Tanya Gabrish

About Tanya Gabrish

Tanya currently serves as the Marketing and Communications Intern for the Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau. As a Public Relations major from Ball State, she is responsible for sharing Hendricks County's countless activities and events to anyone and everyone who will lend an ear (or eye).
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Totally HIP Fitness

Totally HIP Fitness – A workout that won’t strain your budget

By on September 9, 2012 in Brownsburg, recreation

In college, I’ve been spoiled with a brand new and massive gym located just down the street from all of my classes.  So when I moved to Avon, Ind., I knew I had to find a place to get some exercising in (have you seen all the food I’ve been eating?) I began searching online [...]

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Chateau Thomas wine

Wine lovers must tour Indy Wine Trail

By on August 2, 2012 in arts & culture, girlfriend getaways, group travel, history & education, Plainfield, recreation, rural routes to main street

It’s “wine o’ clock” somewhere. If you haven’t tried (or heard about) the Indy Wine Trail, which features seven different Indiana wineries, you’re missing out! My personal version of heaven would be a winery. I love walking in, smelling the sweetness in the air and seeing jewel-toned bottles line the walls. Truthfully, the Indy Wine [...]

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Danville’s First Friday Cruise-In shows off hot rods, tractors

By on July 25, 2012 in Danville, events, family, history & education, motorsports, recreation

By now you probably know that when I find something fun and free to do, I have to share it. This time it’s the First Friday Cruise-In, which takes place the first Friday of each month when hundreds of cars fill the Hendricks County Courthouse Square in downtown Danville, Indiana. This awesome car show starts [...]

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Diary from a first-time Hendricks County 4-H Fair participant (PART 2)

By on July 20, 2012 in attractions, Danville, events, family

It was my second day at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex in Danville, Indiana, and boy, was it busy. Committing a blogging sin, I arrived to the fair after 1 p.m. and had to pay to park. Although parking was cheap ($5), I should have listened to my own advice in my [...]

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Diary from a first-time Hendricks County 4-H Fair participant (PART 1)

By on July 18, 2012 in attractions, Danville, dining, events, family

Food and fun and the fair, oh my! My first experience at the Hendricks County 4-H Fair in Danville, Indiana, as a newbie was a blast. Walking through one of the far entrances, all I could see were food vendors, colorful signs and vibrant displays. Everything was wonderfully cliche – from the twirling rides to [...]

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Top 10: Hendricks County 4-H Fair Tips

By on July 13, 2012 in attractions, Danville, events, family, group travel, top 10

It’s my favorite time of the year – fair season! Summer is in full swing, and the Hendricks County 4-H Fair starts this weekend, running July 15-21 (Can you believe it?). As a newbie to Hendricks County and its fair,  I am especially excited to get the chance to experience it this year. After asking [...]

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Sneak peek: Hendricks County Civil War Heritage Days June 23-24

By on June 14, 2012 in arts & culture, Danville, events, family, history & education

Want to begin summer with a bang? Danville Public Library and the Hendricks County Historical Museum are sponsoring the 2nd annual Civil War Heritage Days on June 23 and 24 in Danville, Indiana, and it’s shaping up to be twice the event it was last year. This celebration recognizes the 150th anniversary of the Civil [...]

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Gallery on the Square in Danville, Indiana

Gallery celebrates anniversary with month-long Squares on the Square

By on June 11, 2012 in arts & culture, Danville, events, history & education, rural routes to main street

As an art lover (mainly because I lack anything resembling creative talent), I was extremely excited to learn that Danville, Indiana, has a gallery located right on the Historic Hendricks County Courthouse Square. The Gallery on the Square features a variety of art – including paintings, woodwork, clothing and more. I fell in love with [...]

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The Works Salad

Enjoy some fine Italian at Papa Joe’s Jr.

By on June 1, 2012 in arts & culture, Avon, dining, family

Stepping into Papa Joe’s Jr. Italian Restaurant in Avon, Ind., I felt as if I was transported into old-school Italy. Ornate, golden picture frames bordered the burgundy walls, and the dim lighting created a traditional European atmosphere. This exquisite, family-owned restaurant is a rarity in Avon – a town stuffed with commercialized food chains. While [...]

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Mayberry Cafe

Mayberry Cafe would make Aunt Bee proud

By on May 29, 2012 in arts & culture, attractions, Danville, dining, family, history & education

Upon arriving in Danville, Indiana, I was immediately bombarded with offers to eat at the Mayberry Cafe. After a satisfying experience at Court House Grounds during my first week in Hendricks County, I was ecstatic at the chance to try another local eatery. For any fan of “The Andy Griffith Show” (or for food enthusiasts [...]

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