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Happy weekend, Hamilton County!
In today’s happening-today edition: Santana and The Doobie Brothers, a 4-hour ghost hunt, and a Florida strawberry truckload sale + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Quality-first culture fuels growth: Alanna Clark of HomeWell Care Services in Carmel was honored with a 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award from Franchise Business Review, recognizing leadership and community engagement, generating $1.67 million since launch — learn what drove her success.
Caregiving roots inspire a brand: Indianapolis couple Mark and Shelly Rice launched Pure Memory Water, a sugar-free drink with rosemary, B12 and electrolytes, made to support brain health and hydration, available at Indiana retailers — see flavors and backstory.
Classic rock doubleheader announced: Legendary rockers Santana and The Doobie Brothers will bring the Oneness Tour to Noblesville’s Ruoff Music Center on June 21, with VIP packages offering premium seats, exclusive merch, and more — get presale and VIP details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Snap-worthy hometown color: Along the Nickel Plate Trail, the Greetings from Fishers Mural brightens one of the city’s oldest buildings, mixing local history with everyday fun. A quick stroll reveals bold color, playful nods, and hidden details waiting for sharp eyes and cameras, adding hometown charm to any walk.
Yarn stash upgrade: Whether you’re casting on a sweater or chasing a quick color pop for your WIP, A Yarn Market delivers a tidy, well curated mix of indie-dyer favorites, reliable workhorse yarns, and smart tools, plus genuinely helpful humans. Give your needles something fun this week.
German beer hall vibes: Primeval Brewing channels a lively beer hall with long tables and twelve taps pouring European-inspired brews in downtown Noblesville. Look for polished lagers, malt-forward classics, plus an occasional guest cider or wine. Easygoing for weeknights, interesting enough to text a friend about.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🍁 Maple Fest @ Urban Apples Cidery (Westfield) | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – If your syrup standards run high, Urban Apples is hosting a maple-soaked weekend worth the drive. Expect maple-inspired food and drinks, live music from Secret Foxes and Bach to Rock Carmel, plus an all-day Sunday brunch, cozy vibes, and zero judgment for seconds.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ LivRite Fitness Fishers | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Sun-ripened Florida strawberries hit the LivRite Fitness parking lot in Fishers, then vanish 15 minutes later, so hustle. Score an 8 lb box for $30, plus Elliot pecans, South Dakota honey, and bragging rights, cash or card, first come, first served.
🧠 The 2026 Firefighters’ Fathead Trivia Challenge @ Hamilton County Fairgrounds (Noblesville) | Saturday (3/7) at 5:30 PM – Gear up for Indiana’s biggest trivia night, the 2026 Firefighters’ Fathead Trivia Challenge, where bragging rights burn hotter than your neighbor’s chili. Rally your team for March 7, register soon at www.fatheadchallenge.com, and prepare for questions you swear you knew in 1989.
🎤 Jerome Collins @ Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts (Carmel) | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Jerome Collins is rewinding to Motown and R&B with soulful spins on Marvin, Aretha, Sam Cooke, and Stevie. Small Town City opens with SNC’s Mike Luginbill and Indy Now’s Ryan Ahlwardt, expect goosebumps, harmonies, and a throwback that feels local, not loungey.
👻 4-Hour Ghost Hunt @ Hamilton County Historical Society Old Sheriff’s Residence and Jail (Noblesville) | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Feel like chatting with Noblesville’s long-term residents? Join a four-hour ghost hunt at the old Sheriff’s Residence and Jail, a fundraiser for the Historical Society, $42, just 13 spots, BYO gear, 18+, where D.C. Stephenson and a teenage Charles Manson once cooled their heels.
🐰 Pet Pictures with the Easter Bunny @ Crate Escapes (Westfield) | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Because your dog deserves awkward holiday photos too, swing by Crate Escapes for pics with the Easter Bunny. Humans stroll in free, pups are free for members or $15 with a day pass, and first-timers score a free future day pass. Ears up, dignity optional.
🏺 Monster Planter Clay Class @ Kiln Creations (Noblesville) | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – Take a break from spreadsheets and make a monster planter at an easygoing pottery night. They throw the body, you add eyes, appendages, and texture, choosing short and wide or tall and slender. Your creature’s ready to paint in two weeks, so snag a spot.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Hamilton County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 69°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 94%
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 60°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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