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In today's newsletter:
- Why one Medicaid category in Carmel suddenly jumped more than 900%
- What Carmel's new e-bike rules mean for kids and trail users
- Want a sneak peek at GHDT's new season costumes in Carmel?
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 95, low: 71.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Carmel Medicaid providers billed $227,501 for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) in 2024 (northindynews.com) — Carmel Medicaid providers saw a huge jump in 2024 billings for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare), rising to $227,501, mostly from ZIP codes 46280 and 46032. The category still ranks only 12th among local Medicaid spending, but its 944% year-over-year increase far outpaces overall Carmel Medicaid growth and highlights shifting use of attendant care and related services. 
• As e-bikes transform transit, how will cities keep riders safe? (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Carmel has become a regional leader on e-bike safety, setting age limits, helmet rules for riders under 16, and speed caps on local trails like the Monon while banning high-powered e-motos from sidewalks. The story also follows Carmel resident and shop owner experiences as cities across central Indiana scramble to balance kids' independence, rider safety, and rapidly growing e-bike use.
• GHDT's Fashion at The Florence set (youarecurrent.com) — Carmel arts fans can catch Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre's Fashion at The Florence fundraiser on Sept. 19 at The Academy of GHDT, offering an up-close look at costumes from upcoming shows. The season continues with "Salem" at The Tarkington and the Mélange Series, blending dance, music, and visual art in intimate performances nearby.
📸 Around Carmel
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carmel
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- 3-5 Meet the Teacher
Prairie Trace Elementary 14200 N. River Road , Carmel, IN 46033
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CDA Council Convening
Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children 2955 N Meridian St #120, Indianapolis, IN 46208
8:00 am - East Central Chapter Meeting
Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Zoom Meeting
3:00 pm - After-School Nature Club: Flowers →
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 250 N 5th Street, Zionsville
3:00 pm - 3-5 Meet the Teacher
Prairie Trace Elementary 14200 N. River Road , Carmel, IN 46033
5:00 pm - FES PTO Roller Cave Event
Fortville Elementary School Fortville, IN 46040
6:00 pm - Zionsville Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) →
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville
6:30 pm - INAEYC Public Policy Virtual Meeting
Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Zoom Meeting
2:00 pm - Back to School Night
Willow Lake Elementary 7535 Harcourt Rd , Indianapolis, IN 46260
5:00 pm - Westfield Farmers Market →
Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
5:00 pm - Birds & Brews →
Zionsville, IN Calendar, 75 N Main Street, Zionsville
6:00 pm - Evening Creek Stomps →
Westfield, IN Calendar, 225 S Union Street, Westfield
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Beware of hawks in our subdivision.
I was watching my chihuahua in his gated area by my sunroom door and sternly commanded him to come inside when I saw a hawk swooping our direction… (Nextdoor Woodland Springs) - I need to interview dog sitters in the village of west Clay.
Please, I need to interview with free rent the times we are gone and have plenty of room to breath with puppies. (Nextdoor Village of West Clay)
- Carmel Clay Schools posted a job opening for 200 Day Administrative Assistant / Treasurer in Carmel. Apply here.
- Huse Culinary, Inc. posted a job opening for Server Assistant in Carmel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carmel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westfield
- Read, roam & play: Westfield Washington Public Library, township open outdoor community space (youarecurrent.com)
- Westfield Medicaid outlays for dental services hit $111,335 in 2024, up 2.5% (northindynews.com)
- Man charged after firing shots at random, almost hitting dogwalker at Westfield apartments (wishtv.com)
Noblesville
- 1871 Potter's Covered Bridge 14-29-01 over West Fork White River at Noblesville, IN (blogspot.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
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