About Ericka Bethel

Ericka was raised in Hendricks County and has enjoyed seeing the county grow to what it is today! Ericka now enjoys raising her own family here. Join her as she finds fun, family- & budget-friendly activities.

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New Forgotten Time Combines History, Paranormal

By Ericka Bethel on May 17, 2013 in events, haunted hendricks county, history & education, Plainfield

Growing up in Hendricks County, I have had some basic knowledge of the deep history that we are fortunate enough to have here. I remember in fifth grade doing a whole county history unit in which I learned lots of fun facts to impress adults. My knowledge of the county has continued to grow through [...]

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Challenger Learning Center to Fly Final Community Mission?

By Ericka Bethel on May 13, 2013 in Brownsburg, events, group travel, history & education

There is something about space and space travel that truly excites us all. Maybe it’s the thought of something totally different than the Earth we live on or maybe it’s the unknown adventure. Whatever it may be, the young and old alike have always been enticed by the idea of space. Dreams like this don’t just happen [...]

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5 Great Ways to Tell Mom Thanks This Mother’s Day!

By Ericka Bethel on May 6, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, dining, family, Plainfield, shopping

Mother’s Day has always been a favorite of mine. That probably has a little something to do with the fact that I am pretty sure I have the best mom on the planet. (I even have an I heart mom shirt to prove it!) Now, being a mother myself is one of the greatest joys [...]

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Get Out and ArtsGo! on April 27

By Ericka Bethel on April 20, 2013 in arts & culture, Avon, Brownsburg, Clayton, Danville, events, family, girlfriend getaways, Plainfield, rural routes to main street, shopping

Apparently I have been sleeping under a rock the past eight years because when asked to spotlight the upcoming Hendricks County ArtsGo! 2013, I had to admit that I had personally never been. So I took it upon myself to find a seasoned veteran of the event to give you a rundown of what makes [...]

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Meet Local Artists at ArtScape April 20

By Ericka Bethel on April 17, 2013 in arts & culture, Avon, events

Looking for a unique date night this weekend? How does a local art show, music, food and a silent auction for a great cause sound? The Avon-Washington Township Public Library is gearing up for its annual ArtScape. This event has gathered rave reviews from past participants and this year’s ArtScape should be more of the [...]

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Confection Delights Moves to New Prime Location

By Ericka Bethel on April 9, 2013 in arts & culture, Danville, rural routes to main street, shopping

I love Downtown Danville, Indiana. It is one of those places where you truly feel like you’ve stepped back into a simpler, and in my opinion, better time. In the heart of this quaint, little town lies the bustling Historic Downtown Square. A familiar business that has made a name for itself the past two [...]

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Family Fun Experience: Play-A-Round Downtown Through April 13

By Ericka Bethel on April 3, 2013 in Danville, events, family

This girl is certainly no Tiger Woods. In fact, I have never even been golfing in the truest since of the word. You need not be a golfer to have fun at an event that has begun in Danville, Indiana, called Play-A-Round Downtown. The Downtown Danville Partnership with the cooperation of several local businesses has [...]

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Spice Things Up at Thai Lanna in Avon

By Ericka Bethel on March 29, 2013 in Avon, dining

I’m generally a meat and potatoes kind of girl. I get it honestly, I am Hoosier born and raised. (Please don’t mistake me for an IU fan). But as much as I love my steak and potatoes, I always enjoy throwing some different tastes in the mix every now and then. So, I was excited [...]

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5 Ways to Make Easter Special in Hendricks County

By Ericka Bethel on March 25, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, dining, rural routes to main street, shopping

I can’t believe this is Easter week! With the frozen tundra we have going on, it just doesn’t have that spring feeling yet. Alas Easter is here and we are going to celebrate even if it is cold outside! I have come up with five ways to make this Easter special, springy and most importantly [...]

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Inaugural Hendricks County Home and Garden Show, March 22-23 [GIVEAWAY]

By Ericka Bethel on March 14, 2013 in arts & culture, Danville, events, family

Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means? It’s time to get a little work done around the house, or if you are like me it means it’s time to get a lot of work done around the house! While Pinterest, HGTV and the local do-it-yourself stores can provide inspiration, there [...]

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