fishers town talk - september 2015

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Official magazine for the City of Fishers, Indiana September 2015Official magazine for the City of Fishers, Indiana

2 | Town Talk SEPTEMBER 2015

The next several months will be critical to the trajectory of our city. As we embark on developing the city’s first comprehensive plan, Fishers 2040, we’ll be working to ensure that all of our internal and external plans, policies, processes and procedures strengthen our identity as a smart, vibrant entrepreneurial city for years to come.

This process is all hands on deck and we’ll involve staff members from each of our departments as well as leaders from various community organizations as we work to develop an updated transportation plan, parks and open space plan, land use plan and residential plan.

All of our residents have a place in this planning process as well. As we explore what it means for every aspect of our city to represent our smart, vibrant entrepreneurial vision, I ask you to consider what those three words mean to you personally. Will a focus on being smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial change the way you do business? The way you interact with your community? Your family life? These are things we want to explore together.

This vision for a smart, vibrant entrepreneurial city can’t stop inside the walls of City Hall, it must be seen and felt throughout our city. As we present various opportunities for you to participate in this process, I hope that you’ll get engaged and make it your business to be a part of planning for the future of Fishers.

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

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Mayor Scott A. Fadness

Deputy Mayor Leah McGrath

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

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

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A Collaborative Relationship

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Strong schools are an essential part of the foundation of a smart, vibrant and entrepreneurial city. The City of Fishers operates daily with this adage in mind. In a new era of leadership, Hamilton Southeastern Schools Superintendent Dr. Allen Bourff and Mayor Scott Fadness view themselves as partners – working together to further the community’s growth.

The HSE Schools’ Opening Day event for teachers on Aug. 10 served as the latest display of this new partnership. Dr. Bourff credited Mayor Fadness, who along with area legislators, rallied to ensure greater state school funding for HSE students. Mayor Fadness returned the gesture with a vow of further support. The City, in tandem with its small-business incubator Launch Fishers, announced a $50,000 technology equipment donation to the schools.

“I am very pleased, but quite frankly, not surprised,” Dr. Bourff said of the technology donation. “It is a prime example of the collaborative relationship that has been cultivated between the City and HSE Schools.”

The City of Fishers and HSE Schools also have partnered beyond school funding to be economically viable in areas such as:

• Land Sale – HSE Schools sold $1.3 million in surplus land to the City. The sale allowed HSE to offset 2015-2016 deficits and avoid budget cuts and provided the City with some much needed land for expanded infrastructure.

• Landscaping & Snow Removal – HSE and the City of Fishers share many maintenance services. City crews clear snow and maintain school lots and streets. Landscaping services also are provided to keep HSE campuses clean and appealing.

• School Resource Officers (SROs) – Sharing a similar mission for safety, Fishers Police Department dispatches trained, uniformed officers to work in schools. Parents often see SROs on campuses and in the community providing trainings, making home visits, attending school-related extracurricular activities and intervening in emergency situations.

Looking forward, HSE officials sit on the City’s recently formed Mental Health Taskforce. Fishers Police Department received 157 calls related to mental health in 2014. Many of those calls impact HSE students. Extending mental health services more seamlessly translates into additional support for families.

The City of Fishers also promotes entrepreneurial and leadership opportunities for students. This year, HSE students took part in Lemonade Days and the first-ever Launch Fishers High School Fellowship Bootcamp. Engaging the minds of local entrepreneurs, students were empowered with real-life business lessons that sharpened their life skills and challenged their leadership development.

“Our students are gleaning some important messages on what it takes to become successful as a product of our schools, our city, and our community,” Dr. Bourff said.

And if previous efforts are an indicator, the collaboration between the two entities stands to extend well beyond the classroom and redefine public education’s role and value in the economic development of Fishers, IN.

FPD SRO officers with HSE Schools Superintendent Dr. Allen Bourff


Last month, the City announced plans to consider moving forward with a partial special census. The special census will yield potential revenues estimated around $1.4 million through 2021. The partial special census will focus on counting residents in selected high-growth areas of Fishers.

The Fishers City Council approved plans to move forward late last month.

“We were able to identify significant gains by moving forward with a partial census,” said Fishers Controller Oscar Gutierrez. “We explored doing a full and partial census and concluded that focusing on selected areas of high-growth would have the most impact on future revenues.”

The cost of paying the U.S. Census Bureau and implementing the partial special census will be approximately $373,500. The completion of the special census this fall will provide Fishers an increase in per capita revenue distributions beginning in July 2017. The overall benefit for Fishers is expected to be $1,455,809 from July 2017- 2021.

“I’m proud of the work the controller’s office has done to bring more revenue to the City,” said City Council Vice President and Finance Committee Chair, John Weingardt. “The special census is an innovative, smart solution that capitalizes on the growth in the developing part of Fishers and captures revenues that the City wouldn’t have seen until 2021.”

The City has identified areas of high-growth, and the partial census will focus on these areas only. Residents should expect counting to take place during November and December of this year.

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Movies in the ParkFridays, Sept. 11 – Oct. 16 | Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

Movies in the Park presented by XFINITY® return this fall with popular 80’s films. Gather the family and bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to enjoy free movies each Friday night from Sept. 11-October 16. Movies begin at sunset. Flip to the Fishers Fun on page 11 to view the full fall schedule.

White River Clean Up 2015Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Please join the Stormwater Utility for the 2015 Annual White River Cleanup. Visit www.fishers.in.us/calendars for the meeting location and additional event details.

WoofstockSaturday, Sept. 19, 2-7 p.m. | Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

Dog Day Afternoon featuring Woofstock is a Hamilton County tradition that we have been proud to host in Fishers for the last few years. Admission is $5 per person, kids 10 and under and military service men and women (with ID) are free. Visit ddawoofstock.com for event details.

10th Annual Oktoberfest at SaxonyFriday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26 | Witten Park

Oktoberfest at Saxony is a two-day celebration of German culture, music and food. Event highlights include polka music, arts and crafts vendors, a German outfit contest and hot air balloon rides. Admission is free, but canned items for donation are appreciated. Visit www.fishersfreedomfestival.org to view the full event schedule.

Fishers Renaissance Faire Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 3–4 | Klipsch Music Center

The 11th Annual Fishers Renaissance brings the Golden Age of Queen Elizabeth to life again with more than 250 costumed characters, jousting by the Knights of Valour, period music, comedy, over 70 artisans and merchants and more. Visit fishersrenfaire.com for details.

A part of being a vibrant city is providing opportunities for residents to come together, socialize and enjoy community assets and amenities whether it’s through various community organizations, recreational facilities or just nature itself. This year, we’ve focused our recreational programming on creating and celebrating unique community traditions. This month, there’s no shortage of those for you to be involved in. Whether you’re looking to spend time with your family at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater or complete a service project, there’s an opportunity for you.


As we look to provide unique opportunities for residents to get involved in the Comprehensive Planning process, we thought what better way than to host a discussion where you’re already actively engaged, listening and sharing feedback?

This month, we’ll host our second ever Twitter Town Hall on Sept. 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. with the first half-hour acting as a formal presentation explaining several comp plan items and the remaining hour a time for you to ask questions and receive answers from city staff.

As you prepare to engage in this discussion, we encourage you to review some of the background materials we’ve shared over the past several months. Many of those items can be found in the sidebar on the right of the page.

To participate in the Town Hall, tweet your questions using the hashtag #Fishers2040 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Questions will be retweeted from the @FishersIN account and then answered from the same handle by city staff. If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can ask your question via the web by using the question form at www.fishers.in.us/Fishers2040.

#Fishers2040 Twitter Town Hall

Background materials: Fishers Advantage Leads the Effort in Creating a Sustainable Community – September 2014 Town Talk

Fishers Leads County Growth through Smart Economic Development Initiatives – October 2014 Town Talk

Fishers Engages Community to Develop Comprehensive Plan – March 2015 Town Talk

The Facts: Compact Growth vs. Urban Sprawl – City Blog, March 6, 2015

Preview: Fishers First State of the City Address – City Blog, Feb. 12, 2015

Nickel Plate District Redevelopment Spurs Smart Growth in Fishers, City Blog, Feb. 3, 2015

Smart Partnerships Foster Entrepreneurial Growth in Fishers – City Blog, Jan. 12, 2015

2015AUGUST• Council Work Session to Kick-Off

Vision and Process• Steering Committee Assignments• Bus Tour of Fishers

SEPTEMBER• Committee Work Begins

OCTOBER• Committee Work Continues• 1st Reading of Vision

1st Reading of Parks/Transportation Plan

NOVEMBER• Committee Work Concludes• Plan Commission Hearing on

Parks/Transportation Vision

DECEMBER• Council Workshop on Draft Plan• Council 2nd/3rd Reading of

Vision, Parks/Transportation• Council 1st Reading of Goals/

Objectives and Future Land Use

2016JANUARY• Plan Commission hears Goals,

Objectives, Land Use and Residential Plans

FEBRUARY• Council 2nd Reading on Goals,

Objectives, Land Use and Residential Plans

MARCH• Council Adoption of

Comprehensive Plan

Comprehensive Plan Timeline

Fishers 2040 Steering CommitteeScott Fadness, MayorPete Peterson, City Council PresidentWarren Harling, Plan Commission PresidentEllen Rosenthal, CEO, Conner PrairieAnderson Schoenrock, CEO, Memory VenturesLeah McGrath, Deputy Mayor


There have been a lot of ‘firsts’ for Fishers over the past couple of years.

The election of the first mayor, the first time a national recording act played the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, the first developments to open up in the district.

Now, the city staff is embarking on another first for how it operates and looks into the future of the community. The first-ever comprehensive plan for Fishers will be developed over the coming months.

These few months of planning will equate to how the Mayor and the staff look at how the City develops for the next 25 years.

There are a lot of pieces to a document that sets its sights on such a far target. It will look at overall vision, land use, parks, transportation, and housing.

There are tangible ways to look at what this plan amounts to. In talking with Parks & Recreation Director Tony Elliot, it’s easy to see those tangible points. A comprehensive plan begs questions that go beyond just where our parks are located, but their location in relation to areas of the community in need. Does the mix of amenities make sense? Ultimately – how will these parks best serve the people that live here as time goes on?

These are critical questions to ask, and they deserve only the best, most thoughtful answers.

As this process chugs on, staff looks to engage residents and stakeholders in different ways. Keep your eyes peeled for communications not unlike this comprehensive-plan-themed Town Talk.

If you or your organization wants to know more about the comprehensive plan, let me know by emailing me at [email protected].

The potential to continue crafting Fishers as a smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial community is great, and a great comprehensive plan can only help make the best hopes for the community possible.

Check it out:

Glow in the Park – If you and your family didn’t get a chance to check this event out last year, don’t miss it the second time around on September 12 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive. Imagine a ridiculous party for kids that includes glow in the dark paint, face painting, a DJ, and a ton more. Parental supervision is required at this event, and you can find more information about it on the community calendar at www.fishers.in.us.

#EngageFishers with @FishersDan

By Dan Domsic

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

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For more information on any of these ideas, feel free to reach me at [email protected] or in the office at 595-3151.


Planning a Smart Parks System for a Vibrant Community

The Fishers Parks system serves thousands of residents every day, offering a myriad of opportunities for outdoor activities, community engagement, and passive recreation. The parks system also provides valuable open space in our community, preserving environmental health by protecting some of the most environmentally sensitive lands in the City. As the population continues to grow, the City of Fishers is working to ensure that the parks system continues to meet the community’s needs. To be a smart and vibrant community, it is critical that the city’s parks are planned in a way that allow the system to adapt over time to the changing needs of residents and continue to enhance the region’s natural environment.

Every five years, the City of Fishers completes an in-depth inventory of the parks system, and puts in place a plan outlining the goals for the next five and ten year time horizons. The City Parks and Recreation Department, along with assistance from the Department of Community Development and the Department of Public Works, is currently undergoing the process to update the Parks Master Plan.

The City is taking a new approach with the 2015 planning process, which is unique from previous plans in a few key ways:

• The plan looks further into the City’s future than previous plans, allowing the City to anticipate park system needs to 2040. This will provide a long-range vision for our community and allow the city to better plan for a sustainable future.

• As a part of the planning process, the City conducted a survey of Fishers residents which resulted in a statistically valid comprehensive community needs assessment of the parks system. The survey results are being used to guide priorities and policy development in order to meet the needs identified by the respondents. Take a look below for some of the results from this recent survey.

• Because the master parks system plan will be part of the larger comprehensive plan initiative, the City can closely coordinate parks planning with transportation initiatives and land use decisions, resulting in an integrated and comprehensive parks system that continues to maximize the City’s investments.

• The plan will include a concept for each park that outlines proposed improvements over the short, mid, and long-term.

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In order to take a comprehensive look at the parks system, city planners are working with other city departments, city officials, and residents to better understand how each park within Fishers can be better integrated into the overall parks system, as well as better integrated with the trails, greenways, and road networks, and better coordinated with future land use decisions. Planners are also carefully considering how the Fishers parks system can be better integrated into the regional parks system, through careful coordination with our neighboring municipalities. By taking a macro level planning approach to the parks system, the city is able to consider how the parks collectively meet the needs of the growing population. For example, planners are analyzing what areas of the city have less parks acreage per population than other areas of the city, which neighborhoods may have farther to walk or drive in order to access a park, and which areas of the city have a need for more active recreation opportunities (such as ball fields), and which areas have more need for passive parks (such as nature preserves).

In order to answer these questions, and find the proper geographic distribution of parks to meet the growing population, planners are conducting an in depth analysis of the current and proposed future parks system. The analysis will help policy makers to prioritize which areas of the community to next invest in park improvements or land acquisition. Through a comprehensive look at the entire parks system, the city will be better prepared to strategically plan for the future of the parks while maintaining a system that is fiscally and environmentally sustainable, and meets the needs of our residents for safe and enjoyable community gathering spaces and recreational activities.

As staff continue to work on developing the plan this fall, the involvement of various boards and commission members, stakeholders, and other city departments will be critical. Fishers residents will also have additional opportunities to weigh into the process and review the draft plan for comment.

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Every day Fishers residents drive on the local streets, ride on school buses, bike or run along one of the many trails, or stroll along a sidewalk. These transportation networks are such an important part of our daily lives that they can easily be taken for granted. However, they play a critical role in the functionality, safety, economy, public health, and quality of life of our city and therefore require careful planning. Being smart about how the community plans for these critical networks will put the city in the best position for future sustainability.

As the city begins the comprehensive plan initiative, an important component of this long-range planning document will be the transportation plan. Like the other chapters of the plan, it looks to 2040, and anticipates what improvements will be needed to the overall transportation system to meet the needs of the growing population in 25 years. The plan is being developed in a coordinated effort with the City Engineering Department, Public Works Department, HSE schools, as well as adjacent municipalities.

The 2015 transportation plan update expands upon the previous transportation plans in that it aims to better incorporate considerations for all modes of transportation, including vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit. The plan also will include a higher level of detail than in years past, by providing design standards for each road type within the City, as well as corridor plans for all major roads throughout the city. The specific details on how each street is anticipated to look by 2040 include items such as where the City anticipates additional lanes for vehicular travel in the future, where additional pedestrian traffic is anticipated, as well as where the City should plan for potential future transit routes.

In the making of the plan, City staff is working closely with partners in Carmel, Indianapolis, and Noblesville to also strategically plan the connections to neighboring systems. By careful coordination, the City can better leverage areas amenities, such as trail connections to neighboring municipalities or greenway connections to other park systems.

As the community undergoes the comprehensive plan initiative, carefully considering the connections between land use decisions, such as the location of parks, retail and neighborhood development, will need to be weighed against transportation planning decisions. The community will have additional opportunity to review and weigh in on the draft plan later this year. Once the draft is complete, it will be ready to bring before the City Council and Plan Commission for a public hearing.

Transportation Planning Critical to the City’s

Future Sustainability


Fishers FunSPECIAL PROGRAMS at FISHERS PARKS

SPECIAL EVENTS:Movies in the Park presented by XFINITY™

Movies in the Park presented by XFINITY™ returns this fall and offers opportunities to view a few classic films from the 1980’s. Movies are free to attend and begin at sunset. Concessions will be sold before each show, so bring a few extra dollars and stock up on popcorn, cotton candy and a soda to enjoy during the show. Movies are a little different this season, so parents, we encourage you to plan ahead to ensure this film is appropriate for each member of your family. Don’t forget to share your photos from the event on social media using #FishersMovies so we can see your favorite films coming to Fishers this season.

Upcoming Movies Include:9/11 E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial9/18 Footloose (1984)9/25 Dirty Dancing10/2 Ghostbusters10/9 Back to the Future10/16 Hoosiers

Glow in the ParkBack by popular demand, Glow in the Park promises a night of neon lights in the Nickel Plate District. Families of all ages are encouraged to wear white and arrive early; the first 1,000 residents at the event will receive a glow stick. During this event, a DJ will be spinning some of your favorite tunes while you enjoy face painting, a graffiti wall and the neon splash zone! Parents, we encourage you to pack towels for the ride home and don’t be scared to get in on the fun. Registration is not required, but parental supervision is during the event.

Saturday, Sept. 128:30-10:30 p.m.Nickel Plate District AmphitheaterFREE!

Family Pumpkin FestivalHolidays offer the perfect opportunity for community-wide celebrations and family-friendly fun! Mark your calendar for the Family Pumpkin Festival and help us carve pumpkins to be illuminated during the Pumpkin Luminary Hike. Families of all ages are encouraged to register each participant and get ready to spend the afternoon at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve bringing their Jack-o-Lanterns to life.

This event includes pumpkin-themed games and outdoor activities all ages can enjoy! Carvers are encouraged to attend the Pumpkin Luminary Hike to see their illuminated pumpkins glow on an evening hike. Following the Pumpkin Luminary Hike families are welcome to pick up their pumpkins.

Sunday, Sept. 273-6 p.m.Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve ShelterFreeRegister by Sept. 24 using activity title EEOR Pumpkin Fest

Pumpkin Luminary HikeThere are few places in Fishers to enjoy the true camping experience without actually staying overnight. Stop by the Pumpkin Luminary Hike anytime from 6 -10 p.m. and use roasting sticks provided by staff to roast your dinner or sweet treat over the campfire before taking off on an illuminated hike filled with Jack-o-Lanterns! Residents who participated in the Family Pumpkin Festival may be able to find their carved pumpkin along the way.

Parents, registration for all participants and supervision are both required during the Pumpkin Luminary Hike. Marshmallows and roasting sticks are both provided during the event which is open house style. Ready to sign up? After doing so, follow @RitcheyWoods on Twitter and share photos of the campfire and your favorite pumpkins during this event! Spaces fill quickly, so hop online and register to secure a spot for your family today.

Friday, Oct. 26-10 p.m.Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve ShelterR$4/NR$6Register by Sept. 28 using activity title EEOR Luminary


Boo BashA Fishers Halloween tradition, Boo Bash is the can’t miss event in the Nickel Plate District! Boo Bash offers families of all ages an opportunity to enjoy a safe trick-or-treat venue while celebrating Halloween. Businesses and organizations throughout Fishers host trick-or-treat stops at vendor booths around the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. That means while your children enjoy a game or a small piece of candy, parents, you can learn more about the local businesses available right here in Fishers.

The third annual Boo Bash event also promises raffle drawings, complimentary hot chocolate, Pat’s Philly Pretzels for the first 1,000 people, and children’s entertainment provided by Moriah Music. Boo Bash is also your chance to put your costumes to the test! Children and families who register onsite are invited to participate in a costume contest for the chance to win some awesome prizes. Start planning now and get ready for another awesome Halloween in the Nickel Plate District! Parents, registration is not required for this event, but parent supervision is.

Be sure to connect with Fishers Parks & Recreation on social media for details about how you can use the hashtag #FishersBOOBash for a chance to win!

Friday, Oct. 236:30-8:30 p.m.Nickel Plate District Amphitheater Free

Preschool ProgramsTwo Times the Fun

E-I-E-I-O!Wednesday, Sept. 2310 -11 a.m.Billericay Park BuildingR$6/NR$9 Register by Sept. 16 using activity title TTTF EIEIO!

Lil PunkinsThursday, Oct. 2910-11 a.m.Billericay Park BuildingR$6/NR$9Register by Oct. 22 using activity title TTTF Lil Punkins

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!

Music and MovementThis program takes place outdoors; rain or shine.

Wednesday, Sept. 910-11 a.m.Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve ShelterR$2/NR$3Register by Sept. 4 using activity title PFH Music

5 SensesThis program takes place indoors.

Thursday, Oct. 1510-11 a.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park BuildingR$2/NR$3Register by Oct. 13 using activity title PFH Senses

Fishers FunSPECIAL PROGRAMS at FISHERS PARKS


Welcome to the Carnival!Thursday, Sept. 246-7:30 p.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park BuildingR$12/NR$18Register by Sept. 17 by using the activity title Carnival

Pumpkin PaintingWednesday, Oct. 710-10:45 a.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial ParkR$4/NR$6Register by Sept. 30 using activity title Pumpkin Painting

Superhero CelebrationTuesday, Oct. 2010:30 a.m. – noonBillericay Park BuildingR$12/NR$18Register by Oct. 13 by using the activity title Superhero Celebration

Preschool Tumbling 2Tuesdays, Nov. 3-2411:05 a.m. – noonBillericay Park BuildingR$36/NR$54Register by Oct. 27 by using the activity title Preschool Tumbling 2

Intermediate Preschool TumblingTuesdays, Nov. 3-2410–10:55 a.m.Billericay Park BuildingR$36/NR$54Register by Oct. 27 by using the activity title Intermediate Tumbling

Youth & Teen ProgramsPopcorn PotterySaturday, Sept. 121-2 p.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park BuildingR$15/NR$23Register by Sept. 4 by using activity title Popcorn Pottery

Tag, You’re It!Thursday, October 16-7:30 p.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial ParkR$12/NR$18Register by Sept. 24 by using activity title Tag You’re It

Pumpkin PotterySaturday, October 31-2 p.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park BuildingR$15/NR$23Register by Sept. 26 by using activity title Pumpkin Pottery

Turkey Handprint PotterySaturday, Nov. 71-2 p.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park BuildingR$15/NR$23Register by Oct. 31 by using activity title Turkey Pottery


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.

Adult ProgramsGentle Yoga Session 1: Wednesday, Sept. 23–Oct. 28 (*No Class on 10/7)9:30-10:30 a.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park BuildingR$40/NR$60Register by Sept. 16 by using activity title Gentle Yoga 1

Session 2: Wednesday, Nov. 4–Dec. 16 (*No Class on 11/25)9:30-10:30 a.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park BuildingR$48/NR$72Register by Oct. 28 using activity title Gentle Yoga 2

Euchre Fridays, Sept. 4–Oct. 1610-11 a.m.Roy G. Holland Memorial Park BuildingFREE!Register the Friday before each week using the activity title Euchre

Walk with a Professional Mondays, Oct. 5–Nov. 910-11 a.m.Multiple ParksFREE

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Special Events MeetingsOpen to the Public

Monday, September 7Labor Day HolidayCity Hall Closed

Tuesday, September 85 p.m. Parks Advisory CommitteeCity Hall Auditorium

Monday, September 144 p.m. Board of Public Works & SafetyCity Hall Auditorium

Tuesday, September 155:30 p.m. Planned Unit Development (PUD) CommitteeCity Hall Auditorium

Tuesday, September 156:30 p.m. Plan CommissionCity Hall Auditorium

Monday, September 217 p.m. City Council MeetingCity Hall Auditorium

Wednesday, September 235:30 p.m. Nickel Plate Review CommitteeCity Hall Auditorium

Wednesday, September 236:30 p.m. City of Fishers Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)City Hall Auditorium Thursday, September 249 a.m. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)City Hall Auditorium

Thursday, September 246:30 p.m. Fall Creek Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)City Hall Auditorium

Monday, September 284 p.m. Board of Public Works & SafetyCity Hall Auditorium

Fridays, September 11-October 16Starts at sunset.Movies in the ParkNickel Plate District AmphitheaterFor more information, see page 11.

Saturday, September 128 a.m.-1 p.m.White River Clean UpFor more information, see page 5.

Saturday, September 126:30-10 p.m.Harvest Wine TastingHistoric Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens, 10595 Eller Rd.Fishers’ finest evening at this historic venue is filled with live music, a silent auction, gourmet food and wine. Tickets on sale at the door or at www.ambassadorhouse.org.

Saturday, September 128:30-10:30 p.m.Glow in the ParkNickel Plate District AmphitheaterFor more information, see page 11.

Sunday, September 139 a.m. start.2nd Annual BACA Bolt for Autism 5KFort Harrison State Park, 6000 N Post Rd.Event benefits Behavior Analysis Center for Autism (BACA) Charities, which provides events, respite opportunities, resources to support research in the field of applied behavior analysis and speakers to benefit those affected by autism, all while educating people about ABA. www.getmeregistered.com/BACABoltforAutism

Thursday, September 176-7:30 p.m.Twitter Town HallFor more information, see page 6.

Friday-Saturday, September 18-19St. George FestivalSt. George Orthodox Church10748 E 116th St.Free family festival presenting ethnic cuisine, zip line, carnival, crafts, live music and a celebration of our roots in the Holy Land, Middle East and cultures that make up our congregation. Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. Noon-11pm. www.stgindy.org

Saturday, September 192-7 p.m.WoofstockNickel Plate District AmphitheaterFor more information, see page 5.

Thursday, September 247 p.m.Garden Lecture: “Braiding the Ribbons of Life”Historic Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens, 10595 Eller Rd.Sandy and Jim Wilkins will share experiences of some of the mightiest rivers in the world and describe the incredible mosaic of these life giving waters. Open to the public. $5 donation appreciated. Free to members of Friends of Heritage Gardens.www.ambassadorhouse.org

Friday-Saturday, September 25-26Fishers Oktoberfest at SaxonyWitten Park, 131st St. and Olio Rd.For more information, see page 5.

Sunday, September 273-6 p.m.Family Pumpkin FestivalRitchey WoodsFor more information, see page 11.

Friday, October 26-8 p.m.Art in City Hall Exhibit Opening ReceptionCity Hall, One Municipal Dr.Come meet artist Susan Shorter and view her artwork exhibit at a free public reception. Art in City Hall is presented by Nickel Plate Arts, Fishers Parks & Recreation and Fishers Arts Council. This exhibit runs through November 13 and can be viewed Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.www.FishersArtsCouncil.com

Saturday-Sunday, October 3-4Fishers Renaissance FaireKlipsch Music CenterFor more information, see page 5.

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

City & Launch Fishers Donate Computers to HSE Schools

HSE students and teachers began the school year with 100 new computers and flat screen monitors after the City partnered with Launch Fishers to donate the equipment to HSE Schools. The donation was announced at HSE’s Opening Day for teachers.

Partial Special Census Fishers City Council approved the implementation of a partial special census that will count residents in selected high-growth areas of Fishers. The partial census will provide Fishers with an increase in per capita revenue distributions beginning in July 2017. Learn more on page 4.

Kehl RetirementLong-time Fishers Police Chief George Kehl has announced his plans to retire from the force in September 2016. Kehl has been with FPD for nearly 40 years. Kehl will be succeeded by current Assistant Chief Mitch Thompson.

Mixed Use Development Planned on Lantern RoadFishers City Council and the Redevelopment commission approved a proposal by Nickel Plate Development, LLC for a mixed-use development project at 11671 Lantern Road. The two-story development will include a new restaurant and brewery by Four Day Ray Brewery on the first floor and 8,000 sq. ft. of office space on the second floor.

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