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Good Tuesday Morning. This is Fishers Digest. Christmas is next week, and we know it’s a busy time of year. So we’re making today’s newsletter short and sweet 🍭 

In today’s digest:

• Indy will host another All-Star Event

• Accessibility at the new community center

• Where to catch live fire juggling this weekend

• What’s open on Christmas

— Written by Lindsey Watson and Skyler Braun

This issue is 1,001 words, a 3.5-minute read.

The Digest

All-Star Event coming to Fishers 🏐

Bump. Set. Spike! The Fishers Event Center has secured it’s very own all-star event: the first ever Pro Volleyball Match!

This history-making event will be held on February 22, 2025, and televised on CBS. This is the third major All-Star Event set in Indy:

1. The NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge back in February

2. The Pro Volleyball Federation match coming to FEC (this one)

3. The WNBA All-Star Game in July 2025

Tickets for the big event will be available soon. But you can snag tickets for Indy’s home team, the Indy Ignite, who will begin their inaugural season on Jan 11.

More accessibility in 2025 ♿️

As if we weren’t already pumped enough to have an event center in Fishers, we can’t forget about the Fishers Community Center coming in Fall 2025!

The new Community Center will boast an impressive list of accessibility features like an adult changing table room, a zero-depth entry pool, and even accessible fitness equipment. This is such a win for Fishers!

A quiet yes 👍️ 

City Council all voted in favor of some changes to a new noise ordinance. Here’s the sheet.

Quick recap: The noise ordinance hasn’t been touched in over 10 years. And with lots of new development — it’s causing problems in certain areas of Fishers. You can read the debate from October on an old newsletter here.

👮 Recs from FPD: If you have an issue with noise, don’t be afraid to contact FPD as it’s happening. The non-emergency number (317-773-1282) is staffed 24/7 and goes to the same place as 9-1-1.

Roundabout rants ⎋

Expect “bonus” traffic until 2026 on the new roundabout 96th Street and Allisonville Road. A side effect of the construction on I-465 and I-69.

The City of Fishers shared it wasn’t built or designed for that, which is why they’re trying to be proactive with new signs. To help with the growing number of fender benders and frustration.

So yeah. If you’re feeling like it’s not that much of an improvement… it isn’t… yet!

Cafe Patachou is open ☕️ 

By the time you get/read this newsletter, Cafe Patachou should be open. Their hours are..

• Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

At 8654 E 116th, St. Fishers, IN 46038

The Happenings

Your week preview 📆 

“Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!”

So. How well do you really know your Christmas movies? Pop quiz — who said the line above? Was it a) Kevin, b) Ralphie, c) Charlie Brown, or d) The Grinch?

It was Kevin of course! And if you got it right, Parks Place Pub is hosting Holiday Movie Trivia to put your movie knowledge to the test. Join in Wednesday from 7-9 pm and show everyone how it’s done.

Fire & Ice weekend

This weekend is your final chance to check out the Fishers Parks Night Lights. They saved the best for last with the theme of Fire and Ice. This one shouldn’t get rained out like last week, but it will be chilly.🥶 Dress accordingly, and don’t miss:

• Live fire juggling at 6, 7 & 8 pm

• Ice sled photo ops

• Santa and roaming characters

• Food trucks & live music

• PLUS a holiday market ↴

Close out your holiday shopping:

🎁 There will be a Holiday Market this Saturday from 5-9 pm at Nickel Plate Amp. Cross off those remaining names on your list by purchasing local artisan-made goods, sweet treats, and home decor.

🎁 The Fishers Arts Council Winter Art Market is this Thursday from 6-9 pm at Sun King Fishers. Santa, hot cocoa, carolers, and crafts are all included in this free activity. That way you’ll have some spare change to purchase local handmade art like postcards, sculptures, watercolor art, and more. All the info here.

Local Business

In this section we like to highlight up-and-coming local businesses, or give snaps to places in Fishers that are doing something cool.

What local businesses should we feature in 2025? Reply to this email and let us know.

☝️Answered: Where to take people from out of town

If this helps for the holidays, here is a short list from readers in October for where the heck to take folks from out-of-town locally to get the full Fishers experience.

• 1933 Lounge

• Sun King Brewery

• Four Day Ray

• I Tre Mori

• Tiger Lily 2

Rapid Fire Hits

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

The Picklr opens this Saturday at Keystone Crossing! The indoor club will house 10 courts for both open and competitive play. (The Picklr)

Here’s a handy guide for what’s open/closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In short: plan ahead for shipping needs and food shopping. No trash pickup. Some local chain restaurants will be open with specific hours. (IndyStar)

Spring sign ups are already underway at the Fishers Art Center. They offer classes for both kids and adults. What’s your style? A Make It Take It one-timer or a multi-week event? Slots fill up fast, so check them out early. (Fishers Arts Center)

Azy, the Indy Zoo’s orangutan celebrated his 47th birthday earlier this week. The zoo went big with a Winter Wonderland themed bday party, complete with mashed potato cake pops. Click for animal video cuteness. > (Instagram)

Fishers city staff got a pay bump. You can see them on the city site. (Fishers Gov)

Construction This Week

👷🏼‍♂️ A couple of updates for you this week:

• Watch for a traffic shift this week on Allisonville Rd. and Eastbound 146th Street.

• There will be road patchwork happening on Friday, Dec. 20 on State Rd. 37. Expect lane restrictions between 9 AM- 3 PM.

You can check out the full Fishers construction report for this week here.

Thanks!

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