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And on the Carmel Patch calendar - Nature Preschool Explorers
Hello Carmel! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where to find $3 Taco Week deals close to home in Carmel.
- Carmel mom's journey from unimaginable loss to helping others grieve.
Also on today's calendar: Annual Costume & Candy Crawl and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Indianapolis Taco Week returns with $3 specials and citywide prizes (wishtv.com) — Carmel taco lovers can join Indianapolis Taco Week next week, when restaurants across Central Indiana, including spots in Carmel, will offer $3 taco specials and app-based prize challenges. By checking in at participating locations through the event's mobile app, diners can explore new neighborhoods, sample creative tacos, and compete for hundreds of dollars in restaurant gift cards. 
• 'Let's Talk Grief' includes contribution by Carmel mom mourning son's loss (youarecurrent.com) — Carmel resident Jolie Hackworth shares how writing about her son Jonathon, who grew up in Carmel and graduated from Carmel High School before serving in the U.S. Army, has helped her navigate grief. Her essay appears in the new book "Let's Talk Grief," and she describes how storytelling, community connections, and even training her dog Finley have become part of her healing.
📸 Around Carmel
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carmel
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★ Featured events ★
- Nature Preschool Explorers →
Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 E 151st Street, Carmel
10:30 am
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- Carmel Meeting →
Wolfies Gril, 1162 Keystone Way S, Carmel
12:00 pm - Mayor's Advisory Commission on Veterans and Military Families →
Carmel IN
4:00 pm - 4C's Men's Group →
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 1402 West Main Street, Carmel
6:30 pm - Fall Break Animal Programs →
Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 E 151st Street, Carmel
11:00 am - Friendship Bible Study →
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 1402 West Main Street, Carmel
3:30 pm - Coffee Chat with North End Neighbors →
Indie Coffee Roasters North End, 525 N End Dr., Carmel
3:30 pm - Evening with the Doctor →
Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Drive, Suite 140, Carmel
7:00 pm - Beginning Bird Hike →
Cool Creek Park, 2000 E 151st Street, Carmel
8:30 am - Indiana Connection 2027 Kick-Off Meeting →
Indiana Electric Cooperatives, 11805 Pennsylvania Street, Carmel
9:30 am - Annual Costume & Candy Crawl →
The Bridges - Market District Shopping Center - 11505 Illinois St, Carmel, IN 46032
4:30 pm - Westminster Village Annual Bazaar →
2741 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette
9:00 am
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Wednesday October 21
Saturday October 24
📣 Carmel Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We're planning to move to Carmel Indiana, what would be the best recommendations for an Internet Service Provider- T-Mobile, Spectrum or any other?
Please could you guys share your recommendations. (Nextdoor Rohrer Meadows) - A FREE Concert?
Yes, it's true. Please bring your veteran family member to our tribute to those who served. This concert was funded personally by the members of… (Nextdoor 106th)
- Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Overnight Shift Leader in Carmel. Apply here.
- Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Officer - Welcome Desk in Carmel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carmel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westfield
- 19711 Chatham Grove Dr, Westfield, IN 46074 (redfin.com)
- Blue & Co. Elects Kurt Beier as Next Managing Director (indianachamber.com)
Noblesville
- District 29 candidates discuss core issues at Noblesville forum (youarecurrent.com)
- FEMA continues storm relief assistance in Indiana after distributing millions in cash (wishtv.com)
- 'Just the truth': Noblesville Schools warns of cuts should referendum proposal fail (youarecurrent.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!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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