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Good Wednesday Morning. This is Fishers Digest. If the Pacers keep it up, we may end up with a “Pacers and Racers” situation on May 25th. 🏀🏎️ 

• HSES Teacher of the Year

• I-465/I-69 Fines

• Geist Coffee Upgrades

• Curated events, plenty for every type of adventurer 

This issue is 1,314 words, a 4.5-minute read.

The Digest

The HSE teachers who won the district’s top honor 🎉

We have our Teacher of the Year! From the group of nominees, three finalists emerged:

> Elementary Finalist: Dorothy Wellman, 4th Grade Teacher, Sand Creek Elementary

🏆️ Intermediate/Junior High Finalist & HSES District Teacher of the Year: Michael Teal, 5th Grade STEM Teacher, Fall Creek Intermediate

> High School Finalist: Matt Dunham, Math Teacher, Hamilton Southeastern High School

Congratulations to every building honoree for keeping curiosity on tap and being great teachers. Here is the list of every school building’s Teacher of the Year.

Mr. Teal will move on to represent us and take a run at the Indiana Teacher of the Year.

How to avoid a speeding ticket in the mail 📬

The warning phase is officially over. Anyone clocked 11 mph+ by speed cameras on I-465/I-69 in the marked areas will get a letter from INDOT.

The system:

• First offense: a warning.

• Second time: $75.

• Third (and every one after): $150.

How it works: Trucks parked in the zone use radar to time your speed. If you’re too quick, a camera snaps your rear plate, a human double‑checks the data, and the notice hits your mailbox. Signs on both ends of the worksite warn you it’s happening, and crews must be present for tickets to stick.

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Local Business

Gas Week!!?⛽️

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Fishers is around $3.15. In my experience, Kroger is usually on the expensive side.

BUT! That changes starting 8 am today through May 13th.

Regular, mid‑grade, premium, even diesel will be flowing at 20 cents off per gallon at Kroger’s brand new fuel center on 116th/Allisonville Road. It even stacks with your normal rewards too, so potential to save even more.

Here is the address for your convenience: 11673 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN, 46038

Geist Coffee Upgrades 📈

Geist Coffee has a fresh new look.

They took the shop from cozy ski lounge vibe with themed decorations to → coastal, yet still cozy with water themed decorations. They still boast a best-in-class gigantic table (if you can snag it), which is amazing for families or bigger meetings. Their coffee, of course, is great too. I recommend an Americano here! 🔥 

Geist Coffee is a part of our last year’s “Best Coffee Shop Guide”, where readers voted for your favorite shops.

This rebrand has me thinking. Should we do an updated Fishers Coffee Trail?

Indy 500 Events this weekend

The Month of May is back 🏎️ If you missed our list covering May, no worries. This list covers the official events happening this weekend and into next week.

• Saturday, May 10 — Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day & Rookie Run

• Tuesday, May 13 — Opening Day – Indianapolis 500 Practice

• Friday, May 16 — Fast Friday – Indianapolis 500 Practice

• 500 Festival Site with more event details

• Indy 500 Race/Track related events

Curated picks 📆

Stuff happening this week, going into the weekend. Mix of free/paid!

👜 Dogs & Designers Purse Bingo - Delaware Township Center - Win designer handbags while supporting Medical Mutts service dog training program. Fun fundraiser for a great cause. Details

🐴 Donkey Derby Fundraiser - Schoolhouse 7 Cafe - Family-friendly event with live donkey races benefiting YoungLife and WyldLife. Includes grilled food, drinks, and activities for all ages. Details

👶 Stroller Stroll - Elm Street Green - Join other parents for a refreshing morning walk with conversation and play opportunities for little ones. Explore the StoryWalk trail. Details

🍷 Wine, Wags & Whiskers - 502 East Event Centre - Elegant fundraiser for Hamilton County Humane Society featuring wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and adoptable animals. Must be 21+.

🏀 Pacers vs. Cavaliers Playoffs - Gainbridge Fieldhouse - Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 3 playoff action as Indiana hosts Cleveland leading 2-0. Tickets

💃 Swing Dancing Singles Social - Slovenian National Home - Meet fellow singles while learning swing dance basics with Swing Era Steps. Ages 21-35. Tickets

🍅 Piazza Geist Market - Fall Creek Road - Weekly outdoor market featuring local produce, premium meats, seafood, flowers, baked goods, and artisan items. Guest vendor samples available. Details

🎈 500 Festival Kids’ Day & Rookie Run – Monument Circle – Indiana’s largest free outdoor kids festival! Details

🧘 Yoga on the Beach - Geist Waterfront Park - Free hour-long yoga session in a beautiful waterfront setting. Ages 13+, no registration required. Bring your own mat. Details

🌸 Greenhouse Open House - Steve Zeller's Fresh Market - Shop hanging baskets, potted plants, and perennials during this special greenhouse opening. Note special location different from regular farm stand. Details

🏙️ Midtown Block Party - Midtown Plaza - Kick off summer with touch-a-truck activities, face painting, vendors, popcorn, funnel cakes, and fire dance performance followed by outdoor movie screening. Details

🎨 Mother's Day Flower Garden Painting - Studio 309 - Create a painted vase, wine glass, or wood block while enjoying $15 fresh flower bouquets from Emily's Backyard Blooms. Perfect mother-daughter activity. Details

🌷 Mother's Day Weekend - Newfields - Celebrate with Spring Blooms garden tours, floral crafts, aura photography, live music, and special gallery conversations. Included with museum admission. Tickets

Coming soon!

⚡ Household Heroes: Simple Electrical Wiring - Maker Playground - Hands-on workshop teaching practical skills for installing outlets and dimmer switches. All materials and tools provided. Tickets

Rapid Fire Hits

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

A little over a year ago, Fishers accepted $237,000 in grant money to build a 38×38 outdoor fitness court by the National Fitness Campaign. Installation is supposed to be this year. Who has the scoop if this is still happening?! (Current)

Marbles Brain Body Fitness is hosting their grand opening tomorrow. Their website says they are not a gym or a clinic. But it is all about your brain. Seems pretty interesting! (Marbles)

Fishers Government is still hiring for plenty of jobs. There really is everything. From Zumba instructors to Lifeguards, police officers and finance jobs. Take a look! (Fishers Careers)

5 HSE Teachers were surprised with nearly $100k in Innovation Grant money, provided by the City of Fishers. Read up on the winners and how they plan to use it to reimagine student education! (LarryinFishers)

Curious what all the construction at Hub and Spoke is about? They’re building what looks like a beautiful addition that will be right off the Nickel Plate Trail. Complete with swings, a green space, patio furniture, and more. Check it out! (Reddit)

Fun thread on what locals are excited for coming to Fishers (Reddit)

Curious where to get Dubai Chocolate in Hamilton County? Here are a few places. (Current)

The Noblesville Wawa will open on May 22 near State Road 32 and Hazel Dell Road. (Fox 59)

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