Non-Profit

By: Sara Chokenea— Muncie, IN– Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware County (BBBS) on Nov. 11 at MadJax for a Speakeasy-themed night full of music, food, and local art. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $35 each. Sea Salt and Cinnamon, Guardian Brewery and VKA catering will be providing the food for the evening. During dinner, artists and artisans will display works in progress and discuss their practices. Donated art from local artists and artisans will…

By: Amy Rhodes, President, Oakwood Center— Selma, IN—Oakwood Center is hosting a screening of the award-winning Sundance documentary LOOK & SEE, a powerful cinematic portrait of Wendell Berry—farmer, activist, and undoubtedly one of America’s most significant living writers. The film will be screened at 3:30 PM on October 14, 2017 at MadJax in Muncie, IN. In 1965, Wendell Berry returned home to Henry County, where he bought a small farmhouse and began a life of farming, writing and teaching.  This lifelong…

Second Harvest Food Bank is one of 50 Local Organizations Working to End Hunger Indianapolis, IN – In observance of World Food Day, a global day of action for those who are food insecure, today the Gene B. Glick Company has awarded more than $300,000 to 50 organizations across eight states that are working to end food insecurity through Glick Philanthropies, a family of charitable entities, funds and initiatives focused on building community and creating opportunity. Second Harvest Food Bank of…

By: Susan Danner— Muncie, IN—The Annual Simple Gifts Bazaar at Friends Memorial Church will take place on Saturday, November 4th, from 8:00am to 2:00pm. The Simple Gifts Bazaar is a large indoor bazaar featuring many handmade arts and crafts, created by talented local artisans. You are sure to find items that will be perfect gifts for you and your family. You can enjoy a diverse array of skilled local vendors, ready to help you find all the gifts you need. Admission…

By: Jeff Robinson— Muncie, IN—Each year the South Asian Muncie Association hosts a festival showcasing the culture of South Asia. This year the association has partnered with Cornerstone Center for the Arts and is welcoming the general public to enjoy an evening of food, dance, fashion, and performances. SAMA Fest will be held at Cornerstone on Saturday, November 11, 2017  beginning at 5 p.m Guests will have the opportunity of sampling traditional cuisine from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Traditional…

By: Polly Craig, Executive Director, YOC Foundation— Muncie, IN—The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) Foundation celebrated the twelfth anniversary of the Shafer Giving Society and the legacy of the late Hamer and Phyllis Shafer at a luncheon held in the YOC Gymnasium on October 6, 2017. The Shafer Giving Society was formed in 2006 to honor donors who have made cumulative gifts of $1,000 or more. The theme of this year’s event was Transforming Together: The Next Chapter. The Shafer Giving Society…

By: Tina Sulfridge, Beech Grove Cemetery— Muncie, IN—Join local historians and actors for the 4th annual guided walking tour of a portion of Delaware County’s largest landmark and learn about many interesting historical figures. The beautiful fall foliage lends itself to provide the perfect backdrop for the information packed tours that are family friendly and will feature prominent members from our community as well as lesser known names. Previous tours have introduced guests to “Diamond” Harriett Mitchell Anthony-a local socialite…

By: Morgan Dean— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Symphony Orchestra’s second concert of the 2017-2018 season, “Classics 2: Bach and Schubert,” will be Oct. 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in Pruis Hall. The pre-concert talk will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Pruis Hall. “Our performance will feature more intimate works in a familiar venue, Pruis Hall. Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony is a beautifully crafted piece and appropriately demonstrates why he was such a masterful writer of art songs. Andrew Crow…