JANUARY 2022

PARKS PROGRAMS...Spring program registration will open at 9 am on February 7. View the full program guide HERE.

MACGREGOR PARK...If you have questions or concerns regarding the park, please send an email to parks@wwtownship.us. Thank you for keeping us informed!

Feb 5: American Girl Tea Party, @9 am OR @1 pm; WWT
Feb 8: Understanding Social Security Benefits @6 pm, WWT
Feb 8: Secrets You Need to Know Before Selling Your Home, part 3 @7 pm, WWT
Feb 16: Retirement Basics @6pm, WWT

WWT: Westfield Washington Township Office, 1549 E Greyhound Pass, Carmel
Register for Westfield Washington Township Programs HERE.

Hamilton Heights High School will host a countywide Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Job Fair on Wednesday, February 16 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Their address is 25802 SR 19 in Arcadia, IN. For more information, you may contact Eric Fisher at Hamilton Heights High School. (317) 984-3551.

The Hamilton County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) application is still accepting applications. This program was created to provide housing stability for renters affected by COVID-19. Qualified renters can apply for financial assistance to help cover past due rent and/or utility payments. Learn more or apply HERE.

The HAWK signal at 161st Street and the Monon Trail crossing is currently under repair. Drivers will NOT receive a stop signal until further notice, it will only flash yellow. Trail users need to be extra cautious when crossing.

There will be a public hearing for the SR 32 reconstruction project on Wednesday, January 26 at the Grand Park Sports Campus Events Center at 6pm. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions and interact with the project team. Find more info about the project HERE.

Kids In Need Foundation, Teachers' Treasures, Inc., & Lysol US connected the Westfield Education Foundation with a generous donation of Lysol wipes for the schools and families. Community members can also pick up one FREE pack of wipes at Westfield Washington Public Library or Westfield YMCA Natatorium while supplies last.

Join the Westfield Education Foundation on March 6th from 2 - 5 pm for their annual Top Golf Fundraiser. This is a fun event for families, businesses, or clubs. Each guest will enjoy three hours of golf, a buffet-style lunch, and bottomless soda/tea/coffee. A cash bar will also be available. Register by February 18. Or sign up to become a SPONSOR. All proceeds will benefit the WEF and will support teachers, staff, and students in the Westfield Washington School district.

The school district is looking for qualified substitute teachers and bus drivers. If you are interested in learning more, visit the website HERE.

Our Westfield nonprofit organizations are hard at work supporting our residents. The Westfield community is here to support you!

News from Family Promise

Have you heard about Amazon Smile? When shopping for items on Amazon, instead visit Smile.Amazon.com and Amazon will donate a portion of the price of your purchase to a nonprofit of your choice! You can now select Family Promise of Hamilton County as that nonprofit! It doesn't cost you anything additional to do this and it can be a huge help to supporting our cause of ending homelessness in Hamilton County!

Family Promise of Hamilton County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving homeless families and their children in Hamilton County, Indiana. Learn more at https://www.familypromisehamiltoncountyin.org/.

News from Heart and Soul Clinic
Help "Share the Love" with Heart and Soul Free Clinic (for Valentine's Day) by purchasing a yard sign for you or a loved one. This is a fundraiser to help support the clinic. We encourage you to display the sign proudly in your yard so others can learn more about Heart and Soul Free Clinic and the service we provide to our community. Each sign costs $30 and will be delivered to your yard. The DEADLINE is FEB 18th. Purchase your sign HERE.

For more information about the Heart and Soul Clinic and the services that they provide, please visit their website at http://www.heartandsoulclinic.org/.

News from Open Doors

Open Doors is officially in our new building addition! It was recently put to good use by packing 480 weekend food bags for students so they have nutritious food to eat over the weekend.

For more information about how you can receive food or make a donation to Open Doors of Westfield, please visit their website at https://opendoorswestfield.org/

News from Prevail, Inc.
Prevail is growing! We currently have an opening for a new Mobile Advocacy position.
Apply HERE. | The new Biggby Coffee Westfield donated $542 to Prevail, which is the number of beverages they sold during their opening.

Learn more about what you can do to help prevent domestic violence at www.prevailinc.org.

News from Shepherd's Center of Hamilton County

Did you know that low-income seniors are eligible for energy assistance grants? Applications are open through May. Send a message through the website HERE or call 317-674-8777.

The Shepherd Center provides programs and services to seniors living in Hamilton County. Visit their website for more information visit

News from Student Impact

Join SI on February 25th, 2022 from 6 - 10 m at The Bridgewater Club in Westfield for a night to celebrate all things Student Impact! Since 1999, Student Impact has been striving to build relationships through love and acceptance in a safe and consistent environment! Learn more about the Black Tie Bingo fundraiser HERE.

Check out the Student Impact website for the updated schedule for Intermediate, Middle, and High School students.

News from Wellbeing Coalition of Westfield

The first WESTFIELD WELLBEING FAIR will take place on January 30 from 2 - 5 PM at Westfield High School. Please join us as we educate the community about health and wellness and build relationships with Westfield businesses and community organizations that provide wellbeing support. Learn more HERE.

If you want to learn more or get involved with the Wellbeing Coalition of Westfield, visit the website HERE.

News from Westfield Education Foundation

WEF received $11,250 in Hamilton County ARPA funds to support learning loss in the early childhood program due to the shutdowns during the COVID pandemic.

See what is happening with the WEF by visiting the website HERE.

News from Westfield Washington Public Library

Versiti Blood Center of Indiana will be in the library parking lot for a mobile blood drive on Wednesday, February 2 from 2 PM to 5 PM. Appointments are preferred. Give the precious gift of life by donating blood! You may register for your specific appointment time HERE. For more information call 317-916-5150 or 800-632-4722 Ext. 5150, or visit www.versiti.org/indiana.

Visit the library's website to stay up to date on their programs and events.

News from Westfield Youth Assistance Program

Being a mentor is fun and rewarding! We are here to support our mentors so that the experience is beneficial for both the mentor and mentee. To learn more HERE. Apply to become a mentor HERE.

Learn more about the Westfield Youth Assistance Program at youthassistance.org/westfield

News from Women of Westfield

There are so many fun events coming up for the Women of Westfield members. What will you be able to attend? 1/27 - Cocktails and Conversations at 1205 Distillery; 2/16 - Online Cooking Class with WHS Culinary teacher Nikki Heflin; March - St Patrick's Day Social; April - Pickleball Clinic; May - 3rd Birthday Bash

If you are a female that lives or works in Westfield and would like to join WOW to get connected to other women in Westfield, please sign up for the Facebook group page or visit the website at womenofwestfield.com to sign up for the newsletter and text reminders.