Archive for category: Business

Geist Jobs: What Does It Take to Be a Jazzercise Instructor?

Geist Jobs: What Does It Take to Be a Jazzercise Instructor?

1 / January 10, 2009 9:01 pm

My graduation from college is finally eminent this year, and, with that, the inevitable question of employment comes to mind. When asked what I want to do next, I jokingly reply, “Hopefully nothing!” I admit to being a bit apprehensive [...]

Infusion: The Hidden Treasure of Geist

Infusion: The Hidden Treasure of Geist

0 / January 9, 2009 2:11 pm

The Dining Divas met in Geist at Infusion restaurant, which claims to be “an introduction of something needed.” Open since March of 2007, Infusion offers a variety of made-from-scratch dishes prepared by Executive Chef Nicholas Brown. The restaurant is launching [...]

Geist Jazzercise Celebrates 5 Years

Geist Jazzercise Celebrates 5 Years

0 / January 9, 2009 10:28 am

Geist Jazzercise at 11691 Fox Road is celebrating a “moving” milestone — the fitness center’s five year anniversary! If you don’t know much about Jazzercise, it is the quintessential dancing aerobic exercise of the 80’s which is enjoying a huge [...]

Girls Night Out and Shopping: A Powerful Retail Combo

Girls Night Out and Shopping: A Powerful Retail Combo

1 / January 8, 2009 1:05 pm

Whether it’s convenient, economically smart or just plain social …home shopping parties are popping up all over. And these aren’t your mother’s Tupperware parties, anymore. Now skin care products, clothing and jewelry are all offered with wine and hors d’oeuvres! [...]

Ameriana Bank Contributes Over 1,100 Hours

0 / January 5, 2009 1:50 pm

Ameriana Bank, which employs only 166 people, contributed more than 1,100 volunteer hours in 2008 to the communities in which it serves. This was made possible by a volunteer program Ameriana implemented in January 2008. The program was designed to [...]

7 Toys for the Smart Mom’s Toy Box

7 Toys for the Smart Mom’s Toy Box

0 / December 1, 2008 8:01 am

Who says you have to refinance your house to buy those expensive “educational” toys? If you’re looking for fun ways to build your child’s brain skills without blowing your budget, take the advice of childhood development experts and focus on [...]

GeistHalf.com Relaunches

GeistHalf.com Relaunches

0 / November 23, 2008 6:53 am

This week, the Geist Half Marathon & 5K launched a new website for this year’s race to be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2009. New features include a volunteer sign-up page, enhanced course information, frequently asked questions, and links to [...]

GHPOA Crime Watch Meeting Tomorrow Night

0 / November 18, 2008 1:13 pm

Residents of Geist Harbours are invited to a special crime watch meeting tomorrow night, Wednesday November 19th, at 7:00 pm at the Geist Clubhouse. Neighborhood Patrol is hosting the meeting and bringing police from Indianapolis Metro Police, Hamilton County, and [...]

Geist Jewelers Designs New Generations Pendant Necklace

Geist Jewelers Designs New Generations Pendant Necklace

0 / November 18, 2008 11:47 am

Looking for a gift for your wife, mom, or grandmother? Geist Jewelers has just the gift. An original design by Dennis Morton at Geist Jewelers, the Generations Pendant is a custom-made necklace with stones representing family members set in gold [...]

Come On Baby, Light My Fire!

Come On Baby, Light My Fire!

0 / November 14, 2008 4:30 pm

Fire features can add tremendous value to your outdoor space. They have several benefits. As one of the five elements, fire creates emotional and physical warmth and creates a striking display that will enhance your space. There are several ways [...]

Ameriana Bank Branch Opens at Geist

Ameriana Bank Branch Opens at Geist

0 / November 14, 2008 5:13 am

Jerome J. Gassen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ameriana Bancorp (NASDAQ: ASBI), announced today the opening of the Fishers Banking Center, located at 11521 Olio Road at 116th Street.  The new banking center is the Bank’s fifth location in [...]

Local Tree Growers Send Christmas Cheer to American Soldiers

Local Tree Growers Send Christmas Cheer to American Soldiers

0 / November 12, 2008 2:36 pm

Have you ever had to spend a Christmas away from home? Now, think of that loneliness compounded with spending the holiday in a war zone halfway across the globe. That’s the reality many of our troops are facing this Christmas. [...]

Update Your atGeist.com Bookmarks, Links

0 / November 11, 2008 4:46 pm

Over the last few days, we have been moving the atGeist.com weblog and associated neighborhood blogs to a new server. In the process, several links, bookmarks, and downloads have been updated or changed. Previously, several sites were under the GeistBlogs.com [...]

Flipped Out Hair Salon Expands

Flipped Out Hair Salon Expands

0 / November 10, 2008 1:58 pm

Flipped Out Hair Salon (11862 Olio Road) is flipping with excitement these days as they continue to grow and add new services! The Salon opened along Olio road just two years ago and today they are busy expanding their salon [...]

Genesis Art Instruction Opens in Geist

Genesis Art Instruction Opens in Geist

0 / November 10, 2008 10:48 am

We know that art contributes to all aspects of life, and Tami Thompson hopes her new art studio, Genesis Art Instruction (11876 Olio Road) will contribute much to the Geist community. Genesis offer art workshops, tuition-based classes, home school programs, [...]

Holiday Lights: How To Get Your Bling On

Holiday Lights: How To Get Your Bling On

1 / November 10, 2008 10:30 am

While there are some homeowners who have elevated the art of outdoor holiday lighting and decorations to a whole new level, most of us are happy with an elegant, tasteful display. Sure, there are those who aim a little higher, [...]

Mud Creek Opens with Soapy Murder Case Nov. 21st

Mud Creek Opens with Soapy Murder Case Nov. 21st

0 / November 9, 2008 7:02 am

The Soapy Murder Case, a great show for the whole family, opens at the Mud Creek Barn right before Thanksgiving.  Life in a soap opera meets life in a New York City penthouse with hysterical results! Old Horatio Tucker, sponsor [...]

Restaurant Make-Over In Progress at Waters Edge

Restaurant Make-Over In Progress at Waters Edge

13 / October 30, 2008 9:31 am

An Old Oakland resident is breathing new life into an established local watering hole. Waters Edge Pub & Eatery located in the Kroger strip mall at 79th and Fall Creek Road was recently purchased by Robert Garcia, former owner of [...]

Lawrence North Open House Nov. 3

0 / October 20, 2008 10:32 am

Lawrence North will hold its annual Open House for the families of students in grades 5 through 10 from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, November 3. Located at 7802 Hague Road, Lawrence North offers multiple successful academic programs including [...]

Free Workshop for Parents of Dyslexic Children

0 / October 20, 2008 10:28 am

LearningRx is sponsoring an informational workshop to show parents how to address their children’s cognitive skills in order to reduce the learning struggles associated with dyslexia. This one-night workshop will be held on October 29 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the [...]