Archive for October 2023
Winter Is Coming: Get The House Ready
Dear EarthTalk: With colder weather on the way, what are some cheap and easy ways to winterize my house that will save energy? If your home is cold and drafty in the winter, you owe it to yourself and your family to do something about it. And by making a few small upgrades—some of which…
Read MoreCelebrating Halloween In Other Ways
By: Carrie Classon I have always loved Halloween, and I love it now more than ever. I love to get in costume and have fun with other people in costume. People seem freer when they are dressed in different clothes. They seem to have a little more fun. I like the challenge of making or…
Read MoreNoblesville And Carmel Lions Clubs Assist Gleaners
On Thursday, Oct 19th, Noblesville (NLC) and Carmel (CLC) Lions worked with Gleaners to distribute food to families in need. This was done at the HC Fairgrounds in Noblesville. In photo from left – Lions Matt Best (CLC), Ed Shea (NLC), Jerry Baker (NLC), Gary Chastain (NLC), Jeff Kozicki (NLC), Bill Ryan (CLC), David Marsh…
Read MoreFSSA Announces $25 Million Grant To Address Working Hoosiers’ Child Care Needs
Employer-sponsored fund will increase the supply of available child care, benefits across state The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning today announced the Employer-Sponsored Child Care Fund, part of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s 2023 Next Level Agenda, to mobilize employers and communities to create or expand child care…
Read MoreDNR To Stage Arbor Day Poster Contest For Fifth Grade Students
Indiana schools are encouraged to have their fifth grade students participate in an Arbor Day poster contest, helping students learn more about the important role of trees in the state’s urban and forest communities. The contest, which is designed to help students discover and foster their understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the trees around them,…
Read MoreCity of Fishers Removes Language Barriers With New Translation Service
City launches innovative interpretation tool available in over 350 languages The City of Fishers has partnered with Propio Language Services to provide inclusive, top-tier multi-lingual customer service to its more than 100,000 residents. Propio is an innovative language service that offers instant access to interpreters for over 350 languages through Video Remote Interpreting and Over-the-Phone…
Read MoreActors Theatre Of Indiana Announces Legacy Gift From Christel DeHaan
Actor’s Theatre of Indiana, Inc. (ATI) is proud to announce that it has received a major Legacy Gift of $687,000 from Christel DeHaan that will help the professional theatre company thrive in the future! Funds will be used to establish a new ATI endowment fund managed by the Central Indiana Community Foundation. The late Christel…
Read More2023 Simply Put, Toyota Prius Is Beautiful
By Casey Williams It’s sleek, fuel efficient, advanced beyond belief, and imminently practical, but absolutely nobody would call the Toyota Prius beautiful. Until now. Looking for ways to keep the hybrid Prius relevant in an EV world dominated by Tesla, designers went back to their clay models and design programs to create a Prius that…
Read MoreGriefShare “Surviving the Holidays” Seminar On Thursday, Nov. 16
When you’re grieving the death of a family member or friend, you may dread the holiday season. Thoughts of social gatherings, family traditions and obligations leave you anxious and overwhelmed. Have you lost a loved one or know someone that will find it difficult to face the coming holidays? Our GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar,…
Read MorePreview Of November Hamilton County Bicentennial Events
The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission would like to announce its lineup of grant-funded and community events for November 2023. Clay Township, located in the southwestern part of Hamilton County and home to the city of Carmel, is being celebrated during November. You can see details and other events on our online calendar at www.hamcoturns200.com/events Clay…
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