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By: Shawn Rogers for the Muncie Journal— In 1979 when Larry Clendenin first became a member of the Delaware County Fair board, the buildings on the fairgrounds were not all numbered. In the years since, they have been identified by numbers. The building directly across from the Dinner Bell restaurant has always been close to Clendenin’s heart, as it was the home for the sheep. Clendenin’s children showed sheep during their years in 4-H. Larry was also past executive director of…

Muncie, IN – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced the availability of applications for matching grants through the Foundation’s Land Conservation Fund. The Land Conservation Fund was created to preserve and protect important conservation and recreation areas throughout Delaware County or those owned by Delaware County organizations by matching donations of land or dollars. Property acquired with Land Conservation Fund Grants will become part of the public trust to ensure that the land is protected…

By: Susan Fisher— What’s Earth Day Season? You’ve probably heard about Earth Day, which is celebrated around the world on April 22nd each year since it first began in 1970. The day is dedicated to spreading the word about protecting the environment and using natural resources wisely. But have you heard of Earth Day Season? That’s a term coined by Wayne Meyer, a Green Team Coordinator at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie (UUCM) to describe the many activities taking…

By: The Muncie Visitors Bureau— National Travel and Tourism Week is a national event when America salutes travel and tourism. Across the nation, travel and tourism professionals celebrate and promote the impactful contributions of the travel market. The Muncie Visitors Bureau will kick off local NTTW early on April 18th.  The celebration will have a wrap-up event during First Thursday in DWNTWN Muncie. Why is tourism important in Muncie and Delaware County?  Yes, tourism provides unique experiences, museums, local dining, events, lodging…

Muncie, Ind. – The generous support of the community grew the endowment of The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, Inc. by more than $2 million during the Lilly Endowment Inc GIFT VI campaign. Lilly Endowment Inc invited The Community Foundation to apply for $1 million in matching funds. The funds were to be raised between August 1, 2014 and March 31, 2016. The 18-month window was short to raise the unrestricted dollars needed. With the charitable backing of the community,…

By: Micah Maxwell— Muncie, IN – Boys & Girls Club of Muncie is currently running its Great Futures Annual Campaign. The campaign raises money for the Club’s after-school programs and services for youth, grades K-12, living in Delaware County. The campaign seeks donations primarily from individuals and businesses. The campaign will culminate on May 31st 2016. The campaign’s goal this year is to raise $70,000 for the Club’s annual operating budget.  “We are proud to announce that to date, our campaign has raised $16,830…

By: Sara Shade— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club, Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club and United Way of Delaware County announce that the VIVA, or Very Important Volunteer Awards, were presented on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Horizon Convention Center. The VIVA Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of volunteer activity to serve the civic and social needs of our community. The event rewards, reinforces and inspires local volunteers to aspire to the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self.” Five individuals…