Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carmel neighbors honored a woman battling cancer by putting up Christmas decorations last week, and her family will thank them with a block party (Saturday, Aug. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m.) at Windbush Way in the Waterstone Community. WTHR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Hamilton County outside Cicero say they lack voting rights on decisions affecting new housing developments and worry that rapid growth will harm their rural lifestyle. Local officials say they are working to include unincorporated voices in planning discussions—this effort aims to preserve the community’s quiet character. WRTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, an AED SaveStation — a free-standing unit housing a defibrillator with 24/7 access — will be installed at Coxhall Gardens to offer quick emergency aid for park visitors. Carmel-based non-profit Bolt For The Heart helped secure the installation and has placed 3,460 AEDs statewide for emergency use. Current
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Indiana Women's Running Festival Pasta Night
5-10 p.m. — Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel — Cost varies — Enjoy a carb-loading buffet with fellow female runners before the festival.
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Indy Women's Half Marathon & 5K
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM — Carmel Gazebo — Check website for fees — Experience the largest women’s-only half marathon in Indiana filled with camaraderie and inspiration.
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Noblesville Bouquet Crawl
11 AM – 4 PM — Just Lagom — Free entry — Experience Noblesville's first bouquet crawl with local florists and an enchanting community vibe.
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Adagio Live Music: The 78's
7-10 p.m. — Adagio Lounge at Hotel Carmichael — Cost varies — Enjoy an evening of curated live music paired with fine cocktails and small plates in a stylish lounge setting.
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Polo At Sunset
5-9 p.m. — Hickory Hall Polo Club — General Admission $40 — Experience a delightful evening of polo matches with family-friendly activities and local treats.
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Aura Ray: Live Performance
5-11 p.m. — Carmel Gazebo — Free entry — Experience the enchanting sounds of singer/songwriter Aura Ray in the heart of Carmel.
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Concerts in the Centerpiece
Various times — Coxhall Gardens — Free entry — Enjoy an eclectic offering of musical entertainment from the terraced seating of The Centerpiece this autumn.
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Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Single Game Tickets available — Feel the excitement of Indiana Fever basketball in a thrilling match-up against the Lynx.
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Candlelight Concert - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Scottish Rite Cathedral — Tickets selling fast — Experience Taylor Swift's classics transformed into a captivating candlelight concert by the Listeso String Quartet.
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