Earlier this year I wrote about the planned construction of new pedestrian paths along Fishers Indiana roads. Just when I’d started to think it was empty promises, I came across a BRAND NEW PATH along Brooks School Road from 116th Street past the entrance to Hamilton Proper. The path is still under construction, but that didn’t stop pedestrians from making good use of the completed portions. I saw several dog walkers and a few runners on my drive-by.

The path is really quite pretty. It winds through some forested areas and traverses a few hills (OK, bumps in the road. We are still in Indiana, after all!). It’s also in a much-needed location since previously there was no path at all along this stretch of  road. 

All in all the new path is a great addition to the Fishers landscape. I can’t wait for more!

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It’s busy times for Indianapolis’ premier barbershop chorus, Circle City Sound. The acclaimed group will perform its a cappella magic June 26 at the Fishers Freedom Festival in Fishers Indiana before traveling to Philadelphia early next month to compete in the International Chorus Competition.

Since 1948, the Circle City Sound Barbershop Chorus and Quartets have entertained throughout the Midwest, performing memorable tunes from Hollywood, Broadway and much more. Circle City Sound performs from 3-4 p.m. June 26 at Roy G. Holland Memorial Park in Fishers.

Other Fishers Freedom Festival events include a fireworks display, 5K event, live music, UFO Major Run Disc Dog Tournament, corn hole tournament, teen dance, and street dance. For a full schedule of events visit http://www.fishersfreedomfestival.org/events/. The Festival runs June 26 & 27.

If you’re looking for something new and different to do this weekend in Fishers Indiana, you’re in luck! Saxony Market celebrates its grand opening Saturday, May 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The market, located within the Saxony subdivision at 131st Street and Olio Road, will feature a garden center and fresh produce from a variety of local vendors. Grand opening festivities will include activities for children and a variety of musical performances.

Rita’s Backyard will serve as the garden center anchor, selling annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, herbs and vegetables. Rita’s Backyard will be open daily within the Saxony Market; Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saxony Market vendors will sell fresh produce, including seasonal fresh vegetables and fruit, meat products (pork, sausages, hams, pulled pork, elk, and beef) along with specialty items including coffee, gourmet cookies, scones and baked goods. Produce vendors will be open Saturdays only from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Extended hours will begin July 10.

Check back next week for pictures and my review of  Saxony Market!

For more information about the Saxony Market, visit www.saxonymarket.com.

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Signs of Spring are popping up everywhere in Fishers Indiana, and if the thought of preparing your Fishers real estate for the warm weather is overwhelming (or just plain unappealing), consider taking a break and putting Hamilton Southeastern high school students to work instead!

The annual HSE Carrie Colglazier Workday is scheduled for Saturday, March 27. In exchange for a minimum donation of $25 per worker, HSE students will perform a variety of household chores, including spring cleaning and yard work. (Think mulching, planting, window washing and lawn work!) Students will work up to eight hours.

Proceeds from the work day benefit the Carrie Colglazier Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to selected members of the Hamilton Southeastern girls soccer team, girls track team, and members of the National Honor Society or the district chapter of FFA. Colglazier, a 2002 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate, was killed by a drunk driver in 2003. She earned all-state honors in soccer and track and was involved in the FFA program and a member of National Honor Society.

To put students to work, contact Leah Ann Self at 765-534-3341 or self4royals@aol.com or Jennifer Jacobs at 913-1894 or jjacobs@hse.k12.in.us.

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Congratulations Fishers Indiana! Yet another praise was heaped on the pile for this Indianapolis suburb this week when YAHOO! Real Estate placed it atop its 2010 list of Best Affordable Suburbs in the United States! Apparently Fishers residents aren’t the only ones who appreciate the town’s great schools, low cost of living, low crime and reasonable commutes!

Fishers topped suburbs of Honolulu, Hawaii, Charlotte, NC, and Denver, CO on the list. Rankings were based on proximity to a major city, populations between 5,000 to 60,000, median family incomes of $51,000 to $120,000, and lower-than-average crime rates. Affordability factored most heavily in the rankings, followed by livability, education, crime and the economy. Suburbs drew penalties for bad weather (certainly Fishers earned a ding there—let’s be honest) and lack of diversity (another probable ding) along with high divorce rates and few children. In the end, though, everything residents love about Fishers IN, including a top-ranked school system, plenty of parks and recreation venues, pedestrian trails (more are being added this year!) and easy proximity to shopping and entertainment won out!

To read the entire article, visit http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/best-affordable-suburbs-in-america-2010.

Other recent recognition for Fishers includes Money magazine’s Best Small Cities (2009), Business Weekly’s Best Places in Indiana to Raise a Family (2009), Relocate-America.com Top 100 Places to Live in the U.S., and Money magazine’s Best Places to Live (2005).

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I learned something about myself during a visit last weekend to the newly-opened Fishers Tasting Room & Wine Bar. The revelation is stunning: I’m not much of a wine connoisseur. I pretty much enjoy one kind of wine, and one alone. Pinot grigio is my beverage of choice, whether the accompanying meal is bouillon, bouballaise, or bratwurst. It’s an admission that probably shoots shivers of revulsion straight up the spines of true wine lovers, but it’s the truth and I’m not embarrassed to say so!

My less than daring wine preference didn’t stop me from enjoying Fishers’ newest entertainment venue, though. My husband and I had fun challenging each other to identify the flavors advertised in the wines we sampled. He claimed to savor the cherries, chocolate, olives and anything else used to make whatever wine he was sipping. I, on the other hand, recognized only one flavor—grapefruit, which happens to be my least favorite fruit ever. Oh well. The servers were friendly and informative, and the ambiance was surprisingly good. A cozy room attached to the wine bar serves as a lounge of sorts, where guests can take a glass – or bottle – of their favorite wine and some cheese and crackers and listen to the evening’s entertainment. Performing the night we were there was the duo of Bloodshot Moon. I’m not music connoisseur, either, although I do watch American Idol, but I thought they were very good. My husband claimed he could identify each and every note they sang. OK, he didn’t really, but I wouldn’t put it past him. Show off!

The $5 wine tasting fee was a bargain for an evening’s worth of good entertainment in Fishers Indiana. And my husband and I agree on one thing: We’ll definitely go back.

For more information on the Fishers Tasting Room and Wine Bar, visit, http://www.chateauthomas.com/.

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When I blogged not long ago about the many reasons residents love Fishers Indiana, I included the trail system as both a positive and a negative. Positive in that pedestrian trails run throughout Fishers and connect many neighborhoods and amenities. Negative in that those trails often end abruptly, forcing pedestrians to brave traffic or dash across busy streets.

So, I’m thrilled to report that this year the Town of Fishers will add approximately 5 miles of trails around town. The new paths will primarily link the 60-plus miles of existing trails found along most major roads and subdivisions. I can already hear the cheers of Fishers’ frustrated walkers, runners and cyclists! This is the sort of improvement that will ensure Fishers continues to be ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States.

The project will be funded with $1 million in bond money and $250,000 in federal grant money, according to a press release from the Town of Fishers. The trail additions to be completed this year are:

• 106th Street from Allisonville Road to Eller Road
• 106th Street from Crosspoint Boulevard to Lantern Road
• 106th Street from Muir Lane to the Beaver Ridge neighborhood
• 106th Street from Beaver Ridge to the Bradford Ridge neighborhood
• Lantern Road from Wellington Place Apartments south to the existing trail
• Brooks School Road from 116th Street to the Brookston Place neighborhood
• Eller Road from Allisonville Road to the Eller Commons neighborhood
• Cumberland Road from 116th Street to 121st Street

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