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Meet Your Neighbor: Lunar New Year Celebration

My childhood memory of making dumplings during Lunar New Year’s Eve in Taiwan has always made me smile! That was the time that five of us worked like an assembling line: my mother created the PERFECT round shape of dumpling wrappers, we three siblings made the dumplings, then my father pan-fried or water-boiled them. We…
5 Projects in Fishers to Watch for in 2023

2023 is almost here, and while 2022 was a big year for the City of Fishers, 2023 will only continue to build upon the momentum as we charge into Fishers’ next chapter. Here are 5 projects to watch in 2023. TIP: To stay up to date, don’t forget to subscribe to our email list so…
10 Fishers Highlights from 2022

2022 was a momentous year for Fishers. Not only did we celebrate 150 years of our city’s history and transformation from a small, farming town to a vibrant, dynamic city and leader in the region, but we also announced a multitude of new projects and investments in the quality of life and economic growth of…
Meet Your Neighbor: Kwanzaa Celebration

To our family, Kwanzaa means a celebration of unity and empowerment. The cultural holiday has been celebrated in our family since nearly its inception in 1966. We enjoy the opportunity to reflect on the importance of family, spirituality, and principles that guide us into the new year. Kwanzaa, which means “first fruits,” is an African American and Pan-African holiday that is based on ideas borrowed from an ancient Swahili seven-day-long festival, which…
Winter Comfort Food Trail

Pause for a minute and think of your favorite comfort food. What comes to my mind definitely involves something rich, warm, aromatic, soul-soothing, and filled with so many delicious carbs. One of the best parts of winter is all the mouthwatering comfort foods. Comfort food cures all cravings, reminds us of memories, and fills us…
Winter Trail Walk: Thinking & Dreaming

Some people take a walk to have time to think. Others walk to take time NOT to think, but to dream. Whichever category you fall into, Thinker or Dreamer, Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve has 2.25 miles of winter trails that await the sound of your footsteps. Heading down the gravel path from the parking area, a trail begins that bisects a prairie habitat on the south with a forest habitat on the north. …
Meet Your Neighbor: Hanukkah Celebration

Hanukkah is a festive eight-day celebration that for many people falls during the darkest, coldest season of the year. Also called the Festival of Lights, the holiday brings light, joy, and warmth to our homes and communities as we celebrate with candles, food, family, and friends. The holiday commemorates the triumph of a band of…
5 Gifts to Make at the Maker Playground

In a world where any store-bought item is merely a click away, how does someone give a present that will stand out? Giving a custom handmade gift is the best way to let someone know you care about them and make sure they’ll treasure it for years to come. The Fishers Maker Playground has all the…
Meet Your Neighbor: Michael Cook of Fishers Woodworking

We sat down with Michael Cook, founder and owner of Fishers Woodworking, to talk about his business and what he has in store for Shop Fishers. Fishers Woodworking Shop online at https://fisherswoodworking.com/Michael Cook has lived in Fishers since 2013. It wasn’t until the pandemic, though, that he realized his woodworking hobby could become a successful…
5 Ways to Have a Spectacular Fishers Friendsgiving

Thanksgiving is definitely one of my top favorite holidays, but there is just something so special about Friendsgivings! We hosted one after buying our first home and it was such a blast to have all our friends over. Picture Thanksgiving but with all of your best friends, it really is the best! Everyone can pitch…