Carmel in brief — March 30, 2020 • Current Publishing

Rise Up for Kids Breakfast — The Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide will welcome Erin Merryn as the keynote speaker for the virtual Rise Up For Kids Breakfast set for 8 a.m. April 29. Merryn is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and will share her story of overcoming this abuse and empowerment she gained. Join the event at fb.me/e/55bhNhQDb. Learn more at erinmerryn.net and indianaprevention.org.

INDOT public meeting — INDOT will conduct a public meeting to educate residents and gather feedback on the environmental assessment for the interchange project at U.S. 31 and 236th Street. The meeting is set for 4:30 to 7 p.m. March 30 at the Sheridan Community Center, 300 E. 6th St. in Sheridan. Learn more at in.gov/indot/3831.htm.

Tree City of the World — The Arbor Day Foundation has named Carmel a Tree City of the World. Tree Cities of the World is a program founded by The Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to recognize cities around the globe that have committed to growing and maintaining their urban forest. Through this recognition, Carmel will join a network of like-minded cities who recognize the importance of trees in building healthy, resilient and happy cities. Learn more at TreeCitiesOfTheWorld.org.

Dye Junior Invitational — The Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel will stage the Pete and Alice Dye Junior Invitational from June 6 to 8. The national event, inaugurated in 2020, honors Crooked Stick’s founders – champion golfers and world-renowned golf course designers Pete and Alice Dye. The field for the event showcases top-ranked national and international boy and girl competitors facing off in 54-holes of medal play at Crooked Stick. Learn more at dyejuniorinvitational.com.

Talk of the Town webinars — The City of Carmel is holding “Talk of the Town” virtual interactive discussions as part of an effort to update the city’s comprehensive plan. The final discussion is at noon April 9 (Shape the growth). Registered participants may submit questions during the webinar. Register at us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q6vAg25hQxKagmGKe_efsA. The sessions will be recorded and posted on the city’s YouTube channel and project website.

Weed Wranglers — The Hamilton County Invasive Species Partnership will debut Weed Wranglers events this year to remove invasive species at various locations. Volunteers will learn how to manage a targeted invasive species and work as part of a collaborative effort to improve a natural area. Learn more at hcinvasives.org/weedwrangle. Registration is required.

Diversity and racial equity grants — Hamilton County Community Foundation announced a one-time grantmaking round exclusively for grassroots organizations promoting and leading diversity and racial equity work in Hamilton County. Funding is provided by the Community Leadership Innovation Fund, a fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, and administered in partnership with HCCF. The deadline to request support is April 2. Learn more and apply at hamiltoncountycommunityfoundation.org/racial-equity-app-2021/.

Kelly Trent to share story at breakfast — Carmel resident Kelly Trent, mother of late Purdue super fan and cancer activist Tyler Trent, will share a message of faith, challenge, pain and hope at the YMCA’s 52nd annual Good Friday Breakfast, which will be held virtually at 8 a.m. April 2. After Tyler lost his battle with cancer in January 2019, Kelly began traveling the United States sharing her family’s story. The event is free, but donations will be accepted. Register at indymca.org/events/52nd-annual-ymca-good-friday-breakfast-apr-2-2021.

Golf course to celebrate 50 years — The City of Carmel’s official municipal golf course, Brookshire Golf Club, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year with a new logo, upgrades to the 18-hole public golf course and new features to the two-year-old Brookshire…