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In today's newsletter:

  • How big will this year's Carmel PorchFest really be?
  • What will Carmel's new Kids Ink bookstore bring for young readers?
  • How Carmel families can try Westfield's new electronic mini-golf experience

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Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Biggest Carmel Porchfest to date brings nationwide talent (youarecurrent.com) — Carmel residents can look forward to the biggest Carmel PorchFest yet on Sept. 20, with 70 bands playing on 23 porches across the Arts & Design District and plenty of food vendors. Organizers say the free, walkable festival has grown into a signature community day, drawing performers from around the country while giving neighbors a fun way to explore live music close to home.
   

• Kids Ink Books promotes lifelong reading with new Carmel location (wrtv.com) — Families in Carmel will soon get a new independent children's bookstore when Kids Ink Books opens a local location on Oct. 15 in partnership with Rock-A-Toy. The shop plans deeper ties with Carmel schools and will launch a new nonprofit to expand kids' access to books and encourage lifelong reading in both Carmel and Indianapolis.
   

• Westfield Stick & Hack adds electronic mini golf (youarecurrent.com) — A new Stick & Hack entertainment venue in nearby Westfield now offers Lucky Putt, an electronic mini-golf experience designed specifically to attract families and groups from Carmel and other Hamilton County towns. Owners plan more additions by early December, including golf simulators and a beer garden, positioning the spot as a close-by hangout for Carmel residents seeking indoor fun.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Westfield

  • Westfield Library Foundation to host 'Under the Stars' (youarecurrent.com)
  • Soccer Preview: Noblesville and Zionsville Square Off (maxpreps.com)

Noblesville

Fishers

  • Fishers brain & spine center celebrates 'topping out' (youarecurrent.com)
  • Fishers road update: 136th Street detour continues; Geist race adds Saturday closures (larryinfishers.com)

Ok Carmel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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