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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Carmel resident Lilian Salomon started A Lil Bit of Biz earlier this year with her sister Angelita to offer style coaching for women facing changes in life—providing monthly meetings, quarterly wardrobe refresh sessions and group workshops. The new business aims to give women practical tips to grow their confidence and personal brand. Current
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre will stage Disney's The Little Mermaid as its family show through July 13 with 60 performances planned, and tickets cost $57 to $85 plus a $10 discount for kids ages 3 to 15. The musical adapts the famous film with Sarah Daniels as Ariel and new cast members performing in an intimate setting for family dining. The Hamilton County Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In August 2022, nurse practitioner Kelly Manicke opened Elevate Functional Medicine in Carmel after her own health issues led her to seek a different approach to care. The clinic offers personalized treatments that target root causes and provides wellness programs for gut health & weight loss. Current
- ➤ Today, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation partnered with the Health Department to install life-saving AEDs in climate-controlled SaveStations at local parks after over $55,000 was allocated for the project. The devices, which do not require special training, are placed at six key locations including Cool Creek, Potter’s Bridge, Prather, the Taylor Center of Natural History, White River Campground and Strawtown Koteewi Park — officials stated the installation will aid rapid response to cardiac emergencies — with training videos to be shared later. The Hamilton County Reporter
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City officials and community leaders gathered on May 21 to mark the groundbreaking of Ardalan Plaza, a $19 million, three-story project that will serve as a gateway to Carmel Arts and Design District. Construction is underway at 311 to 331 W Main St and will finish in 2026 (the project will provide retail space, gallery space, five luxury condominiums and a private residence). The Hamilton County Reporter
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Team Penske fired three top executives after modified car parts failed inspection—a decision that adds drama ahead of tomorrow’s sold-out Indianapolis 500 with 350,000 fans expected. Rookie driver Robert Shwartzman will be the first Israeli on pole while NASCAR star Kyle Larson now shifts focus to the NASCAR race in North Carolina after delays in Indianapolis. WTHR
- ➤ Josef Newgarden beat teammate Will Power in Friday’s Indianapolis 500 pit-stop challenge by recording a time of 10.263 seconds compared to Power’s 10.503 seconds — marking his second straight win and Team Penske’s 20th title; both will start from the final row on Sunday after their cars were flagged for an illegal part alteration. WTHR
- ➤ Earlier this May, the Indy 500 lit up the track as a practice race set the stage at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway — families cheered for fast cars even when showers added a twist. A Girl Scouts Sim 4 STEM program also gave young girls hands-on learning in motorsports and boosted local community spirit. The Hamilton County Reporter
WELLNESS NEWS
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Virtual Tour of Woodland Terrace
9 AM - 7 PM — Woodland Terrace of Carmel — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living community featuring nutritious meals and friendly staff.
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NOW THAT'S FUNNY - Comedy Night
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — Two item minimum per guest — Enjoy a night of laughter with a talented lineup of comedians.
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Pups & Pints
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Clay Terrace Dog Park — Free entry — Unwind with your pup at this yappy hour featuring cold brews and furry fun.
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Aura Ray Live Performance
6 PM — Primeval Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of music with Carmel's own singer/songwriter Aura Ray.
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Firefighter for a Day Camp 2025
Mon-Fri, Jun 2-6 — Aletto Family Sports Center — Free entry — Kids ages 7-12 engage in firefighting activities and games while learning about safety and teamwork.
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Movies at Midtown
6 p.m. — Midtown Plaza Carmel — Free entry — Enjoy outdoor movie screenings in a family-friendly environment this summer.
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Home Swim Meet
3-8 p.m. — Woodland Spring Clubhouse — Free entry — Witness local swimmers compete in a community-focused event at the Woodland Spring pool.
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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre - Summer Solstice
5-6:30 p.m. — Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Celebrate the close of the season with an explosion of dance and world premiere choreography.
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Woodland Springs Community Garage Sale
8 AM – 5 PM — Woodland Spring Clubhouse — Free entry — Explore a neighborhood treasure hunt during the Woodland Springs Garage Sale weekend.
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Aura Ray Live Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — 3UP Rooftop Lounge — Check venue for cover — Enjoy an evening with singer-songwriter Aura Ray, who brings her unique musical style to the rooftop.
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