Good Wednesday Morning. Thanksgiving is next week, everyone is busy, so let’s get into it…

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Redistricting plans with Hamilton Southeastern Schools Corp. are shaping up as the consultant working on the plans, Andrew Bishop, gave his final recommendation to the HSE Board of Trustees.

Bishop said that the redistricting would better balance schools’ enrollment and that future development was taken into consideration. He also noted that the redistricting plan should be good for the next seven years. 

I know school aged parents have been closely following this. The proposed boundary maps and other information about the redistricting process are available online here. Will this change where your kid attends school next year?

The HSE Board of Trustees will meet again on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at HSE Central Office to make changes if needed, and hopefully approve a final decision.

Have you ever wondered about the space being developed right off of 116^th Street just east of Lantern Road? The project is called CityView, and it was announced last January, but there were some recent Reddit posts with different opinions and information.

Here is more information on CityView, including a virtual tour and renderings. This 55+ community and mixed-use development is said to be complete in 2027. Do you think this is a good addition to downtown Fishers?

Thanksgiving is one week away from this Thursday. Does your family participate in a 5K Thanksgiving morning? Here are two happening next week and you can still sign up.

Fishers YMCA Wishbone 5K

Gobblers Jog 5K

The holidays are coming, which can only mean one thing — so are the holiday pop-up bars! Think festive décor, holiday themed cocktails/mocktails, Instagrammable photo ops, DJs spinning, and much more!

Miracle on Maryland is also doing a toy drive on Dec. 14 to support Indianapolis-based VOICES Corporation, and guests can get in free. Other bars are staying open through January and although they might be taking the holiday décor down, it will remain a winter wonderland theme.

I’ve rounded up a list of holiday pop-up bars all over the city for you to check out.

Miracle on Maryland
15 E. Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN (connected to the Hampton Inn)
Nov. 19 – Dec. 31
Reservations strongly encouraged.

St. Nick’s Lodge
Harry & Izzy’s Northside, 4050 E 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN
Nov. 28 – Dec. 21 (Thursdays – Sundays only)
Reservations

Winter Wonderland
3UP Rooftop Lounge, 201 W Main St., Carmel, IN
Nov. 20 – Jan. 31
This is a great place to visit after the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. Reservations not required.

Baby It’s Cold Outside
Omni Severin Hotel, 40 West Jackson Place, Indianapolis, IN
Nov. 29 – Jan. 31 (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
Tickets & Info

Salute to Santa
Hotel Tango Fletcher Place, 702 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis, IN
Starts Nov. 24
Reservations not required.

(A few favorites from last year won’t be returning, in case you are looking for them, including HC Tavern and Hotel Carmichael.)

One Day Cafe is now open, and it’s so much more than another coffee shop.

Together Employability Aims for More, Inc. (TEAM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers an employability skills training program focused on teaching executive functioning skills to help teens through adults become better skilled employees. They accept 14+ into their program. There is a fee for participating that includes one session of work in the coffee shop and one session of cohort (group learning of skills).

The coffee shop is the setting where they work on these skills live and practice how to apply the learned skills.

The cafe will be open Tuesday – Friday from 8 a.m. – noon if you want to grab a cup of coffee and help these young individuals practice what they are learning.

📍 One Day Cafe is located at 10294 E 96th St., Fishers, IN.

Where will you end up this week?

🧘‍♀️ Free Yoga Wednesdays – Billericay Park – 11/19 Wednesday at 9 a.m. – Bring your own mat for a free, hour-long yoga session led by Roots & Wings Yoga Wellness. Details & Schedule

🎲 Opinionation Night – Pearl Street Pizzeria & Pub – 11/19 Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. – Bring the whole family for game night, eat dinner and enjoy $3 well specials. Details

🏒 Bloomington Bison vs. Indy Fuel – Fishers Event Center – 11/19 Wednesday at 7 p.m. – It’s 317 Night where you can get $3 hot dogs, $1 popcorn, $7 domestic beer & specialty t-shirts. Info & Tickets (Check out my experience at 317 Night here.)

🐶 Tinsel & Tails – Carmel – 11/20 Thursday at 6 p.m. – The Humane Society for Hamilton County’s Holiday Petacular with a plated dinner, runway show, silent auction, and more to raise money for the HSHC. Info & Tickets

💆‍♀️ Wellness Wonderland – Carmel – 11/21 Friday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – A holiday pop-up at Restore Wellness in Carmel with local vendors like Unplug Soy Candles, St. Elmo Steak House, and so many more. Details

🏒 Adirondack Thunder vs. Indy Fuel – Fishers Event Center – 11/21 Friday at 7 p.m. – Come in your best 80s or 90s attire and stay after the game for player autographs. Info & Tickets

💆‍♂️ Wellness for a Purpose – Prana Chiropractic – 11/22 Saturday from noon – 3 p.m. – Make a donation to Outreach Indiana and enjoy a day of wellness from adjustments to acupuncture, healthy bites/drinks, and more. Details

🏀 Motor City Cruise vs. Noblesville Boom – AIM, Noblesville – 11/22 Saturday at 7 p.m. – The Noblesville Boom (The Pacers’ G League team) has a home game at the new Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville. Tickets

🏒 Adirondack Thunder vs. Indy Fuel – Fishers Event Center – 11/22 Saturday at 7 p.m. – It’s Racers Night and the Fuel will be playing in their throwback Racers jerseys. Info & Tickets

🏀 Motor City Cruise vs. Noblesville Boom – AIM, Noblesville – 11/23 Sunday at 3 p.m. – The Noblesville Boom (The Pacers’ G League team) has a home game at the new Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville. Tickets

🎄 Holiday Extravaganza – Hamilton County Fairgrounds – 11/23 Sunday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Christmas shopping and holiday magic with 120+ artisan, handmade, crafted, makers, woodworkers, sweets & treats, boutiques, children’s items, home & seasonal décor, and more in TWO buildings! Details

🏐 Indy Ignite Draft Party – Parks Place Pub Lounge – 11/24 Monday at noon – Come enjoy a free lunch, if you wear your Ignite gear, at the Parks Place Pub’s new Lounge and watch the draft live with Ignite players and coaches. 21+ Details

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Check in at up to 20 iconic holiday spots across Indianapolis and Hamilton County to make memories with family & friends, and earn prizes. Download your free pass at Visit Hamilton County.  

Hamilton Southeastern Schools announced on Nov. 14 that no agreement was made in negotiations with Hamilton Southeastern Education Association over the new 2025-26 teacher contracts. (Current)

Throughout the entire month of November, you can set out additional bags of yard waste on your regular Republic Services collection day. (More Info)

In its first year open, Fishers Event Center served 23,470 gallons of beer, which comes out to 250,346 12 oz. cans — enough to fill a backyard swimming pool. Check out the totals sold of other popular menu items here.

One of my favorite new sandwich shops, West Coast Sourdough, is introducing a Kid’s Eat Free Night on Tuesdays at the Noblesville location. (Details)

Red Habanero is closing its 96th Street location in Fishers. You can read the announcement the restaurant posted here.

IU Health opened its new medical tower last month on the IU Health Fishers campus. It was the final portion of the facility’s $300 million expansion. (Current)

Fishers Parks & Fishers Health Department are collaborating the next two Sundays to provide free open gym for all Fishers residents and their families at Fishers Junior High. (Details)

The Fishers High School boys basketball team is ranked #20 nationally and #1 in the state ahead of the 2025-26 season. (Sports Illustrated)

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