fishers town talk - april 2015

Fishers

Official magazine for the City of Fishers, Indiana April 2015

2 | Town Talk April 2015

Spring is here and it’s a busy month in Fishers. The construction season has begun and there are many infrastructure improvements that will soon be underway throughout the city.

In this month’s issue, you’ll learn about Community Development Block Grants we’ve received to embark on an aggressive sidewalk improvement initiative, addressing broken and uneven sidewalks and ADA accessible ramps. You’ll also learn more about our second annual Keep Fishers Beautiful initiative, which will provide opportunities for you to get involved in clean-up and beautification projects in the The Orchard at Sunblest neighborhood and throughout the city.

Upgrades are currently underway in two of our older neighborhood parks, Heritage Meadows and Harrison Thompson. Heritage Meadows will soon feature a “smart” playground, funded by IU Health, which will facilitate free, guided and instructed play with a digital layer to stimulate learning and creativity. Harrison Thompson will receive a new playground structure, new swings and new trees. Stay tuned for additional details on these updates in the May issue of Town Talk.

All of these initiatives point to a greater effort to become an even more vibrant city, which means reinvesting in our older neighborhoods throughout the city as new developments take shape. I don’t want any area of Fishers to be left behind.

We’re off to a great start, but our work has only just begun. As always, I encourage you to stay involved and connected in all that’s going on. You can even help with this effort to become a more vibrant city; if you see areas of the city that need some attention, please let us know. Let’s work together to ensure that the integrity of all of our neighborhoods is maintained.

Yours in service,

Mayor Scott Fadness

Produced by the City of Fishers, Indiana, Public Relations Department, Town Talk is an official magazine for the

City of Fishers, Indiana. Additional copies are available at the Fishers City Hall. For more information about the

City of Fishers, visit us at www.fishers.in.us.

Mayor Scott A. Fadness

City CouncilNorthwest District - Selina Stoller

North Central District - Eric MoellerNortheast District - Stuart Easley

Southwest District - David GeorgeSouth Central District - John Weingardt

Southeast District - Pete Peterson

At Large Rich Block, Cecilia Coble, Todd Zimmerman

City Judge Daniel E. Henke

City Clerk Jennifer Kehl

Public Works Director Eric Pethtel

Engineering Director Jeff Hill

Community Development Director

Tom Dickey

Parks & Recreation Director Tony Elliot

Police Chief George Kehl

Fire & Emergency Services Chief Steve Orusa

Information Technology Director Tracy Gaynor

Fleet Management Director Elliott Hultgren

Human Resources Director Cici Hendrix, PHR, IPMA-CP

Public Relations Director Autumn Gasior

Town Talk Editor Communications Manager

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Cover: Join Spring Service Day at Ritchie Woods Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 18 and help Keep Fishers Beautiful!

MAYOR’S L E T T E R

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– The number of calls that were answered by the Fishers public safety departments related to mental health in 2014. The number and the

faces behind them prompted Mayor Scott Fadness to launch the City of Fishers’ Mental Health Taskforce. Hamilton Southeastern Schools has joined the taskforce, standing in solidarity with the many students and families who grapple with depression, addiction or other mental health issues.

Those 157 calls last year were not just Fishers residents. HSE students were among them, HSE Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Beresford said.

“We were seeing some of the same faces in our school counselor’s and principal’s offices as the Fishers’ police officers were seeing on their calls,” he said. “Joining forces with the City of Fishers and Mayor Scott Fadness is a natural extension of the school district’s mental health resources.”

Hamilton Southeastern School has partnered with mental health services since the mid 1990’s, but the need for additional resources is more prevalent today. About seven years ago, HSE began revamping training, procedures, and services to better support students, who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Partnerships are essential to help link the needs of the students with community resources and funding.

“We are not only seeing a greater demand for assistance, but also a greater need at earlier ages, even at the elementary level,” Dr. Beresford added.

School Guidance Counselors are HSE’s most effective source of support for students. “If a student is struggling, the first step is to ask to see their counselor,” he said. Beyond that, HSE also seeks to build a student-home-school connection by increasing awareness regarding issues of mental health, identify school and community resources for students and families, and increase student access to mental health services. The following listing of partnerships and programs are offered through HSE Schools:

- HSE Suicide Prevention Coordinator- HSE Family Resource Center- Aspire Counseling Services- School Resource Officers- Text-a-Tip - Fishers Youth Assistance Program- Youth Mentoring Initiative

“We are serving the same kids. We need to be connected as a community. We all need to be working together,” Dr. Barb Walters, HSE Assistant Director of Special Education, said. Our message to students is: You are not alone. There is hope.”

• If you or someone you know is at risk of self-harm or harmful to others, please contact the Aspire 24-Hour Crisis line at 1-800-560-4038.

• Text-A-Tip is a program that allows students, parents or others to anonymously send a text or email message to our school resource officers and school administrators about concerns they may have for their own safety or the safety of others. Texts can be sent to 274637 (or CRIMES). Call 911 if you need immediate help.

Beverly SmithDirector of School & Community RelationsHamilton Southeastern School [email protected]

Taking a Stand for MENTAL HEALTH


In an effort to become an even more vibrant city, we must work to ensure that new developments are not the only pristine areas of our community, but that older neighborhoods throughout the city are revitalized and maintained as well. This spring, with the help of Community Development Block Grants totaling $385,000, Fishers DPW will aggressively address aging infrastructure in The Pines, Roxbury and Sunblest neighborhoods.

In the Orchard at Sunblest neighborhood and areas around Holland Park, Sunblest Countryview and Sunblest Farms, $190,000 has been allocated to remove and replace approximately 650 non-ADA compliant sidewalk trip hazards.

Major infrastructure rehabilitation is planned for The Pines and Roxbury neighborhoods near the northeast corner of 96th Street and Allisonville Road. The $195,000 project will include asphalt resurfacing of all public streets within the neighborhoods, as well as the replacement of 1,174 linear feet of curb. There will be an additional focus on rehabilitating existing sidewalks; bringing them into ADA compliance by constructing ADA curb ramps with detectable traction as well as the removal and replacement of approximately 175 non-ADA compliant sidewalk panels.

City Utilizes Block Grants to Address Aging Infrastructure

The Pines and Roxbury neighborhoods

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Spring into Action! Fishers ParksNeed the kids to burn off some energy during Spring Break? Visit one of Fishers’ parks for some fun in the sun. Our parks offer something for everyone. Visit www.fishers.in.us/parks to find the best place for your family to get out and get active.

Movies in the Park Movies in the Park return this spring at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Pack a blanket and bring the family out to enjoy box office hits under the stars. All movies are free to attend and begin at dusk.

Maleficent - April 17Gnomeo & Juliet - April 24Visit www.fishers.in.us/movies for the full spring schedule.

Arbor Day Celebration Join Fishers Parks & Recreation for a national celebration of trees and their importance in our community! Express your creativity by decorating a flamingo for your chance to win a Lawn Pride Prize Pack! Decorated flamingos will be on display during the Arbor Day Celebration on April 24. Register before April 23 to pick up your flamingo.

Free Rain Barrels Want a free rain barrel to capture rain water this spring? Simply make a pledge for phosphorous free fertilizer, pet waste pickup, native plant use or septic maintenance at clearchoicecleanwater.org. Once you’ve made the pledge, contact the Stormwater Program at 567-5056 or [email protected] to receive your free rain barrel.


POTHOLESEASON

Fishers DPW Recycles Asphalt to Permanently Fill Potholes

Spring brings sunshine, warm weather and…potholes.

Potholes are inevitable after long, cold winters. They form when water seeps into cracks in roads, freezes and expands, pushing pavement upward. With moisture underneath the surface, the road beds are softened every time a car goes over a crack. The cracks then fall in when heavy vehicles or cars pass over them, breaking the surface.

Last year, Fishers DPW purchased a batch plant that allows staff to save asphalt millings and recycle them to make the city’s own hot-mix asphalt.

Cold mix asphalt is most frequently used during the winter season but it is only available in limited quantities and does not provide a permanent fix.

“The uniqueness here is the fact that in January at 15 below zero, the asphalt plants are all closed, so nobody is ‘cooking rock’ as they say, but we have the unique ability to do so,” said DPW director Eric Pethtel. “It’s not large scale, but it is proactive.”

Using the asphalt recycler makes Fishers DPW more efficient as potholes filled with hot-mix asphalt will not need to be refilled later in the spring. Cold mix asphalt is not ready for hot temperatures and will become brittle and break apart as temperatures rise.

Already, Fishers DPW has dropped more than 575 tons of asphalt on Fishers’ streets, 400 of which was produced by the asphalt recycler.

To report potholes, simply visit www.fishers.in.us and click “Report it.” We rely on residents to help us identify necessary road repairs.


I’m going to choose to ignore dreary weather and cold days to the best of my ability and look forward to a jam-packed summer’s worth of activities and events in Fishers.

Let’s face it: Looking forward to the activity of summer (like people lining up at Handel’s for a frozen treat on a sunny day) and looking forward to hearing the first tunes out of the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater is better than looking out the window at what was frozen tundra at the time of writing this piece and hearing the cold pitter-patter of rain, however peaceful it was.

And by now you may have heard some of the exciting news about what Fishers Parks & Recreation has planned for the summer. Rick Springfield will take the amphitheater stage on May 9, a major first for the amphitheater. Of course, other events that are quickly becoming popular (maybe even favorites to some?) will return, such as Monsoon Madness and Mud Day. One way or another the department is looking to deliver memorable, quality experiences to the public.

While my colleagues look to get every last detail in order for these events, I continue to look at how we increase our number of relationships and direct lines of communication with the many stakeholders in Fishers.

Do you have any events that you’d love to see in Fishers? Does your neighborhood or homeowners association put together extraordinary events

during the summer season?

Events and traditions help build the sense of place that make communities special, and I’d love to know if there are more out there than what appears on the surface.

In the meantime, if you’re the president or an officer of a homeowners association, I’d like to hear about your neighborhood and the experiences you deal with – good or bad – on a regular basis, as well as be an informational resource for you. At the very least, I’m sure we’ll agree that summer needs to get here fast.

Contact me at [email protected] or 595-3151.

CHECK IT OUT: Artist Warren Miller’s works are on display as a part of Art in City Hall through April 10. Check it out at City Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s pop art that packs a powerful punch.

#EngageFishers with @FishersDan

By Dan Domsic

Dan Domsic is the Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator for Fishers Parks & Recreation.

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Saturday, April 18 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Keep Fishers Beautiful initiative was established in 2014 in partnership with Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development (HAND) as an effort to connect neighbors — and the community at large — to work together to maintain the vibrancy of Fishers.

Through service projects, Keep Fishers Beautiful encourages the community to take an active part in the upkeep of Fishers neighborhoods and parks. While we have a stellar Department of Public Works in Fishers that works daily to keep our city not just looking nice, but also functional and safe, it is important that residents take ownership of the community in which they live to help us to keep the city clean and beautiful for everyone who lives, works and plays in Fishers.

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There are many opportunities throughout the city for individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit organizations to get involved in Keep Fishers Beautiful.

Neighborhood Blitzpresented by 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | The Orchard at Sunblest

Join neighbors in a beautification project in The Orchard at Sunblest, one of Fishers’ oldest neighborhoods, to complete cleanup and landscaping projects.

Spring Service Day9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

Join a coordinated service project at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. You will help clear the invasive garlic mustard and bush honeysuckle plants that shade out native wildflowers. To participate, stop by Ritchey Woods anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in clothes that can get dirty.

Recycling Day8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Mudsock Fields

Jumpstart your spring cleaning and responsibly rid your home of electronic and household hazardous waste with Spring Recycling Day. See page 10 for more information on recyclables.

Thank you to 2015 Keep Fishers Beautiful Sponsors:


Did you know in the state of Indiana that it is illegal to throw away electronics?

Let the City of Fishers’ Stormwater utility take hazardous recyclables off your hands at Spring 2015 Recycling Day on April 18 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Mudsock Fields.

Consumer waste, foam containers, foam peanuts, glass, grease, wood and mattresses will no longer be accepted at Recycling Day.

The following items will be accepted by NuGenesis:

• All paint types• Flammable liquids*• Liquid acids• Liquid bases • Toxic solids • Motor oil• Household batteries • Propane Tanks

(gas grill size only) • Fire extinguishers • Pesticides/herbicides*• Aerosols• Corrosive liquids • Non-conforming waste • Antifreeze• Pool chemicals• Fluorescent lamp• PCB ballasts• Medical sharps*

There are limits for flammable liquids and pesticides/herbicides. Up to 100 pounds or its liquid equivalent is free.

There will be a charge of $1 for each additional pound or its liquid equivalent.

The following items will be accepted by Technology Recyclers:

• Appliances (anything that plugs into an outlet)

• Computers• Gaming systems• Printers (cartridges and

toners)• Cell phones• All batteries • Cardboard• VCRs • Stereos• Keyboards• Mice (all peripherals) • Power tools • Speakers • Wiring• Monitors• Televisions• Metals• Lawn mowers

Spring 2015 Recycling Day

47,000 pounds of electronics 15,000 pounds of metals, mowers, bikes & grills 900 pounds of fertilizer 2,200 gallons of paint 170 gallons of used oil 100 gallons of antifreeze 100 gallons of flammable liquids

Saturday, April 188 a.m. - 1 p.m.Mudsock Fields’ parking lot, 12160 Packers Ave.

By the NumbersDuring the fall 2014 Recycling Day, 800 residents recycled:

62,900 total pounds2,570 total gallons


Fishers FunSPECIAL PROGRAMS at FISHERS PARKS

SPECIAL EVENTS:Spring Movies in the Park presented by

Walk, bike or run to the NPD! Movies are free to attend and begin at sunset. Don’t forget to bring a few extra dollars to purchase concessions and enjoy your favorite movies. Don’t forget to share your photos using #FishersMovies on our Facebook page, tweet them to us at @FishersParks or share them on Instagram and tag @NickelPlateDistrict.

April 17 – MaleficentApril 24 – Gnomeo and JulietMay 1 – Planes: Fire and RescueMay 8 – The BoxtrollsMay 15 – Dolphin Tale 2May 22 – Earth to EchoMay 29 – Big Hero 6

Arbor Day – Let’s Flock NPDHelp us celebrate Arbor Day before the showing of Gnomeo and Juliet in the Nickel Plate District! Decorate a flamingo for your chance to win a Lawn Pride Prize Pack including one year of free lawn care and something for the kids to enjoy. Arrive at 7 p.m. to vote on your favorite flamingo and to see who is voted winner! Families are encouraged to stick around for Spring Movies in the Park presented by XFINITY™ after the event has concluded.

Friday, April 24 7– 8:30 p.m. $3 per flamingo while supplies last; the event is free to attend NPD Amphitheater Register for a flamingo by April 17 using activity title Flamingo. Then, pick up your flamingo at Parks and Recreation office 11565 Brooks School Road and start decorating!

Summer Camp Open HouseTrying to determine if Fishers Parks & Recreation summer camps would be a good fit for your children? Stop by our free Summer Camp Open House to learn more about what our summer camps have to offer the little ones in your life. Summer camp counselors will be at the event to entertain your children with games while you learn more about camp offerings. Already registered? Come meet your camp counselor before the first day of camp. Stop by the open house on Friday, May 29 from 6:30- 8:30 p.m., and plan to stick around after for Spring Movies in the Park presented by XFINITY™! That night, families can enjoy a free showing of Big Hero 6.

Fri., May 296:30 8:30 p.m.FREENPD Amphitheater

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Fishers FunSPECIAL PROGRAMS at FISHERS PARKS

Preschool ProgramsBlooming Buds Tuesday, April 14Searching for something fun for your little one? Children ages 3 through 6 are invited to decorate delicious spring cookies for the upcoming season! Your child(ren) will get to decorate three fresh baked cookies and enjoy a story during this drop off program. Afterwards, little ones can taste test their sweet treats and take the extras home to share with the family. 10-10:45 a.m.Billericay Park Building | R$12/NR$18 Register by April 7 using activity title Blooming Buds

Ice Cream Social Calling all children with a sweet tooth, this program’s for you! Child(ren) ages 3 through 7 can compete in ice cream cone relay races, sing songs, hear stories, create a craft and can visit the ice cream sundae bar! During this drop-off program your child can also make their own ice cream to try. Tuesday, April 2111:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Billericay Park Building | R$12/NR$18Register by April 14 using activity title Ice Cream Social

PlayFULL Hours

Your child(ren) ages 1-5 are invited to PlayFULL Hours for unstructured play time! Each class focuses on a specific theme, and themes vary year-round. Parents, participation is required so you can socialize alongside your little one.

Payment Options:Option 1 – Pay as You GoOption 2 – Flex Pass

Visit www.Fishers.in.us/Parks to learn more about PlayFULL Hours payment options!

Seasons and HolidaysWednesday, April 2210.-11 a.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park BuildingR$2/NR$3 or Flex PassRegister by April 15 using activity title PFH Seasons

Build and ToppleThursday, May 2110.-11 a.m.Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve ShelterR$2/NR$3 or Flex PassRegister by May 19 using activity title PFH Build


Build a PlaygroundWednesday, June 310.-11 a.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park | R$2/NR$3 or Flex PassRegister by June 1 using activity title PFH Build

Two Times the FunIt’s a Zoo Out There!Wednesday, May 1310 11 a.m.Billericay Park Building | R$6/NR$9 Register by May 6 using activity title TTTF It’s A Zoo!

Start Smart Baseball Mondays, May 11-June 8 (*No class 5/25) 5 -6 p.m.Roy. G. Holland Memorial Park Baseball FieldR$48/NR$72Register by April 27 by using activity title SS Baseball

Smart Start SoccerSession 1: Thursdays, May 14-June 11 (* No class 5/28)5 -6 p.m. | Roy G Holland Memorial Park | R$48/NR$72Register by April 30 by using activity title SS Soccer 1

Youth & Teen Programs

Mother’s Day PotterySaturday, May 21-2 p.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building | R$22/NR$33Register by April 25 by using activity title Mother’s Day

Father’s Day PotterySaturday, June 13 1-2 p.m.Cumberland Park Building | R$16/NR$24Register by June 6 by using activity title Father’s Day


Adult & Fifty or Better Programs

Adult Co-Ed Slow Pitch Spring Softball League Sundays, April 12-June 14Noon—6 p.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Softball Fields | R$409/ NR$614 (per team)Register by March 27 using activity title Softball *No games May 10 or May 24 unless needed for rain make-ups

Gentle Yoga with Metamorphosis YogaLearn how to use yoga to relax, live in the moment and improve your overall quality of life. No experience is necessary, so sign up with a few friends today! We recommend you bring a yoga mat. Session 3: Wednesdays, April 29-May 279:30 -10:30 a.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park BuildingR$40/NR$60Register by April 22 using activity title Gentle Yoga 3

Session 4: Mondays, June 1-29 (*No Class on 6/22)9:30– 10:30 a.m.Cumberland Park Building | R$32/NR$48Register by May 25 using activity title Gentle Yoga 4

AARPFriday, May 22Noon – 4 p.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building$15 (for AARP Members)/$20 for non-members. *To be paid to instructor at class.Register by May 15 using activity title AARP

Each program is designed for a certain age group. You must register in advance by the deadline to participate.

You must register in advance by the deadline to participate.

HOW TO REGISTERVisit www.fishers.in.us/parks for Registration Form. Complete form and submit payment online. ORPrint the form and mail it with a check.ORPrint out form and drop-off with exact cash, credit card, or check at Fishers Parks office. (Phone registrations will not be accepted.)

A drop-off program does not require an adult to be present during program time.

Visit Fishers Parks website for more upcoming programs, special events and program partner classes. www.fishers.in.us/parks

Fishers Parks & Recreation11565 Brooks School RoadFishers, IN 46037(317) 595-3150

Office Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. except holidays

For additional information about youth, teen and senior programming, visit our Fun Guide at www.Fishers.in.us/Parks.

Programs for Adults 50 or Better

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Special Events MeetingsOpen to the Public

Monday, April 65 p.m.Parks Advisory CommitteeCity Hall Auditorium

Monday, April 134 p.m.Board of Public Works & SafetyCity Hall Auditorium

Tuesday, April 146:30 p.m.Plan Commission City Hall Auditorium

Tuesday, April 145:30 p.m.Planned Unit Development Committee (PUD)1 Municipal Drive

Monday, April 207 p.m.City Council MeetingCity Hall Auditorium

Wednesday, April 226:30 p.m.Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)City Hall Auditorium

Wednesday, April 225:30 p.m. Nickel Plate Review Committee1 Municipal Drive

Thursday, April 236:30 p.m.Fall Creek Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)City Hall Auditorium

Monday, April 274 p.m. Board of Public Works & SafetyCity Hall Auditorium

Thursday, April 309 a.m.Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)1 Municipal Drive

Monday, May 45 p.m.Parks Advisory CommitteeCity Hall Auditorium

Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 116 p.m.Dinner and Murder Mystery Show “Death of a Piano Man: Who Killed Billy Joel?”Historic Ambassador House at Fishers Heritage Park, 10595 Eller Rd.Whodunnit? Was it John at the bar or the waitress who practices politics? Live music, a four-course dinner provided by Sweet and Savory Catering and an audience interactive murder mystery unfold at Fishers’ historic venue. Tickets $50/person, 21+ only. Advance reservations are required. Presented by Nickel Plate Players and The Historic Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens.www.nickelplateplayers, 317-572-5470

Friday, April 176 p.m.- 8 p.m.Art in City Hall “Senior Showcase” ReceptionCity Hall, One Municipal Dr. Always one of the favorite art exhibits each year, the “Senior Showcase” features the work of graduating seniors from FHS and HSEHS. The reception celebrates these artists, their artwork and HSE Schools’ art teachers. Art in City Hall is presented by Nickel Plate Arts, Fishers Parks & Recreation and Fishers Arts Council. This exhibit runs through May 4 and can be viewed at City Hall, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. www.facebook.com/FishersArt

Friday, April 17Movies in the Park “Maleficent”Nickel Plate District AmphitheaterFree. For more information, see page 11.

Saturday, April 18Keep Fishers Beautiful presented by HavenFor more information, see pages 8-9.

Friday, April 24Flamingo Contest Display and Movies in the Park “Gnomeo and Juliet”Nickel Plate District AmphitheaterFor more information, see page 11.

Sunday, April 267 p.m.Fishers Wind Symphony Concert “South (and North) of the Border”The Promise Church, 12648 E. 116th St.A night of Mexico, majesty and marches includes music from the films The Magnificent Seven and Silverado. Tickets: $10/adult, children under 18 are always free. www.fishersmusicworks.org

Friday, May 1Movies in the Park “Planes: Fire and Rescue”Nickel Plate District AmphitheaterFree. For more information, see page 11.

Saturday, May 28 a.m.- noonFishers Farmers Market Opening DayNickel Plate District AmphitheaterHigh quality vendors offer fresh produce, live goods, bakery items, honey, specialty food items, meat, coffee, hot food selections and more. www.fisherschamber.com

Sunday, May 31 – 3 p.m.“Things Your Mother Never Taught You” Gardening EventHistoric Ambassador House at Fishers Heritage Park, 10595 Eller Rd.Participants are led through topics including proper watering, mulching, pruning, deadheading, dividing, planting and fertilizing your garden, tool usage and care. Free, rain or shine. www.ambassadorhouse.org

Tuesday, May 5Municipal Primary Election Day

Deadline is Friday, May 15Nomination for Kehl Volunteer of the Year AwardDo you know a Fishers resident who is an exceptional volunteer? The Fishers Freedom Fest presented by Freedom Mortgage would like to recognize and honor someone for their selfless acts for the annual “Kehl Volunteer of the Year” award. Nominate someone by visiting www.fishersfreedomfestival.org.

City of Fishers, IndianaFishers City HallOne Municipal DriveFishers, IN 46038

City Council MeetingsFormerly bi-monthly, City Council meetings are now occurring once monthly on each third Monday. City Council meetings take place in the City Hall auditorium at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. For more information about the City Council, visit www.fishers.in.us/Council

Building Permit Exemptions

Are you planning for a spring building project? Be sure you know the building permit exemptions before you get started. Visit www.fishers.in.us/Exemptions to learn more.

Stormwater InletsWarmer weather means the rainy season is upon us. The Fishers Department of Public Works asks you to help keep our streets safe by removing debris from their stormwater inlet grates. This simple housekeeping measure will help with proper drainage, reduce flooding and help keep materials out of the storm system making our waterways cleaner.

2015 Trail Construction

2015 trail work kicks off this spring with more than $3 million in construction planned on the Cheeney Creek Trail, Nickel Plate Trail, Fall Creek Trail, Northeast Commerce Park Trail and more. Visit www.fishers.in.us/Trails to learn more.

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