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Training for the Mini-Marathon? Hendricks County Has Plenty of Resources

By on March 8, 2013 in Avon, Brownsburg, events, North Salem, Plainfield, recreation

I have been running short distances for the past several years and have finally decided to tackle a half-marathon. This May, I am running the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, then this coming September the Hendricks County Half-Marathon. Since I have never run farther than 3.2 miles (until a few weeks ago) and planned to step [...]

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Christmas Under the Stars, Brownsburg, IN

Top 10: Hendricks County holiday events and festivals

By on November 5, 2012 in Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, events, family, holidays, North Salem, Plainfield, rural routes to main street, shopping, top 10

Has your calendar already filled up with holiday plans? Well, start looking for more space, because Hendricks County plays host to some fantastic holiday events and festivals that you must make time for! This list of the top 10 Hendricks County holiday events is just a starting point. Check our Events Calendar for more details [...]

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HomeGoods debuts in Hendricks County

By on October 29, 2012 in Avon, shopping, towns

The signs have been hanging for months, leaving us all in an anxious state as we patiently awaited the opening of one of the greatest home stores in our great county. No need to fear the wait is over, HomeGoods the national home décor chain claiming “Something for every room at up to 60% off [...]

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Real ghost stories: Five haunted legends of Hendricks County

By on October 25, 2012 in Danville, fall activities, haunted hendricks county, history & education

As a kid, I read every one of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series of novels that I could get my hands on, and I had several collections of ghost stories that I toted to slumber parties. But while I loved being thoroughly creeped out by those stories, knowing they were fictional helped me sleep at night. [...]

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Top 10: Places to See Fall Foliage in Hendricks County

By on October 15, 2012 in Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Coatesville, Danville, fall activities, hikes & bikes, North Salem, Plainfield, top 10

When I talk to friends who’ve lived in other regions of the country, such as California, they consistently say that one thing they missed about Indiana was witnessing the change of seasons in the fall. If you love the brilliant reds, oranges and yellows that grace our trees at this time of year, you’re not [...]

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Girlfriend Getaway: 9 Hendricks County Places to Pamper Yourself

By on September 3, 2012 in Avon, Brownsburg, girlfriend getaways, Plainfield, shopping

School is back in session. Summer is coming to an end. The holiday season is just around the corner. Sounds to me like now is the perfect time to rest up, prepare to face the remaining months of 2012, and pamper yourself! Plan a weekend with your girlfriends and make sure at least one of [...]

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Bring your camera for a Hendricks County photo safari

By on August 20, 2012 in arts & culture, fall activities, recreation

Each season of the year offers its own range of interesting scenes and subjects to photograph. Whether you’re an aspiring shutterbug or professional photographer, be sure to bring your camera with you when you visit Hendricks County. For great late-summer, early-fall photographs, make use of the nice weather and changing light and focus your efforts [...]

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Upcoming events allow runners, walkers to see Hendricks County on foot

By on July 22, 2012 in Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, events, North Salem, Plainfield, recreation

Runners and walkers alike — both seasoned athletes and beginners — have more than a dozen opportunities to participate in organized fun runs and timed races through the rest of 2012. Check out this list highlighting some of the scheduled events throughout Hendricks County, Indiana — and bookmark it for future inspiration. Weekly through September: [...]

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Summer Sounds on the Square, Danville, Indiana

Top 10: Hendricks County summer night things to do

By on July 16, 2012 in attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Clayton, Danville, motorsports, North Salem, Plainfield, recreation, shopping, top 10

Long days and nice weather mean we’re all looking for ways to spend more time outside, and Hendricks County has endless options for you! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, cultural festivities, or a night on the town, here are 10 ideas to get you started. 1. Live music – From classic jazz to bluegrass [...]

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Avon’s Half Price Books provides nice summer escape

By on July 8, 2012 in Avon, family, shopping

It’s been downright hot lately and during the heat of the day, I’m ready for an indoor escape. For me, an indoor escape includes loads of books and magazines and plenty of A/C. I decided to drive to Avon, Indiana, in Hendricks County to visit one of my favorite retailers, Half Price Books. I’ve visited [...]

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