Blog - Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

Lacing Up the Running Shoes

05/16/2019 // Written By: Jylian Vigar

By: Crystal Paschal “I’m not a runner.” For 35 years, this was my mantra. I had no interest in running. I didn’t like it, and more than
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Health + Wellness

Take a Walk on the Spice Side

04/23/2019 // Written By: Sheryl Rodgers

The light is on. Diana Bartnick-Schmidt is the type of person who just glows. And, it is so genuine because she’s faced more than her share of
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Nature + Sustainability

A Day at the Park with Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

04/18/2019 // Written By: Jylian Vigar

Spring has sprung (at least according to the calendar!) and that means it’s officially my favorite time of year. Don’t you agree, there’s just
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Health + Wellness

Marathon Runner to Distance Swimmer: A Holistic Approach to Healing

04/04/2019 // Written By: Sheryl Rodgers

As she began to share her story, Tracy Whitman’s soft voice was a bit misleading. Underneath her kind and caring demeanor lies a fierce and
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Recreation

You’ve got to see it to feel it!

03/21/2019 // Written By: Sheryl Rodgers

Hope, peace, joy, and love! This is the fourth play that actor Michael Sharkey has been a part of at the Monon Community Center (MCC) and he
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Health + Wellness, Recreation

Preparing for the Trip of a Lifetime

03/21/2019 // Written By: Sheryl Rodgers

Sea lions, reef sharks, blue-footed boobies and sea turtles—oh my! If you are wondering where in the world you can travel to see all of these
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Recreation

Michael Sharkey – Leading Through Empowerment

03/11/2019 // Written By: Sheryl Rodgers

This year, Michael Sharkey is playing a father. In his role, he will lead his family through a rescue mission over the course of the Monon Community
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Recreation

Colors of Unity: The Importance of Family

03/01/2019 // Written By: Jylian Vigar

By: Michelle Yadon My family is extremely important to me. Generations and generations of the Baurle clan (my mother’s family) settled in our
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Recreation

Summer Camp: Your Place for Summer Fun!

02/25/2019 // Written By: Jylian Vigar

Do you have a kiddo (or kiddos) at home between the ages of 4 and 15? Are you looking for them to have something to do this summer? If you answered
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Recreation

Practice Makes Perfect Safety Sense!

02/14/2019 // Written By: Sheryl Rodgers

Polar vortexes, rain showers and ice storms, oh my! This crazy weather may make it hard to believe that now is the time to think about your
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