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Carmel
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kourtney Eisberg, a first-year fourth-grade teacher at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School, was named Indiana Teachers of Tomorrow Teacher of the Year on May 5 (she also received $500 for classroom support). Current
- ➤ Indiana colleges reported a cybersecurity breach on Canvas Thursday, with personal information like names, emails, and student IDs accessed. Indiana University and Ivy Tech advised caution with login credentials while Instructure contained the incident (passwords were not compromised). WTHR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, May 7, the Colts signed six draft picks and 12 undrafted free agents in Indianapolis, including second-round selection CJ Allen, while two picks remain unsigned; the team also released cornerback Kenny Moore II and safety Nasir Adderley after nine years with the team. WTHR
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Mother's Day Spring Tulips Painting Class
1-3 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Online payment required — Celebrate Mother's Day with a fun family painting experience in Carmel.
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Mother's Day Brunch
11:30 a.m. — Mercantile 37 — Check event page for costs — Celebrate Mother's Day with a delightful brunch experience.
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Workshop Wednesdays
1-4 p.m. — Woodland Spring Clubhouse — Free entry — Connect with neighbors through arts and crafts every Wednesday afternoon.
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Mompreneur Midday Meetup
12-1:30 p.m. — Rangeline Chiropractic — Optional lunch — A casual networking hour for business-minded moms to connect and recharge.
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Airplane! Live Screening and Q&A
7-10 p.m. — Murat Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a live screening of the comedy classic Airplane! followed by a Q&A with stars Julie Hagerty and Robert Hays.
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David Ranalli - Magician
7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience a mesmerizing journey of mind-bending illusions and interactive magic with David Ranalli.
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Mosaic Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Goldie & Co. — Cost TBD — Create a personalized garden stone to add charm to your home or garden.
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Volunteer Dancer Training
4-5 p.m. — Carmel Ballroom Dance Studio — Optional $5 donation — Learn ballroom dance basics to assist as a volunteer with BOLD Benefits of Learning Dance.
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Carmel Gazebo Summer Concert Series 2026
7 p.m. — Carmel Gazebo — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of family-friendly live music performances in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Mompreneur Midday Meetup
6-7 p.m. — Rangeline Chiropractic — Free entry — A supportive networking hour for business-owning moms to connect and share their journeys.
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