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Zimbe! A Magical Musical Production Premiers in Carmel
To sing is to produce musical tones with the voice. When all the elements of creating a song are joined together in celebration, the result is nothing less than powerful. The Carmel Repertory Theatre has outdone itself in bringing the work of world renowned composer, arranger and musician, Alexander L’Estrange to Carmel for the North [...]
9/11 Anniversary Represents Close Call for Carmel Resident
This September 11, while Americans pause to reflect on the terrorist attacks that shocked the nation nine years ago, Carmel resident Erin Beery will also be reflecting on what almost was, and how thankful she is to be alive today. In 2001, Beery had a full week of activities planned around that fateful day. She [...]
Local Mom Uses Magic to Cure Back to School Blues
As any parent can attest, the end of summer break brings a mix of relief and anxiety. Relief that the long, hot days spent trying to keep kids occupied is almost over, but anxiety about trying to get organized to begin the new school year. Mary-Susan Buhner, Mom to three young girls, understands these feelings [...]
Back to School Blues or Bliss
Time flies when you are having fun! Or, maybe you are like some who have been counting down the days until the school bell rings again. Regardless of your perspective, school will be back in session soon. Are you ready? Are your kids? Either way, it’s time to prepare our children, as well as ourselves, [...]
Bringing a Weekend of Running to Carmel
The city of Carmel continues to evolve into a world-class city, celebrating new exhibitions and partaking in new experiences. On Saturday, June 11, 2011, Carmel will host the USA Track and Field (USATF) Carmel Marathon Championship Weekend. The USATF is an Indianapolis based organization, charged with keeping the rules and records for all the United [...]
CarmelFest Committee Extends Heartfelt Thanks
The sirens have stopped, the fireworks have ended, and the bands and orchestras have stopped playing, but the positive energy of this year’s CarmelFest and its impact on our community will last for months to come. I want to thank the citizens of Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, and our neighbors in Indianapolis for attending the parade, [...]
Carmel Farmers Market Serves Up Fresh, Local Fun
Every Saturday morning from May 22 to October 2, the south parking lot of Carmel’s City Hall becomes a summer festival full of live music, cooking demonstrations, and most importantly, great food. The Carmel Farmer’s Market (CFM) is going strong in its 12th year, and this year promises to be as successful as ever. CFM [...]
Ready Yourself for CarmelFest 2010
Cindy Roberts-Greiner, a local Rotarian, is the volunteer Director of Public Relations & Publicity for CarmelFest. Since I am a gregarious, fast-talking person, people mistakenly assume that I am spontaneous. But my little secret is that I am a planner and a list maker, and I love it. My seemingly spur of the moment adventures are actually [...]
Net Literacy: Carmel’s Digital Difference Maker
Carmel native Daniel Kent remembers precisely when and where the idea came to him for a modest service project that would change his life. At the time, Daniel could hardly have imagined that Net Literacy would become an international model for communities, even governments, to boost computer literacy among under-privileged and under-served populations. He was [...]
I Scream. You Scream. We all Scream for …
Hot and humid weather is quickly approaching. We’ve already had a good taste of it… just for it to be taken away with rain and cooler temps. But before we know it, the middle of the summer is here and fall is around the corner. My suggestion: eat some yummy cool treats as often as [...]
Cancer Brings Questions, Few Answers
This past weekend my family and several friends participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Over 40,000 people participated in the event, which seeks to raise funds for breast cancer patients, help with their treatments and, hopefully, find a cure for breast cancer. It was an amazing day. Everyone was decked out [...]
Carmel Youth Leads 51-ton Carbon Reduction Effort for Earth Day
Who would think that switching 102 post lights could have such a big environmental impact? That was the result of a community service program developed by Carmel High School’s Green Lights Club. The Club developed the program to “green” Carmel neighborhoods by raising awareness about the benefits of using energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs for outdoor [...]
Helping Challenged Children
Did you know there is a local organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of mentally and physically challenged children throughout Indiana? Approximately 260,000 children in Indiana have some sort of special needs. And one local charity organization is doing their part to help children who can’t help themselves. Carmel resident Kurt Schepers, along [...]
Towne Meadow Elementary Girl Scout Troop 88 Asks Students to “Try the Tap”
Members of Girl Scout Troop 88 at Towne Meadow Elementary (TME) in Carmel (Indiana) are asking fellow classmates to “Ban the Bottle, Try the Tap” in an effort to cut down on the amount of bottled water consumed in the school’s cafeteria. This is part of their school-wide educational campaign on the negative impact that [...]
Chemo Brain is a Terrible Thing to Waste
I have to be honest. Until I started taking chemotherapy, I didn’t really understand chemotherapy. I knew a little about how the treatments were given, and had a vague understanding that the chemo drugs somehow killed cancer. I also had a vision in my head based on what I had seen in movies and read [...]
Step Forward to Cure TSC Has Carmel Connection
The TS Alliance is making great strides to find a cure for this unknown to many, yet relatively common disease. TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, commonly called TS) is a genetic disorder that affects one out of every 6,000 live births each year. It is more prevalent than Cystic Fibrosis or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The TS [...]
Carmel Wedding Guide 2010
If you’ve ever planned a wedding, or are currently planning the big day, you know there are many details that go into planning the biggest day of your life. But, where do you start? Carmel is home to many locally owned businesses that can help brides with all of the details that go into the [...]
Carmel Crossword Debut
Enjoy our first-ever custom crossword puzzle for Geist and Carmel Community Newsletter readers! Print this page and test your knowledge of local people and businesses! Across 1 Environmentally friendly color 4 This junior high school participated in the Carmel Symphony Orchestra “Family Fun Musical Petting Zoo” 8 They put on historical Adventure and Art Camps [...]
Staycationing in Carmel for Spring Break
Blame it on the soft economy. Maybe I put off booking those airline tickets too long. For whatever reason, I find myself staying put this spring break while all our friends head to sunny Florida. To stave off mutiny with my kids who are coming down off their cabin fever, I came up with some [...]
River Oaks Community Church Embraces Carmel, Technology
Over the past twenty years, River Oaks Community Church (ROCC) has provided an intimate setting for people from Carmel and beyond to gather as a community and worship. I recently had the opportunity to talk to Dominic Francese, Pastor of ROCC, about the mission and future of this particular body of believers. Pastor Francese tells [...]
