Good Wednesday Morning. 🇺🇸 Veterans Day is a chance to pause, reflect and recognize the men and women who have served our country.

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Join the City of Fishers and the Fishers Armed Services Commission to honor our local heroes and their families at the Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in the Theater at Fishers Municipal Center.

This year’s keynote speaker is Tim Winslow, Retired U.S. Army Major General & Executive Director of Indiana War Memorials.

The event is free and open to the public. A live stream will be available on Fishers’ YouTube channel.

Also, there are so many restaurants offering free meals and discounts to veterans and active-duty military. Here is a guide of restaurants participating across the country.

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Did you know in Fishers you can request a Veteran Light Pole Banner to honor a local veteran? The banners are hung on light poles in the Nickel Plate District and serve as visual tributes to those who have served. While you can check out all the local heroes who have light pole banners around the Nickel Plate District, you can also meet them here.

You can also purchase an Engraved Brick Paver to honor your hero, which will be installed as a permanent addition to the Liberty Plaza walkway, located in the center of the Nickel Plate District Central Green.

When a school earns the Indiana Purple Star School designation it means they are recognized for their commitment to supporting military-connected students and families.  

To earn the designation, schools must meet several criteria, including providing dedicated resources and trained points of contact for military families, hosting annual programs honoring military service, maintaining public displays recognizing service members and demonstrating school board support for military-connected students and families. 

Check out the five HSE schools that were awarded the designation last week, which brings the total HSE schools with the designation to 18.

After months of renovations, Chef Kelsey Murphy is having a grand reopening to celebrate Clutch Kitchen inside of Sun King Fishers.

Thursday, Nov. 12 - ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 13 - golden ticket giveaway for a chance to win merchandise, gift cards, and more from 4:30–6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14 - enjoy complimentary tastings of new menu items and complimentary beer pairings from 2–4 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 15 - discounts on game-day menu items like nachos, pizza and wings from noon–9 p.m.

Check out Chef Kelsey’s new menu here.

Jeni Ricketts is the principal at Hoosier Road Elementary School, where she says the most rewarding part of her job is watching students grow and change over the course of their elementary school years. 

Jeni comes from a long line of educators with her father and grandparents all teaching. Before becoming the principal at HRE, Jeni was the assistant principal at Fishers Elementary and Noblesville and she taught at Durbin Elementary for nearly a decade.

She is truly proud of her school and the kids and staff that make it so special. She leads an incredible team that pours into each other every day and works together to support every child.

We are so lucky to have someone like Jeni leading and shaping our students right here in Fishers.

For more than 55 years, Greek’s Pizzeria has been serving up pizza Hoosiers keep coming back for. With scratch-made dough, fresh ingredients, and plenty of options for every craving, it’s easy to see why Greek’s has become an Indiana favorite. Grab dinner for the family, meet up with friends, or order one just for yourself. Find your nearest location at greekspizzeria.com.

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Tiger Madness is back again and they are celebrating the start of Fishers High School Boys and Girls Basketball seasons with a dunk contest, three–point shootout, and the Girls vs. Boys Hot Shot Challenge.

It will be next Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 6–8 p.m. at Fishers High School in the main gym. Admission is free, but you are encouraged to bring a canned food item to benefit a local charity.

🧘‍♂️Free Yoga Wednesday – Fishers – 11/11 Wednesday at 9 a.m. – Yoga has moved back indoors for the season. Take advantage of this free, one-hour yoga class open to the public. Details

🎵MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons, Sam Wesley – Fishers – 11/12 Thursday at 7 p.m. – This concert is full of Christian contemporary music and tickets are still available. Details & Tickets

🖼Second Friday Gallery Hop – Fishers – 11/13 Friday from 5–9 p.m. – Visit different art galleries and exhibits with the Fishers Arts Council & the City of Fishers. Details

🎨Girl Code: Craftin’ It Back to the 90s – Fishers – 11/13 Friday from 7–8:30 p.m. - Grab your scrunchies and get ready for a totally rad night of bright colors, funky crafts, 90s vibes, and lots of laughs with friends, ages 6–13. Details & Register

🔧STEM Day – Fishers – 11/14 Saturday from noon–5 p.m. - This is a free, open-house style event that invites makers of all ages to learn more about and tinker in this space. Attendees will get hands on experience with our 3D printers and other tools and equipment through a variety of guided activities. Details 

🏒Wheeling Nailers vs. Indy Fuel – Fishers – 11/14 Saturday at 7 p.m. - Celebrate National Family PJ Day with the Indy Fuel. Wear matching family PJs or wear the wackiest loungewear you can find. Details & Tickets

🏀Open Gym with Fishers Parks – Fishers – 11/15 Sunday from 1–5 p.m. - This free open gym is geared for Fishers residents to have an indoor space to play sports and get physical activity in cold-weather months. Open Gym will offer up opportunities for basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and more. Details

🏒Toledo Walleye vs. Indy Fuel – Fishers 11/15 Sunday at 4 p.m. - Celebrate Nitro’s birthday with all his mascot friends on Sunday afternoon. Don’t forget, kids eat free. Then stick around after the game for a postgame skate on the ice with the players. Details & Tickets

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Here is your weekly construction report for the week of Nov. 9.

The Scuttlebutt Club podcast sat down with Mayor Scott Fadness for a chat about dad life and more. (Current)

Dr. Talbott and Village Dental created a Military Appreciation event where they donate $100,000 in free dental work to veterans and active military and last week was their 11th year for the event. (Facebook)

The City of Fishers is looking for volunteers for upcoming events. Find out more here. 

A yet-unnamed USHL hockey team is expected to call Westfield home after a Westfield ice facility opens at Grand Park. (Current)

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