Keep calm and count down

Pay (or contest) your automo-bills

• The meter was malfunctioning and did not accept payment
• The meter was paid for at the time the citation was issued
• A valid placard or license was displayed and the vehicle was parked appropriately
• The vehicle description on the citation does not match the plate number on the citation

• Taste Together Gala: Journey with our Families Presented by Riley Children’s Health | Friday, Nov. 3 | 6:30-11 p.m. | 502 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel | $250 | Experience a night of culinary delights and heartwarming entertainment at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana’s gala.

• NaNoWriMo Write-In | Saturday, Nov. 4-Thursday, Nov. 30 | Times vary | Indianapolis Public Library West Perry Branch, 6650 S. Harding St., Indianapolis | Free | Come work on your novel with other writers in the library’s reserved space.
• Jazzy R&B Vibes in Indianapolis | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis, 2416 E. 55th Place, Indianapolis | $35 | Listen to Acute Inflections perform powerful arrangements of jazz and R&B songs.

• Princess Tea Party | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Feinstein’s At Hotel Carmichael, 1 Carmichael Square, Carmel | $45 | Dress up, sip tea, and feel like royalty at this magical tea party for little ones + their families.
• OnyxFest Theater Festival | Friday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 12 | Times vary | Locations vary | $15-$20 | Check out five never-produced one-act plays written by Black playwrights at this year’s festival.

• Indy Community Voices: Storytelling for Tenants’ Empowerment | Monday, Nov. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | The AMP, 1220 Waterway Blvd., Indianapolis | Free | Share + listen to stories and experiences around rental housing and envision paths for housing stability in Indy.

• LIVE! Election Day | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis | Free | Get a glimpse of the Harrison family as they eagerly await results from the 1888 presidential election.
• Poets at Tomorrow - Poetry Performance | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Tomorrow Bookstore, 882 Mass Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Enjoy readings from four internationally renowned poets.

• Eiteljorg Museum Contemporary Art Fellowship Exhibition Opening and Artist Celebration | Friday, Nov. 10 | 6–8:30 p.m. | 500 W. Washington St. | $25 (adults); $15 (students) | You’re invited to celebrate the internationally renowned Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship and 2023 Fellows — meet the artists, enjoy cocktails, music with DJ Toyacoyah, and more.*

• Snag Christmas trees and garlands at a discount exclusively for Prime members.
• Shop dripless Hanukkah candles with a burn time of 30+ minutes.
• Hang this star and string lights decoration for cheery, twinkling warmth outdoors or indoors.
• Invite winter coziness into your living room with a flannel electric blanket that’s soft and warm.
• Add an elegant light-up birch tree to any space.

• It’s almost time to set the clocks back. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 a.m. Many states have made moves to address time change, but for now look forward to that extra hour of sleep.

• Today marks opening day for OnyxFest, the first and only theater festival in Indiana exclusively for Black playwrights. This weekend and next, you can catch five never-before-seen works for just $15 each. Get tickets. (WRTV)

• After a long closure due to the owner’s personal health battles, East Side Thai restaurant Fast Wok has finally reopened. Fans can come get their fix through the rest of the week — remember, it’s cash only. (WRTV)

• Between Tuesday, Nov. 28 and Monday, Jan. 8, the Giving Machine will be coming to Indy. Its vending machine-style design allows users to select and pay for items such as meals, refugee airfare, winter scarves, hygiene products, and much more for families in need around the world. We’ll let you know when a location is announced.

• Black? For winter? Groundbreaking. The Pacers just revealed their City Edition uniforms for this season — it’s the first time a Pacers uniform says “Indy” on the front and the first all-black jersey the team has worn. (FanNation)

• Healthy eating just got easier with the arrival of the IU Health Nutrition Hub, a food ordering experience centered around nutritious options. Patients with IU Health can now enroll in the program and pick up their food at lockers inside IU Health Methodist Hospital. (WISH)

• Woodruff Place’s gorgeous fountains make walking or driving down the neighborhood’s streets a special experience — and they’re in need of some help. Woodruffians are hoping to raise $200,000 to repair one of the fountains. Donate here. (WRTV)

• Spooky season may be over, but you can still live your goth fantasy year round with this gorgeous Herron-Morton home that just hit the market for $813,000. If dark drama isn’t exactly your thing, don’t worry — the interior is surprisingly light. (WISH)

• Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.

• Why optimize hormones as you age? You can improve strength, bone density, libido, blood pressure, and mood. Learn about your testosterone levels with Wellcore’s At-Home Assessment Kit.*

• This five-star-rated card offers not one, not six, but 21 months of 0% intro APR on qualifying balance transfers — giving you nearly two years to save big. (All with no annual fee, to boot.) Learn more and apply.*

• Challenge: six portions of potatoes, six eggs, diced ham, sausage, jalapenos, green peppers and onions all scrambled together and topped with cheddar cheese
• Cost: $31.50
• Time limit: Pull a random card to determine limit; times range from 30 minutes to one hour

• Challenge: Burger with a one pound patty, served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on the side
• Cost: $26.25
• Time limit: N/A

• Challenge: 30" single topping pizza — two people must work together to finish it
• Cost: $50
• Time limit: 45 minutes