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Morning Fishers! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Inside Fishers' inclusive dance class changing lives for local families
  • How a Fishers director is reimagining "Cats" at Beef & Boards
  • See why Fishers ranks among America's best small cities

Also on today's calendar: Excellence in Networking and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
  • Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• People with Down syndrome and other disabilities find their rhythm in Indiana dance program (wxxv25.com) — Right here in Fishers, a specialized dance program is giving children and adults with Down syndrome and other disabilities a joyful place to move, connect, and build confidence. Dance Abilities at Academy of Dance Arts adapts instruction with visual cues, helpers, and tailored exercises so participants can succeed at their own pace while families see their loved ones thrive in an inclusive setting.
   

• Fishers resident to direct 'Cats' at Beef & Boards (youarecurrent.com) — A Fishers resident, director and Ball State professor is bringing her long-running passion for the musical "Cats" to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis from Oct. 8 to Nov. 22. She explains why the show's themes of forgiveness and belonging resonate so deeply, and highlights how local Ball State alumni help bring the story to life for central Indiana audiences.
   

• 4 Indiana Cities Crack Top 20 in Report of America's Best Small Cities (wibc.com) — Fishers just earned a top-10 spot in WalletHub's new ranking of America's best small cities, joining Carmel, Westfield, and Zionsville on the national list. The report weighed affordability, economic health, schools, quality of life, and safety, underscoring how Hamilton County communities continue to stand out as desirable places to live and work.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know whose dog this is??
    She almost got hit running across 146th, she has a pink collar for an electric fence. (Nextdoor Summerfield)
  • E-Bikes: Some Education for Parents
    So there has been quite a bit of discussion about minors riding e-bikes on the roads, side walks and trails. I won't get into all the specifics of… (Nextdoor Tremont)
  • Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Carpenter Handyman Drywall in Fishers. Apply here.
  • Sherwin-Williams Company posted a job opening for Store Associate in Fishers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fishers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Noblesville

  • Girls Golf State Finals: Franklin takes seventh, Center Grove ninth after two-day event (dailyjournal.net)

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Westfield

  • Westfield-Washington Schools hold first ever Drive the Bus event to hire drivers (fox59.com)
  • 706 Leila Mae Ln, Westfield, IN 46074 (zillow.com)

Ok Fishers! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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