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Spring forward with design and community in Circle City

March 26, 2025 • 
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Dash by the Past and Decorators’ Show House and Gardens

Proceeds from Dash by the Past benefit the John and Kathy Ackerman Mental Health Professional Development Center at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center.

Photos provided by St. Margaret’s Guild

From a scenic 5K to stunning design makeovers, this month brings two exciting events we’re marking our calendars for:

Dash by the Past | Saturday, April 12
Lace up for a scenic 5K or one-mile walk past Meridian Street’s historic homes at this family-friendly race.

Decorators’ Show House & Gardens | Tuesday, April 22-Sunday, May 11
Celebrate the 64th anniversary of this annual exhibit as interior designers + landscape architects transform the historic Baxter House in Meridian-Kessler.

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