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Spotted on the Carmel calendar: Pups Running Meet @ Northview Church
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In today's newsletter:
- What FEMA's visit to Carmel means for flood recovery funding
- How to reserve your spot at Carmel's free faith-and-finances conference
- What's at stake when Carmel hosts Center Grove Friday night?
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Hot with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. FEMA chief wants 'timely support' for Indiana storm-damage recovery (mirrorindy.org) — Federal and state officials toured a destroyed four-lane bridge in Carmel as FEMA's administrator promised to speed financial help for Indiana communities hit by August's severe storms and White River flooding. With damage estimates in the billions and thousands seeking aid, residents near Carmel should watch for state and federal relief programs and ongoing safety concerns along the river and local infrastructure. 
2. Women to discuss faith, finances at free conference in Carmel (youarecurrent.com subscription) — Women from Carmel and across Indiana are invited to a free Better Together conference on faith and finances Sept. 22 at Ritz Charles on North Meridian Street. The evening features a keynote by author Rachel Awtrey, breakout sessions on wellness and generosity, dinner, and worship. Registration is open through Sept. 15 for those wanting a faith-based space to rethink money and stewardship.
3. 'Game of the Week': Carmel vs. Center Grove (wishtv.com) — Carmel football fans can watch the Greyhounds host Center Grove in the Copper Kettle rivalry game Friday at 7 p.m. in Carmel, their first MIC league matchup in five years. Both teams enter 1-1, with analysts eyeing Carmel's defense and Center Grove's balanced offense. The game airs live on MyIndy-TV 23, with highlights later on WISH-TV's The Zone.
4. Airbnb woes: Westfield resident speaks out about neighboring short-term rental (youarecurrent.com) — A Westfield neighbor is pushing city leaders to rein in a busy short-term rental that's bringing late-night noise, trespassing and traffic to her cul-de-sac, just a short drive from Carmel. Officials say state law limits how much Westfield, Fishers and Carmel can restrict Airbnbs, though Carmel has tried broader rental caps that drew pushback from legislators. Residents are urged to press state lawmakers for change.
5. 500 Festival raises $60K for flood-impacted students (youarecurrent.com) — A Carmel-based nonprofit, New Shoe Day, helped the 500 Festival Foundation raise $60,000 to buy 2,000 pairs of shoes and socks for Indiana students affected by August flooding. The campaign quickly surpassed its original $25,000 goal, boosted by a Lucas Oil match. Shoes will support KidsFit schools, including a new shoe pantry in Centerville-Abington, while residents can still donate or volunteer online.
📸 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
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Meet the Animals →
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 250 N 5th Street, Zionsville
10:00 am - 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
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- She recorded the whole repair on her phone.
Said she'd been scammed before and wasn't taking chances. Called about a garage door that wouldn't budge, not even manually. Said the last company… (Nextdoor Carmel Meadows/Harrowgate) - I've noticed several posts recently about cats going missing, especially in and around areas that were hit hard by the recent flooding.
I don't know what happened to these individual cats, and I don't want to assume coyotes are responsible. But I do think the flooding temporarily… (Nextdoor Williamson Run)
- Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead 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.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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