Good Wednesday Morning. I hope everyone has a great first day back to school. Whether you're just getting home from drop-off or easing into a quieter house, take a few minutes for yourself, grab a cup of coffee, and let's catch up on everything happening around Fishers this week.

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A new restaurant just opened north of us in Noblesville and the concept is different than any other around. The Pretender Hi-Fi Lounge & Bar is a Japanese kissa-inspired hi-fi listening lounge, where music, cocktails, and conversation come together in a truly unique setting.

📍818 Logan St, Noblesville, IN

The restaurant is programmed with multi-hour analog tape curation Sunday through Thursday, vinyl-spinning local DJs on weekends, and opportunities for guests to experience dedicated listening sessions. The space features over $60,000 in vintage and modern audio equipment.

And when it comes to the food, they feature chef-driven small plates and creative craft cocktails, plus local beers and wine. You can check out the full menu here.

They just opened last weekend and they do accept reservations and walk-ins if you want to check it out.

We’re hot, you’re hot, everyone’s hot. Lucky for you Hope Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling wants you to call them if you’re hot! And while Hope is known for cooling things down fast, they don’t stop there!

Got a leak? Hope’s got you. Need to shed some light in a room? Hope’s the place to call.

Basically, if you have any home service issue, Hope’s got you covered.

And right now, you can snag a $49 AC evaluation or take advantage of their $1500 AC buyback when you upgrade your system.

So go ahead…if you’re hot, you know who to call!

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Resort-style living is coming to Fishers this fall, as developers are putting the finishing touches on the Silver Collection at Saxony. 

📍13450 Dockside Drive, Fishers, IN

The amenities are really what is going to set this community apart. A few are listed below, but you can see all they have to offer here.

·      Complimentary Daily Breakfast
·      Curated Weekly Resident Events
·      20,000-Square-Foot Signature Clubhouse
·      Private Co-working Lounge with Meeting & Conference Rooms
·      Saltwater Resort-Style Pool
·      Expansive Sundeck with Fire Pits
·      State-of-the-Art Fitness Center with Industry-Leading Equipment
·      Spa With Steam, Sauna & Massage Rooms
·      Designer Pet Spa

The community will have 362 homes and 7 different floor plans, 1 to 3 bedroom, however pricing is not yet available. Stay tuned for the grand opening announcement mid-September.

Mayor Scott Fadness awarded nearly $340,000 to 23 neighborhoods through the city’s Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant Program, supporting resident-led projects designed to enhance common areas and improve quality of life throughout the community.

This year’s grants funded projects that include new entrance monuments, native landscaping and rain gardens, upgraded lighting and signage, safety bollards and sidewalk repairs, a public bike repair station, benches and a Little Free Library, trail-area improvements, and more.

Applications for 2027 will open this November 2. You can find out more about the Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant and how to apply here.

Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation just announced they are expanding their grant programs for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

In addition to their Innovation Grants, they’re excited to introduce Student Success Grants and Professional Development Grants. 

You can learn more about the grants here, how to apply, and how they have been awarded in the past.

I confirmed with Thompson-Thrift that Jeni’s Ice Cream is coming to the Union at Fishers District. We’ll stay tuned for an opening date, but people who have had Jeni’s Ice Cream are celebrating this one. 

Jeni’s is known for its smooth texture, unique creative flavors, and buttercream body. It was founded in Columbus, Ohio in 2002 by James Beard Award-winner Jeni Britton.

August 7 is opening day for the Indiana State Fair. When you are planning your visit, this event schedule is perfect to see exactly what is happening each day.

Taste of the Fair is always a huge hit, and the menu this year is crazy from Craft Beer Soft Serve to Hot Cheeto Fried Oreos. Check out all the offerings here. What would you try? They also have a $5 value menu loaded with food and drink options.

From rides and games to demolition derbies to concerts and more, the entertainment is endless. Check out the lineup for the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage here.

The fair runs August 7–23, and is closed on Mondays. You can get 20% off by buying your tickets and parking online instead of at the gate.

🧘‍♀️Free Yoga Wednesdays – Fishers – 8/5 Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. – Come enjoy a free yoga class with Roots & Wings Yoga Wellness outdoors on top of the hill. Details

📱Aging Well: Navigating the AI Age with Confidence – Fishers – 8/5 Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. - In this free workshop, you’ll sharpen your digital literacy skills as you learn how to identify AI-generated content, discover practical AI tools that can simplify everyday tasks, and explore the ethical considerations that come with using AI technology. Details & Register

🂥Shuffle & Roll – Fishers – 8/6 Thursday from 2-4 p.m. – This is a free, adults-only event where you can meet others for casual board and card game play. Details

🧘‍♂️Yoga on the Beach – Fishers – 8/6 Thursday at 7 p.m. – Fishers Parks is hosting a free evening yoga class on the beach. Just bring your own mat and water. Details

🎵Bill Strings – Fishers – 8/6 – 8/8 Thursday – Saturday – Billy Strings is coming to Fishers, as these are the make-up dates from when he was injured earlier this spring. He’ll be playing shows this Thursday – Saturday and there are some fun pre-concert activities happening outside the FCC before the show. Details & Tickets

🐶Woofstock 5K & Dog Walk – Fishers – 8/8 Saturday at 8 a.m. – This 5k benefits HSHC’s Survivor Program. It is family and dog friendly and there will also be local vendors, games, face painting, food, adoptable dogs and more. Details

🎵Jay Daniels – A Place for Us: The Music of Stephen Sondheim – Fishers – 8/8 Saturday at 2 p.m. - Experience the genius of one of Broadway’s most revered composers in A Place for Us: The Music of Stephen Sondheim. Pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels pays tribute to Sondheim’s extraordinary legacy with heartfelt interpretations of songs from Gypsy, A Little Night Music, and more. Details

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Here is your weekly construction report for the week of August 2.

Tickets for the Women’s Big Ten Volleyball Tournament being held this November at the Fishers Event Center are now on sale. (Tickets)

Tiger Lily 2 owners Lori and Francis will be retiring on August 16 and the restaurant will then be under new management. (Tiger Lily 2)

Building a Refuge, a Hamilton County-based men’s mental health and suicide prevention nonprofit, is finding new ways to break mental health stigmas and create spaces, like their new coffee shop, where conversation is welcome. (Current)

Enjoy free Indy Shorts Film Festival screening films under the stars in downtown Noblesville on August 7. (The Hamilton County Reporter)

Zionsville resident and former Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri is getting ready for his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction. (Current)

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