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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Noah's Ark preschool is preparing for its beloved director's retirement
  • What to expect when the famed Show House finally comes to Zionsville
  • How a Zionsville freshman turned one kick into $1.2 million

Also on today's calendar: Festival of Quilts 2026 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Variable clouds; not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• All for the kids: Preschool director, teacher retiring after 34 years (youarecurrent.com) — A longtime leader at Noah's Ark preschool inside Zionsville Presbyterian Church is preparing to retire after 34 years of teaching and directing, affecting many local families who rely on the program. Staff are being trained to take over, and the preschool will continue serving infants through pre-K with its strong focus on kindergarten readiness and faith-based learning.
   

• St. Margaret's Guild selects Zionsville's 'Hillside Place' for 66th annual Show House (carmelmonthlymagazine.com) — For the first time in its six-decade history, the St. Margaret's Hospital Guild Decorators' Show House & Gardens will be held in Zionsville at the historic "Hillside Place." Local residents can look forward to tours in early 2027, with proceeds supporting Eskenazi Health and showcasing a century-old home that's been part of the community for 20 years under its current owner.
   

• Zionsville native wins $1.2M on ESPN's 'College GameDay' (youarecurrent.com) — A Zionsville native and University of Texas freshman just kicked his way to a $1.2 million prize on ESPN's "College GameDay," instantly putting his hometown in the national spotlight. He nailed the winning field goal on a second attempt and pledged half his winnings to an Indianapolis nonprofit that builds schools in sub-Saharan Africa.
   

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  • Biggest Carmel Porchfest to date brings nationwide talent (youarecurrent.com)
  • Kids Ink Books: New location, community partnerships coming to Carmel (wishtv.com)

Ok Zionsville! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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