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Matters of Taste welcomes all 21+ members looking for a good meal and new friends. | Photo courtesy of Sigi Warda
Do you have good taste?
If the answer is yes, maybe you’d be interested in local Sigi’s Meetup group, Matters of Taste. The public club has been meeting for “good food, good drinks, and good conversations” for 15 years now, with 5,200+ members passing through its ranks.
Most events are unticketed and free to attend — you’ll only pay for your own meal. Come for the cuisine, leave with a new lifelong friend.
10th Annual Pumpkin, Cider, and Fall Beer Fest | 2-6 p.m. | Opti-Park | $35+ | Join Union Jack Pub for the return of Indiana’s only Pumpkin, Cider, and Fall Beer Fest, featuring 80+ seasonal brews, unlimited pours, and a VIP early access option.*
34 points. That’s the margin by which the Colts won over the Raiders Sunday night, marking their biggest victory since 2013. Which team will be trampled by Indy next? (WTHR)
Opening
After annexing the adjacent former Landsharks building, Indy CD & Vinyl will host a grand re-opening weekend from Saturday, Oct. 18 to Sunday, Oct. 19. The event will spotlight “The 808,” a new all-ages live music venue. (FOX59)
Wellness
There’s nothing scarier than neglecting your mental health — which is why, on Saturday, Oct. 25, Family & Community Partners will hold a free women’s mental health summit. Get more details and register to attend here. (WISH)
Eat
As hockey season hits the rink, Fishers Event Center is releasing fresh fall food offerings, including locally-sourced options like Philly cheesesteak eggrolls from It’s Those Eggrolls and treats from The Flying Cupcake. See other new menu items.
Try This
Pine-ing for some fall colors — and a free trip to the zoo? Grab your camera and head to White River State Park to enter its fall photo contest. Check out the prizes and submit your winning shot by Monday, Oct. 20. (WISH)
Outdoors
Last weekend saw the grand opening of Sheridan’s new Monon Trail segment. The trail now is now ~28 miles long, running through the entirety of Hamilton County and connecting to downtown. Will it continue even further north? (IndyStar)
Sports
Hot Hoosier take: Dan Lanning and the Ducks are overrated. Locked On Hoosiers explains why.
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This weekend, I went to Conner Prairie’s Headless Horseman Festival with my family. It’s only been two years since I last visited the festival, but so much had already changed; it’s definitely worth a repeat visit if you’re on the fence. The event runs through Sunday, Oct. 26.
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