Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is set to open an office in Carmel as confirmed by WRTV on Wednesday — city leaders have raised concerns about coordination and transparency while they await further details on the facility's operations in our community. WRTV
- ➤ Carmel will remove planter boxes and its green cycle track on Range Line Road to build a 10-foot multiuse path with bump outs for 17 parking spaces and improved drainage. The project (eliminating $70K annual upkeep) will begin after July 4 and finish in November, with brief lane closures. Current
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Paul Hughes: Songs For Lovers
7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of classic Jazz and Swing tunes reminiscent of the greats like Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin.
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Family Painting Class: A Pretty Pink Bouquet
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Online payment required — Unleash creativity with your family in this fun painting session.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
4:30-6 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Chinese calligraphy and paper crafting activities hosted by the National Chinese Honor Society.
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February Pints & Pages: Wuthering Heights Discussion
7-9 p.m. — Sun King Carmel — Free entry — Engaging book discussion centered around the classic Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë awaits at this cozy venue.
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Pokemon Day Celebration
5-7 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Registration recommended — Gather for a fun-filled evening of Pokémon battles, trading, and nerd culture.
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Memory Collages Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Registration required — Explore the art of creating visual stories from personal memories using various materials.
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Middle School D&D Club
6-7:30 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Registration recommended — Engage in imaginative gameplay with peers at this student-run D&D club.
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All The Way Frank: A Sinatra Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — Tickets required — Experience an enchanting night of Sinatra classics performed by Don Farrell and the Terry Woods Orchestra.
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Sit. Stay. Chill. – Hang Out with a Therapy Dog
4:30-5:15 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Free entry — Take a break from homework and relax with a registered therapy dog for stress relief.
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Harp Lab
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Registration required — Discover how the harp creates music and build your own harp to take home.
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Gated private cul da sac estate
Tour a Luxury, gated, private estate in Viking Meadows for 2.5M. Call Justin Steill @ 3175385705 for a tour.
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