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By Jeannine Harrold, Paul Revere Chapter— MUNCIE, Ind.—The Paul Revere Chapter was one of the first Daughters of the American Revolution Chapters to be organized in Indiana when it was chartered in 1897. Its early history parallels Muncie’s and many of Muncie’s founding mothers and sisters were DAR members. Currently there are 50 members, and most meetings are held at the Carnegie Local History and Genealogy Library, home to the group’s original Charter and many of their historical records. To commemorate National Women’s History Month, the Paul Revere Chapter selected local outstanding historians and organizations that have collaborated with them…

By Sarah Williams— MUNCIE, Ind.—The League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County will be hosting a public forum on recycling efforts in Muncie to increase awareness of local recycling and ways to increase citizen participation. The forum will be held on Saturday, April 23, at 10 am at the Kennedy Library Branch (1700 W. McGalliard Rd, Muncie, IN 47304), and online via Zoom at the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83824225094 Presenters will be Jason Donati from the Muncie Sanitary District, Scrap Cycle Founder & CEO Bob Mattax, Dr. Dave LeBlanc (Ball State University), and Rep. Sue Errington. Topics will include what materials…

By Kim Williams— MUNCIE, IN – The installation of the first Heart of Indiana United Way Book Nook was celebrated on March 17th during a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony at Open Door Health Services’ Madison Street location. Book Nooks, a collaborative effort between United Way and Ball State University, are designed to encourage a love of reading in places where families are naturally waiting with their children like doctors’ offices, laundromats, barber shops and beauty salons. Each Book Nook will host a collection of books for young readers as well as literacy resources for families like tips to help children…

By Katie Clark, PLA, FASLA— EAST CENTRAL INDIANA—On Tuesday December 14th, Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors approved plans to award $500 million to support regional development plans across 17 regions representing all 92 counties. This competitive process considered applications for the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). The total requests tripled the allocated $500 million READI budget, as submissions from the 17 regions amounted to more than $1.5 billion in demand and detailed nearly 800 projects and programs with a potential investment of $15.2 billion….

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN— The Muncie Children’s Museum’s first capital campaign in over 25 years will expand some of its long-standing exhibits, while building its endowment and ensuring a future for the next generation. The $3 million “More to Explore” fundraising initiative will support intentionally designed spaces that combine fun with learning for children 10 and under. The campaign already has secured over $2.29 million and is now moving into its public phase, asking some of the museum’s biggest supporters — its families and museum members and corporate friends — to help close the gap. “Not only will the…

By Zack Hansen— MUNICE, IN—At Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie, inspiring our Club members is a part of our mission. When we inspire our Club members and foster a safe, supportive environment, we are giving them a chance to thrive. Celebrating the accomplishments and talents of our Club members is key to enabling their success and growth as individuals. On Thursday, March 31st, Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie will celebrate our Club members at The Great Futures Dinner at the Horizon Convention Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 6 p.m. Breakfast for…

By Gina Warner, National Afterschool Association and Susan Fisher, Muncie Public Library— WASHINGTON, D.C.,– The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool professionals and leaders has selected Katie Lehman, Ready Readers Supervisor at Muncie Public Library, as one of NAA’s 2022 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders. In selecting its 2022 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders, the NAA sought to highlight emerging young leaders who are active in the broader afterschool community, demonstrate contributions that have created influence beyond individual programs to entire organizations and communities, are actively engaged in efforts to elevate…