The Children’s Parade for the Fishers Freedom Festival is a wonderful opportunity for children to be in a parade for free!  Show up with your patriotically-decorated bike, tricycle, Big Wheels, wagon or stroller.  Come to Holland Park (One Park Drive) on Sunday, June 30th.  You may be rewarded for your artistic ability and creativity with your decorations in celebration of our nation’s freedom. 

The participant line-up and judging will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the parade…

The Fishers Freedom Festival proudly announces the 2013 Aaron’s Royal Court who will be crowned on Saturday, June 29 at 10 a.m. during the opening ceremonies by the royal court’s official sponsor, Aaron’s Sales and Lease, Inc.  Aaron’s Division Vice President for the Great Lakes, Michael Bennett, and his assistant, Marilyn Widner, will conduct the ceremony. 

The court is made up of a queen, a king, four princesses and four princes.  Their duties include riding on the Royal Court’s…

Here are some ideas you might try this summer.......

Visit a National Park - August 25th is the National Park Service birthday and there will be no entry fee!

Take a cut-rate class - many colleges offer lower tuition for summer classes

Save money - household decor and dishware are usually on sale in June. Furniture goes on sale in July, August will bring the back to school sales

Health Clubs - many lower their rates during the summer

Electric companies -…

This year’s Geist Blast on the Bridge boat parade theme is “RED WHITE AND BLUE"

Break out all your 4th of July decorations and go crazy!!!

PRIZES * PRIZES * PRIZES

• 1st Place – Traveling Trophy, $500 cash provided by Geist Marina
• 2nd Place – $100 Gas Card provided by Geist Marina
• 3rd Place – Gift certificate provided by N3 Boatworks - can be used toward…

Fishers Freedom Festival has partnered with the Hearthstone Coffee House & Pub located in Fishers (8235 E. 116th St.) for a few upcoming items available to any customer or resident.  For every beverage sold (excluding alcohol) through the end of June, Hearthstone has offered to donate $.10 to the Fishers Freedom Festival. 

Also, on Saturday, June 15th from 10am to noon, Hearthstone is hosting a free event that will celebrate the upcoming Fishers Freedom Festival’s…

The Fishers Freedom Festival awarded Pierce Scott of Fishers High School and Chase Thompson of Hamilton Southeastern High School as its 2013 Ken Wright Community and Life Scholarship winners.  This is a continuing education scholarship opportunity for youth that reside within the Hamilton Southeastern School District.  The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage youth to volunteer their time and talents to their community.

Both recipients were awarded a $1,000 check payable to the…

Here are some This Old House type ideas for adding some pizzaz to your living spaces at bargain basement prices.

1.  Try stenciling a medallion around a ceiling fixture.  You can get pre-cut templates that make you look like a pro!

2.  Do you have an entry without a closet?  Create your own wall rack for hanging…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Amy Micon, Doncaster Wardrobe Consultant, at amymicon@gmail.com…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sharon Smith, APR, for Business Women Connect

Maverick Public Relations: 317.506.7982 / ssmith@maverickpublicrelations.com

@BusinessWomenCo |…

New Haven Canal Days Festival New Haven June 4th to 8th New Haven Canal Days Festival

Northern Indiana Lakes Festival Warsaw June 7th to 9th…

Video from Fox 59 news this morning 5-29-2013 on upcoming Geist boating season!

http://landing.newsinc.com/shared/video.html?freewheel=91057&sitesection=wxin_localnews&VID=24849329

GEIST, Ind.– A cooler Memorial Day weekend kept area lakes and reservoirs  relatively…

The Fishers Freedom Festival proudly announces the 2013 T-Shirt design winners.  Haili Brown of Riverside Junior High School will have her design featured pocket-sized on the front of the official festival shirt.  She will also receive a trophy, a free T-Shirt bearing her design, a $20 gift card from Cold Stone, be featured in the 2013 Festival Guide, and ride in the festival’s main parade.   

A festival selection committee sorted…

Did you know that the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District is second only to Washington D.C. in acreage and number of monuments dedicated to veterans.???

There are two museums, 3 parks and 24 acres of monuments, statues, sculptures and fountains right in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.  The War Memorial Commission…

Thinking about your 2013 family vacation? Consider Carmel, Indiana!

Named the “Best Place to Live in America” by “Money Magazine" in 2012, the friendly city welcomes visitors to the amenities they love: Great theatre, dining and family fun. The addition of the FlowRider® to Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation's Waterpark last year (Indiana’s only stationary surf ride) has made Carmel, Indiana an increasingly popular destination for families. Visitors come to surf the waves,…

I wanted to share this blog post from Scott Agness to the Pacers.com website.  I  found it to be a great review about a true team without a superstar. Lets hear it Indy!!! Blue and Gold!!!

Local Geist realtor and resident Josh McNair has launched an informative facebook page highlighting the area around Geist Reservoir. "Like" his page to be kept in the loop on local homes for sale, community events, and stories/photos about the area.…

Sneak peak at a new South Geist listing to hit the market soon. The seller is finishing up a few interior improvements!

https://www.facebook.com/GeistHomes…

Click on this email to take advantage of special pricing from Great Day Improvements through May 31, 2013.

1.  Paint type - latex is your DIY dream because it dries quickly and washes with soap and water. Oil base dries slowly, requires a mineral spirit or turpentine for clean up - but hardens into a strong finish. Oil base tends to be the paint of choice for cabinetry and high moisture areas.

2. Sheen - flat and low luster give a…