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Family Fun with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra

CSO The Carmel Symphony Orchestra presents, Family Fun!, an interactive concert geared toward children of all ages on Sunday, Feb. 14, 3:00 p.m. at Westfield High School. The Family Fun! concert is a unique opportunity that no other regional orchestra offers. The unusual format, designed specifically with children in mind, allows families to enjoy quality, classical music together in a relaxed environment.

INDOT Prepares for More Snow

Snowy Roads Starting at 10 p.m. tonight, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is dispatching 30 yellow trucks to treat and plow state highways in the Indianapolis area. At midnight, coverage increases to a full call-out of 65 trucks, which are anticipated to be on patrol through Wednesday. INDOT maintains approximately 1,425 miles of road in and around Indianapolis, including all lanes, ramps and bridges.

Travel Warnings Issued for Hamilton County

HC Quadrants The snow seems to have finally stopped, but Hamilton County has issued travel warnings throughout the region. A Level 4 Travel Caution remains in effect for southern Hamilton County (south of State Road 32) until 12 PM Saturday. Please exercise extreme caution when traveling this morning.

St. Vincent Heart Center Offers Special $49 Heart Scan in February

Heart RISK One out of every two people will die from heart disease. It’s the number one cause of death in this country and it often appears without warning or symptoms. Heart disease can go undetected for years and can strike anyone at any time, which is why St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana developed and implemented the HeartScan program in 2005. At a cost of $99, the HeartScan is inexpensive, fast and convenient. And until Feb. 28, 2010 the Heart Center is offering the scan at a special $49 discount price, in honor of "February is Heart Month."

Financial Fundamentals: Creating a Budget

Money_stacks Throughout 2010, AroundCarmel.com will publish "Financial Fundamentals" -- tips for maximizing your financial health and well-being. This month's topic is budgeting.