Non-Profit

By Molly Flodder— MUNCIE, IN—Is it possible to shop for Christmas on a busy fall day in Delaware County? In spite of all the fall farm activities, farmers’ markets, Ball State University football game and several other events—it is. This Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the Ross Community Center, 1110 W. 10th Street, Muncie, will host an Art and Gift Fair during which more than 20 local artists and vendors will display and sell their wares. That occasion,…

By Eliza Guion— MUNCIE, IN—Forge Your Path, a talent attraction initiative from the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership, is proud to celebrate its three-year anniversary. Since its inception, the initiative has worked to transform the region, helping to promote an array of thriving communities and flourishing businesses, and a brighter future for all of East Central Indiana. The initiative began when the region recognized its shared challenges: a consistent population decline, young talent leaving in search of greener pastures, apathy,…

By Moth Danner— MUNCIE, IN—YART is a Yard Sale for Art. YART began in Muncie, Indiana with students from Ball State University and continues here and in several U.S. cities. YART is a Muncie original. The Muncie YART is now held downtown, at Canan Commons, twice a year, (Spring and Fall,)  and coincides with ArtsWalk. The Fall 2023 Muncie YART is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, October 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This community art sale, with…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Members of the public are invited to the dedication ceremony of a new in-the-works Veterans Memorial Garden located at the Muncie-Delaware County Senior Citizens Center, 2517 W. 8th Street in Muncie. The dedication ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. The project is being completed in phases and is intended to be a living memorial to the men and women who have served our country. Dignitaries who will be in attendance include: Indiana Senator Scott Alexander,…

Local Artists to Display and Sell Work at Cornerstone in October By Dee McKinsey— Muncie, IN–Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 East Main St., again will host local artists and Cornerstone artists in displaying and selling their work Oct. 5 from 5-8 p.m. in the Great Room.   Artist in Residence Debra Gindhart Dragoo is coordinating this event.  Community artists participating in this First Thursday include Stefan Mckell, Val Kelley, Jill Palumbo, Angel Gillette, Tom Stader, Liliana Osborne, Hazel McCully, Shera Hixson,…

By Jeff Mosier— MUNCIE, IN—The Fellowship of Christian Athletes of East Central Indiana is excited to host Fields of Faith 2023. The event will take place Wednesday, October 4th in the Muncie Central fieldhouse, 525 N. Walnut St. Muncie, IN 47305. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Music begins at 6:40 p.m. Program begins at 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends and help us fill the field house.   Since 2009, Fields of Faith Muncie has been the largest local Christian event…

By Carly Acree King— MUNCIE, IN – Nonprofit Support Network is thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for its inaugural Nonprofit Summit presented by Northwest Bank. The summit is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Horizon Convention Center. This groundbreaking event aims to raise awareness about the Nonprofit Support Network’s invaluable work while providing access to education and professional development opportunities within the local community. The Nonprofit Summit offers a day…