behind demand across the community, and needs to establish 9,405 seats by 2034 to meet community demand. This demand will only be met by developing and attracting approximately 1,500 additional child-care workers.
The lack of quality and accessible child care has led to 2,339 “work willing” parents in Hamilton County who would return to the workforce if their need could be addressed.
These parents returning to the workforce has the potential to generate $242 to $316 million in annual economic impact.
“Seeing in this research how often parents were willing to relocate to find child care, and how often they left jobs or reduced hours because of access, showcases the impact this challenge has on our residents,” says Mike Thibideau, president and CEO of Invest Hamilton County. “It also presents a tremendous opportunity for talent and
corporate attraction if we can develop solutions. Sixty-seven percent of businesses surveyed said that when considering new hires, reliable child care or pre-K is raised as a concern by the candidate.”
In 2025, guided by this planning process, Invest Hamilton County and other key community partners will be establishing a child-care-focused coalition, and within the next few months will identify a staffing solution to build boots-on-the-ground capacity. Other key action items over the next few years include the development of career pathways, establishing a countywide joint services hub for child-care providers, identifying creative methods for subsidizing costs, and supporting a no-wrong-door approach that increases the capacity of home-based, faith-based and center-based care across the county.
The full plan, summary docs, and a link to engage with the community-wide effort can be found at investhamiltoncounty.com/ childcare-action-investment-plan.
COOL COTTAGES
DAVE RANDALL’S TINY HOMES PROVE BIG DREAMS CAN THRIVE IN SMALL SPACES
Writer / Renée Larr
For Dave Randall, the journey into tiny-home construction wasn’t just a business decision, but also the result of a lifelong passion. From building a backyard shed as a teenager to a 30-year career in remodeling, Randall has always been drawn to efficient, welldesigned spaces. Now, he’s carving out a niche in the tiny-home industry, creating high-end, custom-built tiny homes that blend quality craftsmanship with minimalist living. Randall’s interest in tiny homes began in 2006 when he moved to Pensacola, Florida, and started learning about the movement. He was fascinated by the idea of living simply, reducing clutter and maximizing space. But turning his passion into a fulltime business wasn’t easy.
For years I was ready to start, but I struggled to find a building large enough to work in,” Randall says. “You need at least 14-foot ceilings to build a home that meets road height requirements, and I didn’t want to do it in a backyard under a tarp.”
While still running his remodeling business, he spent years searching for the right location. In 2016 he found two commercial buildings in Anderson, Indiana, that allowed him to take the next step. However,
transitioning from remodeling to tinyhome construction took time. He built his first two homes on spec, working on them between paid remodeling jobs to avoid taking on debt.
Finally, in 2020, his first high-end tiny home, The Dragonfly Cottage, was completed. The second, The Butterfly Cottage, followed soon after. Unlike mass-produced tiny homes, Randall’s creations stand out for their exceptional craftsmanship and luxury finishes. With triple-pane windows for energy efficiency, closed-cell foam insulation for superior thermal performance, and high-end appliances for modern living, his homes are built to last and provide a comfortable living experience.
His clients are primarily middle-aged and older adults looking to downsize or find an affordable, stylish living option. His sweetspot price point is $100,000 to $150,000. Each of Randall’s homes is one of a kind. “I’m not a mass-production guy,” he says. “I do two or three high-end builds a year, and every one is unique.”
Randall’s tiny homes are mobile and classified as RVs, making them easier to finance and transport than alternatives.
They can remain on their wheels or be placed on a permanent foundation. This flexibility makes them ideal for a variety of uses, from Airbnb properties to solutions for aging parents who want to live close to family, or individuals seeking a downsized lifestyle. Randall’s homes can cater to a variety of needs, making them a versatile living option.
Randall is passionate about building tiny homes and is an advocate for trade education in schools. “In high school I took so many shop classes that they made it my minor,” he says. “Not everyone needs a fouryear degree. We need skilled tradespeople: plumbers, electricians, carpenters. These are great careers and I’d love to see more young people get into them.”
With a growing demand for custom, highend tiny homes, Randall is proving that big dreams can thrive in small spaces. Whether for full-time living, a vacation retreat or a guest house, his homes offer luxury, efficiency and craftsmanship in every square foot.
For more information, visit coolcottagesbydmr.com.
EXPANDING CARE
COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK OPENS NEW WESTFIELD FACILITY
Writer / Ashley Watters
Photographer / Sarah Browning
Community Health Network has always been focused on providing exceptional patient care. With more than 60 years of service in Indiana, Community continues to be a devoted provider for Hoosiers and their families. To continue that dedication to Indiana residents, Community is opening a new health care campus in Westfield to meet the needs of the growing city.
At the helm of this initiative is the new medical office building. A state-of-the-art facility, the medical office building opens for patient care on April 14, 2025.
“The City of Westfield is excited about us coming on the market because the medical office building is going to offer care closer to residents’ homes,” says Derek McMichael, vice president, hospital administrator, Community Howard Regional Health and Community Health Network Westfield.
ambulatory services, mammography, expanded women’s health services and holistic care.
Community is expecting to better serve the community of Westfield with these new lines of care while also boosting the economy with a projected 1,500 new jobs. Among these are new specialist providers and experts to help deliver focused care in the new lines of service.
The building is being fully renovated to accommodate high demand and better patient outcomes. Jeff Caesar, vice president, construction and real estate development, feels the innovative design of the building will greatly improve the patient experience.
“We will have a large network with specialties and various areas of care. This is really what Westfield is looking for and what they need.”
Community chose to repurpose the existing building at 19800 East Street in Westfield to help cut costs and improve efficiency. The medical office building will house new lines of care including podiatry, orthopedic and sports medicine, surgery, cardiovascular services, OB/GYN, family medicine, pediatrics, integrative medicine, pulmonary care, gastroenterology,
The medical office building is designed around the pod concept, which streamlines patient care by organizing units into self-contained areas that are staffed with dedicated personnel who provide focused and personalized care. The architecture will allow Community to adapt to shifting patient needs and add services as needed.
“We believe the specialization services are becoming the standard of care,” says Shekar Narayanan, MD, FACS. “We want all the surrounding communities to know we are here to help patients in the community with all needs and that care is not so far away.”
The expansion project hopes to address the need for closer care options. Community conducted surveys with area residents to help identify gaps in care offerings in the Westfield area. These were combined with patient family advisory councils and patient listening sessions to gain a better understanding of critical care needs for Westfield. One area that emerged as a frontrunner is women’s health care. As part of the expansion project, Community plans to greatly broaden its lines of care for women.
“The large women’s health presence is very important because right now there isn’t a place for women to have babies in this area,” says Narayanan. “We want to start seeing women now, give them a place to get quality care, and provide those critical services females really need.”
Integrative medicine will also be a focus. This represents a shift in medical care from reactive care to more preventative care. Services will include massage therapy, chiropractic care, osteopathic manipulative treatment, integrative sports medicine (joint injections), health coaching, and health packages that will be bundled with services tailored to specific conditions.
“We’re really looking at whole-person care,” says McMichael. “We want to support our patients with more preventative care and health, rather than just reacting when patients get sick. Ultimately we want to see our patients thrive.”
Community has also earmarked other areas of land within Westfield to accommodate the growing population. All locations will utilize the latest technology, including advanced, patient-focused portals and robotic-assisted surgical tools.
“When you have the opportunity to build something from scratch, you can utilize the latest technology to its fullest potential,” says Shaista Chatterji, vice president of surgical services. “This building will be brand new and will provide the best in medical and surgical offerings. Our goal is to make health care much easier to navigate for patients.”
Community is hoping the medical office building will set a precedent for patient care, creating a seamless experience all the way from appointment scheduling to discharge and post-op care.
The medical office building precedes an ambulatory surgery center, emergency department and six-story hospital patient tower.
To learn more about the new medical office building and the new Westfield campus, visit ecommunity.com/westfield-campus.
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2025 DIRECTORY & RELOCATION GUIDE
DRINK & DINE IN WESTFIELD
BECKY THE BAKESTER
203 W. Jersey St. beckythebakester.com
BIG HOFFA’S FREEZERY
800 E. Main St. facebook.com/bighoffas
BIG HOFFA’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE
800 E. Main St. bighoffas.com
BIRDIES
632 E. State Road 32 birdiesindy.com
B’S BAGELS
16030 Spring Mill Rd. bsbagelsindy.com
CABOS MEXICAN CUISINE & CANTINA 202 W. 161st St. cabosmexicanfood.com
CHIBA 228 Park St. chiba-indy.com
CRATE ESCAPES
18595 Carousel Lane crateescapeswestfield.com
CULVER’S OF WESTFIELD
17651 Sun Park Dr. culvers.com/restaurants/westfield-insun-park-dr
FIELD BREWING
303 E. Main St. fieldbrewing.com
FLAMING KUMA
637 E. State Road 32 flamingkuma.com
FOUR FINGER DISTILLERY 120 Camilla Ct. fourfingerdistillery.com
GRAND JUNCTION BREWING CO. TAP ROOM
1189 E. 181st St. gjbrew.com
GREEK’S PIZZERIA - WESTFIELD 231 Park St. eatgreeks.com
GRINDSTONE ON THE MONON 17470 Wheeler Rd. grindstoneonthemonon.com
GRINGTINOS
110 S. Union St. facebook.com/people/ Gringtinos/61563339972819
JACK’S DONUTS OF WESTFIELD 17423 Carey Rd., Ste. B jacksdonuts.com
JAN’S VILLAGE PIZZAWESTFIELD
108 S. Union St. jansvillagepizza.com
JOE’S GRILLE WESTFIELD
16156 Spring Mill Rd., Ste. A700 joesgrillewestfield.com
LINCOLN SQUARE PANCAKE
HOUSE - WESTFIELD
3186 E. State Road 32 eatatlincolnsquare.com/westfield
LOCAL EATERY & PUB
14655 N. Gray Rd. thelocaleaterypub.com
NORI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
3400 Nancy St., Ste. E noriwestfield.com
NYLA’S
211 Park St. nylasrestaurant.com
PASTO ITALIANO
3150 E. State Road 32 pastoitalianowestfield.com
PAT-A-CAKES AND COOKIES
TOO - WESTFIELD
3204 E. State Road 32 patacakesandcookiestoo.com
PATSY’S PUB
17419 Carey Rd. patsyspubwestfield.com
PIZZA UNCOMMON
3400 Nancy St. pizzauncommon.com
PORTILLO’S - WESTFIELD
Wheeler Rd. & State Road 32 portillos.com
QUACK DADDY DONUTS
16156 Spring Mill Rd., Ste. 500 quackdaddydonuts.com/locations/ westfield-indiana
RISE’N ROLL WESTFIELD
16030 Spring Mill Rd., Ste. D risenroll.com
RIVET COFFEE BAR & ROASTERY
337 Jersey St. rivetcoffee.com
SUNNY’S CHICKEN
214 E. Main St. sunnys-chicken.com/#home-section
SUSHI STATION
960 Tournament Trail sushistation.us
TAQUERIA MEXICANA
3126 E. State Road 32 taqueriamexicanawestfield.com
THAI DELIGHT RESTAURANT
17409 Wheeler Rd. thaidelightindy.com
THE ITALIAN HOUSE ON PARK
219 Park St. theitalianhouseonpark.com
THE MILL TAVERN
226 W. 161 St. themilltavernwestfield.com
TITUS BAKERY & DELI
17471 Wheeler Rd., Ste. 110 titusbakery.com
URBAN APPLES CIDERY
18326 Spring Mill Rd. urban-apples.com
URBAN VINES WINERY & BREWERY
303 E. 161st St. urban-vines.com
RED HABANERO - WESTFIELD
17417 Carey Rd. RedHabaneroWestfield.com
WEST FORK WHISKEY CO.
10 E. 191st St.
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WESTFIELD DINER
781 E. Main St. westfielddinerin.com
WESTFIELD WINE VAULT
100 N. Union westfieldwinevault.com
WHITE HOUSE DONUTS
212 E. Main St. facebook.com/favoritedonuts
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WESTFIELD YOUTH SPORTS
Writer / Ashley Callan
Everyone has a place to play in Westfield Youth Sports (WYS).
Understanding that sports are fundamental in a child’s development, WYS is serving the community by creating athletic programs that not only develop athletic abilities, but
also instill core values, culture and a sense of community.
Serving 4,000 kids through track and field, tennis, basketball, baseball, cheer, football, field hockey, softball, volleyball, lacrosse, cross-country and club triathlon, WYS is vital to the community, and builds motivation, confidence and teamwork.
The mission is to promote amateur youth sports to school-aged children living within the Westfield Washington School District. “Everyone deserves the opportunity to play youth sports,” says Chad Schenkel, WYS president.
The goal with WYS is to provide equal opportunity for instructional, recreational and competitive sports leagues, regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity or socioeconomic status.
WYS has a scholarship program for those who need financial assistance, which covers the entire cost of the program. The scholarship application is only available for sports programs that are currently open for registration, and must be completed one week prior to the registration deadlines.
WYS wouldn’t be successful without the support of the community. This includes contributing to fundraising efforts, local business sponsorships of the program, teams and scholarships, as well as volunteering. “We are a community-based organization where everyone involved are volunteers,” says Schenkel. “From the board members to coaches, to volunteers who help out even with the mundane tasks, every person has a value and there is always a value someone can bring.”
With a partnership agreement with Grand Park, WYS is able to utilize its facilities. Grand Park, a state-of-the-art sports facility that offers 31 multipurpose fields, 26 ball diamonds, as well as a 377,000-square-foot events center with three indoor, full-size synthetic fields, has been recognized as a hub for hosting sports at the local, state and national levels.
The cultural environment of WYS is very important. With its commitment to its athletes, the WYS leaders strive to
ensure a safe environment, which includes having volunteers and coaches complete a background screening, and compelling players, coaches, parents and spectators to adhere to a code of conduct that embodies discipline, respect and good sportsmanship.
The goal of WYS is to foster skilled, wellrounded athletes through sports training and competition. “The reason why our youth athletes wear the shamrocks is to eventually have them compete at the high school level and represent Westfield High School,” Schenkel says. “The youth sports program has a lot of influence, and an example of that is the Westfield High School football coaches being involved in our youth football program.”
To find out more about how to get involved with Westfield Youth Sports, visit westfieldyouthsports.org. The website has up-to-date details regarding upcoming registration, volunteering and sponsorship opportunities.
A bank should stand for something.
Writer / Melissa Gibson
MIALENA GORDEAU
Westfield High School senior Mialena Gordeau recently earned her Gold Award through Girl Scouts by helping a local nonprofit.
Gordeau joined Girl Scouts in 2012 at just 5 years old, and couldn’t imagine where it would take her over the next 13 years.
“At first it was simply a place to do crafts, sell cookies and wear a cute vest, but over the past decade, Girl Scouts has become like my second family,” she said. “They have watched me grow up and grown up with me. I would not have been able to complete this award without the support of the Girl Scouts and my parents.”
The Girls Scouts Gold Award is the highest recognition received in the program. The Girl Scout identifies a need in her community, researches and creates a plan, and then takes action. For Gordeau,
she turned to Student Impact of Westfield, a nonprofit program she recalled from her intermediate school days.
“I went to the after-school program once or twice per week,” she said. “We’d go to the gym for games, connections, snacks and a lesson. When the pandemic happened I stopped going. However, I always admired what they did and wanted to give back to a program that gave so much to me and my community.”
Student Impact of Westfield provides a safe and consistent space for fifth- through 12th-graders to build friendships, connect to their community and develop leadership skills.
When Gordeau began planning and researching, she learned a startling statistic. Students aged 8 to 18 spend an average of seven hours and 22 minutes per day on a screen. The shift away from inperson interactions can make it harder for young people to develop
healthy relationships and crucial social skills.
She got to work creating games meant to pull students away from their screens for fun and fellowship.
“I designed and built a tic-tac-toe board and a ring-toss game,” she said. “I also donated other educational games and puzzles to them. I wanted to tackle the issue by providing both indoor and outdoor games that encourage kids to engage with each other.”
It wasn’t an easy task, and like many high school students, Gordeau’s schedule was already tight. She found a balance and learned important skills along the way.
“I had to figure out how to juggle all of this while staying on track with my project,” she said. “Time management became super important. Despite the challenges, I managed to stay organized, improve my time management skills and keep everyone in the loop, which ultimately helped the project succeed.”
The games were a hit, and Gordeau is hopeful students will continue to use the games as options for play, keeping their bodies and brains active.
She plans to major in biology with a pre-dental focus, with the ultimate goal of becoming an orthodontist. She’s currently working on her dental assistant license. She’s been accepted to Purdue University, the University of Kentucky and Baylor University, but has not yet made a decision for the fall.
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LIVE MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY
Urban Apples Cidery, 18326 Spring Mill Rd. www.visithamiltoncounty.com
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LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY
Urban Apples Cidery, 18326 Spring Mill Rd.
Join us every Friday for a night of live music, delicious cider, and good vibes! www.visithamiltoncounty.com
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LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY
Urban Apples Cidery, 18326 Spring Mill Rd.
Join us every Saturday for a full day of live music, delicious cider, and good vibes! Whether you’re sipping on your favorite drink. www.visithamiltoncounty.com
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INDIANAPOLIS LOCK & KEY SINGLES PARTY AGE 27-54
7 – 9 PM
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery, 303 E 161st St.
Woman gets locks, men get keys, unlock & meet your match! New friends, Romance, maybe the LOVE of Your Life! The ORIGINAL TRADEMARKED EVENT. www.eventbrite.com
25 APRIL MURDER MYSTERY DINNER PARTY AT URBAN APPLES
6 – 10 PM
Urban Apples, 18326 Spring Mill Rd.
Join us on April 25th for our next Murder Mystery Dinner Party! Theme: 1950’s Sock Hop! www.eventbrite.com
CONNECTION POINTE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OPENS NEW LOCATION
Writer / Julie Yates
On Easter Sunday, April 20, Connection Pointe Christian Church will celebrate the grand opening of its Carmel location. With a long history in central Indiana dating back to 1837, church leadership is humbled and grateful to launch a second church home in Hamilton County.
The Carmel location at 2599 East 98th Street joins Avon, Brownsburg, and Fishers in Connection Pointe Christian Church’s mission to connect people to Jesus and each other. Services are at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.; children from newborns to fifth-graders are welcomed at both times, while the 11 a.m. service will accommodate middle school and high school students.
“We had been praying many years about Hamilton County,” says Denise McCleese, executive pastor of strategy and engagement. “As a multigenerational church, we feel God’s calling us to the suburbs, where schools and communities are focused on raising families. The next generation, our kids and students, are the centerpiece of our vision.”
Located on 98th Street, Connection
Pointe leadership is excited about finalizing renovations after two years. The nearly 32,000-square-foot building underwent a complete renovation, creating an environment where people can experience life change and unconditional love.
The facility is an existing building previously known as Lighthouse Tabernacle, which will continue to meet at this location for a time. Connection Pointe church leaders are thrilled to continue the legacy Lighthouse Tabernacle began by focusing on reaching more people with the love of Christ.
“There are three pillars to Connection Pointe’s vision,” McCleese says. “The first pillar of the vision is to maximize and multiply Jesus’ followers so they can grow in their faith and then help others experience the hope that Jesus brings. The second is to raise the strongest generation, our kids and students, to outdo us in changing the world for Jesus. The third is to amplify Jesus online and globally through digital tools that help people follow Jesus daily on their phones and in their life, and support the church’s 26 full-time missionaries around the world.”
McCleese says God has given them an opportunity in Hamilton County, and it’s
one the church does not take lightly. “We want to reach the lost, raise disciples to go into the community, follow Jesus, and love our neighbor,” McCleese says. “Chris Maloney, who lives in Westfield, will be the pastor at the Carmel location. We are super excited for Easter Sunday, and we hope people in the community will check us out.”
Offering digital tools - including CP+, a spiritual fitness app, livestream services every weekend, podcasts, and Daily Hope, a daily devotional text message that comes straight to your phone 365 days a year - is part of the church’s outreach.
All upcoming program offerings are posted on the website at cp.church. To subscribe to Daily Hope, the devotional text message, text DAILY to 71093.
For more information, contact Connection Pointe Christian Church at 317-852-2221 or visit their website at cp.church. Also visit their Facebook and Instagram pages.
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