<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=12Se17_1H4xkNMk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=12Se17_1H4xkNMk00" width="596" height="313" >Correction – In the Nov. 10 edition of Current in Carmel, Westfield High School volleyball player Paige Rudolph’s name was misspelled. She was featured as Current’s Athlete of the Week. Carmel Fire Auxiliary Sip and Shop — Carmel Fire Auxiliary is hosting its third annual Sip and Shop event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at CFD Headquarters, 210 Veterans Way. There will be more than 40 local vendors, activities, food trucks and more. The event is free and proceeds will go toward the Carmel Fire Buffs Museum. Preregistration is not required.Recycle campaign signs – Carmel Utilities is partnering with the Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste Center and Recycle Force to recycle campaign signs from the 2026 election season. This recycling initiative prevents an abundance of yard signs going to a local landfill, as they cannot be recycled in regular curbside pickup. Through Nov. 21, Carmel residents are encouraged to bring their campaign signs and metal stands to the Carmel Household Hazardous Waste Site at 901 N. Range Line Rd. Signs may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. It will be closed on Veterans Day. CFD Movember campaign – The Carmel Fire Department is recognizing Movember with a monthlong campaign raising funds for Building A Refuge, a men’s mental health resource. For every $5 raised, a blue flag will be placed in the roundabout at Range Line Road, Lowes Way and Clay Terrace Boulevard, the site of the Morning Sun sculpture. Library federation honors Lopez – The Indiana Library Federation presented State Rep. Danny Lopez of Carmel with the Legislative Champion Advocacy Award Nov. 9 at the 2026 ILF Annual Conference in Indianapolis. Lopez, whose mother worked as a librarian for 40 years, received the honor for his work advocating for Indiana libraries. Hamilton County leadership fellows selected — The Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation announced its Class IX Fellowship cohort, which consists of eight Hamilton County residents. The two-year fellowship includes traveling, coursework and Socratic seminars at Liberty Fund. Hamilton County’s Class IX fellows are Melissa Beuc, Chad Bills, Tyler Coward, Matthew Gebbie, Chris Greisl, Dustin Mikesell, Jesse Sherman and Cassandra Williams.CPD Chief named to IACP 40 Under 40 list — Carmel Police Department Chief Drake Sterling was formally recognized as one of the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s 40 Under 40 Oct. 26 at its annual convention. The recognition is given based on leadership, innovation and commitment to their communities. Chief Sterling was appointed in 2024 and is a FBI National Academy graduate. He serves as director-at-large on the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police.MCL Breakfast with Santa — MCL Restaurant &amp; Bakery is hosting two Breakfast with Santa events in December. These include an all-you-care-to-eat breakfast, a visit with Santa Claus and sugar cookie decorating. MCL Carmel, 1390 Keystone Way E., will host its event on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 to 11 a.m., and MCL Southside, 3630 S. East St., will host its event on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tickets are $24 for adults, $16 for children and children 2 and younger are free. For more, visit mclhomemade.com. Green Gift Shop — Carmel Green Initiative is hosting its annual Green Gift Shop from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St. Attendees can shop for handcrafted, reworked, organic or natural gifts sold by local businesses. There also will be crafts for teens and children to make starting at 4:30 p.m. For more, visit carmelgreen.org. “If I’m Not Here Tomorrow” — Local author Jessica Willits is celebrating the launch of her workbook, “If I’m Not Here Tomorrow,” Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Event Nest, 40 Executive Drive. The workbook is a guide for caregivers wanting to plan for the future of those with special needs in their care. The event will feature refreshments and opportunities to purchase the workbook. Attendees can RSVP at jessicawillits.com/rsvp. Donut 5K Holiday Run/Walk — Donut 5K is hosting its 20th annual holiday run/walk Saturday, Dec. 19, from 9 to 10 a.m. at 14455 Clay Terrace Blvd. Proceeds from the event will go toward local animal rescues. Dogs are eligible to participate in the event and there will be awards for dog costumes. Registration will close Dec. 19 at 8:45 a.m. It is $25 for ages 6 to 12 and $49 for adults. For more, visit donut5krun.com.Fairgrounds kicks off annual light show — Christmas Nights of Lights, an annual drive-through light show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, is open through Dec. 31, celebrating the holiday season with more than 1 million LED lights synchronized to holiday music, with festive displays for all ages. For more, visit christmasnightsoflights.com.Merchants Square infrastructure – Work to improve water and sewer networks in Merchants Square is set to begin Nov. 13 and continue in 13 rolling phases through mid-2027. The first phase will upgrade infrastructure under Keystone Way just west of Keystone Parkway. Subsequent phases will include the rest of Keystone Way and move west toward AAA Way and the roundabout at 116th Street. Other impacted roadways are Merchants Square Drive, Medical Drive and Range Line Road. Learn more by calling Carmel Utilities Customer Service at 317-571-2442.Princess program applications — The 500 Festival is accepting applications for the 2027 Princess Program through Jan. 10, 2027, at 500Festival.com/Princess. Presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis, the program recognizes college-age women statewide for leadership, service and academic excellence, offering mentorship and a $1,500 scholarship. Top applicants will interview Jan. 23 in Indianapolis, with 66 advancing to a second round before 33 are selected as 2027 Princesses. Selected Princesses will serve as ambassadors from February through May, taking part in community outreach and 500 Festival events statewide.Winter Market — The Carmel Farmers Market will host its Winter Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon through March 27, 2027. Attendees can shop from more than 60 vendors, including first-time Winter Market vendors Elevation Produce, Happy Little Pineapple Shop, FDG!, Moore’s Pie Shop, The Dirt Bar and Skillington Elderberries. The Winter Market is held inside the 611 building at 611 3rd Ave. SW in Carmel. For more information, visit carmelfarmersmarket.com/wm-home. The Stratford earns Great Place to Work certification — For the seventh consecutive year, the retirement community The Stratford has been certified by Great Place to Work. The certification is given based on workplace culture, leadership practices and employees’ experience.Live Your Dream scholarships available — Women who serve as the primary wage earners and would benefit from financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can apply through Nov. 15 for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women. Soroptimist International of Hamilton County will provide three cash awards: $2,000, $1,000 and $500. The top recipient will advance to the Soroptimist Midwest Region level and could receive up to an additional $5,000. The program culminates with three finalist $10,000 awards. To apply, visit sihamiltonco.com, or contact Jan Michelsen at 317-430-9714 or [email protected].</div></body>

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Correction – In the Nov. 10 edition of Current in Carmel, Westfield High School volleyball player Paige Rudolph’s name was misspelled. She was featured as Current’s Athlete of the Week. Carmel Fire Auxiliary Sip and Shop — Carmel Fire Auxiliary is hosting its third annual Sip and...

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Correction – In the Nov. 10 edition of Current in Carmel, Westfield High School volleyball player Paige Rudolph’s name was misspelled. She was featured as 

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