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By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The Center for Energy Education will sponsor a “Solar 101 Community Workshop” from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Murpah Shrine Club, 3671 N. Shrine Road, in Muncie. The workshop is open to the public and free. Reservations for the workshop, which will include food, are required. Interested people may make a reservation by sending an email to lisa.dan@center4ee.org or by calling 574-806-4898. The workshop will examine the development of utility-scale solar, the environmental considerations…

By Chris Flook— MUNCIE, IN—The Delaware County Historical Society will hold its 2024 annual meeting at Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Thursday, October 24, at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $40, available through October 17 online here or by calling us at 765.233.6057. This year’s speaker is renowned Hoosier historian, Ron Newlin, author of Legacy and Legend: The History and Mythology of Basketball in Indiana. Alongside his writing, Newlin was also the first executive director of the Indiana Basketball Hall…

By Nick Tokar, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership Board President— MUNCIE, IN — The third Fire Up DWNTWN brought an unforgettable day full of excitement. The event offered something for everyone—family activities, live entertainment, local artisans, food vendors, and spicy competitions. This year we also introduced a brand-new attraction—DWNTWN IDOL. Downtown had some amazing talent take the stage and show off their singing chops. Events like Fire Up are not possible without incredible support from our sponsors and partners: Please thank them…

By Dottie Kreps— MUNCIE, IN—September was Hunger Action Month. The Soup Kitchen of Muncie in partnership with Payless Supermarket, Muncie Schools and Auxilio Services aimed to fill a bus full of groceries and supplies to help feed those in need in our community. “The donations and supplies collected during the Stuff-A-Bus event will be distributed to the Soup Kitchen of Muncie, Southside Middle School Panther Food Pantry, and the Ball State Cardinal Kitchen Food Pantry,” said Dottie Kreps, VP of…

By Arrick Garringer— MUNCIE, IN – Thanks to a generous grant, Shafer Leadership Academy is offering its highly sought-after program, Fusion: Leading Multi-Generational Teams, free of charge to the public. Typically valued at $250 per participant, the program will be held on October 29, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Ivy Tech’s Fisher Building in downtown Muncie. The grant was provided by American Electric Power Foundation, whose support makes it possible for a wider audience to access this…

By Susan Fisher, Public Relations Supervisor, Muncie Public Library— MUNCIE, IN—Do you have Halloween costumes and accessories you are no longer using? Maybe your kids have outgrown their costumes, or they have moved on to different interests and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle outfit just won’t cut it. Whatever the reason, Muncie Public Library (MPL) wants your costumes and accessories for a Halloween Costume Swap! Now through Friday, October 11,  all MPL branches will accept donated costumes, accessories, and other…

By Carly Acree King, Nonprofit Support Network— MUNCIE, IN— Nonprofit Support Network is excited to announce that tickets are now available for the 2024 Nonprofit Summit, presented by Heart of Indiana United Way, scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Horizon Convention Center. This year’s summit will provide essential education, networking opportunities, and professional development for local nonprofits, continuing to strengthen the nonprofit sector in east central Indiana. The Nonprofit Summit features a dynamic lineup…

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN—For over a century, East Central Indiana’s identity was rooted in manufacturing—iconic names like Ball and General Motors defined our region. Glass jars, auto batteries, headlamps, and transmissions were the backbone of our economy. However, over the past two decades there’s been a shift away from heavy manufacturing, tasking our region to dig deep to redefine itself. As we look ahead, I’m filled with optimism about the future of Muncie, Delaware County, and all of East…

By Augusta Isley— MUNCIE, IN—Since 2006, Muncie-Delaware Clean & Beautiful and the Muncie Sanitary District have rallied over 5,000 volunteers to eliminate 150,000 pounds of trash (including over 950 tires) from the White River. This Saturday, September 14, volunteers are invited to gather at West Side Park in Muncie to continue the tradition of beautifying the river. Families, student clubs, workplaces, churches, and other organizations are encouraged to volunteer together. The event is from 8 a.m. to noon. Please remember…