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Recycling your Christmas tree in Indianapolis
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Don’t try to drop off your artificial trees at the recycling locations. | Photo by @arthurs_photography
Sure, the holidays are all fun and games — but if you celebrate Christmas, you know that sooner or later you have to deal with that “Night of the Living Dead” tree in the corner. That doesn’t mean it’s dumpster-bound. Instead, we have some tips on how to put an old tree to good use.

🌲 Drop-off recycling

Marion County has several sites where residents can drop off their live trees for recycling. Drop-offs will be accepted now until Tuesday, Jan. 31 from dawn until dusk. Be sure to double check that you’ve removed your tree stand, ornaments, lights, and other decor first. Trees recycled at these locations will be used in soil blends and mulch. Note: Dropping off trees at locations that are not on the list is considered illegal dumping and is punishable by fines of up to $3,000.

🌲 Natural feeders

Give back to Mother Nature by making a natural bird feeder. Get creative with edible ornaments (think: orange-apple garlands and peanut butter pine cones), then set the tree out for birds to eat and take shelter. If your property includes a pond or lake, you can toss in the tree to make a natural reef, giving local fish a home.

🌲 Make your own mulch

When you take a tree to a recycling center they turn it into mulch anyway. So, why not use it for your own yard and spring garden? Ideally, you could shred the tree (for example, Home Depot has mulchers for rent), but usually by the time the holidays are over, the needles will already be falling off. You can spread them in garden beds or over the lawn.
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Wednesday, Jan. 4
Thursday, Jan. 5
  • The Carl Erskine Story | Thursday, Jan. 5 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $4.17 | See “The Best We’ve Got: The Carl Erskine Story,” produced by renowned filmmaker Ted Green, which takes a deep dive into Hoosier Carl Erskine’s story.
Friday, Jan. 6
  • Harrison Center First Friday Gallery Opening | Friday, Jan. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis | Free | Join the Harrison Center for several gallery openings, including “Prodigies and Portents” by Johnny McKee — a meditative collection of skyscape paintings.
Saturday, Jan. 7
  • Hoosier Hoopfest | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 3 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $15 | Indiana high school hoops are back at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for a full day of basketball, including: Franklin vs. Mooresville, Peru vs. Lewis Cass, and Parke Heritage vs. Cloverdale.
  • Dating Indy: Self-love and Deeper connections | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Epicenter-Indy, 1609 S. East St., Indianapolis | Enjoy an evening focused on self-care, building deeper connections, and setting intentions for the new year with chair massages, sound baths, tarot readings, zero-proof cocktails, and other local vendors.
Sunday, Jan. 8
  • The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 7 p.m. | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis | $29.50-$59.50 | Celebrate the music of the Elvis Presley era with this concert featuring Shawn Klush, Ryan Pelton, and Moses Snow.

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Transit
  • The price to park in more than half of Indianapolis’ metered parking spaces is going up. ParkIndy announced rates for spaces labeled “Zone 2” and “Zone 3” will increase from $1 to $1.25 starting Wed., Feb. 1, 2023. This does not apply to metered parking spaces downtown or in Broad Ripple. 🅿️ (FOX59)
Open
  • Saraga Castleton celebrated its grand opening on Friday, Dec. 23 at 8848 Center Run Dr. This is the international grocery store’s third location and it features an onsite bakery and small food court area. 🛒 (Indianapolis Monthly)
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  • Jordan’s Fish & Chicken (4175 N. Post Rd.) was shut down by the health department after a video surfaced showing food being prepared on the floor with a rodent and staff walking around barefoot. This location is not affiliated with the popular Jordan’s Fish and Chicken at Crawfordsville Road and Emerson Avenue. (Indianapolis Recorder)
  • After being temporarily closed for renovations, Bier Brewery’s taproom location at 65th Street will reopen tomorrow. After 12 years, the taproom is getting a much-needed face lift. The brewery plans to have everything completed by the end of this month. 🍻
Sports
  • Head coach Jeff Saturday announced another quarterback change for the Colts. Sam Ehlinger will return to the starting role — which will be his third start and fourth game played — after entering for injured Nick Foles on Sunday. Matt Ryan will serve as backup for this Sunday’s home game against the Texans. 🏈 (WRTV)
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  • The Fountain Fletcher District announced that soon the gym at The Salvation Army will be transformed into a winter market with local artists and vendors, live music, a cafe, and kids area. The market will run on third Saturdays from January through March. 🛍️
Eat
  • The Great Dine Out is returning to Hamilton County. More than 50 restaurants are participating in a month-long promotion during which restaurants offer deals and discounts on food items for dine-in and carryout. The goal is to help restaurants boost traffic after the holidays. Sign up for the mobile passport. 🍽️ (WISH)
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Wellness on wheels 🚌

A sauna on wheels hits the streets of Indy
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Sauna Social is a local minority and women-owned business. | Photo by Sauna Social
Indy’s first-ever sauna on wheels is hitting the road.

Sauna Social — officially launched on Sunday, Jan. 1 — is a converted school bus with a sauna in the back, a cold shower, and a lounge where guests can breathe through their hot-cold experience before returning back to the sauna.

Just in time for your new year’s resolutions, you can explore the health benefits of using a sauna, such as less muscle and joint pain, detoxification, and reduced stress.

Sauna Social will be located in Fountain Square on weekends or you can reserve the bus for your next event and have it parked at your location.
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Editor’s pick: Getting back in the gym for the new year? Starting your fitness journey can be intimidating, but a new local gym on the south side is hoping to make it more comfortable for women. Big Peach Gym at 500 Polk St., Ste. 40 in Greenwood is a women-only gym that offers group classes, personal training, and has a sauna room. Pro tip: It’s offering a New Year’s sale at $19.95 for three months.

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