Good morning, Carmel.

Ellie Wang, a Carmel High School junior, founded ActDefy in August to empower students, especially young women and minorities, with civic leadership and college prep resources.

The nonprofit offers programs like leadership interviews & research opportunities for students both locally and globally.

Joshua Henderson, a 6-foot-6 junior who averaged 19.3 points and 7.1 rebounds at University High, transferred to Carmel High on Feb.

18 and enrolled the next day. The move avoids a 30-day sit-out required by IHSAA rules and keeps him on track for CHS's sectional semifinals on March 6.

Former Olympian John-Michael Liles praised Team USA’s win over Canada in overtime at the 2026 Winter Olympics, noting the victory and learn-to-play event at the Ice Rink at Holliday Park this Saturday boost local youth hockey participation (a trend seen at the Indy Fuel Tank in Fishers).

Lucas Lejeune, who discovered the team in Indiana (2019) while studying as an exchange student, was named the Colts 2025 International Fan of the Year and will represent the team at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

He also plans to host the first European Colts Cookout.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nintendo Switch Game Night

4-6 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Free entry — Drop in and enjoy various Nintendo Switch games with fellow teens.

Demystifying the Audio Rooms

11 AM – 12 PM — Carmel Clay Public Library — Free entry — Learn everything you need to get started with podcasting and music production.

Dave Matthews Tribute Band Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $25 food & beverage minimum — Experience an authentic tribute to the iconic 90's Dave Matthews Band sound.