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🥨 Expert-approved munchies for 4/20

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Hometown Hero is spilling the beans on the best snacks to pair with 4/20 festivities. | Photo provided by Hometown Hero

If you’re partaking in 4/20 festivities today (safely, of course), here are five expert-approved snacks to make (or to order on your fave food delivery app… because, let’s be honest, we’re not leaving the couch today), courtesy of the pros at Hometown Hero CBD.

🍣 Omega-3s

Omega-3s are a type of acid found in fats and oils that offer all sorts of benefits. They’re a great energy source that helps keep your cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems functioning.

Additionally, research shows that a whole bunch of chemical reactions in your body convert omega-3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids. The endocannabinoid system helps regulate vital functions such as memory, appetite, sleep, temperature, emotional processing, and much more. (More on the science around that here.)

Foods rich in Omega-3s include:

Salmon, oysters, mackerel, and anchovies (sushi, anyone?)
Walnuts
Peanut butter
Soybeans
Flaxseed and chia seeds (hello, smoothie bowl)

🍫 Chocolate

Before gummies came into the spotlight, the humble brownie was the most iconic cannabis edible — and for a good reason too. With its sweetness and deep earthy undertones, chocolate does a spot-on job of covering up any “meh” grassy aftertaste.

But there’s another benefit: Chocolate (particularly dark chocolate) is rich in anandamide, an endocannabinoid that gets its name from the Sanskrit word “Ananda,” which means “happiness” or “bliss.”

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Photo by Christian Kaye Photography via Hometown Hero

🥭 Mangoes

Ever wonder where plants get their smell? (Stay with us here.) Through naturally occurring compounds called terpenes.

Mangoes are rich in a terpene called myrcene, which may help transport cannabinoids into the brain. Plus, this terpene may help the transdermal absorption of cannabinoids too — aka help topical Delta-8 products absorb through the skin.

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Asked

What’s the origin of the “4/20" holiday?

A. 420 is the number of active chemical compounds in marijuana.
B. 420 is police code for marijuana violations.
C. The location of Denver Interstate mile marker 420.
D. 420 is what you get if you multiply 12 by 35, the numbers from the title of the Bob Dylan song “Rainy Day Woman no. 12 and no. 35.”
E. 4:20 is the time when a group of teens from California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station.

Puff, puff, guess

See the correct answer in The Wrap.

Events

Thursday, April 20

Naturalist Led Coxhall Children’s Garden Tour | Thursday, April 20 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Coxhall Gardens, 11677 Towne Rd., Carmel | Free | Discover the inspiration behind this magical spot with a guided tour.
“Monet and Friends Alive” at THE LUME | Thursday, April 20-Sunday, May 28 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Newfields, 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | $20-$29 | Experience this immersive display of the Impressionist art that changed the 19th century through a journey of light, color, and sound, on view through May 29.*

Friday, April 21

Spring Book Sale | Friday, April 21-Saturday, April 22 | Times vary | Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St., Carmel | Cost of purchase | Discover great bargains on used books during this special sale — just $10 for a bag of books.

Saturday, April 22

Sauna Social @ YogaSix Indianapolis | Saturday, April 22 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | YogaSix Indianapolis, 745 E. 9th St. Ste. 800, Indianapolis | $15-30 | Serve your physical and mental wellness with the benefits of a heated studio and a heated bus.
Dating Indy: Spring Fling Mixer | Saturday, April 22 | 5-7 p.m. | The Flower Boys, 702 Lexington Ave., Indianapolis | $75 | Mix + mingle during this seasonal mixology class where you’ll learn to make two spring cocktails with floral notes, hosted by City Editor Nicole.

Sunday, April 23

Best Buddies Friendship Walk | Sunday, April 23 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Celebration Plaza, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $50 | Join 40,000 walkers across the country to support Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities.
ReSprout Cookie Jar Terrarium Workshop | Sunday, April 23 | 12-1:30 p.m. | North Mass Boulder, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis | $35 | Create something unique while having a chance to decompress and connect with nature during this workshop.

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News Notes

Development

Indy-based Landmark Properties Inc. — the developer behind a $22.6 million renovation of the former Center Township Trustee building on Mass Ave. — has agreed to a $2 million redevelopment tax credit from the Indiana Economic Development Corp. The project will include a new rooftop deck space + a restaurant tenant on the first floor. (IBJ)

Opening

Here’s some sweet news. The Best Chocolate in Town is reopening in its original location on Mass Ave. next to Rooster’s Kitchen and Tomorrow Bookstore. The chocolate shop is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Closed

GetGo closed its markets and cafes at four Indianapolis gas stations due to “unique challenges.” The locations at North Post Road, East + West 38th Street, and Georgetown Road were all shut down by Monday night. BP will remain at the stations, which are expected to reopen in the next week or two. (WISH)

Sports

Colts owner Jim Irsay announced a “Million Dollar Schedule Challenge” that runs through Sunday, April 30 at 11:59 p.m. One lucky fan could win $1 million for correctly predicting the Colts’ entire 18-week schedule for the 2023 regular season. See the contest rules. (WRTV)
Grace Berger — the all-time most winning women’s basketball player at Indiana University — was introduced as one of the Indiana Fever’s newest members. She was the seventh overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft and one of five players selected by the Fever earlier this month. (WTHR)

Number

77,000+. That’s how many people attended the NRA Convention in Indianapolis last weekend, according to the association. This means the convention likely brought in between $38 million and $40 million in economic impact for hotels, event space, and other tourism spending, according to Visit Indy. (IndyStar)

Outdoors

Splash season is here. Fishers’ Geist Waterfront Park is having a soft opening from Saturday, April 22 to Monday, May 22 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can check out the trails, playgrounds, and kayak/paddle board launch during this free public period. Swimming will not be permitted without lifeguards on duty.

Plan Ahead

Bounce The Mall — a traveling attraction with eight unique inflatable bounce houses — is coming to Castleton Square Mall next month. From May 6-21, jump, play, and run in 600-ft-long inflatable obstacle courses and larger-than-life inflatable structures. There will also be a “Bounce Cafe” with food trucks + a patio. (WTHR)

Kids

The perfect family-friendly activity does exist, and you can even do it all spring and summer long, rain or shine. We’re talking about Kids Bowl Free — a national program that connects you with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling each day. Learn more + sign up.

Eat

🥨 We’re going knots

Celebrate Pretzel Day in Indianapolis

Stanley from "The Office" loves Pretzel Day.

Stanley from “The Office” said it best. | Gif via Giphy

Fans of “The Office,” this one’s for you. Wednesday, April 26, is Pretzel Day — AKA Stanley Hudson’s favorite day of the year. Naturally, there is only one way to properly celebrate the occasion — with a soft pretzel. Here are a few places around town where you can cure your pretzel hankerings:

Daredevil Hall, 2721 E. 86th St.
Half Liter Beer & BBQ Hall, 5301 Winthrop Ave.
Celtic Pretzel, Food truck

Want to enjoy pretzels from the comfort of your own home? Order a gourmet soft pretzel box or make your own with this baking kit.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole Hernandez

Answered: E. According to several sources, 4:20 is the time when a group of teens in Marin County, California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station in the 1970s.

One of the kid’s older brothers was friends with Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, who co-opted and popularized the now-iconic association between the number and the recreational activity (and, ultimately, the celebration of both on April 20 — AKA 4/20 — each year).

From the editor
I’m excited to check out Geist Waterfront Park during the free soft opening period, but heads up — once beach season is here (from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend), the park will only be available to Fishers residents who have registered for a Fishers SmartPass or non-residents who have pre-purchased a parking pass online.

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