Archive for August 2025
Heights Goes All Out for New Teachers
New teachers joining Hamilton Heights recently participated in a special half-day onboarding and orientation program designed to help them start the school year feeling prepared and connected. The morning kicked off with introductions from district leaders who shared Hamilton Heights’ mission, values, strategic goals, and essential guidance on curriculum, professional development, and procedures. The highlight…
Read MoreFor the Love of Fur
When you were a kid, were you longing for a “Lassie” or yearning for a lively Labrador like “Old Yeller?” In later years, I know my kids were begging for some Beethovens, but St. Bernards were out of the question! There are so many decisions when deciding to adopt a dog. But one thing is for sure,…
Read MoreMillennial Responds to Recent Column
My recent scribbles must have struck a chord because my email inbox blew up. Some of you may remember a column I penned talked about getting back to basics in life; simplifying things, so to speak. Surprisingly, at least to me, was that a fair amount of feedback came from the millennials and not just…
Read MoreRed Geranium Artisan Market Celebrating 10 Years
The First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville is hosting its tenth annual Red Geranium Artisan Market on Saturday, August 16th, from 9 am – 3 pm at First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville, 1207 Conner St., Noblesville. The market is a family and pet-friendly event with no admission fees and plenty of free parking available at the…
Read MoreCommunity First Hosts Free Shred Day
Community First Bank of Indiana is hosting a Free Shred Day open to the community on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 17661 Village Center Dr. in Noblesville. All are welcome to drive through the branch parking lot between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to drop off boxes of documents to be securely shredded with PROSHRED® Security.…
Read MoreRain on Main Barrels Back in Carmel
The 11th annual Rain on Main event, a popular painted rain barrel contest and auction, kicks off Friday with a display of 20 decorated barrels in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The barrels will remain along Main Street through the following week until they are relocated to the Carmel Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug.…
Read MorePickleball Tournament Saturday
The Noblesville Noon Kiwanis will be hosting their third annual Pickleball Extravaganza on Saturday. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. with the first round of play starting at 8:30 at Forest Park. Teams of two can register for $60. Each year, the funds raised will benefit a different local children’s charity. This year, we will…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club Gets $50K Grant
The Tom & Soni Sheehan Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville (BGCN) recently received a $50,000 grant from the Thomas P. and Sondra D. Charitable Foundation, a fund of Hamilton County Community Foundation, in support of scholarships and its transportation program for the 2025-26 school year. “We are excited to partner with The Thomas P.…
Read MoreSen. Walker Shares Updates
Indiana’s lifeline law signals to Hoosier families and youth that safety comes first. In the 2025 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed a bill to extend the immunities offered by the lifeline law. Previously, the lifeline law offered legal protections only to minors under the influence of alcohol who called to report a medical…
Read MoreCounty Hosts Webinar on Back-to-School Immunizations
The Hamilton County Health Department and the State Department of Health will host a free webinar focused on back-to-school immunizations on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. Parents, guardians, and caregivers are encouraged to join to ensure their children are fully prepared and protected for the upcoming school year. The webinar will cover a comprehensive…
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