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Carmel
Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 58th Penrod Arts Fair will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Newfields and feature over 350 artist booths, live stages, a children’s area, and a cashless system — a sign of its long-standing support for central Indiana arts. A special Evening with Penrod preview is scheduled for Sept. 5 and will offer art purchases, local food, and beverages for those 21 and older — providing an early chance to enjoy the event. WTHR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carmel Clay Schools bus drivers said a 2% pay raise was not properly discussed and did not treat them fairly— the school board delayed the proposal until Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. to discuss the issue further. Current
- ➤ At the Aug. 25 Carmel Clay School Board meeting, several Mohawk Trails Elementary parents said the school is facing issues with its parking lot, worn furniture, carpet, rusty playground equipment and open library that raises safety concerns. The board noted that while other schools will receive $32.5 million in updates, renovations for Mohawk Trails are not planned until 2029—leaving immediate actions pending. Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ First responders conducted a two-hour hazardous materials drill at Regal Village Park Theater in Westfield on August 27 to simulate a chlorine truck collision with a car and test the coordination of police, fire and health agencies from Westfield, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Zionsville and Hamilton County. The exercise—led by the Hamilton County Local Emergency Planning Committee—is intended to reveal strengths and areas for improvement in emergency response. Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Fever beat Seattle Storm 95-75 Tuesday night in an important playoff race game—Aliyah Boston scored 27 points and Odyssey Sims added 22. The win moved Indiana to sixth place while Seattle ended a three-game win streak. WTHR
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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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