08.22.2023

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Local businesses with punch cards and rewards programs

City Editor Nicole always keeps these cards in her wallet so she doesn’t miss an opportunity to add a punch. | Photo by INDYtoday team

Every little bit counts when it comes to saving money.

We know you love to support local like we do, and if you have a go-to coffee stop or favorite local business to frequent — you’ve probably collected some punch cards or points.

We’re rounding up a few local businesses that give you a discount for your continued support.

Mansion Society, 202 Steeples Blvd. | Every time you stop in for a coffee and/or pastry, you get a punch on the card. Once you fill up the card with 10, your next item is free.

MOTW Coffee & Pastries, multiple locations | Buy nine drinks, and you get the 10th for free. This shop has locations in Indianapolis, Fishers, Castleton, and Carmel — so don’t forget your punch card when you’re hopping around town.

Please & Thank You, 849 Mass Ave. | Purchase a dozen drinks and get one free. Every hot or iced drink purchase earns you a stamp. City Editor Nicole’s hot drink order is the Ganache Latte and her cold drink order is the Laura Palmer.

Menu and bagged cookies on desk at Please & Thank You — Even though the punch card is for drinks, you can’t go to Please & Thank You without getting a cookie.
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Photo by INDYtoday team

Xing Fu Tang, 8555 River Rd., Ste. 150 | Get one stamp per visit and enjoy a free Brown Sugar Boba Tea after 10 stamps. This is one of City Editor Nicole’s favorite places to grab a bubble tea, so she’s filled up a stamp card once or twice.

Twenty Two Juice, City Market + The Garage Food Hall | Through Square’s payment system, you can earn points for every visit and get discounts. City Editor Nicole has earned discounts on some of the many açaí bowls she’s purchased here.

Pro tip: Any local business that uses Square usually has a customer loyalty program built in with that payment system. When you go to pay, if it asks you if you want to earn points, make sure to opt in.

Do you take part in another local loyalty program that we didn’t mention? Let us know so we can add it to the list.

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 22

SPARK on the Circle | Tuesday, Aug. 22-Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Monument Circle, Indianapolis | Free | Enjoy a green pop-up park featuring daily public art, live music, food and beverage, and community programming.
Spanish Conversation Circle | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 5-6 p.m. | Central Library, 40 E. Saint Clair St., Indianapolis | Free | Join this conversation circle to practice and improve your Spanish conversation skills in a comfortable and welcoming place.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Off the Record: Congress Confidential | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $45-$50 | Hoosier panelists will share, “Off the Record,” their insights and stories about how laws are created and passed in our country.
Flowers that Feed: Bouquet Workshop | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Indy Urban Acres, 7700 E. 21st St., Indianapolis | $45 | Meet new people, enjoy a drink, and learn how to create your own bouquet comprised of farm fresh flowers in support of Indy Urban Acres’ mission fighting for food justice within the community.

Thursday, Aug. 24

Late Night Thursdays Special: College Night | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $5 | Calling all college students — enjoy a night at the museum with friends as you check out interactive exhibits and activities.

Friday, Aug. 25

Indy GreekFest | Friday, Aug. 25-Saturday, Aug. 26 | Times vary | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3500 W. 106th St., Carmel | Cost of purchase | Check out one of Indy’s oldest and largest ethnic festivals known for authentic Greek cuisine, wines, and fresh pastries.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Weather

Stay cool. You’ve felt it by now, but this week central Indiana is experiencing a heat wave — with a mix of sunshine, miserably muggy air, and highs in the 90s. A heat advisory went into effect yesterday and will last until at least Thursday. Find out where to cool off. (WTHR)

Open

The Indianapolis Public Library opened a new branch. The Fort Ben Branch at 9330 E. 56th St. will fill the service gap between Lawrence and Warren. It sits on land that was originally Fort Harrison Military Base + features an exhibit on the history of Fort Harrison. Take a look.

Eat

Devour Indy Summerfest officially kicked off yesterday. This year’s event, featuring 100+ restaurants with three-course menus at a discounted price, runs through Sunday, Sept. 3. Start planning your dinner date.

Sports

The Indianapolis Colts announced their Friday Night Football Tour schedule, which gives the team a chance to visit high school football games across the state. Each home team’s athletic department will also receive a $1,000 donation from the Colts. The first date is this Friday at Anderson High School. See the full schedule. (WISH)

Award

The votes are in. Hoosier fairgoers voted for their favorite fare and the top three have been announced. Coming in at No. 3 is the pepperoni pizza pretzel, buffalo pork-n-mac took the No. 2 spot, and the winner is... the street corn pizza. (WISH)

Edu

Best-One of Indy wants to help one educator in our community clear their Amazon list and get their classroom stocked for the upcoming school year. Know a deserving teacher, Indy? Follow these instructions to enter them to win. Bonus: The giveaway is open to all Indiana teachers.*

Event

🚲 Put the pedal to the metal

Momentum Indy races through downtown this weekend

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The Mass Ave Crit is free for spectators to watch and cheer on the bicyclists. | Photo provided by IU Health Momentum Indy

One of the nation’s biggest cycling events for racers, spectators, and casual riders is hitting the streets of downtown Indy Friday, Aug. 25-Saturday, Aug. 26.

A weekend of high-level racing, a community ride, and family activities kicks off Friday at 3 p.m. with the Mass Ave Crit, which includes two corners greater than 90 degrees, making it technically difficult + fun to watch.

Then on Saturday starting at 8 a.m., the Honor Major Taylor Fondo — a ride for everyone — includes courses that are 14, 30, and 62 miles, plus a five-mile family ride on the Cultural Trail starting at 10 a.m. Register online to join the ride.

Take part in the Indy Crit or Kids Race, plus cycling and fitness activities, food trucks, and drinks for all ages. On Saturday at 3 p.m., kids ages 3-12 can participate in the Kids Race. Register.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole

From the editor

I’ve been to Xing Fu Tang so many times that the owner knows me by name now. Talk about customer loyalty. A couple drinks on my rotation are the Sea Breeze and the brown sugar milk with Dalgona coffee.

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