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25 / COVER STORY WHO IS SHERMAN? Writer / Janelle Morrison Photographer / JJ Kaplan

This month’s cover turns the table on Zionsville resident and FOX 59 personality Sherman Burdette. Normally, Sherman is asking the questions in his “Where is Sherman” segments. This month we get to find out, not where is Sherman, but who is Sherman?

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Celebrate the Holidays in Carmel

10 A Sparkling Legacy Continues: Jewel Box Jewelers

18 The Dolphin Tank 22 Salvation Army’s Angel Tree 30 Rose Society Fundraiser atZionsville.com

12 Zionsville Artist Weaves History and Heart into Paintings

34 Zionsville to Participate in Spirit &

Place Festival with “Dream Green” Recycled Art Event

36 November Local Events 38 Ranj Puthran “Helping Hands Award”

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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN CARMEL

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t’s the most wonderful time of the year again. Soon the trees will be capped with snow, and the daunting task of holiday planning will commence. The city will soon be transformed into a winter wonderland of lights, seasonal fare and nostalgia.

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Visitors and regulars alike will enjoy the Gallery Walk, held in the Carmel Arts and Design District the second Saturday In addition to the spectacular holiday of each month from 5-9 p.m. This coming lighting displays that traditionally light up the city, the newly planted evergreens along November 14 and December 12, take time 106th and Keystone Avenue as well as 136th to enjoy the unique exhibits in each of and Keystone Avenue will be adorned with the district’s galleries, live entertainment, culture, restaurants and shopping. lighting to enhance those corridors.

Marking the start of memorable occasions this November, Mayor Brainard, the City of Carmel and members of the Carmel’s VFW Post and American Legion Post will honor our veterans at this community event on Tuesday, November 10 at 12 noon. The Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at

The city’s Holiday on the Square at Carmel Civic Square will officially kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 21, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. The event will include the traditional holiday lighting ceremony, a visit from Santa, live reindeer and other animal friends, holiday entertainment and

plenty of activities for the entire family. This event is free to the public.

The celebration continues Saturday, December 5 from 3-6 p.m. with the Holidays in the Carmel Arts and Design District with elves and reindeer, carolers, carriage rides, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, special activities and more. This event is also free to public.

Whether it’s a day or evening of shopping and dining, attending a world-class show or performance or just a lovely stroll through the Carmel Civic Square gardens that are beautifully appointed with the twinkle of lights, be sure to make the most of this holiday season with the ones that you love in the tradition and excellence that is Carmel, Indiana.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Jewel Box Jewelers

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After 41 years of business, the oldest jewelry store in Zionsville enters a new chapter with its new owner David Haug.

Haug grew up in Speedway and was a golf pro right out of college. He retired from the golf profession and went into the jewelry business where he learned about the trade at a notable northside jewelry store. He spent eight years in the wholesale side of the industry. Haug became interested in the estate buying business in Zionsville where he has worked for the last four years.

“I had the opportunity to meet with Jewel

Box Jeweler’s previous owner and founder, Phillip Owens,” Haug said. “Soon after our meeting, I was proposed the opportunity to buy the store as he was ready to retire. It is important for me to honor the hard earned reputation that Jewel Box Jewelers has had for over four decades. The reputation for

their excellent customer service and multigenerational customer base were what attracted me the most when considering buying the store.”

Haug and his staff, who are the original employees of the store, continue to focus

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on the attributes that make Jewel Box Jewelers a tradition for its customers while growing their inventory. They are bringing in the latest in jewelry fashions and expanding their bridal selections to attract a wide variety of buyers. To satisfy any budget, Haug is determined to provide an assortment of quality diamonds and settings to his bridal customers.

“We continue to carry the fabulous and extremely well-known Simon G Collections,” Haug explained. “This brand is exceedingly well crafted, and customers easily recognize the quality of a Simon G piece. We also offer unique lines that are not found in the majority of the area’s jewelry stores. For example, we have brought in Funky Artsy, a line by an Ohio designer that is fun and has been well received by our customers.”

Since acquiring the business, Haug has been encouraged by long-time customers returning and referring their adult children to make their momentous purchases at his store.

“The first engagement ring that I sold as the new owner was to the son of a couple who purchased their wedding set here more than 30 years ago,” Haug said. “It makes me feel good about what we are doing here. As long as we continue to offer our customers a unique selection, current styles and exceptional customer service, we believe that they will keep coming back to us.

“The local jewelry market is incredibly competitive. We are focused on being an asset to the town of Zionsville, being an active community partner and serving our customers so that they keep coming back to the purple awning. We want the locals to know that we are thrilled to be able to offer the service they have become accustomed to and that Jewel Box Jewelers is here to stay.” atZionsville.com / NOVEMBER 2015 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / 11

This is the iconic photo as it appeared in Newsweek in April 1975.

Thuy and her painting “Last Chance.”

ZIONSVILLE ARTIST WEAVES HISTORY AND HEART INTO PAINTINGS Writer / Rebecca Wood Photographer / JJ Kaplan

Walking into Thuy (pronounced Twee) Schelkopf ’s Zionsville home is like strolling into an art gallery. The walls are adorned with a collection of acrylic and oil paintings.

The pictures vary in size and subject matter, but the heart and history of the artist shines through each and every image.

Most of Schelkopf ’s art showcases other cultures. Numerous paintings feature Schelkopf ’s home country: Vietnam. The images capture everything from Vietnamese

landscape to traditional dress. Each work boasts strong titles, words like “Hope,” “Tranquility” and “Fearless.”

But it’s a picture called “Lost,” which shows a Vietnamese woman standing in New York City’s Times Square, that gets Schelkopf choked up. It’s because this woman is familiar to her; Schelkopf is the woman.

challenges. Where some would wallow in despair, Schelkopf maintains a positivity and optimism that can only be described as inspiring. She tells her stories with canvas and brush.

Schelkopf is the daughter of South Vietnam’s three-star general Quang Dang.

He held the second highest military position in South Vietnam during the Vietnam Schelkopf ’s background is fascinating. She War. Because of her father’s high rank, the spent her childhood in the midst of the family faced potential dangers. During the Vietnam War. When South Vietnam fell, her war, Schelkopf and her six siblings lived family traveled from prosperity to poverty. in a military compound in Saigon with other military officers’ families. Schelkopf In adulthood, she faced daunting health

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describes the walled compound, roughly the size of Zionsville, as a “village.” Soldiers guarded the gates and heavily monitored visitors.

Sang, Schelkopf ’s brother, is in a wellknown photo of the mass exit from Saigon.

In the image, Sang is one of the occupants in the last helicopter leaving from the American Embassy in Saigon while a crowd “There was always war and lots of fighting. It of other Vietnamese are left on the ground. was a scary life,” Schelkopf states. “I thought Starting on April 29, 1975, Vietnamese the whole world was the same.” refugees poured into Camp Pendleton in Southern California. Schelkopf ’s parents By early 1975, South Vietnam was in chaos and brother joined 50,000 other refugees at and collapsing under attacks. Schelkopf ’s father knew his family would be killed if the the camp. Schelkopf ’s father only packed a briefcase with a little money and a Bible.

Communists took over the country, so he sent Schelkopf and her siblings to Montreal, Life inside the camp was hard for him. He Canada, to stay with family friends. The received death threats from other Vietnamese siblings assumed the trip would span a few within the camp who felt he was responsible weeks, and so they only packed a bag filled for the country’s loss. This, coupled with with clothes. his desire to reunite with his children, led Schelkopf’s parents to leave the camp and Schelkopf ’s father, mother and a brother travel to Canada, a decision Schelkopf calls serving in the military remained in South Vietnam. In April 1975, Saigon was buckling “the biggest mistake of his life.” under attacks, and the Vietnam War was Because Schelkopf ’s parents lacked the coming to an end. Schelkopf ’s parents and necessary work and resident papers, brother fled the country. finding employment was difficult. Dang,

once a high-ranking military officer, was now working two or three minimum-wage jobs. Schelkopf and her siblings were also working to contribute to the family.

Ultimately, Schelkopf attended beauty school, an education that fit within the family’s budget, and found employment within a salon.

“I grew up fast,” Schelkopf asserts. “I was cooking, cleaning and serving as ‘mom’ to my siblings. We were living day by day.”

Schelkopf says her father was depressed but remained faith-filled.

“He believed God gives and God takes away,” she recalls. “He believed God knew our limit.”

Fifteen years after moving to Canada, the family received green cards to the United States. The move to the United States filled the family with hope and optimism.

Schelkopf and her family settled into a community outside Philadelphia where she

Thuy and her painting “Lost.” Depicts her arrival in Times Square.

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Thuy’s studio with a completed piece and new sketching on the right.

found work at a local salon.

At the salon, Schelkopf met her husband Bruce; he was one of her clients. They are parents to daughter Jasminh.

In 2004, the family relocated to Zionsville. Bruce, a patent attorney, moved the family to Indianapolis for a job with Cummins. Currently, he works as the Group Senior Vice President and Chief IP Officer for the Swiss company ABB.

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“She grew up in an environment where she had to be strong, had only a few years to be a child and was thrust into early responsibilities simply to help the family sustain an existence while she also lost the only home and country she ever knew,” Jasminh says. “I think that for many, that background would be difficult to handle and might leave a bitter taste about how unfair life is, but to my mom, it had just the opposite effect.”

Jasminh says her mother has maintained a “glass half-full approach,” even during the tough times, by always keeping sight on her dreams and never blaming others for her circumstances.

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Schelkopf started painting in Zionsville. She felt compelled to pick up a brush by her father’s encouraging words.

“My dad said I was an artist at heart,” Schelkopf says. “He said everything I touch, I do well.”

Schelkopf surfed the Internet for painting tips and attended a few classes.

Oil is her art tool of choice, but she’s dabbled in acrylics too. To Schelkopf, painting is a means of relaxation and expression.

Thuy’s favorite painting “Warrior”

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INDIANA CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN TURNS THE TIDE FOR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES The local entrepreneurial community is very supportive, allowing women-owned businesses the resources and connections to be successful. The idea is to not swim in a cage to be protected from sharks.

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The Dolphin Tank event held at the Indiana Conference for Women addresses the disparity of funding that women-owned businesses receive compared to maleowned. But thanks to events such as the Dolphin Tank, the tide is turning.

Organizers Polina Feldman, a Spin Up Associate at IU Research and Technology Corporation, and Kristen Cooper, VP of Corp. Development and Operations for Sticksnleaves, have coordinated this year’s panel of judges and vetted the applicants.

“Participating in the Dolphin Tank will be a chance to encourage, connect and network with female business owners who may be interested in what we do, and I may learn about a business idea or two that will help us as we head into year two of The Launch Ladies networking group, lead by teaching code.”

Cooper, held two Startup Study Hall events specifically to coach for a compelling pitch.

The keynote speaker for the conference is “If a woman-owned business wants to find Kathy Ireland, the former model and CEO a supportive community, they don’t have of a $2 billion business empire. to look far to find it,” shares Lisa Mitchell, For more information on the Founder of Power Body Language. “Launch conference, please visit Ladies, NAWBO, Verge, Sparks Talks and www.indianaconferenceforwomen.com.

Launch Fishers as well as others are very welcoming organizations.”

Three companies will pitch to a panel of three judges. Pitches are five minutes in length with a feedback time of 10 minutes from the judges.

This year’s panelists include: Dima Elissa, CEO and Founder, VisMed-3D; Danielle Hughes, CEO of Divine Capital Markets; Aimee Kandrac, Founder of What Friends “The group of applicants was strong, making Do; Danielle McDowell, Executive the selection process challenging,” says Director of The Speak Easy; Kelly Cooper. “There are so many viable business Pfledderer, CEO, Apparatus and Chairman ideas presented by women. All deserve to of TechPoint; and John Qualls, President pitch to someone.” of Eleven Fifty Academy.

The panelists provide feedback in a friendly atmosphere, so that the entrepreneurs may take the next step with their business based on the recommendations. The presenters are at varying levels of development.

Leading up to the Dolphin Tank were a series of events supporting female entrepreneurs, inspiring their confidence and motivating them to create an effective pitch.

“At Eleven Fifty Academy, we believe that the coding profession lacks diversity, so we are reaching deep into communities to encourage diversity in coding including females, minorities and the underserved,” says Qualls. “Because females are so important to the Academy’s success, we want to make sure we are doing all we can to encourage women in all aspects of their professional lives.

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This Christmas, shoppers will find more than just bargains and festive lights as they wind their way through Castleton Square and Greenwood Park malls. A very special Christmas tree will also appear at each location, one that eschews shiny ornaments and tinsel for hundreds of simple paper angels with names like “Maddy,” “Anthony” and “Kayla.”

The Salvation Army is partnering with CBS4 to launch a new program in Central Indiana called Angel Tree. It’s their hope that shoppers will “adopt” over 3,000 children, or “Angels,” this Christmas. Each paper angel represents one real child, a boy or girl whose name, age, wishes and needs are printed right on the angel.

Sponsoring an Angel is easy. Shoppers simply choose a name from the tree and pledge to help The Salvation Army bring the joy of Christmas to this special child in need. Then they hit the stores, armed with their Angel’s description and an empty bag waiting to be filled with wants, like a special toy or game, and needs, like a warm coat or a pair of shoes.

Once the bag is filled, shoppers return it to the Angel Tree volunteers, and The Salvation Army stores it until parents collect the gifts just before Christmas.

The Angel Tree program started 35 years ago at a Salvation Army in Lynchburg, Virginia. It proved to be such an effective way to directly connect donors with children in need that it grew over time into a nationwide program currently helping more than one million children across the United States.

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their home.”

Angel Trees will appear inside Castleton Square and Greenwood Park malls on Saturday, November 21. The trees will be up with volunteers on hand to assist with Angel “adoptions” every Saturday and Sunday through December 13. Black Friday shoppers will also have a chance to adopt Angels or drop off filled bags at the Angel Tree stations.

With thousands of Angels available for adoption, The Salvation Army is also counting on significant support from local businesses and groups looking for a way to give back this holiday season. This is an opportunity for companies to sponsor any number of Angels, whether that means five, 50 or even 100 children.

With so many kids looking for a merrier Christmas this year, the Angel Tree program will need tremendous support from our community, so keep an eye out for those special trees and be a part of something wonderful this year!

Learn more about Angel Tree by visiting SalvationArmyIndiana.org.

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WONDROUS WINTER WISHES ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF INDIANAPOLIS 2015 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON AND STYLE SHOW

Attendees can enjoy themselves even more with the knowledge that proceeds from the Holiday Luncheon and Style Show benefit children and adults that Assistance League’s® programs serve.

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On Thursday, December 3, Assistance League® of Indianapolis will host “Wondrous Winter Wishes,” their annual Holiday Luncheon and Style Show. This fundraising event has become a holiday tradition for many ladies in the greater Indianapolis area. Members, friends, mothers and daughters look forward to this festive celebration that starts the holiday season.

As in past years, the Holiday Luncheon and Style Show will be held at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. The room, which is usually filled to its 500 person capacity, will be decorated with dazzling, sparkling shades of winter white.

season with the opportunity to give back to our community and make winter wishes come true for so many.”

The day will begin with a silent auction filled with many unique items. Participants will be able to bid on baked goods suitable for holiday entertaining, children’s items, decorative holiday offerings, college logo objects, gift cards and festive gift baskets.

A Mystery Wine Bid will bring to the silent auction the opportunity for bidders to take home premium bottles of wine wrapped in beautiful winter wine bags ready for gift giving.

In addition, a tree decorated with over $500 worth of local area business and restaurant gift cards will be raffled off. The Secret Ingredient, an Indianapolis boutique, will Jo Craig, Carmel, and Jane Williams, again sponsor a style show with clothes Indianapolis, are co-chairing the event. modeled by representatives from the Along with their committee, they have agencies, senior facilities and schools that been overseeing preparations to make it an Assistance League® serves through its exceptionally enjoyable day for all attendees. philanthropic programs.

“It’s a time of camaraderie and friendship but also a chance to let people know about Assistance League’s® programs and an opportunity to raise funds for the children and adults we serve,” explained Williams.

Craig added, “Members and their guests look forward to kicking off the holiday

There will also be the chance to do a bit of holiday shopping. Clothing and accessories will be available for purchase from The Secret Ingredient. Kits & Kaboodle Classic Toys will be on hand to offer a selection of children’s games and toys.

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Operation School Bell®, the largest of the organization’s programs, has provided new school clothes and supplies to qualifying children in the Indianapolis area for 32 consecutive years. This year, over 3,000 students from the Metropolitan School Districts of Lawrence, Pike, Washington and Warren as well as Indianapolis Public Schools will benefit from the program.

When asked about the large amount of preparation needed for such an event, Craig responded, “Planning for the Holiday Luncheon is such a pleasure when you have enthusiastic committee members who are committed not only to the success of the event, but more importantly, who are passionate about the philanthropic programs it helps support.”

Besides the hard work of members, community backing is important to the success of the occasion as well. CarDon & Associates of Indianapolis have stepped up to be a sponsor of the event.

To learn more about the philanthropic programs of Assistance League® of Indianapolis and to make reservations for the 2015 Holiday Luncheon and Style Show, please visit alindy.org.

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ou may have seen him about town spotlighting a small business or promoting a local event or charity on the FOX59 Morning News feature, “Where is Sherman.” Recently, I sat down with Zionsville resident Sherman Burdette to find out who Sherman is and how his life’s travels led him to host the popular local morning segment.

“I had some obstacles at this point,” Burdette confessed. “I wanted to be on-air, but I had braces and was developing acne.

At age 22, I looked like I was 12. I ended up getting my first television job as a videotape editor at WISH-TV. I edited work for Debbie Knox, Patty Spitler and Tina Cosby.

My work at WISH-TV laid the foundation for me and taught me how to be a good reporter by being an editor.

Burdette, a two-time Emmy Award winner, is an Indianapolis native and a graduate of IPS School #43, Broad Ripple High School.

He graduated from Ball State University with a degree in telecommunications and theatre.

“I often tell the young professionals in this industry who want to jump right into an on-air position that if they want to be in the business, then there are steps to make them truly successful. If they want to be on TV just to be on TV, they are in the wrong business.

“If they truly want to be a good storyteller or are great on live TV, then I feel that the individual needs to begin his/her career behind the scenes. They should be knowledgeable about the inner workings of a newsroom. My experience behind the scenes saved my career. As an editor, I watched the anchors prepare for their segments and learned from them on how to be a good reporter.”

“My junior year in high school, I wanted to be an actor and be on stage,” Burdette recalled. “I was selected for parts because of my theatrics and facial expressions. My focus was completely on theatre. I did not want to go directly to college. I wanted to go New York City.

“I planned to audition, become an actor and work as a flight attendant while stationed in NYC. I presented this plan to my grandfather who, along with my grandmother, helped raise me, and he said that I was welcome to go do that, but that he would not support me financially.”

After a swift change of heart, Burdette applied to Ball State. Even then, before the David Letterman donation days, the university was known for its telecommunications department.

Burdette went into his college career majoring in theatre and minoring in telecommunications. During a career planning class, Burdette had a sudden epiphany and decided that he wanted to become a television news reporter.

Chasing an earlier dream at age 26, Burdette left WISH-TV to test the waters as an actor in Los Angeles. He admitted that was a tough transition and how difficult it is to get a break in L.A. He came close to landing a role in the ’80s TV series, “In the Heat of the Night,” and auditioned for the role of Sgt. Wilson Sweet. After two years in L.A. and being passed over for the role, Burdette decided it was time for him to return to television news. His first on-air job was in Meridian, Mississippi, as a sports anchor.

“I worked as an anchor in Mississippi for only about a year when I was called into the office on a seemingly typical work morning only to be told that the station was

shutting down the news operation, effective immediately,” Burdette shared. “Keep in mind, it’s 1989, I’m making $13,000 a year and I just became unemployed. Perhaps that should have been a signal to me, but I forged on and took a job in St. Joseph, Missouri.

“From there, I went on to work at a station in Wichita, Kansas, then Kansas City, Missouri and onto Rochester, New York. I was freelancing in NYC when I took a job that was offered to me by a former employer who had relocated to Scranton-WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania. I always tell the young professionals in our industry not to ever burn bridges. My former boss hired me as a consumer reporter. He allowed me to create the on-air persona that developed into the lifestyle personality that our viewers see from me today. That opportunity allowed my personality to drive the segments. One could say it was the genesis of the ‘Where is Sherman’ product.”

In his current role at FOX59, Burdette has created a blend of everything that defines him. He is an actor, a reporter and an advocate for his community.

“I am blessed to be able to do what I do,” Burdette expressed. “Everything came full circle for me and brought me back to my hometown. The element of community is one of the things that drives me. I enjoy being able to profile small businesses and brick and mortar shops. I really am a small town guy.

“After traveling and working around the country, I’ve discovered that what really makes this country successful are the small towns, small businesses and the community events that go along with those. For me, small towns are big news.

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“The paying it forward fundraisers are very important to me. We do a segment on FOX59 Morning News called ‘Paying It Forward.’ While I can’t name just one particular segment that impacted me the most, I can say that the ones where we have featured children battling a terminal illness and watching them champion for their causes with cheerful dispositions and bright smiles are the ones that inspire me the most.

Those are the ones that make me sit back and think to myself how blessed I really am to be able to do this job.”

reasons now. It’s a really cool place to call home, and the community is incredible with all of the events that it puts on throughout the year. I believe that it is important to be a part of the community and to be involved.

If I can donate my time to a cause that benefits others, then that is a good thing.

Life is good, and I truly feel that Zionsville is my home.”

Tune in to see Sherman on FOX59 Morning News weekdays from 7-10 a.m. and visit fox59.com under Morning News/Where is Sherman to view his segments online.

Janelle Morrison is the owner of MADD Media Solutions and a freelance writer. She specializes in PR and marketing for small businesses and individuals. She is also a Zionsville resident.

Burdette recently moved to Zionsville in 2014. He would often visit the historic suburban town when visiting his family.

His mother was battling pancreatic cancer when he received an email from FOX59. This led to him moving to Indiana and developing “Where is Sherman.”

“I have always loved Zionsville,” Burdette said. “This is where I would come to get away and re-energize.

Some people went up to Chicago, but I would come here to regroup. I’ve always enjoyed the shops and restaurants here in town. I remember when I first came upon the brick street. It was truly love at first sight.

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in honor of Rosemary Kennedy, the Rose Society is dedicated to providing life changing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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Zionsville High School Best Buddies: Left to right: Sarah Small, Tara Winter, AnnCatherine Heigl, Mari Heigl, Carson Canfield, and Jesus Mercano-Cerpa.

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ZIONSVILLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SPIRIT & PLACE FESTIVAL WITH “DREAM GREEN” RECYCLED ART EVENT The Spirit & Place Festival, a legacy project of the Polis Center that is part of the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year. This year’s festival is themed “Dream” and has around 30 events occurring in the Indy area from November 6-15.

and the environment, visitors will have the opportunity to make art, support artists, and dream for a greener future. Visitors can view and purchase art made of recycled, re-purposed or reclaimed materials from more than 20 artists and artisans from around the country. At “5-minute Art Tables” everyone is invited to create their own art using everyday materials. Bring 10 plastic sacks to swap for According to Spirit & Place, festival events have taken place in Zionsville a reusable bag. Many of you have seen the DREAM-themed rain since 1996. In keeping with this year’s larger festival theme, the local event barrels around town that have been hand painted by local artists, including Best Buddies participants and the ZCHS Art Club. These is designed around a theme of “Dream Green” and is featuring works of rain barrels will be part of a silent auction with the proceeds going recycled art. to the Zionsville Cultural District.

Specifically, the Spirit & Place event in Zionsville will be held on November 7 from 10:00am -4:00 pm at the SullivanMunce Cultural Plan on attending this event and express your ideas for a greener world through this community project. Cost to attend is free.

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Saturday, November 07, 2015 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at SullivanMunce Cultural Center 225 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville, IN Come-and-go style event. RSVPs still encouraged.

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14 / COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS

Relax on this crisp fall morning with a cup of coffee and our feathered friends. Today is the start of Project FeederWatch. We will discuss ways to attract birds to your backyard this winter season. Coffee is provided, but please bring your favorite mug.

9-10 a.m. / Zion Nature Center, 690 Beech St., Zionsville 317-873-8950 or zionsville-in.gov

1-7 / FIN, FUR, FEATHER AND FRIENDS EXHIBIT BY SUSAN EASTON BURNS

Celebrated Atlanta wildlife artist Susan Easton Burns is notable for her equestrian images and was selected as the official artist for the Kentucky Derby in 2014 and the official artist for the Atlanta Steeplechase in 2015.

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3 / FIRST TUESDAY AT GREEK’S PIZZERIA

First Tuesday is a monthly networking event organized by the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce. Each month a different Zionsville Chamber member has the opportunity to host this event at their place of business. First Tuesday features networking, door prizes and appetizers and is a great way to meet new people. This event is free for Zionsville Chamber members and first time guests, but

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Grab your friends and coworkers or make it a unique date night. Join us for an evening of entertaining art instruction.

The best part? You will go home with a painting you can call “uniquely yours” and hopefully a new found talent you’ll want to explore. Not artistic? A little nervous? Don’t worry, our instructor will guide you step by step through recreating the night’s featured painting. It’s easy, fun and totally stress free. By the end of the night, you will be amazed at the artwork you have created!

7-9:30 p.m. / $35/person. Art supplies included. Wine and cheese available for purchase. / SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 205-225 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville 317-873-4900 / sullivanmunce.org

4 / BOONE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES TECH TIME

Free independent instruction on how to use your smartphone, eReader, tablet, laptop or use one of our computers. Work on your projects or pick from the instructor Yvonne Frankewich. Call BCSSI for an appointment. Tech Time will resume meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the month of December.

12-3 p.m. / Zionsville Town Hall Community/Fireplace Room, 1100 W. Oak St. / 765-482-5220

6 / FIRST FRIDAY AT ART IN HAND Come see beautiful items made by artists from Indiana.

Refreshments will be served. Free. / 5-8 p.m. / 211 S. Main St., Zionsville / artinhandgallery.com

Join us for a fest for foodies featuring Indiana’s premier food and drink artisans and visual artists with food-related artwork. $5. Preview party is Friday, November 20 from 6-9 p.m. / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. / SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 225 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville 317-873-4900 or sullivanmunce.org

Spirit and Place features 40 events for all ages and interests – exhibits, performances, workshops, tours and more – creating a citywide celebration and conversation around the annual theme (DREAM). The festival’s mission is to catalyze civic engagement and enduring change through creative collaborations among the arts, humanities and religion. / Various dates, times and locations See spiritandplace.org for details.

6 / 2ND ANNUAL GRAND NIGHT AT THE HEARTH

Please join us as we celebrate all the grandparents and “grand” friends who make a difference in a child’s life every day. Admission is free! We have put together an amazing night of crafts, safety programs, cartoons, photo booth and pasta bar for children and their grandparents or grand friend. All ages are welcome.

4-6:30 p.m. / Hearth at Tudor Gardens, 11755 N. Michigan Rd., Zionsville / 765-482-5220

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7, 14, 21, 28 / JUNIOR NATURALIST Kids, here is your chance to become a Naturalist for a day. Work with our staff to clean and feed the Zion Nature Center’s turtles, snakes and other educational animals.

Participation is currently limited to one date per child.

Space is limited, so register at naturecenter@zionsville-in.gov.

10 a.m.-12 p.m. / Zion Nature Center, 690 Beech St., Zionsville / 317-873-8950 or zionsville-in.gov

12 / ZIONSVILLE WOMEN IN NETWORK (ZWIN) MEETING

Are you a business professional working or living in the Zionsville area who is interested in meeting other businesswomen to discuss how to grow your business or listen to speakers on a variety of topics? Join the ladies of ZWIN on the second Thursday of each month.

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. / Zionsville United Methodist Church, 9644 Whitestown Rd., Zionsville Contact Kathy Wood (kwood@c21scheetz.com) or Deb Kuller (debbi.kuller@oldnational.com)

14 / PROJECT FEEDERWATCH INFORMATION SESSION

Join a citizen science program and make a difference!

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at backyards, nature centers and other locales in North America. Participants periodically count the birds they see at their feeders from November through early April. The data they collect help scientists track winter bird populations. Join us to learn more about the program.

Register at naturecenter@zionsville-in.gov.

1-2 p.m. / Zion Nature Center, 690 Beech St., Zionsville 317-873-8950 or zionsville-in.gov

16 / TRIVIA NIGHT AT GREEK’S PIZZERIA

Is your head full of useless facts? Put that knowledge to use! Join the Library at Greek’s Pizzeria for a fun night of trivia and prizes. Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration required. / 6-8 p.m. / Greek’s Pizzeria, 30 N. Main St., Zionsville

19 / BUSY BAGS

Busy Bags are small, portable manipulative activities for a toddler and/or preschooler that aid in developing motor and literacy skills. Join the Friends of the Library for $10/year and attend our Busy Bag workshop where you will assemble 12 different busy bags for your child, all housed in a special Friends of the Library tote bag. Adults only; no childcare. / 6:30-8:30 p.m. / Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Mayfield North and South, 250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville

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