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Wednesdays Join your neighbors for an evening picnic and live music in Lincoln Park starting at 7:30pm throughout June and July
June 14th (Tuesday) Village Residents Association meeting 7:30pm at Eagle Creek Coffee on Main Street. All Welcome!
June 15th (Wednesday) VRA June Garden Club Meeting at 7pm
Zionsville has something for everyone this June! Visit our Happenings
calendar to find out about all the great things going on in your town
this month, including:
June 4th Azionaqua Community Day 10:30 to 8pm
June 7th Last day of school for ZCS schools
June 7th Get Medieval at the Library! Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library has gone medieval for their summer reading programs
June 11th SullivanMunce Gardens of Zionsville Tour
June 17th and 18th Relay For Life
June 20th to 25th Miss Indiana Pageant
June 24th Brick Street Art Walk 6-10pm
June 26th Maplelawn's Farmstead Follies 2pm and 6pm
Letter From The President
It isn’t any big news that the Village has some of the greatest
neighbors in the world, and now that I have spent the last 2 months
working on a new house and moving there, I can fully confirm this is the
case. Living on Main Street has its own wonderful charm, and both Jenn
and I loved being there. The people who lived around us are some of our
very best friends and the opportunity for impromptu porch meals and
parties was always there, and we have so many great memories from our 11
years there.
Now that we have moved on up to the west side of
the village, I just feel like my group of great neighbors has expanded
exponentially. We have been welcomed into our new neighborhood with open
arms and have received great meals, flowers, cookies and plants—all
welcoming us to our new home.
As most of you know, moving isn’t
fun- nor is rehabbing an old house, but the rewards are great. And the
last few months have been extremely difficult for us with the amount of
work that we wanted to do to the house before we moved in and our
deadline to be out of the old house. We asked a few people to help out
with this, but mostly we just took advantage of all the great offers of
help that we received from our village neighbors.
I am going take
advantage of this platform to personally thank a few of the many people
who helped out. We had a painting weekend, and I can’t thank enough all
the folks who came and helped us out with that. Natalie Swindell, Greg
and Jen Fraga, Bill and Vicki Burgman, Cassie Corya, Caron Peper and
Randy Jordan all took valuable time out of their weekend to get our
house all painted up.
Not too take too much advantage of any one
group of people, when it came to the move, we got another big group of
people to help us do that. I know how rough moving is and I don’t like
to do it, so when we ask people to move, that is all we ask them to do…
no packing, just moving—furniture and boxes only! Mark and Sally Zelonis
were disappointed that there were no appliances… but those had already
been moved. Dave and Robin Damm (and the whole Damm family) were of
limitless help, as were Matt and Holly Sommers, Justin Peper, and our
new next-door neighbor Tom. As always, our good friend Drew Kogan was
there to not just help move, but to help with getting our things
organized into properly and aesthetically pleasing arrangements.
This
by no means is the end of the people who have helped us out with this
huge project, and to thank them all might actually put a burden on the
bandwidth of this website. But a huge thanks to all the people who have
helped us with this new project of ours—you know who you are!
I
do have one last special thanks to offer and that is to our dear
friends, Brad and Monique Schnabel. Their friendship and good
neighborliness has been unceasing since we moved to Zionsville all those
years ago. They helped so much with getting our house ready to sell and
taking care of our cats during showings and inspections, all the while,
I don’t think they wanted us to go. Even though we live 3 whole blocks
away now, we promise that we will not lose touch and our friendship and
traditions will go on.
Chris Bucher
VRA President
No Excuse for Boredom: Family-Friendly Events Happen Daily in Summer
by Heather Lusk
Whether you have your own children, grandchildren or
other young visitors this summer, there’s a good chance you’ll be
looking for activities to satisfy a wide range of ages. The Zionsville
area is teeming with ideas both indoors and out. In fact, there’s
something for every day of the week that the entire family can enjoy.
Monday:
Take advantage of beautiful weather and enjoy the free Summer Kids
Koncerts at West Park (2700 West 116th St., Carmel). From 10 a.m. - 11
a.m. on select Mondays through the summer these concerts are
entertaining for very young children and parents alike and feature local
children’s bands such as Ruditoonz. Concerts take place May 30, June
13, June 27, and July 18. For more information, go to
www.carmelclayparks.com
If the weather is more frightful than
delightful, try The Park inside Trader’s Point Christian Church (corner
of I-65 and SR 334). The two-story indoor playground is best for kids
ages 4-10 but even smaller children can enjoy the open gym. The Park is
open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturdays from 8 a.m. -
6 p.m. and Sundays from 12:30 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday: When the
weather is hot, Mulberry Fields’ splash park is pure heaven (corner of
Ford and Whitestown Roads). The park is open sunrise to sunset each day
so it’s even a fun option for the entire family to cool off in the
early evening. For older children who enjoy skateboarding, there is a
concrete skatepark with a large bowl complex.
If an indoor outing
is what you’d prefer, Earth Explorers (27 E. Pine St.) offers preschool
craft classes the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:30 - 11
a.m. Cost is $3 per child and reservations are recommended by calling
317-873-0200. A variety of Saturday activities are also available at
Earth Explorers during the Farmers Market. www.earthexplorertoys.com
Wednesday:
Starting at noon children age five and younger can jump, bounce and
tumble at Interactive Academy’s Family Fun Playtime (3795 S. US 421).
Kids follow an instructor through various gym equipment during the hour
long session. Cost is $7 per child and the open gym takes place every
Wednesday through the summer. Call 317-733-3000 for more details.
Summer
concert series are all the rage in Indiana, and Wednesday nights in
Zionsville are no exception. Lincoln Park summer concerts play in the
gazebo from 7:30 -8:40 p.m. throughout the months of June and July.
Bring a blanket, picnic and your dancing shoes. Or better yet, grab a
carryout meal from a number of Village restaurants.
Thursday:
Spend a pleasant afternoon outdoors at Lion’s Park enjoying a
playground in the sun or shade, or bring your own equipment to play
basketball, tennis, sand volleyball or even horseshoes. Then take a
walk along Eagle Creek and under the bridge to adjoining Creekside
Nature Park on the other side of SR 334. As an added challenge, search
for the trees for which Village streets are named. A map of the park
with trees identified is available at www.ZionNatureCenter.org by
selecting “Trail Maps.”
For your miniature princess, Beef and
Boards Theater (9301 N. Michigan Rd.) will be presenting Cinderella
through July 1. The musical adaptation by Rogers and Hammerstein is an
entertaining performance that even many preschoolers can appreciate,
with no scary scenes. Shows start at 8 p.m. most nights with matinees
on Wednesday and Sunday. A buffet meal served beforehand is included
and children ages 3-15 receive $10 off the ticket price when you request
their children’s promotion by calling 317-872-9664.
Friday:
Regardless of weather, Trader’s Point Creamery (9101 Ford Rd.) is the
place to be on Friday evenings. Dinner is served on the deck complete
with music and amazing atmosphere. There is even a farmer’s market of
local produce. Family friendly with something for everyone, the market
begins at 4 p.m., buffet dinner starts at 5 p.m. and the music soon
follows. In case of rain, the entire evening will take place in the
property’s big red barn.
Saturday: Carter’s Ice Cream
Parlor (91 S. Main St.) boasts an old time jukebox featuring a small
electronic band and their leader “playing” the tunes. Sitting on a
counter stool, digging away at a dish of delicious ice cream, toes find
it impossible not to tap to “Flying Purple People Eater” and other 50s
favorites. The museum itself features bumper cars in a basement filled
with coin operated rides and a carousel on the third floor. Bring lots
of quarters. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children. The museum
is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Outdoor activities abound every Saturday through the summer. June alone boasts something different each week.
- June
4 is community day at local pool Azionaqua (4875 Willow Rd.). It’s a
great opportunity to enjoy the pool and decide if an annual membership
is right for your family. Call 317-873-3913 for more information.
- June
11 take a long walk through the Village and tour local gardens at the
same time. The SullivanMunce Museum Guild’s Gardens of Zionsville tour
takes place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and showcases gardens and grounds of
six local properties. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door,
with children age 10 and under being $5. Advance purchase tickets are
available at several locations including the museum (225 W. Hawthorne
St.) and Akard True Value Hardware (25 Boone Village Shopping Center).
Also benefiting the Museum Guild that weekend on both Saturday and
Sunday is CreativiTEA at Serenity (135 S. Main St.). Ages 12 and older
can enjoy tea and channel their inner artist to create pieces using a
variety of materials. Cost is $38 for adults and $24 for those younger
than 18. Make reservations by calling Serenity at 873-5590.
- June
18 and 19 events begin on Saturday at Ballerinas and Bruisers (180 S.
Main St.) with “Tie Dye Tees and Tots.” For $10 your child will be
treated to something tie dye, cupcakes and face painting. Preregister
at the store or by calling 317-733-3400. The next day march your Fido
or Fluffy down Main Street for the annual Pet Parade. Register at
various Zionsville merchants including Jewel Box Jewelers (100 S. Main
St.). The parade starts in front of The Sanctuary (75 N. Main St.) and
ends by The Friendly Tavern (290 S. Main St.).
- June 25 at noon
is the Miss Indiana parade through downtown Zionsville followed by an
autograph signing at various Village merchants. The Miss Indiana finals
will be held at 7 p.m. at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center
(Zionsville Community High School, 1000 Mulberry St.). Tickets may be
purchased online at www.MissIndianaPageant.com.
Sunday:
Mentally prepare for the start of the week on Sunday by relaxing as a
family. Simply Yoga (260 S. First St. - 317-938-5794) offers a Family
Yoga class on Sunday afternoons from 3 - 4 p.m. While best for ages 6
and up, contact the studio if you have questions about age
appropriateness. Cost is $24 per family and walk-ins are welcome.
Every
Sunday in July young and old alike can enjoy the free Sunday concert
series presented by the Zionsville Lions Club. Concerts begin at 7 p.m.
at the Lions Park gazebo. Food and drinks are available for purchase
on site, with proceeds going to the Lions Club in support of the park.
Summer Reads
Looking for a good book to read this summer? Here is what a few of your fellow villagers have been reading.
Beth Bugbee (Village Voice Co-Editor) -
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. Ishmael is a gorilla that is looking for a
student (human) to share his knowledge of the universe. It sounds like a
strange novel, but after a few pages it was totally believable.
Through a series of meetings and questions, Ishmael explains to his
student the concepts of Takers and Leavers as well as what our future
may become. I loved this book because it helped me examine my
perceptions. As each question was asked, I developed my own answer. I
enjoy books that look at issues from a different perspective than my
own. This book stayed with me long after I finished reading the last
page.
Carrie Ciula (Backyard Delights Columnist) - I
recently wrapped up reading 'Gaia's Garden' by Toby Hemenway. For any
person interested in creating/supporting more of a functional,
self-sustaining, chemical free and food laden space surrounding their
home-- this book is a jewel. It is information packed, teaching how to
design and grow a home garden using permaculture and ecologically sound
gardening techniques. Aside from (only) providing the reader with a
plethora of great ideas that the author has implemented with success, he
really maps out the reasoning behind his rhymes and rhythms. Much
enjoyed this read, and plan on incorporating a few of his strategies
into my own yard space.
Caron Peper (Village Voice Co-Editor)
- I just finished reading "One Thousand White Women" by Jim Fergus. It
is a fictional story about the US government "trading" one thousand
white women (in exchange for horses) to the Cheyenne Indians in 1875 to
help them integrate into our society. It is written as a journal by one
of the women. I borrowed it from a fellow villager and although it is
taking me months to read it because I'm just plain busy with other
things. It is an interesting book and I enjoy the wide range of
characters surrounding the journal writer. .
Village Voice Arts
by Sarah Zack
Backyard Delights
by Carrie Ciula
Carrie Ciula is a writer, educator and mind/body therapist, focusing
on health and sustainability through indigenous nutrition and
vibrational medicine. (Learn more at www.carrieciula.com)When
walking through a forest~ or any other natural place that radiates
abundance~ I feel most alive. I know that I am far from alone when I
write that I deeply sense the power behind and artistry within the way
‘eco~pieces’ fit so perfectly into a rich and dynamic whole. I lack an
adequate description for how this harmony puts me at ease......
While
enjoying the nutritionally rich ‘sparkle’ of a salad that was collected
five minutes before meal time (when much of the produce at the market
was grown a month ago) and curtailing grocery bills are both notable
benefits of foraging~ one of the greatest treasures of collecting and
eating wild foods is of a soulful and mindful nature. Foraging reminds
us that our food is not created in a factory or a supermarket. It is
created by our Earth...and it reconnects us in a deep and sustaining
way~ going far beyond the boundaries of physical nutrition. No
advancement in science can make this variety of beautiful connection
obsolete. While the below is about dining directly from Earth’s garden,
if you have skills at reading between the lines, you’ll recognize a
very sincere plea for less consumption and more self-reliance. I
encourage all of us to do all that we can do to nourish ourselves, our
children & the planet that nourishes us all......
......dig up, dig in, ‘re~wild’ yourself.....and enjoy!!!
Wild Spinach (Also frequently called Lambsquarters)
While
nutrient data varies depending on soil location/composition~ wild
spinach is, consistently, one of the more nutrient dense wild greens.
It is high in vitamins A & C, riboflavin, calcium, potassium,
magnesium, zinc, manganese and copper. With a smooth taste, that
entirely resembles domesticated spinach, it is one of the easier greens
to incorporate into your diet if ‘bitter’ is not (yet ;) ) your ‘thang.’
The
first two leaves on a wild spinach plant, after sprouting, are straight
with a rounded tip and longer than the second two- which are wider at
the base. The leaves eventually become ‘toothed’ along the margins and,
giving reason to occasionally being called ‘goosefoot,’ take on the
appearance of waterfowl’s webbed feet. The size of the wild spinach
plant can vary from a few inches to several feet depending on its story;
nutrients, water, competition, where it’s at in the growing season,
etc...
Wild spinach does have a toxic look alike, so the
following is a very important identifying characteristic: the whole
plant is covered with a fine dusting of crystalline powder. This powder
is more dense and noticeable at the growing tips of the plant. You can
wipe your finger across the leaves and rub it between your fingers- it
both looks and feels like (very) finely ground salt.
Wild spinach
is one of those dream plants for a forager. It produces plenty of
greens, it is convenient to gather, and its mild flavor makes it very
palatable. Yay, spinach!!! To collect, wait until the plants have
several leaves- snap off at the tips, stems and all...wherever it will
break easily. Instead of gathering all of the plants in a concentrated
area, thin the patch by being selective- this will support the remaining
greens to grow in stronger.
Wild spinach can be eaten raw-
beautifully mixes with other greens in a quick salad....or it can be
cooked in any way that domesticated spinach can/would be (though it
tends to ‘cook down’ and clump together in the same way that spinach
does, as well.)
Blending
nutrient dense leafy greens with antioxidant and water rich fruits into
a ‘green smoothie’ is an easy and incredible way to boost your health
and vitality...
Wild Spinach & Apple Smoothie2 handfuls wild spinach greens
1 head romaine lettuce
1-2 Granny Smith apples, cut into chunks
1 banana (optional, omit if you have lower glycemic needs)
stevia, vanilla, to taste
Add just enough water to blend until smooth & Enjoy!
The one rule, sans exception, of foraging;
KNOW YOUR PLANT!
While the benefits of eating wild plants are significant and very
worthy~ there is no room for error. You can, and should, take all of
the time that you need to get to securely know a plant before consuming
it....in a way that you can comfortably and positively identify it 100%
of the time.
Recipe of the Month: Strawberry Vegetable Salad
This quick and simple recipe would be great for an afternoon (or evening
at Lincoln Park for a Wednesday night concert) picnic. This recipe
came from www.cookingnook.com
Salad- 8 ounces assorted lettuces, torn into bite size pieces
- 8 ounces fresh spinach, torn into bite size pieces
- 1 medium avocado, peeled and sliced or chopped
- 1/2 pint strawberries, halved or sliced if they are larger
- 1/2 cantaloupe, scooped into balls
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
Dressing- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon grated onion
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
Combine
the lettuces, spinach, avocado, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherry
tomatoes, cucumbers and mushrooms in a large salad bowl.Place all of the
dressing ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously to mix. Pour over
salad when ready to serve.
Fireworks Tips
These Safety Tips and Indiana Laws were obtained from the IDHS website.
Go to www.in.gov/dhs for more information. The town of Zionsville does
not have any additional ordinances regarding fireworks.
Fireworks Safety Tips- Never let children handle, play with, or light any fi.reworks.
- Store fi.reworks in a cool, dry place out of children’s reach.
- Always purchase your .fireworks from licensed .fireworks dealers.
- Use a clear, open area. Keep audience a safe distance away from the shooting site.
- Never attempt to re-light, alter, or .fix any .firework item.
- Have a .fire extinguisher, water supply, hose, or bucket of water nearby.
- Be cautious of lighting any .fireworks during strong wind conditions and light .fireworks
with wind blowing away from the spectators.
- Never aim, point, or throw .fireworks at another person.
- Always use .fireworks outdoors.
Indiana Consumer "Class C" Fireworks Laws1. Fireworks can be purchased only by persons 18 years of age or older.
2. Children may only possess or use any kind of .fireworks when an adult is present.
3. Fireworks may be used:
- on the user’s property (this includes any "remains" of the fireworks)
-
on the property of someone who has consented to the use of .fireworks
on that property (this includes any "remains" of the fireworks)
- at a special discharge location (this includes any "remains" of the fireworks)
- special
discharge location = a place designated for the discharge of consumer
.fireworks under temporary policies of the State Fire Marshal
4. consumer .fireworks may be used only between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
on days other than holidays.
- On holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and New Year’s Eve), .fireworks may be used between 9:00 a.m. and midnight.
