3 Am pickleball is now possible
PLUS: lights, marsh announcements, and your construction report
Good Friday Morning. This is Fishers Digest. I bet there’s at least one thing in today’s newsletter that you will want to go to. If I’m right, forward this email to a friend you want to go with!
In today’s digest:
- 3 am pickleball
- Hamilton Humane needs your help
- Weekend preview — loads of events
- AI sponsorship
🕛️ Thank you to our readers for catching these errors from Tuesday!
- You CAN bring spray sunscreen to the 500. Aerosols are a no
- The Marsh we referred to on Tuesday is at 116th/Brooks School, not Olio! The content is still correct though (read on for that!)
- The Fishers Community Chorus is at 7:30 pm next Tuesday, not 7:00 pm
— Written by Lindsey Watson and Skyler Braun
This issue is 1,420 words, a 5-minute read.
The Digest
Now you never have to stop playing Pickleball
Let’s goooooo! Twice in one week there are announcements for ex-Marsh buildings Fishers is finally healing 🙏 24/7 DINK will be a pay-as-you-play facility opening this fall in Fishers, Indiana. For just $2.50/hr you can go straight from Joe’s Bar and Grill at 2 am and have a time. During peak hours, that price gets bumped to $15/hr.
This brings the tally to seven places in Fishers you can easily play pickleball in Fishers.
- Cyntheanne Park
- Holland Park
- 24/7 DINK*
- Chicken n’ Pickle*
- Mashcraft Fishers
- Fishers YMCA
- Cage Campus
Fun fact: The only other place we could find that’s open 24 hours in Fishers (other than a gas station) is our local Anytime Fitness.
The greatest spectacle in adoptions
If you’re from Indiana, you know the Hamilton County Humane Society is one of our greatest treasures. As one of the only no kill shelters in the country, it’s a popular spot for animals to be brought to. But they’re critically over capacity right now. They’re looking to put the pedal to the metal with adoption fees this week at just $33. One for every driver in the Indy 500.
When does the beach open? 🩴
Soon. Very soon. On May 25th, the Geist Park Waterfront Park beach will officially open for the season. Swimming hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and the whole park is open dawn to dusk.
Thanks to the city, the beach is now free for all except on peak hours — which is Memorial Day weekend, July 4th weekend, and Saturday/Sunday between 1-6 pm.
Tacos and burritos are sandwiches. And it’s the law
This is a bit outside your usual Fishers news, but too hilarious not to share 😂 A judge in Fort Wayne just ruled that tacos and burritos are officially sandwiches. I mean, what’s next? Declaring cereal a soup?
What do you think? Is this an outrage? Answer in the poll below. Leave your funniest comments, please!
Door one or door two?*
House one used an off the shelf paint. It probably looked great at first, but the problem? Traditional paint absorbs heat and melts the plastic siding. What you see is warping. Only way to fix? Replace the siding. The cheaper option now is rarely the cheaper option in the long run.
House two used Spray-Net. Their proprietary coatings were tailor-made for the needs of that surface. For vinyl siding, they have a patented process and proprietary coating that allows for them to paint darker colors, without warping your siding. They will typically save you between 50-75% compared full replacement (home one might need that now). All backed by a best in class 15 year warranty.
If your home has faded or mismatched siding, call Spray-Net. Get a free consult by calling +1 (317) 408-4631 today. Or on the Spray-Net North Indy website.
*This is a sponsored post
The Happenings
Weekend preview 📆
ICYMI from Tuesday’s issue, these are all happening this weekend:
> Rise n Roll’s 23rd birthday is Saturday. All day giveaways, $1 donuts, and of course — cinnamon carmel donuts. Be there or be square 😉
> Pacers play a must win game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse tonight
> The Gary Harris x Nekoda Witsken Brooks School Park basketball tournament is Saturday.
Vote on cake at Fresh Thyme 🍰
This Saturday from 10-2 you can help Fresh Thyme celebrate their 10th birthday and taste a variety of cakes to vote on their official cake flavor. The best part is you will be entered into winning a $100 gift card simply for sampling! Cake-mazing!
Celebrate the Indy State Flower 💐
Do your weekend plans involve peonies? Well they definitely should since this weekend is the Indiana Peony Festival. SO much has gone into this event — even Gov. Eric Holcomb declared that the third Saturday in May will now be known as Indiana Peony Festival Day. Here’s just a few things to do:
> View and enjoy peony plants, growers, rations, kids activities, horticulture classes, and food and spirit trucks
> Enjoy outdoor dining and live music provided by over 30 vendors
> BYOS (bring your own stem! to compete in the 2024 People’s Choice & Judge’s Choice awards
> Do the famous “Peony Trail”, scanning a QR code to check in at each location
> A fun idea for the kids: Grab a map on the courthouse lawn and get it stamped with at least 15 of the required vendors for a chance to win peony-themed prizes.
For more information including parking tips and shuttle info, check out the official website.
Want a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk Hardtop?
Me too. So you’ll want to make your way to the Mecum Auto Auction happening at the State Fairgrounds this weekend. Even if you don’t plan on going, it’s totally worth checking out the lot for sale.
Primetime for thrifting
You have probably noticed signs in front of many neighborhoods advertising community garage sales. There are all kinds to hit up this weekend. This neat tool tells you where some of them are so you can plan your route.
🎶 Live Music
Party all day with local breweries and live music
Rock the Junction Craft Beer and Music Festival is this Saturday from 1-5 pm. Vibe with 20+ Indiana breweries and distilleries, wineries, and cideries at Grand Junction Brewing Co. You + beer + music = proceeds going toward a scholarship for two Westfield grads.
Tickets for sale at 10 am
Did you miss Niko Moon last year? Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. for his August 23rd concert at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Brett Denen tickets will also be available this Friday for his August 24th concert at the same venue.
And if you haven’t already, make sure you check out our public live music venue list. It’s the only one if it’s kind in all of Indianapolis and took a ton of work to make ❤️🔥
Rapid Fire Hits
Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐
This is a sneak peek of what’s inside the new Fishers Event Center 👀
Duke Energy has filed for rate increases starting in 2025.
The Summer Nights Film Series at Newfields announced their lineup of great films. Catch Casablanca, Shrek, Gran Turismo, and National Treasure while enjoying the great outdoors.
The Hamilton County Master Gardeners are hosting a plant sale fundraiser this Saturday
Last week’s recap
Here’s what readers clicked the most last week 🏆️
- Photos of the Northern Lights here in Indy
- These maps cue you in on new developments in Fishers
- Eater Maps – the best 38 restaurants in Indy area
- Kelly Dather’s most recently sold home
- Indiana Fever jerseys
Local Business
Meyer Najem wins Fast 25 👏
Fast 25 is the IBJ’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the Indianapolis area. One of those limited spots went to Meyer Najem. Their HQ is right along the Nickel Plate trail, and some notable things they have helped buil recently are
- Geist Waterfront Park
- The new city hall (opening June 2024)
Congrats on your win!
Thanks!
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