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🌱 Patch AM: How two new plazas could change your trips to Main Street
Also check out Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Holliday Farms - Zionsville on the Zionsville Patch calendar
Morning Zionsville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How two new plazas could change your trips to Main Street
- How Zionsville High School built one of Indiana's biggest Key Clubs
Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Holliday Farms - Zionsville and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; hot, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
- Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Zionsville to use TIF funds for 2 new Village plazas (youarecurrent.com) — Zionsville is moving ahead with two new "pop-up" plazas on Main Street, funded with $230,000 in tax-increment financing to create more outdoor gathering and seating space for residents, visitors, and nearby businesses. One plaza will sit near the Scoop on Brick Street and the other by the green clock at Main and Cedar, with designs focused on socializing and revitalizing the Village area. 
• Key Club Gives More Than Just Indiana Students a Voice (wibc.com) — Zionsville High School stands out statewide with one of Indiana's largest Key Clubs, boasting about 500 student members who serve their community while building confidence and connection. The story highlights how Key Club, run through Kiwanis International in Indianapolis, helps Hoosier students feel heard, welcomed, and empowered to turn their ideas into meaningful action at school and beyond.
📸 Around Zionsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Zionsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Holliday Farms - Zionsville →
3650 Marketplace Ct, Zionsville
5:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- 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 - 2026 VIP Carnival →
Zionsville Lions Park, 11001 East Sycamore Street, Zionsville - Royal Run Clubhouse →
Clubhouse, 6514 Royal Run Blvd, Zionsville
8:00 am - Available →
The Barn in Zionsville, 8556 E 300 S, Zionsville
9:00 am - Volunteer at the Zionsville Fall Festival Booth! →
Zionsville Lions Club Park, 11053 Sycamore St, Zionsville
1:00 pm - Zionsville Lions Club Fall Festival →
Lions Club Park, 11053 Sycamore St, Zionsville - Available →
The Barn in Zionsville, 8556 E 300 S, Zionsville
9:00 am - Zionsville Fall Festival Parade →
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9:30 am - Volunteer at the Zionsville Fall Festival Booth! →
Zionsville Lions Club Park, 11053 Sycamore St, Zionsville
4:00 pm - Festival of Quilts 2026 →
St Andrew United Methodist Church, 4703 N 50 W, West Lafayette
9:00 am
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
📣 Zionsville Shout Outs!
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- Mathnasium of Greenwood — (317) 733-9100
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meijer posted a job opening for Meat Department Team Member in Zionsville. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Zionsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Zionsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Whitestown
- Under stress: Record number of school referendum on ballot in Indiana in November (reporter.net)
Westfield
- Athlete of the week: Westfield High School golfer's added strength boosts game (youarecurrent.com)
- Fishers, Westfield residents join Foster Success board (youarecurrent.com)
- West Clay teacher a top 10 finalist for statewide honor (youarecurrent.com)
Carmel
- Finding Belonging: A Conversation with 2026 Poetry Out Loud Champion Jayda Dawn (arts.gov)
- Carmel in brief — September 8, 2026 (youarecurrent.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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