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Good Tuesday Morning. This is Fishers Digest. Since you won’t get another newsletter before this Thursday, allow me to be the first to wish you a happy spring 🌸 

• Fishers = F1 manufacturing city

• One more game, history continues to be made 🏀 

• Nickel Plate Trail Indy section opening date

• March Madness starts this week

• Curated events

This issue is 1,332 words, a 4.5-minute read.

The Digest

Andretti Global HQ Cadillac F1 HQ

This quote from yesterday’s City Council Action Form summarizes perfectly what to know about the now-to-be Cadillac F1 facility.

Said even clearer:

What we thought we would get:

• A restaurant serving Andretti-family dishes

• An Andretti family racing museum

• An outdoor amphitheater

• The HQ for Andretti’s IndyCar and other teams

What we are getting:

• The manufacturing place of Cadillac’s F1 cars

• High-tech employees and international visitors

Tigers Face Riley in Elkhart, Aim for Gainbridge

The Fishers Tigers (Now 28-0) are just one game away from a State Championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse after defeating Harrison last weekend 89-39.

Senior Nathan Baker led the way with 18 points, with six other Tigers reaching double figures 🤯 

The squad will take on South Bend Riley in the semi-state this Saturday at 10 am in Elkhart. If you want tickets, dates, or more info, visit the IHSAA website.

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Local Business

Nickel Plate Trail Fishers 🤝 Indianapolis Connection

The Indianapolis portion of the Nickel Plate Trail (42nd Street near Fall Creek Parkway to 96th Street) should be done sometime in June.

This means you’ll have a nonstop people highway from the State Fairgrounds to Noblesville! When this project started in 2017, it was estimated that 250,000 people from Fishers/Noblesville would use the Nickel Plate Trail. That number will probably explode once the trail is connected to Indy, Carmel, and Westfield!

🥾 Need a trail guide? The City of Fishers has an interactive dashboard showing some of the common trails around the city. It could use a little updating, but it's still great if you’re looking to find a new place to explore!

A Map to Go

If you want to really get into the weeds (pavement?), this map plots out the main roadways of Fishers. It shows many things. Like how Olio Road has seven planned roundabouts. Definitely an interesting map to study if you’re into how things are getting planned.

If you have trouble reading the image, you can view it here. If that link doesn’t work, look up the March 17th City Council Minutes; it’s the 2040 Thoroughfare Map.

Curated picks 📆

Have you been to a Fishers Digest event?

I’m curious. We’re coming up on two years now of Fishers Digest, and I’d love to know your experience. Cheers 🍻

Local Beekeeping Meeting 🐝 

Are you allowed to have bees in Fishers?

Yes!!

A state law from 2019 says no county, city, town, or other can prohibit beekeeping on your property.

It isn’t free for all, though. In Fishers, it can’t be in your front yard; it needs to be within 15 feet of your property line, and the amount of hives you’re allowed to have is based on your property square footage. There may be more, but I believe that’s it.

Neat right?

If you want to get into the hobby or learn more about bees. There’s an upcoming local beekeepers club meeting at Cool Creek Nature Park this Wednesday. You can ask local beekeepers questions and learn about swarm traps, seasonal hive management, and more.

Open to all experience levels, including beginners. Event sign-up details!

NCAA Men's Basketball Midwest Regional 🏀 

March Madness is upon us. Best of luck to all of you and your brackets.

If you want to experience a game live, you have a few options with some of them being hosted at Lucas Oil later this month!

• Sweet 16 games (March 28)

• Elite 8 action (March 30).

Ticket packages available here.

More events

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

🏫 Coffee with the Superintendent - Hub & Spoke - Join HSE's Dr. Mapes for an informal discussion about district updates. No registration required. Details

🏠 Tapped for a Cause - Four Day Ray Brewing - Support Muncie Habitat for Humanity while enjoying dinner. 5% of Tuesday's food sales will be donated to help build homes. Details

🍷 Spring Sip & Shop - Peace Water Winery - Browse local vendors including sourdough bread, jewelry, candles, and skincare while enjoying wine at The Yard in Fishers. Details

🏒 Pickleball Night - Indy Fuel Hockey - Celebrate America's fastest growing sport with pro player Rick Witsken, plus postgame player autographs. Tickets

🎨 HSE District Art Show - Hamilton Southeastern High School - Admire artwork created by students from all 22 district schools. Free, family-friendly event. Details

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Rapid Fire Hits

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Indiana is the #1 state, tied with North Carolina, for the percentage of people who will watch basketball at work. Yeah, I’d say Indiana is a basketball state 😂 (NC Sharp)

Miss last week’s total lunar eclipse? Here is a photo from the same photographer who had a viral photo of the total solar eclipse last year. (Reddit)

Reginald Simmons, HSE’s principal, submitted his resignation from the role last week. He has been in the HSE school system since 2005. If I remember right, he was the dean when I was a student. Whatever comes next, best of luck and thanks for what you have done for the schools! (Current)

Aging and Wellness Task Force - that’s the newest program spun up by the City of Fishers. “As more seniors are selecting Fishers as the place to spend their retirement, it’s important that we understand which amenities and resources can best serve this growing population.” The plan is to be staffed and rolling by sometime this summer. (Fishers)

That’s cool. A typewriter and bookshop will open in Indianapolis. Can’t say I’ve ever seen this combo or model before, but sounds exciting! (Mirror Indy)

Tickets are now available for the Fishers Freight home opener on April 4th vs the Tulsa Oilers! (Fishers Freight)

Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI) and Fishers Youth Assistance Program (FYAP) have combined forces to form Fishers Youth Initiative (FYI), a new nonprofit organization (YMI)

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