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February 2010
Official News Magazine of the River Glen Homeowners’ Association
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Features
4 Your Neighborhood News
11 Around Town
Fun events in & around Indianapolis for February.
12 Business of the Month
Capture Media spoke to three
owners of local Primrose franchises
to find out what makes their
program unique.
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Warm Weather Relaxing Or Playing In The Snow? Tips For Planning Your Winter Travels
You don’t have to travel far to find
something that fits your vacation
expectations.
17 Out on the Town
The Creative Escape hosted
Capture Media readers for a night
of creative fun.
19 Making a Difference
The stylists at DL Lowry spend
their holiday at the Dayspring
Center.
20 Spruce Up Your
Winter Entertaining
Go all out to spruce up your home to entertain family and friends.
22 Classifieds
18 Wholesome Cooking at Home
Fishers/Geist
Highland Springs South
Windermere
Carmel
Avian Glen
Foster Estates
Saddle Creek
Smokey Ridge
Village of WestClay
Williamson Run
Woodland Springs
Fishers
Gray Eagle
Geist Overlook
Parkshore
River Glen
Sandstone
Northwest Indy
College Park Estates
The homes in the
Traders Point triangle
Huntington
Communities
Normandy Farm
West 86th
Tasty cooking at home doesn’t have to be all full of fat and sugar.
N. Carmel/Westfield
Centennial
Merrimac
Springmill Ponds
The Village Farms
Zionsville
Austin Oaks
Colony Woods
Fox Hollow
Oak Ridge
Preserve at Spring Knoll
Royal Run
Woodlands of
Irishman’s Run
Zionsville Village
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February 2010
From the Heart
O
ur theme for this month’s issue is “From the Heart.” That
ties in, of course, with Valentine’s Day on February 14th.
People will be buying flowers, candy, cards and jewelry—gifts
of all sorts—to show their affection for their loved ones. It’s
a day that has special meaning for many, and I certainly
support a day devoted to celebrating love. However, I’d like to
encourage you to use this one day as a jumping off point—in
essence to make every day Valentine’s Day.
After 14 years of marriage, I make it my goal to let my wife
know every day how much I love and appreciate her. It’s just
as important to me to take her out to dinner on February 25th
or August 12th to say thank you for the love and support
she gives me all year. She’s definitely got my back—from
helping me coach our kids’ basketball teams to running our
household to pitching in with my business whenever and
wherever needed, all while running her own business (I
have no idea how she does it all). She’s the backbone of our
family—from one February 14th to the next. So while I’ll be
thanking her “from the heart” on the 14th, hopefully she’ll feel
just as appreciated the next day and the next. And if I don’t
say it enough (which I am sure I don’t), thank you honey, for
all that you do for me and for our family.
While you’re giving of yourself to loved ones, remember
that there are those in our community who also need our
thoughtful giving. Perhaps this Valentine’s Day, or the
month of February, can provide you with a starting point for
volunteering or donating to those in need. Each month in
this magazine we feature an individual or an organization
that gives “from the heart” to others; this month we highlight
DL Lowry, a prestigious, award-winning hair salon and spa
whose entire staff devoted a day to pampering the residents
of the Dayspring Center homeless shelter in downtown
Indianapolis—a day that provided as much joy to those giving
the gift as to those who received it.
There are many ways to give from the heart. We hope you
receive joy from your gifts.
Joe Stegmann
Publisher
River Glen News Magazine
2010 Homeowner’s Association
Board of Directors
President • Bob Foust
[email protected]
Irrigation Committee • Terry Seybert
[email protected]
Vice President • Terry Seybert
[email protected]
Lighting Committee • Jeff Scott
[email protected]
Secretary • Dave Lynch
[email protected]
Landscaping Committee • Paul Bailey
[email protected]
Treasurer • Paul Bailey
[email protected]
Crime Watch • Tom Beers
[email protected]
Architecture Committee • George Howell
[email protected]
Block Captains • Donna Clifton
[email protected]
Association
Mailing Address
River Glen Homeowners Association
PO Box 61
Fishers, IN 46038
www.riverglenhomeowners.com
Your Neighborhood News
River Glen Register | February 2010
What’s Cooking in River Glen
This is What It’s All About!
KUDOS’ TO THE GREAT RESIDENTS
OF CLUBHOUSE DRIVE
We had a family (John and Pat Weeks) on our street
who needed a helping hand. Pat had undergone
major surgery and everything was progressing OK
until John went in for just a regular check-up and
they discovered he needed immediate surgery on
a couple of aneurysms. Surgery was successful
but he had some problems develop and Pat
needed to be at the hospital as much as possible
and early as Dr. made his rounds about 7 AM.
Their son and daughter in law were wonderful and
provided as much of the transportation as they
could what with work obligations, Christmas, and
2 small children. I, as block captain, put out an email to all residents who have a computer asking if
we could possible arrange help getting Pat to and
from St. Vincent’s on 86th St. Eight immediately
got in touch with me saying “yes, any day, any
time just let them know”. I rotated names so it
was not a hardship on anyone and it worked out
perfectly. Those who could not drive offered to
help in other ways.
Clubhouse Drive residents -- you are simply the
best and the Weeks were most appreciative and
I, as block captain, was so proud of you and it just
confirmed that we are definitely living in the right
subdivision and on the right street!! Thank you
one and all.
This is just a sample of how neighbors can pull
together in times of need. It also emphasizes to
block captains how getting e-mail addresses of
“your people”, having it in a group address and
getting news out.
Block Captains, if you have similar stories, do
pass them along so we can recognize your street
in our monthly magazine.
Donna Clifton
Clubhouse Drive Block Captain
Sautéed Spicy Sole
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6-ounce thin white fish fillets
cup milk
cup all-purpose flour
teaspoons salt
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
teaspoon cayenne
teaspoon paprika
teaspoon thyme
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
lemon cut into wedges as an accompaniment
In a shallow bowl soak the fillets in the milk for 15
minutes. In another shallow bowl toss together the flour
and spices. In a large skillet heat the oil until it is just
smoking. Dust the fillets with the flour mixture, shaking
off the excess. Place fillets in the pan, skinned side up.
Sauté for 2 minutes on each side or until just cooked
through. Serve with lemon wedges.
Serves 4
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IN HONOR OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY
By Donna Clifton
I grew up in “Lincoln Land” (central Illinois) and one of my
neighbors was James Hickey, former curator of the Lincoln
Collection, Springfield, Illinois. The following are excerpts
from a letter uncovered by Jim, transcribed by his wife Betty
Hickey along with Phil Bertoni in March, 2005. I thought since
we are remembering his birthday this month that you may find
the following interesting - especially if you are a history buff.
the above, word has come to me that Bob is lost. I suppose
he is found and spanked and lost again by this time.” It was
almost an everyday occurrence. Mr. Lincoln was never known
to go by the Sobriquet “Abe:. My parents said he was always
called “Mr. Lincoln”, never “Abe” by anyone unless by some
old friend or near relative. He was always highly respected
and “Mister” to everyone.
The letter, of which I am only copying excerpts, was written
by Elizabeth Lushbaugh Capps who lived in Springfield and
also Mt. Pulaski, Illinois and whose family were friends with
Mr. Lincoln prior to his days as President.
We lived as neighbors and enjoyed the friendship of this great
man for five or six years when my father decided to leave
Springfield and go to the new town of Mt. Pulaski, which was
causing something of an exodus from Springfield at the same
time. The attraction was the high and dry location of the new
town, while Springfield at that time was a low muddy place
where it was a common thing for carriages and horses to mire
in the mud around the public square.
Early Recollections of Abraham Lincoln by Elizabeth
Lushbaugh Capps, Mr. Pulaski, Il. (1915?)
When I was a child, my father built a house at the northwest
corner of eighth and Jackson Streets, Springfield, Illinois,
where we lived for a number of years.
Soon after we were in our new home, the Lincoln’s, then a
happily married couple, with their first child, Robert, moved
into the house opposite to us in which they bought and lived
in for many years. I have a clear recollection of many things
that happened while we lived so near to each other. One thing
I remember very distinctly: I can see Mr. Lincoln as though it
was yesterday coming up on our side porch and to our door
in his shirt sleeves, bareheaded and feet in slippers, with fire
shovel in hand and a few coals with which to start his morning
fire. This he did only in the summers, as everyone in those
days covered their coals in winter and kept the fire over from
day to day. My mother never failed to save the fire for him
except one time and then she gave him a few matches for
which he thanked her and said, “I never would have thought
of matches”. They were scarce and expensive in those days
and no one thought of using matches if there were coals to
be found in the neighborhood. Mr. Lincoln, being a lawyer,
did not require as early a breakfast as my father, who was in
the mercantile business, consequently he always found the
fire excepting the one time I mentioned.
Again, I see Mr. Lincoln lying on the floor in his front hall of his
home, playing with his children and dangling a baby up over
him. A chair was turned down to rest his shoulders on and his
feet were up on the newel post. Then again I see him pushing
or pulling some kind of cart with a cab, in it as he walked back
and forth in his own yard and reading a book as he walked.
These are little things, but they show how he loved and cared
for his children and could adapt himself to all circumstances.
Robert Lincoln was my fist playmate and spent much of his
time at our house. I have many recollections of him, several
of which are out of the ordinary. Often when he was at our
house the cry would go out, “Bobby is lost; Bobby is lost.” In
one of Mr. Lincoln’s famous letters he says, “Since writing
Mt. Pulaski was at that time the county seat of Logan county
where Mr. Lincoln came twice a year to tend court. When we
were settled in our own home, my father invited Mr. Lincoln to
stop with us during court sessions. He accept the invitation
and made our house his home for about five years, at which
time the county seat was moved to Lincoln Illinois.
I will now relate some things I remember of Mr. Lincoln when
a guest at my father’s house. I can see him coming in through
the front door in his tall hat and Prince Albert coat with its long
tails, which made him look even taller than he was, stooping
as he came through. His habit of stooping was formed in
early life with going in and out of cabin doors.
I can see him as plainly as though it were yesterday, sitting
under the trees in our front yard talking to such men as Judge
Davis, the Hon. John Stuart, Mr. Swett, etc. I also have a
picture of him as he at at the table in our home, talking in a
lively manner with his hair all ruffled up as it usually was in
those days, for he had the habit of running his fingers through
it occasionally when talking.
Mr. Lincoln occupied a large bed in a large room in our house
and my brother, a small boy, slept in a single bed in the same
room. Mr Lincoln wanted my parents to let Mr. Swett, of
Bloomington, Illinois, to have a bed at our house, but there was
no other room to spare. Mr. Lincoln proposed that my brother
sleep with him in his room and allow Mr. Swett to occupy the
single bed, which he accordingly did and Mr. Lincoln gave
my brother a twenty-five cent piece for doing so. My brother
took the quarter, did not spend it but kept it as a keepsake
carrying it through the Civil War. The coin in still in the family
and it is worn quite smooth.
When the country seat was removed to Lincoln, we saw him
no more except when we went to Lincoln or Springfield to hear
him speak at some rally. Lincoln’s campaign against Douglas
was one long to be remembered by those living at that time
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, continued from page 5
hear him speak at some rally. Lincoln’s campaign against
Douglas was one long to be remembered by those living at
that time and who were privilege to attend the rallies. I was at
several of those “mass meetings”, as they were called. One
big rally was held in Lincoln. Mt. Pulaski and vicinity was well
represented, the populace congregating were black with teams
and wagons, riders and pedestrians. Lines formed in town
with flags, banners, floats after which we proceeded to Lincoln,
10 miles away in the form of a procession. One feature in our
delegation was young ladies on horseback representing the
states of the union, each wearing a badge naming the state
she represented and each rode with a gentleman escort. I
represented Massachusetts. This was in 1858 and was the
most celebrated rally ever held in Logan County.
Greatest of all the demonstrations was the one held in
Springfield on the 8th of August, 1860. Thousands and
thousands were there. There was never such time before
nor has there ever been anything to compare with it since.
Some traveled three and four days to get there. There was a
daytime celebration and a torchlight procession at night. The
crowd was estimated at forty or fifty thousand. Those waiting
to shake hands with Mr. Lincoln stood in a line blocks long
waiting their turn. One man pushed his way to the front and
said, “I came all the way from Chicago to shake hands with
the next president and I’m not going away without doing so”.
Mr. Lincoln pressed forward gave his outstretched hand and
said, as he did so, “God bless you.” In the afternoon, speaking
at the Fair Grounds, the crowd was so insistent upon seeing
Mr.Lincoln and upon getting close that they couldn’t be kept off
the platform, so it broke down. He was then taken to another
platform and the same thing happened again. Then he went
to his carriage to finish speaking when someone unhitched
the horses from it to keep him from getting away from them.
Finally, to release him from the mob, as it were, a man on a
horse pushed through, got him on and took him back to a hotel
in the city. The torchlight procession was said to be 12 miles
long with illuminated floats. One float built of rails was drawn
by 25 yoke of oxen. It was the most wonderful gathering ever
in Illinois. A time never to be forgotten.
___________________________
Elsewhere, Ms.Lushbaugh wrote: “Mr. Lincoln seemed to
accept his wife’s eccentricities and nervous display with
philosophic calm. To one friend who remarked on a humiliating
public exhibit of her temper, he said: ‘It does her lots of
good and it doesn’t hurt me a bit.’” Another time when Mrs.
Lincoln had berated a local vendor who had indeed sold some
unsatisfactory produce, Mr. Lincoln in apology to the vendor
remarked: “My friend, you don’t know how much I regret this,
but in all candor, can’t you take for fifteen minutes what I have
taken for fifteen years?” The vendor had nothing more to
say. [Lincoln, An Illustrated Biography by Philip B. Kunhardt,
Jr., Philip B. KunhardtIIII, and Peter W. Kunhardt; Alfred A.
Knopf, Inc., 1992]
Public Service
Fishers Fire Department 317-595-3200
Fishers Police Department 317-595-3300
Fishers Parks Superintendent 317-595-3152
Fishers Parks and Recreation
Director, Gary Pruitt 317-595-3150
Holland Park 317-595-3155
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve 317-595-3458
Fishers Library
317-579-0300
Noblesville Library
317-773-1384
Clerks Office
317-595-3142
Fishers Town Hall 317-595-3150
Historical Preserve Committee 317-595-3120
Fisher Bureau of Motor Vehicles 317-842-0480
Utilities
Duke Energy
800-521-2232
Vectren Energy Delivery
800-777-2060
Insight Communications
317-776-0660
800-439-9006
Hamilton Southeastern Utilities 317-577-2300
AT&T 800-742-8771
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765-649-7272
Best Way Trash Collection
Ray’s Trash Collection 800-531-6752
Republic Trash Collection 317-823-6881
Waste Management Trash Collection 317-635-2491
Hamilton Co.
Household Hazardous Waste 317-776-4005
Indianapolis American Water 800-492-8373
Fishers Stormwater Utility
317-567-5056
Indianapolis Water Co. 317-631-1431
Buried Cable Locator 800-382-5544
Sewer Lines 317-595-3160
Wastewater
317-595-3172
Public Works
317-595-3160
Sewage Utility
317-595-3142
US Postal Service
317-849-4311
Hamilton County
County Assessor
317-776-9617
County Auditor
317-776-8401
Tax Exemptions
317-776-9602
County Treasurer
317-776-9620
Fishers Superintendent
317-594-4100
Synopsis of Easements, Covenants & Plat Restrictions
If you have any questions regarding the River Glen documents, please contact a Board of
Directors member. For a complete listing of the Easements, Covenants & Plat Restrictions, please
refer to the documents that you received at your house closing, or check the website at
www.riverglenhomeowners.com for a listing that is printable. Your understanding of these
documents is important as they run with the property and are legally binding. Also see the
Architectural Approval Form in this magazine.
This listing below is intended to provide a few highlights
of the documents, but is NOT INTENDED to replace their content:
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6.
No outbuildings are permitted.
All home additions must be pre-approved.
Landscaping designs within 15 feet of the property line must be pre-approved.
Fences must conform to the stated fence policy and be pre-approved.
Dusk to dawn lights in front yards must be maintained and operating.
Storm doors/windows installed after the original construction must be pre-approved
by the architectural Committee and shall be painted.
7. Mailboxes shall be of the same design and in accordance with the standard mailbox
design prepared by the architectural committee (see below). Examples of a large and
small mailbox may also be seen on the www.riverglenhomeowners.com website.
8. All decks, patios, porches, enclosures, retaining walls, etc. must be pre-approved.
9. Owners shall re-paint or re-stain any surface where such surface color has faded. An
Architectural Approval form must be submitted for ANY re-painting, even if you are
planning to use the same color as the existing paint.
10. All shingle replacement requires pre-approval by the Architectural Committee and
an Architectural Form must be submitted prior to commencement of re-shingling.
11. Placement of swimming pools hot tubs or like facilities must be pre-approved by
submission of an Architectural Form. No “above ground” pools are permitted.
12. No exposed satellite dish antennas larger than 12”, TV, radio or antennas are allowed
without the written approval of the Architectural Committee.
13. No overnight vehicle parking on the streets is permitted. No other vehicles (vans,
trucks, campers, motorcycles, motor homes, boats, trailers & non-licensed cars or
trucks) shall be placed, parked or stored on a lot at any time outside the garage.
14. No clothes, sheets, laundry, etc., shall be placed or hung out on a lot so as to be
visible from outside such lot.
15. All pets must be leashed or in fenced yards. Dog owners are required to clean up
their pet’s waste from other residents’ yards.
16. No metal swing sets are permitted and all other yard play equipment, including
basketball goals, is to be pre-approved.
17. No storage sheds of any type are permitted on resident’s property.
Please allow fourteen (14) days after the date of the next regularly scheduled architectural
committee meeting to receive approval or disapproval of this request in writing. Work
shall not begin until approval is received. Any work started and not approved will be
required to be removed at the owners’ expense as explained in the River Glen
Homeowners Association Covenants and Plat Restrictions. Please feel free to contact any
board member if you have questions prior to submission of this document.
It is the intention of this committee to maintain the quality of our neighborhood and
investments of our neighbors. If an application is denied, we will work with you to assist
in bringing your plan into compliance.
Signature of Owner_____________________________________________Date_______
Please review this application with each of your neighbors that adjoin your property. By
signing this form, the adjoining neighbors acknowledge that they are aware of your
proposed change. The Architectural Committee’s recommendation, as authorized by the
Board of Directors, will issue its decision of approval or denial in writing.
Signature of Neighbor___________________________________________Date_______
Address___________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
Architectural Committee Comments
Approval:_______________________________________________________________
Conditional Approval:_____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Denied for the following reasons:____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Signed:_______________________________________________________Date______
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Business Of The Month
Primrose Schools is a national program based on the philosophy
of a balanced education for young children, blending academics
with character development and elements of fun and play. The
first Primrose School in the Indianapolis area, Primrose School at
Gray Eagle in Fishers, opened in 2007. Since then, four additional
schools have opened in Hamilton County and a new school,
Primrose School at Anson, will open this spring in the Zionsville
area. Recently Capture Media spoke to three owners of independent
Primrose franchises: Julie Bowman, owner of Primrose School at
WestClay and Primrose School at Bridgewater; Mindy Smith, owner
of Primrose School at Gray Eagle; and Chad Hudson, owner of
Primrose School at Anson.
Primrose Schools
By Claire O’Brien
We have strict licensing requirements for our teachers, as well. In
the 2 and under classes, one teacher in each classroom must have a
degree in early childhood education or an education degree. Once
you get to the preschool level, 3 years and up, both teachers must
have an education degree.
Chad Hudson: Primrose has a curriculum department whose sole
job is to set curriculum and continuously update it, to continuously
research best practices in early childhood education, best practices in
instruction and current research, and to keep up to date with what’s
working and what’s not working.
Mindy Smith: We do national standardized testing of our children
starting at age 4, and our test results and data show that our
What is the age range at Primrose?
children consistently score well above the national average. Over
Julie Bowman: We have children from 6 weeks through full-day 90 percent of our children, even once they’re in elementary school,
kindergarten. We also offer before and
are scoring well above the national average
after-school care for children through
on standardized tests. I had one parent
age 12. It’s a convenience factor for the
whose child had been in another large
parents: if they have a 3-year-old and
preschool program in the area tell me that
a second-grader, they can bring both
her child learned more at Primrose in a
to us in the morning. We’ll transport
week than they learned at the other school
Primrose School At WestClay
the second-grader to school and then
in a month.
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pick them up and bring them back here
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In addition to a strong educational and
at the end of the day. We also offer a
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academic focus, what else sets Primrose
full-day kindergarten program. Our
apart from other schools?
ratios are lower—our maximum ratio in
Primrose School At Gray Eagle
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kindergarten is 15 to 1; we never have
Julie Bowman: Primrose really focuses on
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more than 15 students to one teacher.
a balance; they want it to be educational
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A full-day program with low ratios
and academic, but they also want to build
helps them get that kickoff for public
the character development side of the child.
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school. Some kids miss the kindergarten
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We have a whole series with puppets, and
cutoff, so parents have chosen to have
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each one has a character trait such as caring.
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them come to us for kindergarten,
So let’s say children were arguing over a
and that gives them a year to decide
specific toy in the classroom, when it comes
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whether they’re ready to go onto first
time to forgive one another, the caring
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grade, or into kindergarten in the public
puppet comes out and talks to the kids.
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schools.
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Other puppets talk to them about citizenship
and friendship and other character traits.
How is the curriculum set for each
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school?
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We also do a community awareness project
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each month. Last November we had
Julie Bowman: Our curriculum is
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“helping hands,” where children did chores
written by educators with masters
at home and the parents paid them whatever
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School
At
Anson
degrees at our corporate headquarters
they felt was appropriate. The children
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in Atlanta. It is tested onsite at the
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brought in the money they had earned, and
Primrose school in Atlanta, and once
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we took them to a grocery store to purchase
it’s been proven that it’s effective and
canned goods and then took that to the
their assessments are showing positive
food bank. It gave the kids a real sense of
results, they send that out to all the
accomplishment. We wanted to make sure
Primrose schools across the United States. Our teachers can enhance
they
understand
why
it’s
important to give back to others. We also
it and add to it, but they are required to teach that curriculum. It helps
collect
items
for
an
animal
shelter, and then the Humane Society
us know that every student is getting consistent, developmentally
appropriate curriculum.
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brings in a few animals and talks to the kids about why it’s important
to help out the animals.
What would you like parents to know when they are choosing
a school?
Chad Hudson: I think the extracurricular offerings are huge. At the
preschool my son went to, if I wanted him to take Spanish, I had to
sign him up, pay an additional fee, and he’d be pulled out whenever
their schedule permitted. At Primrose, Spanish instruction is already
incorporated into the curriculum itself. We also have a program
starting in the infant room that teaches them sign language, which
allows them to communicate with adults and let them know what
their needs are—which carries over to home, too.
Chad Hudson: The best thing you can do is shop around, and ask
lots of questions about curriculum and about expectations for the
staff. For me, that’s what sets Primrose apart.
How do you promote Primrose?
Julie Bowman: We look at everything down to the meals that we’re
serving the students. Our teacher turnover is low, and it’s just a
really happy place. I feel like I’m giving back to the community,
because parents want a place to send their children that’s safe and
educationally appropriate and well-rounded, and we are offering
that.
Mindy Smith: Parent satisfaction is a huge factor for us. The feedback
from parents is that their children are learning, and it’s done in a way
that is fun for the kids. Parent referrals are our number-one source for
enrollment, because they see it in their kids. It’s a combination of a
really strong curriculum with well-educated, passionate teachers.
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Warm Weather Relaxing Or Playing In The
Snow? Tips For Planning Your Winter Travels
Tips for planning your snow vacation include:
* Figure out if you’re going to take your gear or rent it at your
destination. While looking into this, determine if your vehicle can
carry all the gear, or if there are any restrictions barring you from
taking it on the airplane. If you plan to rent, call ahead of time to
reserve your equipment.
* Pack many layers of clothing. Many snow activities can make
you warm, but once you stop moving, you’re going to want the
heavier layers back.
T
he winter months offer the perfect excuse to plan a fabulous
getaway, and you don’t have to travel far to find something
that fits your vacation expectations.
If you need to flee from the cold depths of winter, there are plenty
of beaches in Florida and California, and warm desert landscapes
to enjoy in Arizona and New Mexico that will warm you up and
give your skin a bit of summer glow. Picture yourself playing
tennis in the sun, or lounging by the pool with a book while the
kids are splashing around in the water.
Here are tips on how to best plan your warm-weather winter
vacation:
* Again, don’t forget sunblock, goggles, shades or hat, because the
sun glaring on snow can easily burn your skin and eyes, and winter
rays can be just as damaging as those in summer.
Once you have your destination picked and travels planned, there’s
one more step to ensure your winter getaway is successful. While
away from home, having your health and safety front-of-mind is
very important so you are prepared for emergencies like falling
and breaking a bone while swishing down a ski slope, or suddenly
discovering you have seafood allergies while sampling fresh
crawfish in Louisiana. So when you plan your next trip to sunny
Texas or snowy Michigan, don’t forget to pack some comfort and
safety for you and your family.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
* Look for deals during the slow months. Because January
and February are so close to the holidays, but too early yet for
spring break, hotels and resorts tend to offer special discounts to
encourage traveling.
* Pack sunblock, even if you’ve been “tanning.” Also make sure
your travel bags include sun shades, a hat with a brim and a water
bottle. Nothing makes a vacation more uncomfortable than sunburn
and dehydration.
* Add a jacket to the luggage. Nights can get chilly, and if the wind
blows in a rain cloud or two, you’ll be glad you have that jacket to
ward off the goose bumps.
Maybe you like to play in the fluffy white stuff and can’t wait to
schedule downhill skiing in Colorado, snowshoeing in Maine or
ice fishing in Minnesota. The images you’ll take home this winter
include majestic mountains covered in snow, your daughter pulling
a 360 while snowboarding down a half-pipe or even a moose with
a full rack of antlers on his head browsing for vegetation along a
back country road.
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Out on the Town
The Creative Escape
By Claire O’Brien
“T
he Creative Escape is a place where people can come and be
creative—but it’s really a place to hang out,” said Jennifer
Snook, owner of the Carmel pottery and mosaics studio. “It’s about
spending time with people,” she added.
On a recent Thursday night, six residents from neighborhoods in
Zionsville, Carmel and Westfield did just that at Capture Media’s
“Out on the Town” event at The Creative Escape. The ladies worked
with precious metal clay, using a stamping technique to create silver
jewelry. They designed their own pieces, making necklaces and
earrings for themselves and to give as gifts.
“It’s nice to just forget all the things on your mind and focus on
something that’s present,” said Mary Ann Fadae, a resident of
Village Farms.
At the start of the jewelry-making class, Jennifer presented each
of the six attendees with a small square of clay, which they rolled
into a mold in one of several shapes. After carefully smoothing the
clay, a stamp was used to impress a design on the surface, then the
clay was placed in a kiln for firing. While the pieces were fired,
the attendees chatted and browsed among the completed pieces that
were displayed in the store.
Silver jewelry-making is the latest art form that Jennifer has
introduced at The Creative Escape. She also offers clients the
opportunity to work with ceramics, mosaics, glass and clay—
anything that is fired in a kiln. “Precious metal clay, which is the
form the silver is in, has been around for a long time,” she says. “I
like it because it’s fired. To me, that’s our common denominator at
The Creative Escape—pieces that are fired. I don’t want to offer
things that people could buy at a local crafts store and do themselves.
Not many people have a kiln sitting around, though, or know how
to use one.”
Jennifer targets her business to beginners. With plenty of idea
books and design tools to provide creative inspiration, plus help
from the friendly staff, it’s easy for kids and adults alike to create a
masterpiece. Several of the ladies at the “Out on the Town” event
mentioned that they planned to bring their children back to try their
hand at art as well. “I’m looking at various possibilities for my kids,”
said Jennifer Alcantara of Carmel’s Springmill Ponds neighborhood.
“I really like the handprint plate.” Neighborhood friends
Stacie Kaar and Kristi Curran from the Preserve at Spring
Knoll in Zionsville planned to bring their kids back, as well.
“My girls would love it,” said Kristi.
was called “Painting with the Masters,” based around famous artists.
For instance, the campers learned about Michelangelo, then lay on
the floor under a table and painted ceiling tiles to experience what
it was like to paint lying on your back. They also studied Van Gogh,
using choppy brushstrokes to paint sunflowers on a platter.
For the grownups, Jennifer started Ladies Night on Thursday nights
when she realized that women needed a place to socialize as well
as an opportunity to be creative. “Making the jewelry was really
fun and relaxing and creative,” said Village Farms resident Nela
Wainscott. “It’s the perfect girl’s night out.”
“Right away ladies night was really popular,” Jennifer said. “Ladies
groups from church, from the neighborhood, groups of friends, all
wanted to get together. We decided to open on Thursday evenings;
we offer 10 percent off that night, and people love it. It’s a great
way to get together with girlfriends without kids—it’s a very social
thing.”
Jennifer also works with schools and auctions on various projects. “I
go to preschools and we make Christmas gifts for the kids’ parents,”
she said. She recently started doing after-school enrichment programs
at several elementary schools in Carmel as well. All to spread
the word that painting
your own pottery—and
clay and jewelry and
mosaic pieces—is a
fun, creative way to
spend time with family
and friends.
The Creative Escape
is located at 1366 S.
Range Line. For more
information about
classes and hours,
please call 317-5698626, or visit www.
thecreativeescape.
com.
The Creative
Escape hosts
lots of birthday
parties, and
Jennifer offers
summer camps
for kids as well.
One summer
camp theme that
was very popular
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Wholesome Cooking At Home
W
e all want to eat a nutritious diet that helps reduce the risk
of chronic diseases and manage cholesterol levels. The
same holds true for diabetics; in fact, many of the guidelines for a
balanced diabetic diet are useful for anyone who wants to stick to
a healthful diet.
With all the refined sugars and processed carbohydrates found in
today’s grocery aisles and neighborhood markets, it’s easy to see
why anyone who is concerned about his or her health is intimidated
by the idea of whipping up a healthy meal at home. Even though
you have countless, long-forgotten cookbooks on your shelves and
have visited various cooking Web sites, there aren’t many recipes
there that can offer you a healthful meal that won’t send your blood
sugar through the roof.
The American Diabetes Association recommends choosing whole
grain, high-fiber foods and plenty of vegetables and fruits - the
same foods that most people eat when they decide to follow a
nutritious meal plan. Additionally, the ADA encourages diabetics
to include “good” fats in appropriate portion sizes to reap the
benefits of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, and omega3 fatty acids. While many recipes might appear incompatible with
nutritious diabetic eating, it’s easier than you think to make them
friendlier to a flavorful carbohydrate-controlled diet. Here are
some tips:
Have a recipe that calls for a cup of sugar? Try cutting the amount
in half and increasing the amount of spices in the recipe to amp up
the natural sweetness.
Trying a recipe that asks for half a cup of butter or cream? Puree a
medium-sized avocado in a blender or food processor and add more
liquid to your mixture until you get the same creamy consistency.
The American Diabetes Association recommends avocados as a
source of monounsaturated fat. Avocados have only 50 calories
and less than 3 grams of carbohydrates per three-slice serving
(or 1 ounce). The fat in avocados is two-thirds monounsaturated
fat. According to the American Heart Association, mono- and
polyunsaturated fats may actually help reduce cholesterol when
consumed in moderation and substituted for saturated fat or trans
fat in your diet.
Try incorporating avocados into your everyday meals to reap the
benefits of nearly 20 vitamins and minerals and 1 gram of fiber
per serving. By using appropriate amounts in pasta sauce, dips
and garnishes for your favorite soups and salads, you can include
avocados from Mexico year-round in your favorite dishes to add
smooth texture and rich taste without putting your cholesterol
levels at risk.
To get the best taste out of your avocado, buy avocados from
Mexico ripe for immediate use, or firm for creating nutritious
meals later in the week. Firm avocados will ripen to perfection
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when held at room temperature for one to three days. When they
yield to gentle pressure, they’re ready for the cooking to begin.
This holiday season, what better way to use your turkey leftovers
than in a healthy, delicious sandwich? Try this recipe for a turkey
sandwich with spicy avocado spread. For more recipes and
ideas on how to incorporate avocados into your diet, visit www.
theamazingavocado.com.
Turkey Sandwich with Spicy Avocado Spread
Ingredients:
2 fully ripened avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce
8 slices whole grain bread, toasted
8 ounces sliced cooked turkey
1 large ripe tomato, sliced
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
Directions:
In large bowl, mash together avocados, lime juice, salt and
chipotle sauce. Spread on each bread slice. Top four of
the bread slices with turkey, tomato and sprouts, dividing
equally; cover with remaining bread slices. Garnish with sliced
avocado, if desired.
Per serving: 355 calories, 22 grams protein, 16 grams fat,
36 grams carbohydrate
Makes: Four servings (1 cup of avocado spread)
DL Lowry Hairspa Boutique/Dayspring Center
Making A Difference
By Claire O’Brien
“It’s one of the best experiences that I think we’ve had at the shelter
in all the years that I’ve been here, and it’s one that I will remember
forever.”—Michelle Jackson
M
ichelle Jackson, volunteer coordinator for the Dayspring
Center homeless shelter in Indianapolis, was thrilled when
she got the call last December from DL Lowry Hairspa Boutique.
“Kate Lowry called, and wanted to know if they could come in and
give the residents of the shelter a day of relaxation, and do their
hair—just make them feel good about themselves.”
The idea had come about when Kate and David Lowry, owners of
DL Lowry, were planning what to do for their company Christmas
party. They had traditionally treated their staff to a wonderful meal
at a fine restaurant, but after reflecting on the year, decided that it
would be nice to do something for others as a group. So they set up
a “day of service” for the residents of Dayspring.
“They brought the whole salon,” said Michelle. “They brought
clippers and they brought their spray bottles and they brought nail
polish so they could give haircuts and do their nails. The joy on the
people’s faces when they were able to sit down and have somebody
take care of them was just amazing.”
Dayspring Center provides emergency shelter to homeless families
with children in central Indiana. “Families are the fastest-growing
population of homeless people,” Michelle said. “The average age of
a homeless person is 9 years old.” Dayspring families are provided
with three meals a day and have their own individual rooms. The
shelter has 14 rooms, and currently all the rooms are full—a total of
about 50 people. Residents can stay at the shelter from 45-60 days,
and receive whatever resources they need to help them overcome
their challenges—whether domestic abuse, medical problems, job
loss or other financial difficulties. Dayspring offers parenting and
nutrition classes, legal aid, computers for job searches and resumes
and, most importantly, help in finding stable and suitable housing.
But while meeting these basic needs is crucial, it’s often the extra
things that make the biggest difference, according to Michelle,
including books, toys and games for the kids—and a chance to
look your best. “I tell people, they want the same things you want,”
Michelle said. “Just because they’re in a homeless shelter doesn’t
mean that they don’t want to get their hair done, doesn’t mean they
don’t want to wear nice clothes. They’re going on job interviews
and they want to look their best, but they just can’t afford that—it’s
not in their budget.” The Lowrys and their staff gave that confidence
to the residents of Dayspring. They came into the center, ready to
work and to use their gifts and talents.
Those talents are considerable. David and Kate opened their original
salon in 1994, and moved to their current location in 2004. Their new
salon received a Salon Design Award and includes such features as
a communal color “table,” where clients can have conversations in
a dining room-like atmosphere. The design of the salon and spa is
clean and modern and comfortable and offers a full-service menu of
hair, nail, face and body treatments. David received an International
Best in Color award from Davines, an Italian hair care company, at
their World Wide Hair Tour in Amsterdam. His stylists have received
awards for Best Color, Best Short Hair and Best Special Occasion
Hair from Indianapolis Monthly magazine. As part of their business
philosophy, the Lowrys strive to “renew people’s lives.”
It was this philosophy that led them to Dayspring. “I wanted to take
the fear out of community service,” David said. “It’s not that hard;
sometimes taking that first step is what people need. And it’s not
something that you only do during the holidays,” he added. Toward
that end, DL Lowry has made a commitment to return to Dayspring
and continue to provide services to the residents. Along with the
gift of beauty, they will be giving them something more. “What
impressed me the most was the humbleness and the willingness of
the stylists, how they stepped out of their comfort zone to come
down and help someone out,” Michelle said. “They were asking
questions and having conversations with the residents while they
were getting their hair and nails done. Sometimes people think they
have to do something on such a large scale, but just sitting down
and having a conversation with somebody about their life, asking
how they’re doing, is so important.”
Dayspring Center is located at 1537 N. Central. The shelter is in
need of donations of all types, including bread, milk, cereal, diapers,
sheets and towels, school supplies—all the things any family would
need on a daily basis. Donations of any amount are welcome—a
check for $10, for instance, will buy milk and bread for resident
families and be greatly appreciated. Volunteers are also needed to
serve meals, staff the playroom and read to the center’s children. For
more information, please call Michelle Jackson at 317-635-6780 or
log onto www.dayspringindy.org.
DL Lowry Hairspa Boutique is located at 1300 East 86thStreet
in the Nora Plaza. For more information or to schedule services,
please call 317-8432611, or visit www.
dllowry.com.
The staff of DL Lowry Hairspa
Boutique gave the residents of
Dayspring Center a “day of
beauty.” After styling their
hair, they took family portraits
of each family and sent them
to the residents.
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Spruce Up Your Winter Entertaining
T
his winter isn’t turning
out the way Stephanie
Andrews initially planned.
Circumstances have forced her
to forgo her vacation to a sunny
destination. But rather than get
the winter blahs, she’s going
all out sprucing up her home
to entertain family and friends,
ultimately creating memories
that she believes will end up
being far more meaningful.
“This winter is going to be
cozier, homier and family
oriented,” says Andrews. “I
think we’ll really experience
the true meaning of starting a new year by being with family and
friends and celebrating each other, and that begins with decorating
our home together.”
Andrews doesn’t have a lot of extra cash to go out and buy new
accents or decorations. Design experts say that’s not a problem. In
fact, you may already have all you need to spruce up your winter
entertaining by recycling what you already have in your home. The
china cabinet is one of the first places to look when developing
new decorating ideas.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money or be extraordinarily
creative to give both your home and table that extra seasonal
sparkle. You can do so much on a limited budget by starting with
china or other decorative pieces you already have and using them
in ways you never imagined.
There are a number of easy and inexpensive ideas to help you turn
what may seem ordinary into dazzling decorating pieces.
seasonal themes are a great start. Silver and various shades of
blue are popular winter colors.
• Mix old and new china patterns, or even combine your
formal dinnerware with more casual pieces. For instance,
use a colorful earthenware dinner plate as a charger to add
more pop to a more delicate china pattern.
• Add a burst of pizzazz by using colored glass plates as
accent pieces. You can even lay decorative paper cut into
the shape of a snowflake or outdoor greenery on a dinner
plate and then place a see-through colored glass plate on top
to create a layered effect.
• Ornaments aren’t just for the holidays. Decorate each place
setting with seasonal themed or colored ornaments. This
will not only add sparkle to your table, you can give them to
your guests as keepsakes from your special evening.
• Fill silver bowls with water and float candles for evening
entertaining.
• Look outdoors. Use seasonal greenery, including holly or
magnolia leaves on the table to add color.
• Place various sized candles on cake stands to create great
accent pieces.
One easy trick to spray your candles with a light coat of clear spray
adhesive then roll the candle in a dish of sea salt to create a snow
glazed look. Fake snow can be purchased at a craft shop; sprinkle
it around the candles on your cake stand for a winter feel.
Think outside the box
Are your serving pieces in the china cabinet gathering dust? Those
could be the start of the perfect centerpiece. “A great idea that’s
also really easy is to fill a soup tureen or large serving bowl with
fresh flowers, pine cones or even ornaments to complement your
napkins or china,” says Vujinovic. “You could do something
similar with your sugar bowl, or even fill water goblets or tumblers
with flowers to use at each place setting.”
Find seasonal accents
Many people fall into the trap of thinking they need to rush out
and buy new an entire new pattern when just adding winter themed
salad or accent plates can actually give your table an entire new
seasonal look. Patterns with snowflakes, winter scenes or other
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Industry Expert
Real Estate
The 2009-2010 Home Buyer Federal
Tax Credit
By: Joseph Gruszczynski, Realtor
There is a new tax credit for home buyers. This credit not only
applies to first-time home buyers but also to existing homeowners.
The eligibility period for the credit is for homes purchased after
November 6, 2009, and before May 1, 2010. First-time home
buyers, who are defined by the law as buyers who have not owned
a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the
purchase, may be eligible for a tax credit of up to $8,000. Existing
homeowners who have been residing in their principal residence
for five consecutive years out of the last eight and are purchasing a
home to be their principal residence may be eligible for a tax credit
of up to $6,500. This is a tax credit and does not need to be paid
back to the government. What does this mean for home sellers out
there? There are many buyers looking for a first home as well as
many buyers wanting to move up into a larger home. All of this
stimulates activity in homes of all price ranges now—not just the
entry price point. So, if you were ever thinking about moving up to
a larger home there may never be a better time than right now. There
are buyers out there, home inventory is high and many homes are
selling at discounted prices. That allows buyers to get their home
sold and buy a larger home at a discount. Speak with you local
Realtor for more details and to obtain a list of the current inventory
of homes in your area and price range.
ANSWER ON PAGE 22
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Classifieds
SERVICES & BUSINESSES
KELLEY’S EXCLUSIVE INFANT CARE: We care for
children 4 weeks to 4 years of age with a 3:1 RATIO! We are
recommended by local physicians. If you are looking for quality
care with individual attention please call Gail at 317-576-1686 or
[email protected].
The Tot Spot LLC, Licensed Home Care:Experienced
teacher who is happy to provide an environment that is healthy,
nurturing, fun and educational for your precious little one.
Please contact Alisha at 317-910-9272 or
[email protected].
Auto Detailing done at your home. This college student
wants to make you and your car happy! Self-professed car
geek. Call for questions/quote. Your car can look great.
Please phone Eric at 317-879-0706.
House/Pet/Child-Sitting-Responsible with references:
worked at a vet, had horse, have dogs/cat, child sat.
DePauw University May 08 grad going to college locally
currently. Conscientious and some hours of availability to
help you with your needs now. Rachel 317-442-2426 or
317-879-0706.
HOME REMODELING & IMPROVEMENT by R J & E.
Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basement Finishing, Decks, Siding,
Crown, Trim, Tile, Hardwood. We can help with your
“Green” remodel project. Free estimates. Licensed,
Bonded, Insured. Accredited. Call 317-403-8931. www.
rjecorp.com
February 2010
***Painting Specials**Jay Sapp Painting*** “We Paint
Your Home As If It’s Our Own.” Jay Sapp Painting, of
Fishers, will be offering specials for our Hamilton County
neighbors! 15% off Sherwin Williams brand paints for all
jobs, and 10% off all jobs over $1,000. Jay Sapp Painting
specializes in: Interior/Exterior painting, Wallpaper removal,
Minor drywall repair, Pressure washing and Deck/Fence
treatments. FREE ESTIMATES, FULLY INSURED.
Please contact Jason at 317-456-6171 or visit www.
JaySappPainting.com
IMPROMPTU MUSIC LLC is offering Private Instruction for
Piano/Keyboard, Guitar, Cello, Violin, Flute, Viola, Voice,
Clarinet and more at students’ homes by professional and
degreed pianists & musicians. Some are graduates of
Butler University & IU Bloomington with Master’s in Music.
Teaching all levels and ages 3 years and up, including adults.
Musicians are also available for parties, weddings, and other
events. Visit our website for a full list of instruments offered.
Contact us at 317-946-3020 or contact@impromptu-music.
com www.impromptu-music.com
IT’S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME!!!! WE KNOW YOU’VE
BEEN WAITING…for your favorite Girl Scout Cookie variety.
Thin Mints, Do-si-dos, Samoas, whatever you choose; GS
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some for yourself, your family and friends, why not donate
a box to our military troops deploying from Camp Atterbury,
IN. and be a part of “Operation Cookie Drop” Sales end
March15, 2010. Stock up now, because we only sell once
a year! Contact Kristen at 843-9176 or Robin at 571-1886
to insure that one of our Scouts will knock on your door for
your order/donation now.
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the state of Indiana. Give us a call at 317-638-7033 or go
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SOLUTION FROM PAGE 21
Fishers Freedom Festival
Looking for Many Volunteers
to Help Plan and Organize Its
June 2010 Event
T
he Fishers Freedom Festival announces it will be hosting the
22nd Annual Fishers Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 26
& Sunday, June 27, 2010 and needs volunteers to help with the
organization and planning of this large-scale event. With over
50,000 attendees from all over the U.S., this free family event
hosts hundreds of art & craft sites, business booths, fireworks, 5K
Run/Walk, live music, national UFO Major Disc Dog Tournament,
children & teen tents, two parades, a street dance, food vendors,
free games booths, and so much more.
Volunteers of various backgrounds are desperately needed and
everyone is invited. All volunteer meetings will be held once a
month at 6:30pm on Mondays in the Fishers Freedom Festival’s
office at 8601 East 116th Street in Fishers (south of Town Hall and
116th Street, and just behind Fritz in Fishers car dealership) until
the month of June which will then be weekly meetings.
Last year, the Fishers Freedom Festival utilized a total of 300
volunteers. They are essential to the success of the festival every
year. Some specific volunteer openings for this year willl work
with:
•
Business Tent Vendors (Saturday, June 26 from 7am 5pm).
•
Free Game Vendors (Sunday, June 27 from 7:30am 9:00am).
•
Arts and Crafts Vendors (Wednesday, June 23 and Thursday,
June 24 from 5pm - 8pm; Friday, June 25 from noon - 8pm;
and Saturday from 6am - noon).
•
Marking vendor booth lines and interacting with vendors
(various days prior to and during the festival).
•
Children’s Tent to help the co-coordinators manage the
tent (Saturday, June 26 from 9:30am - 3:00pm or 3:00pm
- 8:30pm; Sunday, June 27 from 10:30am - 3:30pm or
5:00pm - 8:30pm).
•
Silent Auction to help get gifts and work the tent (Saturday,
June 26 from 10am - 3pm or 3pm - 8pm; Sunday, June 27
from 10:30am - 3:30pm).
•
Anyone with grant writing or fundraising experience.
•
Volunteers (no experience required) to work 2 – 3 hour shifts
throughout the festival weekend.
Back in 1989, the founders of the Fishers Parade and Festival decided
to have a community gathering to celebrate Independence Day. The
event originated as a one-day community picnic, parade, and a few
games for the children. Due to the overwhelming participation by
the public, this event grew to a two-day event.
For more information on volunteering or about the festival, please
visit www.FishersFreedomFestival.org, email freedomfestival@
sbcglobal.net, visit 8601 East 116th Street in Fishers or call 317595-3195.
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