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Runnin’ With The Irish…5K Run

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Saturday, March 27th, 2018

LOCATION: EAST CHESTERTON, IN US 46304 DIRECTIONS
TYPE: RUN OR RUN/WALK, WALK ONLY
Events
EVENT TIME PRICE DETAILS
5K Run Adult Registration 9:00AM CDT $25 Price increases February 25, 2018 at 11:59pm CST
5K Run Student Registration 9:00AM CDT $15 Price increases February 25, 2018 at 11:59pm CST
1/2 Mile Kid’s Fun Run 8:30AM CDT $10 Registration ends March 15, 2018 at 10:59pm CDT
5K non competitive fitness walk 9:01AM CDT $25 Price increases February 25, 2018 at 11:59pm CST
Place
1600 N CR-25
East Chesterton, IN US 46304
Description

7:00 am Race Day Registration
8:30 am Fun Run
9:00 am Competitive 5k Run
9:01 am Non-Competitive 5k Walk
Award Ceremony & Refreshments Following Race

Packet Pickup
Friday, March 16 5-8 pm, Val’s Pizza – 101 S. 11th Street,Chesterton

Race Day – At the race site beginning at 7AM

Entry Fees
Before February 25th
$10.00 Kids Fun Run With Shirt
$10.00 Student (ages 5-18) No Shirt
$15.00 Student (ages 5-18) With Shirt
$20.00 Adult No Shirt
$25.00 Adult With Shirt
$1 Discount for Strider/Gold Cup Member
Race Shirts are not guaranteed for registrations that are received after February 25th
After February 25th & Race Day Entry Fees
$20.00 Student (ages 5-18)
$30.00 Adult (ages 19+)

Age Groups
0-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-18; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80+
Awards will be given to the overall top female and male runner, the top female and male masters (40+) runner, the top three runners in each female and male age division, the top six runners in children’s age divisions (0-18), Athena & Clydesdale.

Race Contact Info

Friday Night Swing Dance

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Fountain Square Theatre, Shelby Suites Conference Center
1105 Prospect St., Fountain Square Theatre Bldg., Indianapolis, IN 46203
Venue Phone: 317-686-6010, ext. 2
Event Phone: 317-686-6010

Friday Night Swing Dance in the Fountain Square Theatre is held the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month; however please check the events calendar for changes as the dance may be canceled or moved to another date due to private event bookings. The evening is family friendly for middle school age and above.

Dance Lesson: 7:30-8:30 pm.
Band: 8:30-11:30 pm.

Admission: $14 for lesson and dance or $12 for dance only.

https://www.visitindy.com/indianapolis-friday-night-swing-dance

Schedule of Performers:
January 12 – Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
January 26 – Moonshine Rhythm Club
February 9 – The Big Swing Band
February 23 – Midtown Mad Men
March 9 – Director’s Jazz Orchestra
March 23 – Mickey James & The Queen City Crew
April 13 – Ball State Jazz Ensemble
April 27 – Terry Lee & Rockaboogie Band
May 11 – The Stardusters
May 25 – Cool City Swing Band
June 8 – TBD
June 22 – TBD
July 13 – The Starlighters
July 27 – Midtown Mad Men
August 10 – Director’s Jazz Orchestra
August 24 – Terry Lee & Rockaboogie Band
September 14 – The Stardusters
September 28 – Cool City Swing Band
October 12 – The Starlighters
October 26 – TBD
November 9 – Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
November 30 – Ball State Jazz Ensemble
December 21 – The Big Swing Band

Workout Facility for $3.00

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With temperatures dipping and more snow on the way this week, perhaps you just need change of routine.  Did you know that you have a great $3.00 opportunity?  If you have not got a gym membership and want to try out Butler’s facility, the Health and Recreation Complex, for $3.00/day fee, you have full access to the following and you can be provided a lock and locker.

The HRC has much to offer, including:

  • Two-court gymnasium that can accommodate basketball, volleyball, and badminton
  • Six lane lap-swimming pool
  • Leisure pool for water basketball, volleyball, bubble benches, or lazy river
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Men’s, women’s, and gender neutral locker rooms
  • Two multipurpose rooms for use with group exercise classes or club sport practices
  • Free-weight room with Hammer Strength equipment
  • Cardio and selectorized weight machine area that includes Precor, Matrix, and Cybex pieces (over 60 pieces in all)
  • 1/10 mile jogging track
  • Fitness assessment and massage therapy room
  • Conference room that seats approximately 30-40
  • Student lounge (aka “Living Room”) with study areas, large TV, pool table, and table tennis

https://www.butler.edu/hrc

Winter Exercise Options

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6 suggestions for indoor exercise

Sometimes exercising indoors is your only option, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Keep workouts interesting with these ideas.

Exercising outdoors isn’t always practical due to time constraints or inclement weather. But that doesn’t give you a free pass to skip a workout altogether. Stay active when you have to be indoors with these six suggestions.

  • Exercise at home to a DVD or television program. Many cable-television providers have an “on demand” exercise channel from which you can access fitness programs.
  • Log some miles by walking at your local mall. Most malls open early for walkers. There may even be a mall-walking club to join.
  • Put on some music and dance in your living room. Or better yet, improve your moves by enrolling in a dance class at your local community center or adult-education program. There are many options available, from ballroom dancing to hip-hop, salsa and belly-dancing.
  • Try something new at your gym. Take the opportunity to try a new class at your gym, or rediscover an old favorite. The options are endless: kickboxing, Pilates, weight training, yoga, spinning and more.
  • Take advantage of indoor facilities. Swim laps in the pool, log some miles on the treadmill, or find a partner and play a game of racquetball. Reward yourself with time in the steam room.
  • Build strength by using the weight machines at your local fitness center. If you don’t belong to a fitness center, build strength at home by using hand weights or resistance bands.

Don’t forget that every effort to move more gets you one step closer to a happier, healthier lifestyle. Exercising indoors may not always be ideal, but keep your weight loss goals in mind when motivation is lacking!

http://diet.mayoclinic.org/diet/move/suggestions-for-indoor-exercise

99 Fun Activities in the Area

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The temperature may be dropping, but that doesn’t mean you are destined to spend the next couple of months trapped in your house with nothing to do. There is still plenty of opportunity for fun to be had – both indoors and out. Thanks to the input of our Indy’s Child readers and our own experiences as parents, this list of 99 Things To Do This Winter in Indianapolis will keep you active and entertained.

Oh and because everyone loves FREE (especially right after the holidays) all of the activities you find below with * are free. That’s right – FREE! So get out there!

  1. Go sledding on one of Indy’s favorite sledding hills. *
  2. Visit Mr. Muffins Trains in Carmel. *
  3. Enjoy some natural fun at the Holliday Park Nature Center. *
  4. Sit in a double-sided car at the Indiana State Police Museum. *
  5. Walk through the Garfield Park Conservatory.

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    The Garfield Park Conservatory has tons of spots to explore.

  6. Stop in to play, work or socialize at The Urban Chalkboard of Carmel.
  7. Make a splash at an indoor pool 
  8. Lace up your skates at a local ice rink.
  9. Let the kids run wild indoors at The Traders Point Christian Church’s “The Park.” *
  10. Watch the Jingle Rails trains go ‘round at the Eiteljorg Museum thru 1/16.
  11. Explore a new museum your kids are sure to love.
  12. Enjoy the classic tale of the Von Trapp family during the musical performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, playing at the Old National Centre 1/10-1/15.
  13. Enjoy breakfast and a movie at Cereal Cinema, a unique family friendly experience created by the Indy Film Fest. $5 per ticket includes movie and cereal bar. {Kids under 5 are FREE}
  14. Discover the indoor Discovery Station at Conner Prairie.
  15. Ride the escalators at Central Library in downtown Indy, then head to The Curve for a little green screen fun. *
  16. Pick out a $1 children’s book at Indy Reads Books.
  17. Have a blast watching the Harlem Globetrotters show off their ball-handling skills on 1/14 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
  18. Look into a cooking class for your mini Julia Child.
  19. Enjoy a free program at one of our local libraries. *
  20. Swim in the indoor pool at the downtown CityWay YMCA.
  21. Step into Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio for the Valentine Cabaret.
  22. Gather friends for a fun playtime at the Recreation Unlimited showroom of Noblesville.
  23. Head to Clowes Hall 3/16 for Odd Squad – LIVE!.
  24. Take a trip north for a ride on the Pokagon State Park toboggan run.
  25. Fire up a tableside helping of s’mores at BRICS in Broad Ripple.
  26. Honor MLK Day with free admission at a local attraction. *
  27. Visit Family Day on the first Saturday of the month at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
  28. Visit the Ornithology Center at Eagle Creek Park. *
  29. Head south to the huge indoor climbing gym at The Commons of Columbus, IN. *
  30. After your visit at The Commons, stop for treats at Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor, just across the street (closed 1/9-1/22 for annual maintenance.)
  31. Go duckpin bowling in Fountain Square.
  32. Jam out at a Kids Rhythm Class with Bongo Boy Music School.
  33. Take a ride down the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Chocolate Slide, (open 2/4-4/23) as part of the Willy Wonka-inspired décor in the Sunburst Atrium.
  34. Venture through Flat Fork Creek Park of Fishers. Start with the sledding hill – stay for the treehouses. *
  35. Bounce like Tigger to Cumberland Park for the Fishers Parks and Recreation National Winnie The Pooh Day on 1/15. *
  36. Or, bounce the winter blues away at BounceU of Fishers.
  37. Plan time for Hot Jazz For Cool Kids, the Indianapolis Public Library’s annual winter jazz concerts perfect for young listeners. *
  38. Bundle up for a winter hike on Fall Creek Trail at Fort Harrison State Park.
  39. Scout out the 35-foot Veal’s Ice Tree in person.*
  40. Enjoy free admission to the Indianapolis Museum of Art on the first Thursday of every month from 4-8pm. *
  41. Pet a shark at the Indianapolis Zoo.

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    theCityMoms member Sara B. and her family petting a baby shark at the Indianapolis Zoo.

  42. Journey under the sea with Disney’s The Little Mermaid at The Old National Centre, running 2/7-2/12.
  43. Check out weekly storytime, Tuesdays at Pottery Barn Kids {5-time visitors receive a $10 coupon toward their own book!}. *
  44. Head to Franklin Skate Club where kids skate free. *
  45. Check into a Youth Climbing time at Evo Rock + Fitness, Mondays and Thursdays beginning at 6pm.
  46. Let the kids {and you!} have a night out by looking into one of these great Parent Night Out programs.
  47. Learn about making maple syrup at the annual Holliday Park Sap To Syrup Day on 2/27.
  48. Engage your preschooler/kindergartener in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Teddy Bear Series. *
  49. Want to try an escape room that is perfect for kids? Venture to Carmel Clay Public Library for Escape Room: Wolf’s Den on 2/10 and 2/11. Registration is required and begins 2/3.
  50. Join Broad Ripple Park for their annual Moonlight Madness Egg Hunt on 4/7.
  51. Put your kids’ musical tastes to the test at the monthly Indy CD & Vinyl Kids Day on the last Sunday of the month. Includes a concert too! *
  52. Head to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis on the first Thursday of the month for free admission from 4-8pm. *
  53. Farmer’s Markets aren’t just for the summer. Find some tasty treats at the Fishers Farmers Market, Carmel Farmers Market or Indy Winter Farmers Market at the Circle City Industrial Complex. *
  54. Take the entire family (or go for an adults-only night out) to enjoy a delicious meal during Devour Indy.
  55. Enjoy a fun Saturday morning Peanut Butter & Jam concert at The Center For The Performing Arts, designed for kids ages 1-7.
  56. Spend an afternoon bowling at your favorite local lanes.
  57. Don your green at the Greening Of The Canal on 3/16, which includes family fun at the Indiana Historical Society, concerts and more. *
  58. Speaking of green, head out for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Indy. *
  59. Skate on in to an Indiana Fuel hockey Family Fun Day.
  60. Explore the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall Of Fame Museum.
  61. Schedule a tour of the Indianapolis Humane Society. *
  62. Head to the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indy. {Small fee to take the elevator but the stairs are free.}
  63. Scope out the Indianapolis Firefighters Museum on Mass Ave. *
  64. Walk around the Dallara IndyCar Factory in Speedway {kids 4 and under are free!}.
  65. Take advantage of a snowy day by going to the Lakeview Church Indoor Playground. *
  66. Hit the arcade for dinner and games at Dave & Buster’s.
  67. Snuggle up with a new book at Kids Ink Bookstore. *
  68. Afterward, head next door for a treat at The Flying Cupcake.
  69. Join Mickey and friends at Follow Your Heart, a Disney on Ice performance, taking place 1/18-1/22 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
  70. Play Pokemon Go at the Museum of Miniature houses.
  71. Cheer on the Butler Bulldogs basketball team at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.
  72. Be inspired at the NCAA Hall Of Champions {ages 5 and under free!}.
  73. Check out some snakes and turtles at the Cool Creek Park Nature Center. *
  74. Decorate pottery at You Are The Potter Wacky Wednesdays for a discounted $5 fee.
  75. Dive into the trampoline park, giant foam pit or dunk baskets at SkyZone of Fishers, Sky Zone Indy South or Plainfield.
  76. Just pop in for a free sample of popcorn at well, Just Pop In! of Broad Ripple. {Mini bags make a perfect snack.}
  77. Mark your calendar for the annual Circus Day at the Indiana Historical Society {usually the last weekend in March!}. *
  78. Celebrate National Pie Day on 1/23 with a slice from My Sugar Pie in Zionsville.
  79. Watch a Naptown Roller Girls bout.
  80. Take a tour of Lucas Oil Stadium, available every Tuesday and Wednesday. {Kids 3 and under are FREE!}
  81. Build the day away at Brickworld Indy LEGO Expo at the Fairgrounds 3/18-3/19.
  82. Indiana and basketball go together like peanut butter and jelly. Head to one of Indiana’s many high school or college basketball games and cheer on your favorite team.
  83. Enjoy a Lucas Oil Family Night with the Indiana Pacers.
  84. Curb your Spring Fever with the annual Carmel Clay Parks afternoon of kite flying, Easter egg hunts and more on 3/26.
  85. Bang away at the Rhythm Discovery Center, an interactive percussion museum in downtown Indy.
  86. Sign up for winter swim lessons at your family’s favorite spot.
  87. Take advantage of a warm{er} day and walk through history at Crown Hill Cemetery.
  88. Head south to Bloomington where your little ones can explore and learn at Wonderlab: The Museum of Science, Health and Technology. 
  89. Keep your eyes peeled for gnomes at the Garfield Park Conservatory’s Gnome Away From Home display, 3/18-4/2.
  90. Get a cup of hot chocolate from The South Bend Chocolate Company on Monument Circle.
  91. Go for lunch at City Market downtown.
  92. Take your budding astronomers for a public tour on Friday or Saturday evenings at Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium.
  93. Channel your youth at a local roller skating rink.
  94. Indulge in an oversized donut at Dancing Donut of SoBro.
  95. Go glow golfing on level 4 of the downtown Circle Centre Mall.
  96. Get out some energy playing at the TreeHouse located at Plainfield Christian Church. Designed for children ages 2-12.
  97. Watch for plenty o’ family-friendly films on the schedule at Flix Brewhouse in Carmel.
  98. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with one of many storytimes or activities around town in early March.
  99. Snowed in? Too cold to venture out? Try a pajama and family game day. Spend the day in your pajamas. That’s right – your pjs! If you are going to be in all day, why not? To pass the time, have everyone choose their favorite game and let the competitive juices flow.

https://indyschild.com/winter-family-activities-indianapolis/

 

How Does Cold Weather Affect Your Health

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As temperatures drop in the winter, weather-related health problems start to rise. “The cold weather brings a number of risks, especially for older adults,” says geriatrician Dr. Suzanne Salamon, an instructor at Harvard Medical School. Here are some of the ways you may be vulnerable this winter, and how to fight back.

At risk: Immune system

During winter months, people spend more time inside and in close contact with each other, such as in stores, malls, and restaurants. This means that the flu, coughs, and colds are more easily spread.

What you can do: “Get a flu shot, wash your hands frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer, and cough and sneeze into the crook of your elbow, not your hands,” says Dr. Salamon.

At risk: Heart

Cold weather acts as a vasoconstrictor, which means it narrows blood vessels. This raises the risk of heart attack.

What you can do: Dress warmly when going out, with a hat, gloves, and a warm coat. Don’t do any strenuous activity outdoors that may stress your heart, such as shoveling snow.

At risk: Balance

Icy sidewalks can make falling easier, putting you at risk for fractures.

What you can do: Avoid slippery surfaces if possible. Wear shoes or boots with heavily textured soles that can grip surfaces. Use handrails, even if you feel you don’t need one.

At risk: Skin

Dry winter air can suck the moisture from your skin.

What you can do: Use a moisturizer with an oil base to block evaporation. Shower in lukewarm—not hot—water. Use a humidifier to replenish moisture to the skin’s top layer.

At risk: Body temperature

Older adults are at risk for hypothermia, in which the body’s internal temperature falls too low. “Even prolonged exposure to mild cold can cause it,” says Dr. Salamon.

What you can do: Bundle up if you’re going outside, and be aware of signs that your body isn’t handling the cold well, such as stiffness in the neck, arms, and legs. Call 911 if you suspect you or someone you know is suffering from hypothermia.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-does-cold-weather-affect-your-health

Cold Weather Activity

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How to Stay Active in Cold Weather

women exercising outdoors in cold weather

When winter blows in, you can pull the blankets over your head and go back to sleep—or you can suit up and head out for an outdoor winter adventure! The American Heart Association offers these tips for working out in the cold of winter.

There’s no reason you need to take a break from physical activity when the temperature drops. In fact, exercising in cooler weather has some distinct advantages over working out in warmer weather.

Tips to Keep in Mind

  1. No heat and humidity to deal with. Winter’s chill might even make you feel awake and invigorated.
  2. You may be able to work out longer in cold weather—which means you can burn even more calories.
  3. It’s a great way to take in the sunlight (in small doses). Not only can light improve many people’s moods, it also helps you get some vitamin D.
  4. Exercise boosts your immunity during cold and flu season. Just a few minutes a day can help prevent simple bacterial and viral infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Try these outdoor activities:

  • Brisk walking or hiking
  • Jogging or running
  • Raking leaves
  • Shoveling snow
  • Ice skating
  • Sledding
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowshoeing

Sledding Hills in Indianapolis

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https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2017/12/06/18-awesome-snow-sledding-hills-around-indianapolis-carmel-fishers-and-beyond/905173001/

Here is a list of nearby parks that have awesome, safe (see our tips below) sledding hills.

North

Flat Fork Creek Park, 16141 E. 101st St., Fishers

Forest Park, 701 Cicero Road, Noblesville

Heritage Park at White River, 10595 Eller Road, Fishers

Simon Moon Park, 3044 E. 171st St., Westfield

West Park, 2700 W. 116th St., Carmel

Koteewi Park, 12302 E. Strawtown Ave., Noblesville (A sledding and tubing hill is planned for winter 2018)

 East

Lawrence Community Park, 5301 N. Franklin Road, Indianapolis

Fort Harrison State Park, 6000 N. Post Road, Indianapolis ($5 per vehicle)

Brookside Park, 3500 Brookside Parkway South Drive, Indianapolis

Christian Park, 4200 English Ave., Indianapolis

Ellenberger Park, 5301 East St. Clair St., Indianapolis

Paul Ruster Park, 11300 E. Prospect St., Indianapolis

Riley Park, 1002 E. 2nd St., Greenfield

South

Freedom Park, 850 W. Stop 18 Road, Greenwood

Garfield Park, 2450 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis

Glenns Valley Park, 8015 Bluff Road, Indianapolis

Southeastway Park, 5621 S. Carroll Rd., New Palestine

West

Rhodius Park, 1001 S. Belmont St., Indianapolis

Hummel Park, 1500 S Center St, Plainfield

Safety tips

Sledding is fun, but it can be dangerous. Cara Fast, manager at the Riley Safety Store, has some recommendations for keeping safe on the snow.

  • Always sit facing forward to decrease the risk of a serious head injury. Consider a winter sports helmet.
  • Ensure the sled is in good working condition.
  • Dress properly for cold weather. Avoid scarves or other clothing that may get caught.
  • Use a hill that is not too steep and has a long flat area at the bottom to glide to a stop. Don’t use hills that end near a street, parking lot, pond or trees.

Healthy Horizons Healthy Rewards Deadline

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Healthy Horizons has a Fall 2017 Rewards Program that offers you the chance to earn free prizes (Swag) through tracking your healthy behaviors.  The deadline for submission is this Friday, December 8th, 2017.  Find the Healthy Rewards Point Card at https://www.butler.edu/healthyhorizons.  Some of our newest products are displayed above.  These include a gray sweatshirt-fabric blanket, light-up walking/running armband, copper lined thermos, and coloring book/pencil set.  Submissions of the tracking sheets with points totaling 250 or more will be considered for the Grand Prize drawing of a fit-bit.   Come by Pharmacy Building Room 110 to make you selection and reward yourself for the great healthy things you are doing!

Free Classical Chamber Concert

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Add some notes of solitude to a Sunday afternoon:

Adults and families are invited to experience the dynamic world of chamber music with members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. This program will be held in Central Library’s Clowes Auditorium. This program is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.

   Central Library
   Sunday, November 12, 2017, 2-4 PM
   FREE
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http://www.downtownindy.org/events/975/classical-concerts-at-central/