April 25, 2008  |  A publication of the Avon Chamber of Commerce

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The Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District is pleased to announce the opening of a new Yard Waste Recycling Center in Plainfield.  The facility is located at 7020  South County Road 875 East in Plainfield.  The center will be opening on Monday, May 5th at 7am. 

The District and the Town of Plainfield have partnered together to make the new location available to residents of the county.  The property on which the Yard Waste Recycling Center is located is owned by the Town of Plainfield.  The Town will utilize the center to recycle organic materials its Department of Public Works generates during its normal operations.  In return for use of the property, the Hendricks County Solid Waste District staffs, operates and maintains the facility. 

A Yard Waste Recycling Center was previously located at 501 North Vine Street in Plainfield.  That location was closed in July of 2007 to make way for an extension of the Town’s trail system. 

The Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District also operates Yard Waste Recycling Centers in Danville and Brownsburg.  The centers serve to collect organic wastes (brush, grass clippings, leaves, firewood, etc.) generated by Hendricks County residents; businesses are not allowed to utilize the centers.  Fees based on the amount of yard waste to be recycled are assessed.  All of the Centers are open from 7am to 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays.  Each location is also open one day during the week (Plainfield—Monday, Brownsburg—Tuesday, Danville—Wednesday).  

The Yard Waste Recycling Centers are open from April through November each year.  In addition, the sites are made available from the latter part of December through the middle of January for residents to recycle Christmas Trees. 

For more information about hours, locations or pricing guidelines please call the District’s office at 745-9130 or visit www.HendricksSolidWaste.com.  

Whether you’re a casual touring family or a weekend warrior seeking a rigorous training ride the B&O Bicycle Tour is for you. Hendricks County Trail Development Association in partnership with Hendricks Regional Health wishes to announce the 16th annual B&O Bicycle Tour beginning at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, June 7, 2008. The ride will start and end at Williams Park , 940 South Locust Lane, Brownsburg, Indiana. Registration fees support the Hendricks County Trail Development Association, a non-profit group promoting the development of recreational trails in Hendricks County, specifically the B&O Trail.

The 16th Annual B&O Bicycle Tour winds its way through Hendricks County, Indiana. You can choose from 11, 25, 45 or 62 mile loops. Sag vans will follow the routes to assist riders. Refreshment stops will feature homemade cookies, treats, fruit, and plenty of water. To encourage families and novice riders, even the 11 mile route will have a refreshment stop. Bicycle helmets are required and riders are expected to obey all traffic laws.

Included with registration is a BBQ lunch provided by Charbonos Restaurant of Avon. The first 500 riders will receive a free commemorative souvenir. Stick around for musical entertainment by Mike Whitlock. Registrants will be eligible for door prizes.  To give families a break, we have a special family rate and kids 7 and under are free. A-1 Cyclery will be on hand at Williams Park to answer questions and assist riders with pre-ride inspections. For additional information or to obtain an entry form call 317-745-2471. Entry forms will be available in the spring of 2008 at most bike shops. On line registration plus a printable entry form can be found on our web site: www.BOTrail.org.

So for family fun or individual challenges the place to be Saturday, June 7, 2008 is in Williams Park, Brownsburg, Indiana at the B&O Bicycle Tour.

 
Upcoming events
Avon Relay for Life has added an exciting entertainment item for people of the community to enjoy.  Jimmy Ryser will perform a FREE concert for the community on Saturday, May 17 at 1:30pm.  The Avon Relay is May 17 & 18 from 10am-10am at the Avon Intermediate School East track just south of 36 on the west side of 267.  Relay is the signature event for the American Cancer Society and is a 24 hour event in which teams of people share the burden of walking for 24 hours to raise money in the fight against cancer.  The teams and the committee have put together many activities for the community to enjoy while they come out to visit the Relay event. To learn more about the event visit http://events.cancer.org/rflavonin.
"Business attire for the professional woman with a practical Twist" will be the theme for the annual Hendricks County Professional Business Women style show presented on Tuesday, May 27, 6:30 p.m., at the Danville Friends Church, CR 200 W, Danville.  The ticket price of $15 includes a catered dinner.  Tickets are available at the Curves for Women in Avon, Brownsburg and Danville or call 373-0062 for reservations.  Proceeds of this event will benefit the Professional Business Women's scholarship fund.  See you there!
 

Be Green! Fest 2008 on May 10th at Metropolis in Plainfield.  This free, family-oriented event is a great way for kids and adults to learn more about opportunities to “Be Green!” where we live, work and play. More Information.

The Radio Controlled Sailboat Regatta has been scheduled for May 17, 10:30am-3:30pm at the Town Hall Park.  The event is sponsored by Sebree Architects.  More information can be found at www.indyadmirals.org.
Events this weekend
The Screaming Eagles R/C Club welcomes the public to their Lowe's Airplane Show.  On Saturday, May 3, 1-4 pm in the Avon Lowe's Parking Lot there will be a Radio Controlled Model aircraft Static Show (rain date May 11).  On Sunday, May 4, 1-4 pm at the Plainfield Re-Entry Educational Facility Airfield there will be a Introduction to R/C Flying.  For information contact Bill Pence, Event chairman, 317-313-4802 or wpence@indy.rr.com.

Get your tickets now for the Breakfast of Champions benefiting the United Way Agencies of Hendricks County. Enjoy a wonderful breakfast, a surprise celebrity roasting, and an exciting morning of recognition and entertainment all in support of the United Way of Hendricks County.

The event is set for Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 am at the Primo Banquet & Conference Center in Plainfield. Tickets are $25 per person or $500 for a reserved table of eight. Tickets are now on sale to the general public and can be purchased at the following locations; the Hendricks County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hendricks County Flyer, United Way office in Danville, and the Avon, Brownsburg & Plainfield Chambers of Commerce. Join us as we recognize and honor our volunteers, companies, and community partners that support the United Way agencies of Hendricks County and present the 2nd Annual Zup’s Imagination Award. This award was created last year at the Breakfast of Champions to honor Tom Zupancic and bring recognition to the Imagination Library program through the United Way.

For more information on the event, contact the Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 317-718-8750 or visit www.TourHendricksCounty.com.

Our community is important to us.  In order to give back to our neighbors, Cass & Company Salon introduces FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS!  Every Friday in May, Cass & Company Salon will donate 10% of existing clients total service dollars to Avon Education Foundation!  For new guests who book appointments for Fridays throughout May and identify themselves as being associated with Avon Education Foundation, we’ll donate 20% of their services!  In addition to the donation, a promotional retail item will be available each Friday at a discount to guests as an added bonus!

Avon Education Foundation encourages, recognizes and supports creativity and excellence within the Avon Community School Corporation.   The Foundation serves as a catalyst for innovations that enhance the educational experience for Avon students beyond what tax dollars provide.

As a standard, new guests to the salon will receive a complimentary gift bag with promotional products to take home.

Cass & Company Salon is dedicated to creating unforgettable salon experiences.  Our Salon has been chosen by Salon Today magazine as one of today’s Top 200 Fastest Growing Salons in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007!   

We are excited to be able to offer our monthly “give-backs” to our community and look forward to working together to make a difference in Hendricks County!  For more information or to book an appointment, please call (317)272-3770.

Please see the calendar on the Chamber website for upcoming events www.avonchamber.org.