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Welcome To The Inaugural Edition Of Greenwood City Lifestyle Hello, and welcome to the Greenwood City Lifestyle family. We couldn’t be more enthused to bring you the first edition of this publication! As a 30-year resident of Greenwood, married to a Center Grove native, my wife, Amber, and I jumped at the opportunity to become more engaged in the community. Greenwood always has had a personality all of its own, unlike anywhere else. A little bit of city, a little bit of country and a whole lot of great people. Amber grew up in the area and is highly in tune with everything local. She knows the people, supports the local businesses and is always coming up with the best places to eat, drink and socialize, making her the perfect Publication Director. She keeps me grounded and helps me remember why we did this in the first place: to bring positivity and excitement to the community we both call home. As for me, I may not be a native, but I’ve been here a while. I’ve raised my kids in this community and truly love everything the southside stands for. Born in South Bend and having spent my post-high school years in larger cities such as Dayton, Ohio, and Indianapolis, I guess I’m the city part of our team. She’s definitely the country part. My entire career up until now has been in sales, but fortunately, the last seven or eight years have been with publications. I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly in this business, and am thrilled to have an opportunity to do it right. To make a positive impact. Amber and I have been working hard for the past four months in preparation for the moment this publication hits your mailbox, and we’re so happy to say thank you to all of the people who have supported us in this journey. Thank you to all of the advertising and editorial partners who have made this possible, and finally, thank you to you, our readers, who have made this such an amazing community worth investing in and telling stories about. We hope you enjoy reading the magazine as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it.

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Indiana’s First Wellness Lifestyle Community/Agrihood Aberdeen Offers Farm-To-Table Amenities

Servants’ Hearts For Local Seniors

This Community Comes Together To Provide Life’s Essential Safety Nets

Meet The Publisher

Greenwood City Lifestyle Publisher, Scott Gilcrest, Shares Favorite Local Interests

Greenwood is known for being ideally situated to accommodate diverse companies, industries and societal traditions. As a valued part of Johnson County, Greenwood is simply one of the best places to live in Indiana.

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1: Ken Weadick is board-certified behavior analyst and dog trainer at Top Tier K9 of Greenwood. 2: Trainer Ken Weadick prepares dogs to live on military bases; assist veterans, law enforcement officers. 3: Officers McTarsney, Hensley, Flake, Wildman, Nicholson, Patrick, Swafford, Resciniti graduated Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. 4: Congratulations to the recent graduates of Greenwood’s 2023 Citizens Academy. 5: Greenwood city staffers seek new Adopt-A-Spot sponsors to maintain select locations for two years. 6: Grafton Peek Mercantile opened at 280 W. Main St., offering handmade gifts/goods from Indiana. 7: Greenwood Public Library’s Donna Ciriello recommends book “The Home Edit” Guide for 2024 organization ideas.

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Whitney Marsh, D.M.D., Celebrates Third-Year Anniversary With Sauer Dentistry During this January, Whitney Marsh, D.M.D., observed her third anniversary with Sauer Dentistry in Greenwood. This cosmetic dentist grew up in Greenwood, graduating from Center Grove High School in 2005. She received her bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Indiana University, and earned her D.M.D. in 2018 from the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. Her experience as a dental assistant and hygienist strengthens her understanding of patient needs and highest quality of care.

Dogtopia Of Greenwood Welcomes New General Manager In December 2021, Dogtopia of Greenwood Owner/Operator Ken Weadick launched the dog daycare, expanding into boarding in early 2022. During August 2023, grooming was added to the operation, followed by establishing Top Tier K9 Greenwood for dog training during September 2023. Ken says Haley Davis, general manager, has been a valuable team member throughout this evolution but is now stepping away to focus on her growing family. Ken announces Laura Weintraut as new general manager.

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P rov i d i n g o p p o r t u n it ie s t o c o n n e c t w it h n at u re , n e i g h b o rs , c o m mu n it y i s o n e go a l of A b e rd e e n’s ac t i ve l i fe s t y le . Harmoniously blending indoor and outdoor living spaces in creative, comforting manners is the mission of a new community development being constructed by Duke Homes. Mike Duke, founder and president of Duke Homes, understands personally why more homeowners are searching for a community in which they can get closer to the roots of Greenwood and Bargersville’s agricultural heritage while still embracing planned economic growth and diversification in the area. The Duke’s newest planned community, Aberdeen, is destined to become Indiana’s first Wellness Lifestyle Community and Agrihood. As a seventh-generation farmer, Mike has spent 37-plus years focused on responsible land stewardship as a developer of planned communities and as a custom home builder. “We didn’t want to create a neighborhood where people drove into their garages and never ventured out. Providing neighbors with a variety of healthy activities and opportunities to connect with nature, their neighbors, and the community is one of the goals of Aberdeen’s active lifestyle,” says Mike. Beyond the gated entrance of Aberdeen, this upscale community blends Mike’s love of agriculture with a host of wellness amenities, including 2.5 miles of trails, woods, green space, stocked lakes, community gardens and monthly programmed activities, plus a working farm. Aberdeen Farms is at the heart of the farm-to-table community, calling residents to enjoy pastures with grazing horses, lowing cows, fresh-cut flowers, seasonal produce, an event barn, and a farm store opening this spring. Mike says future planned amenities will include Lakeside Park with a playground and sports courts, dog park and community center.

“My wife, Marcia, and I hold fast to the guiding principles of integrity, faith, heritage and our business mission: ‘To impact the communities we live, work and build into such a degree that they be recognized as places where residents love their neighbors as themselves better than anywhere else in the Midwest,’” states Mike. Each home that Duke builds, both in Aberdeen and out, is known for combining timeless design and the highest quality craftsmanship. Coupled with uncompromising service to clients, Mike says his team fully embraces the philosophy of servant-heartedness. “It’s one of the reasons many clients and their families have returned to Duke Homes to build multiple residences over the years,” he adds. Mike says the design of each Duke Home is like a fingerprint, as unique as the clients themselves. Before the first planning line is drawn, Mike says his architectural team gets to know clients, their aspirational home style and desired design features before discovering how they envision using the interior and exterior spaces of their homes. From these conversations, blueprints are developed, revised and finalized over several meetings. “Though each floorplan is unique, there are some elements that are the bedrock of a Duke Home,” Mike shares. “Custom Amish cabinetry, detailed trim work, copious built-ins and the finest quality building materials and craftsmanship are all present in Duke’s homes.” More and more homeowners request homes designed around expansive outdoor areas for entertainment that work seamlessly to blend the indoor and outdoor living spaces, Mike says. Vaulted ceilings, soaring walls of oversized windows and sliding glass walls are keystones of these designs that provide CONTINUED >

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captivating outdoor views and fill homes with natural sunlight. “Pools, poolside pavilions, heated outdoor patios with kitchens and fireplaces and enclosed with automatic screen walls all reflect our clients’ desires to be closer to nature,” he adds. Demand for homes with multigenerational family living and features that allow aging in place also are surging. Mike says many Duke Homes’ clients design their homes with dedicated quarters for their parents to reside either seasonally or year-round. “Creating areas where each ‘family’ can have their own private living space, while still being part of the overall home, can prove challenging but satisfying once achieved,” he admits. Local, younger Duke Homes’ clients also are planning so that as they age, they can continue to stay in their

homes. Mike says additions of elevators/elevator roughins, zero entry showers, wider doorways and other accommodations can be incorporated during design and construction, so later in life homes can be adjusted to fit changing needs. “Designing a house that will always be home for our clients is a truly rewarding endeavor,” assures Mike. “Our work is backed by our unwavering dedication to quality in all things, thoughtful land stewardship, and a focus on listening to and serving each client’s distinctive needs.”

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“We’re so blessed with amazing volunteers, who constantly help keep all the parts moving.”

Assisting elderly adults for the past 11 years has been the passion of Kimberly Smith, executive director of Johnson County Senior Services. JCSS was launched in 1979, originally to provide life-saving transportation for critical health care. Kimberly says the nonprofit’s main objectives support enhancing the quality of life for older adults while enabling them to live with dignity and independence in their homes for as long as possible. During the year ending in 2022, JCSS supporters responded to 29,567 walk-ins, incoming calls and speaking engagements. “We have a pay-it-forward Durable Medical Equipment (DME) program. JCSS accepts donated supplies and DME, such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower seats and bedside commodes, in good condition. The DME is then given to seniors in need for no charge,” explains Kimberly. CONTINUED >

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Additionally, the group provides free door-to-door transportation to Johnson County residents age 60 and older. “We transport older residents for medical needs, errands, personal appointments and recreational activities,” Kimberly says. Free essential services to seniors are possible, Kimberly explains, because financial gifts, sponsorships and donated items make it possible. Giving opportunities are offered through several programs: Friends of Seniors, sponsorships and the Sunset Memorial Program. These services are managed by Kimberly as the only full-time paid employee, two dispatchers who handle incoming calls and seven paid drivers who hold Paid For Hire license endorsements. They plan to celebrate the organization’s 45th anniversary this April 5 with an open house.

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Reservations For Two Dreamy destinations for couples looking to get away.

Finding a life partner just might be easier than finding someone you can travel with. Pace, patience and priorities all matter when organizing itineraries, straddling time zones and navigating new places. Do you like languid mornings with room service, wide sandy beaches and white-glove service? Or, do you prefer watching the sunrise in hiking boots, launching into eye-opening excursions and digging to find that hidden gem of a restaurant that serves local food to locals? When the stars align, both partners have an affinity for generally the same kind of vacation, or are willing to compromise. Enjoying travel with your mate is the icing on the (wedding) cake. Here are a few ideas for fabulously romantic getaways. Bon Voyage!

Traveling can be as stressful as it is sublime. Exhausting as it is inspiring. Traveling as a couple requires additional planning and communication with a healthy dose of patience. Much like marriage! But, waking up in a faraway place, exploring unknown terrain together and leaving your routine and all its trappings behind can be therapeutic. You both can take on new roles and release tired habits.

Write new vows over lunch or take a random nap because you can.

Share planning and talk about your goals for the trip. Do you want to completely unplug or will one of you need excellent wifi to call into a few meetings?

If you’re parents, consider setting boundaries for texting and phone calls so you can put the phone away and immerse in one another. Let the kids know you will be checking your phone at a certain time each day (and stick to that). Let the grandparents or caregivers handle the day to day drama.

Take turns charting a course for the day. On day one, you check museum opening times, get the timed tickets and find a nearby spot for a healthy lunch. On day two, you sit back and let your partner call the Uber and source out the perfect shopping district, walking distance to a park. Enjoy the ride, either way.

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Br ing ing Joy B ack i nto the K itchen

Chef Dennis Prescott Talks Falling in Love with Feeding People and the Connection Food Creates

Fi nd t he t h i ng s t hat you love . Ta ke t he st re s s out of fo o d . Fe e d p e ople b e c au s e a l l t hey re a l l y c a re a b out i s sp end i ng t i me w it h you . Br i ng joy back i nt o t he k it chen .”

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Whether you know him from the Netflix hit Restaurants on the Edge or from his absolutely mouth-watering food photos as @ dennistheprescott on the ‘gram, this former-musician turned internationally-renowned Chef is an amazingly talented, thoughtful, and globe-trotting force to be reckoned with. When it comes to inspiration for creating experiences around food and your community, as well as creating travel bucket lists to some of the world’s most unique and delicious destinations off the beaten path, Chef ‘Dennis The Prescott’ is a culinary change maker whose feed you’ll want to feast on Originally an aspiring musician, Canadian-born Dennis Prescott’s journey began while in university with a single invitation from another solo musician who asked him to tour with them around the US. This eventually took him to Nashville where they began making records and pursuing their musical dreams. Yet, in the midst of all of this, Dennis was not taking care of himself — eating take out, dollar menus, etc, had become a way of life. A friend had a “come to Jesus” moment with him and stressed that he needed to start taking care of himself. Having no idea exactly what that meant or how to do so, the advice was simple: “You need to start eating better.”

The St ar t “Go to the library and borrow some cookbooks,” his friend suggested. Dennis went to a nearby library and borrowed three books only to have his friend ask why he chose those in particular. Dennis remembers saying verbatim, “I don’t know? The guy on the cover looks kinda good looking, and I feel like I could probably pull these recipes off, and he seems really happy too!” As it turned out they were three books by Jamie Oliver; it’s just that he had no idea who Jamie Oliver was at the time. Flash forward and Dennis’ first dinner-hosting experiment was made up of twenty people from the music studio, all sitting in camping chairs with beer koozies and makeshift tables in his apartment. “I remember at the time this moment of, okay, the food is on the table, it’s a stressful thing, and then everybody tucks in and they take their first bite, and there’s a moment of hush that kind of came over everyone; it got really quiet just for a second, and then everyone started talking and getting into it and I fell in love with food right there at that moment. What eventually followed were 13 episodes over nine months where the Restaurants on the Edge team traveled to and filmed restaurant revivals that included three in Canada, one in the continental US, one in Hawaii, and others outside of North America, including Hong Kong, Slovenia, Austria, Malta, St. Lucia and Finland. CONTINUED > FEB R UARY 2 0 2 4 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/G R E E N WO O D

“ W hen you get of f t he b e at en pat h a l it t le bit , you le a r n t he d i f ferenc e b et we en vac at ion a nd t ravel .

Travel Recom mend at ions for Foodies “Slovenia borders Italy and Croatia, which is to say there are a lot of shared values in and around food; they have really great cheese, dairy, beef, pasta, but very few tourists, hardly any. So if you love Italy, that kind of specific travel and food experience, particularly Northern Italy, because you can see the Alps from where they are. It’s picture perfect, a beautiful place, and also where orange wine is from.” Dennis also highly recommends Costa Rica, Hawaii and Finland. “Most people love the idea of travel, but we tend to pick the same places when we travel, and there is nothing wrong with that, they are amazing for a reason, but when you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.” Restaurants on the Edge is important and meaningful to Chef Prescott because it tells stories of hope and joy and redemption around the kitchen. Oftentimes the food space can be very stressful, but he believes that at the end of the day, people just want to spend time with other people that they love. One of the most common fears Dennis hears from people cooking and/or grilling at home is, ‘where do I start? I don’t know how to get going, so I just don’t.’ Rather than overcomplicating it, Dennis recommends cooking the things that bring you joy — things that are on a restaurant menu you can’t NOT order because you’re so pumped that those dishes are on there. “Find the things that you love. Take the stress out of food. Feed people because all they really care about is spending time with you. Bring joy back into the kitchen.”

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Hosting the Perfect Dinner Party PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES

Your next event, served alfresco Catering experts Chef Kyle and Hannah Williams, owners of Savor & Swirl culinary company, create an outdoor dinner party with chef-driven perennial dishes served in beautiful seasonal settings. For this alfresco dinner party, Chef Kyle draws on his favorite recipes updated for a modern palate and paired with wine selections to complement the bountiful feast.

Insider Tips for Hosting: • Build a menu around the season. Start with what produce is available locally based on the season for the most authentic meal experience. For instance, Chef Kyle says “In November, people crave turkey, sage stuffing and cranberry sauce,” but that meal served in the heat of Summer wouldn’t hit the same. In-season fruits and vegetables will always be of highest quality and best taste. • Always greet guests with a beverage and appetizers. “Offer champagne for wine-lovers or a sparkling drink or signature cocktail. It’s all about serving guests to the highest caliber,” Kyle says.

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• Draw inspiration from the season’s colors and temperatures. For Spring and Summer, think flowers, fresh herbs and linens. For Fall, think flannel blankets, wooden tables, fire pits, open grills, string lights and candles to create a really cool environment you haven’t been able to do all summer.” For Winter, head indoors to create a cozy environment for guests to connect. • “You can’t go wrong with fresh flowers,” Hannah says, “but keep bouquets low to not interfere with conversation flowing. For fall, I like richer, jewel-toned florals to mix and match and keep whimsical. I vary glass vases with bur - nished brass for warm fall vibes.” • An easy but thoughtful detail is to put a simple menu at each place setting, so guests know what to expect. “Add a pen, so guests can jot tasting notes, especially for wine pairings or multiple courses,” Hannah says. “Guests can share comments, then take the menu home as a sweet reminder of the event.” • Follow the French principle of mise en place or everything in place before your event. “This is actually our company’s name,” Kyle says. “It’s that important to us. Make sure the wines are all open, cocktails are pre-made, place settings are out, candles are lit and music is playing. When guests arrive, it gives that wow-factor and shows you intentionally made them feel special.” • To build confidence as a host, start small and practice. “Keep the menu and guest list small,” Kyle says. “Choose recipes you already have confidence in. If you make a great Beef Stroganoff, then go with that. People will love it!” •

As fun as it is to dine outside, always have an indoors back-up plan. “We’ve had to bring it indoors before,” Hannah says. “It’s still fun.” Insider Tips for Hosting: “Think flannel blankets, wooden tables, fire pits, open grills, string lights and candles to create a really cool environment you haven’t been able to do all summer.”

Read on for some of Chef Kyle’s favorite recipes. CONTINUED > FEB R UARY 2 0 2 4 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/G R E E N WO O D

Fresh Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Hardwood Smoked Bacon

Heirloom Root Vegetable Hash Yield: 6-10 servings

Yield: 6 servings • 4 cups Brussels sprouts, raw, halved • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil • ¼ cup yellow onion, sliced • 1 tablespoon garlic, sliced thin • 1-2 cups bacon, smoked, thick cut, large dice • Salt, pepper to taste • 2 tablespoons real butter, unsalted • Optional garnish: 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

METHOD OF PREPARATION: 1. Preheat oven to 400 °F for convection setting, (425 °F conventional). 2. In mixing bowl, add oil and cut raw Brussels sprouts. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Place seasoned sprouts on baking sheet and bake in oven until done, about 20-40 minutes (soft yet still with good texture and crispy edges with some dark brown color). Remove from oven. 4. Place large sauté pan on medium heat and render bacon. Add a splash of olive oil to get it going, if needed. Cook until bacon is crispy and golden brown, 5-10 minutes. 5. Add onions to pan and cook until soft, 5-8 minutes. 6. Turn heat to high and add garlic and butter and cook for 1 minute. 7. Add roasted Brussels sprouts to pan and toss all together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 8. For optional garnishes, add fresh chopped parsley. 9. Serve and enjoy!

CHEF NOTES: • If Brussels sprouts are large, cut in quarters. • Rendering bacon means extracting the bacon fat which adds a lot of flavor to the dish.

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• 2 cups heirloom carrot, cubed • 2 cups heirloom rutabaga, peeled, cubed • 2 cups heirloom parsnip, cubed • 1 cup heirloom turnip, cubed • 2 cups heirloom marble potatoes, halved • 3 tablespoons rosemary, fresh, de-stemmed, chopped • 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, de-stemmed, chopped • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • Salt – to taste • Pepper – to taste • Optional garnish: 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

METHOD OF PREPARATION: 1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F on convection setting (425°F conventional). 2. In mixing bowl, add oil and raw cut vegetables. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 3. Place seasoned vegetables on oiled baking sheet and bake in oven until they are caramelized and tender, about 30-60 minutes. Will be soft yet still with good texture and crispy edges with some lightly charred areas. 4. Remove from oven once finished cooking. 5. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. 6. Enjoy.

Cranberry Orange Zest Sauce Yields 4 cups • • • • • • • • • •

3 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen 1 cup cranberry juice, sweetened 1 piece orange peel 1 each orange for zesting ½ cup orange juice, freshly juiced 3 each cinnamon stick ¼ teaspoon clove, ground ¼ teaspoon allspice, ground ½ cup sugar Pinch salt

METHOD OF PREPARATION: 1. In medium saucepot on high heat, add everything except orange peel and orange zest. Bring ingredients to boil, then reduce to a simmer with lid. 2. While simmering, stir occasionally with rubber spatula ensuring bottom does not burn. Simmer for 30 minutes or until sauce thickens. 3. Remove lid and add orange peel and season to taste. Can add more sugar or spice if needed. 4. Once sauce is thickened and most liquid has evaporated, remove orange peel and cinnamon sticks and remove pot from heat. 5. With hand-held blender, puree sauce, keeping some texture. 6. Freshly grate in orange zest, stir and season to taste. 7. Transfer sauce to jar and place in refrigerator to cool overnight. 8. Enjoy!

CHEF NOTES: • Enjoy with all types of poultry and game birds. • Do not use ground cinnamon. • Can puree with blender if you do not have hand-held blender. • Consistency should be thick sauce and not a jelly. FEB R UARY 2 0 2 4 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/G R E E N WO O D

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Toddler/Preschool Story Time uPaint Pottery Studio | 11:00 AM

Armstrong Optometry & Associates Armstrong Optometry & Associates has been serving our community with extraordinary eye care for twenty years. Our doctors specialize in treating medical and vision eye health issues. Our spacious boutique optical is one of a kind with a wide variety quality frames for all budgets. Our dry eye clinic offers a number of treatments and procedures including Optilight IPL, the only FDAapproved IPL for dry eye management. We serve patients of all ages and welcome you to our office! comprehensive eye exams | eye disease management dry eye clinic | myopia management

Let little ones' imaginations run wild in this exciting, 1-hour story-paint event. The class will begin with a fun Valentine's Day story followed by open paint time to create a coffee mug. Class includes story, painting a coffee mug and snack. All ages welcome and no prior painting experience necessary. Cost is $15 per painter. Call 317.893.5700 or email info@upaintpotterystudio.com. FEBR UARY 5TH

Bargersville Rotary Club Meeting To Strengthen Community Cellar's Market | 6:00 PM All are welcome to attend the meeting of the new Bargersville Rotary Club, District 6580. Club President David Maurer says the group has operated as a satellite of Center Grove Rotary Club. He adds there already are 15 local members, with interest from another dozen, all working from the mission of "service above self." For questions, contact David at 317.445.3621. FEBR UARY 10 TH

Community Fly-In Fundraiser

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Center Grove High School | 11:45 AM Fly indoors in the 59,500-squarefoot Student Activity Center, while supporting the CGHS RC Flying Club. Landing fees: $10; Spectator Fee: $5. All landing and spectator fees go directly to the student-operated RC Flying club to continue their growth in RC flying. Flying begins at noon and concludes at 4 p.m.

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Wine Down With Yoga Barn At Bay Horse Inn 6:00 PM The Studio You Yoga team will host a wine down for an evening of yoga and wine. The instructor will guide guests through a 60-minute class, designed to put bodies into a state of zen and relaxation. The evening concludes with one glass of wine and opportunities to socialize with other attendees. Cost is $15 each. Register online at: MallowRun.com/ category/events/February. F E BRUA RY 2 4 T H

Parkinson's Revolution Studio 317 Fitness & Cycling 8:30 AM Parkinson’s Revolution will take place across the country on Feb. 24. Join in-person at this studio location until 1 p.m. or virtually for a high energy ride that generates funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease, then celebrate the power of movement at postride happy hour, the Sweat Social. Get background at PDRevolutionIND.org. Email gperruzzi@parkinson.org or call 847.230.7896 for event details. F E BRUA RY 2 9 T H

Camela Widad Music MashCraft Greenwood Brewing Company | 7:00 PM Camela Widad is 'a little bit saintly and a little bit rock and roll.' Growing up in Wisconsin, in the world of country and blues tinged with a hint of rock, the rich underbelly of American culture courses through her veins. Camela has appeared on stage alongside Chuck Prophet, Della May, David Lindley and iconic band America.

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Meet The Publisher GREENWOOD CITY LIFESTYLE PUBLISHER, SCOTT GILCREST, SHARES FAVORITE LOCAL INTERESTS

G re e nwo o d Pa rks Greenwood Parks represent my happy place with my dog, Georgia. Have you tried the dog areas at Freedom Park, University Park and Westside Park? Dog park members can let four-legged friends run free, find new playmates or test obstacle skills at the Austin Speece Tiller’s Agility Course provided by the Speece Family.

Baybe rr y S pa Spoiling my wife, Amber, with spa treatments at Bayberry Spa is another step I take as often as I can. They specialize in massage therapy, spa facials and spa body treatments, using and sell Farmhouse Fresh products. Photo courtesy of Bayberry Spa

C en ter Grove High S chool I’m always up for supporting and watching youth sports, especially the Center Grove High School football and baseball games. Keep going, all Trojan teams!

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Local breweries provide fun, great gathering spots and festive ambiance. For example, I like that Taxman Brewery beverages are Belgianinspired yet American-crafted. Photo courtesy of Taxman Brewery

Playing golf with my boys is a bonus. Our community is lucky to have options among Bluff Creek Golf Course, Hickory Stick Golf Club, Otte Golf Center, Dyes Walk Golf Course, Orchard Golf Center and Valle Vista Country Club.

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