Good morning, Carmel.

The board of trustees awarded a $634,500 bid to James Babcock, Inc. to install a new video scoreboard at Carmel High School’s football stadium funded by 2024 lease rental bonds — it also moved meetings to Wednesdays and changed the policy to charge rent for some school facility uses. The board discussed a letter to state lawmakers supporting increased education funding and educator recruitment and set the first Wednesday meeting for Jan. 14.

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'.