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⛵ Classics are back + Pork cinnamon rolls
PLUS: a charter school update, a hot tip if you're nosey, and a few events!
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Good Friday Morning. This is Fishers Digest. The local newsletter that pairs best with a cup of coffee and a bit of snow ☕️❄️
In today’s digest:
Food options at the event center
An Indy founder and company to keep an eye on
Two mainstay events open this weekend
How to be a development detective 🔍️
— Written by Lindsey Watson and Skyler Braun
This issue is 1,380 words, a 4.5-minute read.
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The Digest
Charter school = not happening 🏫
That was short-lived. Opportunity Education, who planned to provide funding to help build HSE a new charter school sometime in 2026, pulled their offer. Superintendent Dr. Mapes shared the email and his thoughts around the news.
Context: Over the past few weeks, teachers and community members have been very vocal — they don’t want to lose students to a program that’s not within the school system’s resources.
How’s the food at the event center? 🤔
All the food options in the VIP area
The Fishers Event Center opens today 🎉 If you’re planning on going to the concert tonight, or any future event, you’ll probably get a bite to eat. I was lucky enough to try the food earlier this week with other professionals like Traveling Foodie Guyde.
Here’s the scoop 🍦: Their smoked dishes are the key. The mac and cheese with smoked brisket, and smoked pork belly cinnamon roll have no business being that good.
Their meats and ingredient options are sourced locally and thoughtfully (hello Fischer Farms 👋) and you can tell in the final product.
Overall, I don’t think you can go wrong with anything. Even the jackfruit pizza is good, and I’m not a fan of fruits on pizza lol.
Bullish: Closing Indiana’s AI gap
From their market research report
Only 27% of Indiana employees say their employers encourage AI use—10% below the national average. Indiana is behind on AI.
That’s where Santiago Jaramillo, who sold Fishers-based Emplify for $50M in 2021, is back with Pragmatico. Helping Hoosiers adopt AI. I like it. That feels ambitious, practical, and much needed.
Their full report includes Indiana survey results, plus tips and tricks for businesses. Worth a read—especially if you’re into new tech.
The Happenings
Your weekend preview 📆
Bringing back the 90s
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Boy bands, Rachel Green’s haircut, and beanie babies.
Did you love the 90s? Books & Brews is hosting 90s trivia today at 8 pm. It’s free to play, and winning teams will receive a $20 voucher toward a future purchase.
🥏 Disc-golfers, ready to throw down?
This Saturday, it’s game on at the Thanksgiving Short Pin Shoot-Out! Starting at 2 pm at Fall Creek Park, you’ll take on 27 holes of low-basket action. Short throws, big fun—perfect for pros and newbies alike.
💰 Cost: $20/player
🐶 Pet photos with Santa
Today from 6-8 pm at The Yard in Fishers, your dog can snap a pic with the big man himself! Bring your own camera and leash to participate! Details here.
Two classics opening tomorrow
Both of these classics kick off their season tomorrow:
🎄 The Carmel Christkindlmarkt! This is a must-see holiday tradition. Pretend you’re in Germany and stroll through the traditional market with a mug of Glühwein in hand. Enjoy holiday music at the winter pavilion, raclette, and so much more. Don’t forget to book your ice skating tickets before you go. Tickets here.
💡🔉 Newfields Winterlights! Nearly three million lights will dazzle and delight beneath your feet and twinkle overhead, reaching the very tips of 100-year-old trees and lighting the way. Tickets here.
Coming soon 🔜
Along those lines, December will be jam-packed with festive events around town. Mark your calendar now so you’re ready:
🚦 The Fishers Night Lights kicks off with a tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 30 with a winter celebration following after. Expect live music, food trucks, Santa, roaming holiday characters, and photo ops to jumpstart your holiday spirit. Details here.
🦙 Llamas will be roaming Hamilton Town Center on Dec 7. Keep updating with this post on where they are and where they will be during their time 😂
🎅🏼 Santa is taking pics at The Yard at Fishers District every Thursday in December from 6-8 pm. You can also purchase local art, enjoy holiday crafts, and more. Info here.
Local Business
Spray-Net goes Platinum 🪙
My advertising requirements for this newsletter are you must be a serious business with a seriously good product — because I don’t believe in promoting something I don’t also believe in.
So it’s cool to see one of our advertising partners, Spray-Net, win the 2024 best painting company in Fishers award 🏆️
Rodney didn’t pay me to put this here today or say nice things about him. I totally recommend checking them out whenever you’re ready to upgrade your kitchen interiors (and exteriors in the summer). Congrats!
Development detective 🔍️
Fishers has a great development dashboard anyone can use if you’re curious about something being built around the city. Here are a few fun ones not mentioned in news much yet:
A new Starbucks at 116th/Brooks School Road by next winter
A new carwash on Lantern Road/116th
A new high-end luxury car storage facility on 96th
And much more. I highly recommend checking it out if you like to snoop out what’s going on!
Ruoff planning to charge for parking again
All shows next year will cost a little bit more — thanks to two changes Ruoff will be making:
Parking is no longer free, and will be $20-25 depending on when you buy
No longer bring your own chair, rent them from Ruoff for $15/ea
Hopefully you got your fill of relatively easy parking this year! Hah.
Donation drives 🧸
It’s the season of giving. Here are a few ways to do that.
↦ Parlor Donuts is collecting toy donations benefiting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots. Donate any unwanted, unwrapped toys to their Fishers location.
↦ The Fishers Library will be collecting new socks, winter hats, and mittens & gloves from Dec. 1- Jan. 5. This effort is part of their Season of Giving initiative for locals in need.
↦ HamCoLove is collecting women’s care products for Hamilton Co. residents. You can also help fulfill posted wish lists for someone in our area. All the info here.
Rapid Fire Hits
Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐
Watch: Curious how St. Elmo’s famous cocktail sauce is made? Nate Spangle goes to the kitchen and shows you how. (Instagram)
Gallery Pastry Shop on 16th Street announced on Instagram it is shutting down. (Instagram)
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt is going greener thanks to Duke Energy and HAMCO Tourism, which gave the event $20K towards recycling programs. The funds will reduce the market’s waste with new receptacles, signage, and cultural facts about Germany and its recycling practices. (The Reporter)
As the weather gets colder, check out these tips from the Fishers Fire Department about preparing your home, driving in the snow, and other ways to help keep you safe. (City of Fishers)
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