Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
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🏘️ Community
Local news shows a Holiday Drive for Riley Cheer Guild — collecting new, unwrapped donations at the Worthington showroom from Dec 1 to 12 and Carmel High graduate Sophie Shepherd earning All-Crossroads League First Team honors after scoring nine goals this fall.
The city unveiled an online tool for board appointments and officials announced U.S. military academy nominations for four Carmel High seniors — with several community events, including a planetarium show on Nov 25 and a Holiday Luncheon on Dec 4, set to boost local engagement.
🎭 Culture
Carmel Christkindlmarkt opened its weekend tradition with packed crowds on Saturday as people enjoyed authentic German food, drinks, and reindeer—an event growing in popularity.
Acting CEO Julia Davis said the market will run through Christmas Eve except Mondays, Tuesdays, and on Thanksgiving—while the nonprofit searches for a permanent leader.
🎉 Carmel Events
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Wishbone 5K
Morning — Fishers YMCA — Registration required — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a community fitness event featuring a 5K run/walk for all ages.
35th Anniversary Film Screening of Home Alone
3:30-11:59 p.m. — Newfields — Snacks available for purchase — Celebrate the holiday season with a screening of Home Alone and enjoy hot cocoa and a visit from Santa.
Tim Wright with Steel Petals
7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $25 food and beverage minimum — Enjoy captivating harmonies and dynamic sounds from the Indianapolis-based band Steel Petals.
Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls
12:30 – 4:59 a.m. — Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting NBA matchup as the Pacers take on the Bulls in their home opener.
Dinner with Santa Claus
Evening event — Dec 2 – 18 — The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers — Contact for cost — Celebrate the season with festive cocktails, dinner, and a family gift.
A Christmas Story: The Musical
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the holiday classic brought to life with music and laughs.
Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Butler University — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting holiday tradition of The Nutcracker with dazzling performances and live orchestral music.
Creole Christmas Celebration
7-9 p.m. — The Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Enjoy a festive performance by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band featuring New Orleans classics and holiday tunes with a delightful twist.
Happily Ever After Book Discussion
6:30-8 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Free entry — Engage in lively discussions about romance novels with fellow enthusiasts.
Behind the Book with Madeline Martin
2-3:30 p.m. — Carmel Clay Public Library — Free entry — Explore the literary world with bestselling author Madeline Martin as she discusses her new book 'The Secret Book Society'.
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