Good morning, Carmel.

Tomorrow, Sept. 18, Carmel City Hall at 1 Civic Square will host an old-fashioned ice cream social celebrating the city's 50th anniversary with live music by Blair Clark and The Fun Factor Band and Cool City Band, a hula hoop contest, historic displays and photo opportunities.

Carmel Clay Schools plans to raise its 2027 property tax rate to 64.56 cents and lower the referendum tax rate to 30.39 cents so that a $78.5 million levy can be met — a public hearing is set for Oct.

7 with a board vote planned on Oct. 21.

Carmel resident Skye Winslow now offers pet-friendly red light therapy, halotherapy, and pulsed electromagnetic field treatments at Halo Pet Spa (located at 10696 N.

College Ave) to help pets and their owners feel better. The spa operates on the hour to allow cleaning between 30-minute sessions.

Former Carmel High School graduate Rajeev Ram ended his ATP Tour career at the U.S. Open on Sept.

10 after a semifinal loss, capping three consecutive doubles titles with partner Joe Salisbury; he bid farewell to family (including his longtime coach) and now works as a commentator.