• Signed center James Wiseman, who was the No. 2 overall pick in 2020
• Re-signed two-time All-Star Pascal Siakam to a multi-year contract
• Re-signed high-flying forward Obi Toppin
• Signed contract extensions with third-year guard Andrew Nembhard and veteran T.J. McConnell
• Myles Turner will be entering his 10th season with the Blue + Gold
• Rookies: Johnny Furphy (No. 35 overall), Tristen Newton (No. 49), and Enrique Freeman (No. 50).

Upcoming home games

• Preseason | Monday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. | Pacers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
• Preseason | Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. | Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets
• Regular season | Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3:30 p.m. | Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers
• Regular season | Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. | Pacers vs. Boston Celtics
• Regular season | Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. | Pacers vs. Orlando Magic

• Parisian Market | Friday, Oct. 4-Saturday, Oct. 5 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Glendale Town Center | Cost of purchase | Visit this one-of-a-kind shopping event inspired by the eclectic markets of Paris.
• Indianapolis 8 Hour | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | $20+ | The weekend will feature 130+ GT cars, autograph sessions, giveaways, vendors, supercar corrals, and a grid walk.

• Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest | Saturday, Oct. 5-Thursday, Oct. 10 | Times vary | Harrison Center for the Arts | Free | Celebrate Midwest lit with a book fair, local and regional author readings, workshops, bookish activities, food + drink, music, games, and prizes.
• 5th Annual Hendricks County International Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 11 a.m. | The Shops at Perry Crossing, Plainfield | Cost of purchase | Enjoy local exhibitors, performances, and cuisines from around the world.
• GermanFest | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 12 p.m. | Athenaeum | $15+ | Celebrate German-American culture with bier, brats, and wiener dogs.

• Carmel Swim Academy Swim Lessons | Monday, Oct. 7 | Times vary | Carmel Swim Academy | Registration required | Visit this welcoming facility for swim instruction for all ages and abilities.

• Speedway Cruise In Nights | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Daredevil Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Join this monthly cruise-in for car camaraderie, food, hot rods, and more.

• South Korea-based Lotte Hotels & Resorts wants to build a five-story, high-end hotel in Westfield. The project will include the 144,600-sqft hotel + a 10,600-sqft commercial space. Construction is expected to begin in late 2025 and conclude in early 2028. (IBJ)

• Indy is set to host the 2027 and 2028 Division II men’s and women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. Indiana Sports Corp said 15 regional + national championships will take place in Indy during the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, including women’s basketball in 2028. (WTHR)

• To no surprise to us... Just after the AP named Caitlin Clark Rookie of the Year in September, the WNBA officially announced that Clark won the league’s Rookie of the Year. It follows the Fever’s historic season turnaround that saw a 1-8 start result in a playoff run.

• Grassy Creek Regional Park on the east side is getting a new environmental community center, nature playground, and ADA-accessible trails. The center will have classrooms for educational programming beginning in early 2025. Construction is expected to be done at the end of the year. (IndyStar)

• Special Olympics North America recognized seven schools in Indiana for their achievements in inclusion. Each of the schools met 10 national standards of excellence in the areas of inclusion, advocacy, and respect. See the list of schools. (WRTV)

• Another Indy restaurant is getting ready for its big break on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Pa & Ma’s Backyard BBQ will appear in the sixth episode of season 40 of the Food Network show. It airs tonight at 9 p.m. (IndyStar)

• The Colts travel south to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. We don’t know whether or not Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor, Kwity Paye, or Kenny Moore II will play. Listen with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcast.
  

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Important dates

• Tuesday, Oct. 8 | Early voting begins at City-County Building
• Thursday, Oct. 24 | Deadline to request an absentee ballot
• Saturday, Oct. 26 | Satellite site voting begins
• Tuesday, Nov. 5 | Election Day

Checklist

• Register or update your registration. You can check your voting status here.
• If you’re unable to vote in person, apply for an absentee ballot.
• More information will become available 2-4 weeks before the election but you can check on referendums + see who’s running in your community.
• Find your polling place to vote on Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Bring an acceptable form of ID with you.