🍦 Warm, Rainy, and Ready for 2025!

TOGETHER WITH

It’s Monday, December 30th, and this winter is feeling more like a soggy spring fling. With temps in the 40s and rain soaking just about everything, it’s hard to believe New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! Gone are the snowdrifts and frostbite fears—this year, it’s all puddles and perfectly good excuses to stay inside.

Since this is our last newsletter of 2024 (don’t cry; we’ll be back in 2025!), we’re here to help you end the year on a high note. Whether you’re braving the drizzle for local NYE celebrations or planning a cozy countdown at home, we’ve got all the events and updates you need to ring in the new year. Let’s dive in—rain boots highly recommended!

In today’s South Side Scoop:

• 🎄 Give Your Artificial Tree a New Purpose: Donate your retired artificial Christmas tree to Kelsay Farms by January 12.

• 🌲 Fresh Tree Pickup by Scouts: Greenwood and Bargersville residents can schedule a curbside fresh tree pickup on January 4.

• 🎆 Community Celebrations Abound: From kid-friendly Noon Year’s Eve parties to Bourbon tastings and live music events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy leading up to the New Year.

Let’s get to it!

A MESSAGE FROM Salty Woods

Start your new year with wellness at Salty Woods, located at 200 Byrd Way, Ste 115, in Greenwood! Throughout January, enjoy unlimited salt therapy sessions for just $75. Halotherapy, or dry salt therapy, is a natural way to breathe easier and feel better.

Whether you're seeking relief from respiratory issues, looking to enhance your skin, or simply aiming to reduce stress, our unlimited January package offers an affordable opportunity to incorporate halotherapy into your wellness routine.

This special deal must be purchased by December 31, 2024 and quantities are limited—don’t miss out!

To book your sessions or learn more, contact us at (317) 494-0222 or email [email protected].

THE DIGEST

Give Your Tree a Second Life at Kelsay Farms

Got an artificial Christmas tree ready to retire? Donate it to Kelsay Farms to help complete a new section for next year’s Holiday Stroll! They’re accepting artificial trees (pre-lit is fine, even if the lights don’t work!) through January 12. Drop them off at the porch of the green-and-white barn on the south driveway at 6848 North 250 East, Whiteland, IN. No live trees, lights, or decorations, please—just your gently used fake trees! They thank you for your donations!

Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup by Scouts BSA Troop 263

Need to get rid of your fresh Christmas tree? Scouts BSA Troop 263 in Greenwood is offering tree pickup for Greenwood and Bargersville residents! For a suggested donation of $10–$20, they’ll pick up your tree on January 4, 2025, between 8 AM and 11 AM. Simply contact them with your name, address, and donation details. Then, set your tree at the curb on the evening of January 3. Remember, this service is for fresh trees only—no artificial ones—and all decorations, lights, and tinsel must be removed. To schedule a pickup, text or call (317) 447-9403 or email [email protected].

Have a heartwarming story, a positive community moment, or news about a local business? 💌 We’d love to hear it! Submit your stories for a chance to be featured in the news section of our next newsletter—let’s celebrate the good together!

A MESSAGE FROM CPA

🎉 Ring in the Noon Year with us at Cooperative Play Academy TOMORROW! 🎉

Join us on Tuesday, December 31st, from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM for a kid-friendly celebration featuring face painting, crafts, dancing, treats, and a balloon toss! We’ll count down to Noon with a big balloon drop. 🎈

Tickets are $10/child or $30 for families (3+ kids). Your support helps grow and enrich our school programs!

📍 8300 S. Meridian St., Door #9

🎟 To purchase tickets, email: [email protected]

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Monday

Franklin Friends (Adaptive Recreation Club)

Join the monthly Adaptive Recreation Club for adults with cognitive disabilities to build connections through recreation and socializing! Activities include crafts, music, and games. Participants must complete a program application, available online or at the Cultural Arts and Recreation Center. Approved participants can join for $15 per session. Submit applications to [email protected] or the recreation center front desk.

• Date: Monday, December 30th

• Time: 1pm-2:30pm

• Place: Franklin Parks & Recreation - 396 Branigin Blvd, Franklin

Bourbon & Bubbles Tasting Night

Turn date night into something special at Antilogy's Bourbon & Champagne Tasting Event! Enjoy guided tastings of Penelope Bourbon and Korbel Champagne in a relaxed atmosphere, with a limited dinner menu available for purchase. Reserve your spot now for an evening of bold flavors and bubbly sophistication!

• Date: Monday, December 30th

• Time: 6pm-8pm

• Place: Antilogy - 5867 N. State Road 135, Greenwood

DJ Trivia: Freddie’s Pub

• Date: Monday, December 30th

• Time: 7pm

Tuesday

Countdown to Noon at CPA

Join CPA on NYE for a kid-friendly bash featuring face painting, crafts, dancing, treats, and a festive balloon toss. The fun wraps up with a countdown to noon and a big balloon drop! Tickets are $10/child or $30 for families (3+ kids), with proceeds supporting the school’s programs. Email [email protected] to secure your tickets today!

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 11am-12:30pm

• Place: Cooperative Play Academy (Door 9)- 8300 S. Meridian St, Indianapolis

New Year's Eve Brunch

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 10am-3pm

• Place: Parkside Public House

New Year's Eve Kids Party

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: Balloon Drop at 3pm and 5pm

• Place: Uno Pizzeria & Grill

• Reservations Required

New Year's Eve Yacht Rock Cocktail Party

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 8pm

• Place: SIP Cocktails on Main

• Cost: $20 - buy your ticket here

New Year’s Eve Party

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 8pm

• Place: BoJak's Bar & Grille

• Cost: $10 cover

New Year’s Eve Bowling Party

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 9:30pm

• Place: Hi-Way Lanes

• Cost: $200/lane - pre-registration required

Music Bingo: Bojak’s

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 7pm

Pub Trivia: Hoosier Brewing

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 6pm

Trivia: Mashcraft

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 7pm

Trivia Night: Dave & Buster’s

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 730pm

Pub Poll: Flashback’s Bar & Grill

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 7pm

Trivia Night: Whiskey Business Southport

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 7pm

Singo: Prodigy Burger Bar

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 7pm

Singo Music Trivia: Shakers Good Eats & Ale

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 7pm

Singo Music Trivia: Wings Etc. Franklin

• Date: Tuesday, December 31st

• Time: 7pm

WEATHER

Monday

49 🌡️ 45 | ☁️ | 13% | 🌬️ SW 5-10 MPH

Tuesday

48 🌡️ 30 | 🌧️ | 82% | 🌬️ NW 15-25 MPH

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Monday

• Slippery Noodle | Benito Dibartoli | 730pm

Tuesday

• Greenwood Moose Lodge 2079 | Mystery Train Band | 8pm | $10

• Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza | Frank Dean’s Performance Stage | 5pm

• Slippery Noodle | Late Night Revelators | 730pm | $25

• Slippery Noodle | The Elect | 830pm| $25

• That Place | 90 Proof | 10pm

• The Rathskeller | The Doo! | 9pm | Call 317-636-0396 for Tickets

• The Thompson House | Spanky’s Clubhouse | 9pm | $10

• Tin Roof | Brian Goins & The Goners | 9pm

• Whiskey Business Southport | Ripple Effect | 7pm

• Whit’s Inn | Outlaw Nation | 9pm | $30

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