Betsy Reason

If you want to join a philanthropic organization that does good in the community, the Noblesville Lions Club is one of the many. The Noblesville Lions’ volunteering and charitable giving help strengthen our community, as do many, many of our charitable organizations here in Noblesville. Besides all of the Lions’ volunteering — giving KidSight vision…

Have you ever wanted to “test drive” a school bus? I got to do just that on Saturday during Noblesville Schools’ “test drive a school bus” event. The three-hour open house-style event was open to the public as an opportunity for people to learn more about driving a school bus for the district, which currently…

It’s recruitment time for another class of Conner Prairie youth volunteers. So if you know a young person who will be 10 years old by April 1 and would be great interpreting on the Conner Prairie grounds in Fishers, then encourage the youth and his or her parents to attend tonight’s  Conner Prairie Prospective Youth…

If you love old homes and enjoy the nostalgia of Old Town Noblesville homes decorated for the holidays, then tonight’s Noblesville Preservation Alliance “Together Again!” Holiday Home Tour is for you. Four historic homes in Old Town Noblesville — decorated for the holidays — will open their doors for NPA’s first holiday tour since 2018.…

Only 15 days until Christmas, and there are so many things to do before then. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events with The Times’ list of 35 holiday things to do: 1.  During Holidays at the Hill, reserve a 15-minute private carriage ride for up to six people, plus children on laps, through downtown…

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Jack Frost nipping at your nose. Yuletide carols being sung by a choir.  These are the lyrics to one of my favorite Christmas songs, which is actually called “The Christmas Song,” written by Robert Wells and Mel Tormé and first recorded 75 years ago by the Nat King Cole…

Noblesville’s Andrea Odle has been dreaming of a “White Christmas” for more than two years. Now, she finally gets to bring her dream musical to Westfield Playhouse. “White Christmas” is her first musical to direct and her first time directing at Westfield Playhouse. Yes, Odle is jumping in feet first. “‘White Christmas’ is a massive…

Four years ago, Janus Developmental Services joined with Noblesville First United Methodist Church to put on their first Christmas Festival of Music. The next year, the event expanded, and the name changed to Christmas Festival of Music and Art. Last year, there was the COVID-19 pandemic, and there was no concert. This Sunday night, the…

It’s already December, and that means all kinds of holiday events fill this list of things to do in and around Noblesville. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events with The Times’ list of 35 holiday things to do: 1. Make plans to Deck the Downtown during the Noblesville Main Street holiday event from 5…