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Happening soon: Pups Running Meet @ Northview Church on the Carmel Patch calendar
Hey there, Carmel! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Koola's new Carmel headquarters could boost local jobs and growth
- How Carmel's last-minute two-point try slipped out of reach
- Carmel bicyclist hospitalized after serious Noblesville truck collision
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Carmel freight brokerage company opens new headquarters (youarecurrent.com) — A fast-growing freight brokerage has opened a major new headquarters in Carmel, adding a 38,000-square-foot office with room for hundreds of employees and future hires. Koola Logistics' founder says the company is committed to investing long term in Carmel's workforce, culture, and local economy as it continues expanding its transportation services across North America. 
• No. 4 Center Grove holds off No. 5 Carmel in 36-34 thriller (wthr.com) — Carmel fans saw a heart-stopping finish Friday as the Greyhounds' late rally came up just short in a 36-34 home loss to Center Grove, costing them the Copper Kettle. Carmel led early behind quarterback Jackson Treadway and running back Mychael Lewis, but a missed two-point conversion in the final minute sealed their first conference defeat.
• Carmel bicyclist seriously injured in Noblesville collision with truck (wishtv.com) — A 74-year-old Carmel resident was seriously injured Friday morning when a pickup turning onto 146th Street in Noblesville struck him as he biked across the intersection. Police closed the area for about two hours to investigate, and the bicyclist was taken to an Indianapolis hospital in serious condition while the truck driver was uninjured.
📸 Around Carmel
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carmel
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- Pups Running Meet @ Northview Church
Woodbrook Elementary School, 4311 E. 116th St, Carmel
5:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
📣 Carmel Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Yoga in the Park →
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 165 N Elm Street, Zionsville
9:00 am - Drop-in Discovery: Seeds →
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 250 N 5th Street, Zionsville
2:00 pm - AGES Band: Kimblewick →
Kimblewick by Del Webb- 55+ Retirement Community, 2630 Lord Murphy Dr, Westfield
6:30 pm - Zionsville Architectural Review Committee Meeting →
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville
8:00 am - Introduction to Pickleball →
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 9645 Whitestown Rd, Zionsville
10:00 am - Home Based Affinity Chapter of INAEYC Monthly Meeting
Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Zoom Meeting
1:00 pm - Blood Drive
Mt Vernon High School Fortville, IN 46040
8:30 am - Teddy Bear Picnic →
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 165 N Elm Street, Zionsville
11:00 am - Pups Running Meet @ Northview Church
Woodbrook Elementary School, 4311 E. 116th St, Carmel
5:30 pm - Zionsville Board of Parks and Recreation →
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville
7:00 pm - PEEPs: Animal Superpowers →
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 601 S 900 E, Zionsville
10:00 am
Saturday September 5
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning neighbors!
So.... I've been looking on various sites for awhile in the interest of adopting a kitten. I've discovered that FB is littered with scams ( ha, no… (Nextdoor Avian Gray) - This little friend spent the day in my backyard yesterday.
Super friendly, no collar, a little thin with a cut in its armpit. This is not the friendly neighborhood cat Elmo although they look similar. (Nextdoor Smokey Row)
- Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Field Store Associate in Carmel. Apply here.
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Delivery Driver in Carmel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carmel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westfield
- Westfield referendum presentations set (youarecurrent.com)
- Westfield volleyball player signs Personal Branding deal with apparel company (indystar.com)
- Man found guilty on 4 of 7 counts for '25 Westfield shooting (youarecurrent.com)
Noblesville
- What if Indiana's next big idea comes from an artist? (readthereporter.com)
- City of Noblesville officials break ground on $64 million mixed-use development (youarecurrent.com)
Ok Carmel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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