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By Suzanne Clem— MUNCIE, Ind.—After more than 20,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses, Open Door’s no-cost community vaccination clinic at 333 S. Madison St. in Muncie will provide its final vaccines this Friday. As we shared in mid-March, hours at Open Door’s state-contracted vaccine sites were scaled back to one location and one day a week after a decrease in local demand, with April 29 slated as the final day of operation. No-cost vaccination appointments remain available on April 29 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. To schedule, call (765) 286-7000. Online scheduling through ourshot.in.gov is no longer active for this location….

By Matt Howell— MUNCIE, Ind. – The Muncie Rotary Club, Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club, and First Merchants Bank recognized six individuals at the 28th annual VIVA Awards luncheon, held on April 26th 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.” Individuals who live or work in Delaware County were eligible.  Their service has impacted numerous local organizations and has resulted in…

By Kim Williams— EAST CENTRAL, IN—Heart of Indiana United Way took its annual awards event on the road this year to highlight and thank businesses, individuals, and partners that helped make a big impact through donations, volunteerism, and partnerships.  Through the roadshow, those watching will be able to see the winners of this year’s 9 community awards. The video will be released on April 21 at noon and can be viewed on Heart of Indiana United Way’s Facebook and YouTube pages. (Or view it below.) “During the planning of this year’s event, we weren’t quite sure that it was the…

By SKOM— MUNCIE, Ind.—The Soup Kitchen of Muncie needs volunteers to prepare and serve food on weekdays. Nearly all food preparation, distribution, and cleanup is performed by volunteers, according to Executive Director Loretta Parsons. And the need for volunteers is growing, because as pandemic restrictions lift and people are becoming more comfortable being in public again, the Soup Kitchen is experiencing an increase in the number of people it serves. “Without volunteers, we could not do what we do every day,” Parsons said. “I can say from experience that volunteering leads to a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Our volunteers…

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, Ind.—Join the Indiana Youth Institute, an expert in child data analysis, as it presents its annual “State of the Child Conference” Wednesday, April 20 at the Ball State University’s Alumni Center. Indiana ranks 29th in the country in child well-being measurements. “State of the Child,” a series of town-hall style discussions with communities across the state, explores what that means and why it matters. Register here. Seating is limited to 150. “This is a deep dive into the latest demographics with insightful analysis about issues affecting children and their families,” said Jenni Marsh, president and CEO…

By Dee McKinsey— MUNCIE, Ind.– Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St., is hosting a celebration of the end of spring classes with a Spring Festival, Sunday, April 24 from 2-5pm featuring dance performances and art demonstrations. Performances will begin at 2:15pm. The celebration is free and open to the public. Masks are recommended, but not required for visitors in attendance.  “Our end-of-semester celebrations are a chance for our students to showcase what they have learned over the last semester, and to gain experience in publicly sharing their art in a professional setting,” according to Cornerstone Director of…

By Kristen McConnell— MUNCIE, Ind.— The YMCA of Muncie is offering a FREE Good Friday Breakfast on April 15th, open to the community, with the goal of bringing us together on common ground for prayer, encouragement and reflection. The featured guest speaker, Hunter Smith, is a former punter for the Indianapolis Colts, receiving numerous honors during his 10 years with the franchise. The Colts recorded the best record of any NFL team during this decade, (2000-2010) highlighted by a Super Bowl victory to cap off the 2006 season. It is with great passion that Hunter embraces opportunities to expose people…