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Works of art previously available at the YART sale during a past year's ArtsWalk. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Entertainment, Non-Profit October 5, 2017

Your Guide to ArtsWalk 2017 in Downtown Muncie

By: Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— Muncie, IN—Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP), in partnership with Muncie Arts and Culture Council and Ball State University’s School of Fine Art and School of Music, present ArtsWalk 2017. ArtsWalk will be held in the streets of DWNTWN Muncie on Oct. 5 from 5 – 9 p.m. Please join us for an exceptional evening of art, food and performances. In addition to the well-established DWNTWN “First Thursday” art gallery openings, Ball State students and faculty…

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Brett Ellison is pictured modeling a Ford's Tuxedo during the 2017 Altrusa Style Show. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit September 28, 2017

Photo Gallery: 2017 Altrusa of Muncie Style Show

Photos by: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN— Each year, Altrusa International of Muncie creates a unique event for the community to enjoy—The Altrusa Style Show. The style show showcases local businesses that provide the newest in fashion, while raising funds to address a variety of community needs. This year, the following fashion businesses were highlighted at the Altrusa Style Show: Happy Mess Boutique; Juniper; Ford’s Tux at Vogue Cleaners; Hayloft Boutique; Macy’s; Lois Pearl and Town Boutique. The event was held…

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Non-Profit September 15, 2017

2017 ATHENA Award Nominations Are Now Open

By: McKensie Monroe— Muncie, IN—Women in Business Unlimited (WIBU), an organization dedicated to providing networking opportunities for business women of East Central Indiana, would like your help finding and honoring individuals who have demonstrated professional excellence, community service and actively assists women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Do you know an individual who strives toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment?  Who also excels in their chosen field, devotes time and energy within their community…

Jack Buckles, recipient of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 2017 Legacy Award. Photo by: Kyle Evens

Business August 28, 2017

Jack Buckles Honored By Chamber With 2017 Legacy Award

By: Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce— Muncie, IN—The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce honored Jack Buckles with their 2017 Legacy Award. The Gala Event held at the Horizon Convention Center, had over 250 guests. The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy Award is presented annually to an individual or couple who has made extraordinary, sustained, and positive contributions to the Muncie-Delaware County community, and who has provided leadership in the development of programs, events, and/or new traditions that promote goodwill…

Recent graduates of the Erskine Green Training Institute. Pictured L-R: Joshua Tank and Robert Peckinpaugh. Photos provided.

Education July 3, 2017

Erskine Green Training Institute Announces Local Graduates

By: Jeanne Scheets, ARC of Indiana— Indianapolis, IN—Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI), a program of The Arc of Indiana Foundation, is pleased to announce that Joshua Tank from Albany recently graduated from its Prep Cook program. Graduation ceremonies were Friday, June 30 at 6 p.m. at EGTI housed in the Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center. Robert Peckinpaugh from Muncie also recently graduated from its Front Desk Agent program. The Arc of Indiana Foundation exists to create postsecondary training opportunities for people…

Kelly Stanley, YOC board member and campaign chair speaks with retired circuit court judge Steven Caldemeyer. Photo by: Kyle Evens, Berwyn Studios

Non-Profit June 14, 2017

The Youth Opportunity Center Celebrates 25 Years of Serving Kids

By: Polly Craig— Muncie, IN—The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) celebrated its 25th anniversary with a dinner and program at the Horizon Convention Center on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Surrounded by more than 370 friends, donors, board members and staff the evening celebrated visionary retired circuit court judge Steven Caldemeyer’s commitment to youth and families, honored direct-care staff who work on the frontline with the kids, and planted a vision for the care of the next generation of children in our…

"Foodie Fridays" returns to Canan Commons beginning June 2nd. Photo provided.

Entertainment May 25, 2017

DWNTWN’s Outdoor Lunch and Festivities Series, Foodie Fridays, Begins June 2nd

By: Shelley Shekell— The weekly lunchtime event is sponsored by LifeStream Services Muncie, IN – Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP) and LifeStream Services will host Foodie Fridays every Friday from June 2-July 28, 2017. Food trucks, activities for children, and live entertainment  will take place on these days from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Canan Commons. Attendees are invited to spend their lunchtime relaxing in the park with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors and weekly entertainment. Attendees can bring their own…

Janet Holcomb, Indiana's First Lady answers questions during a panel discussion with Jud Fisher and Jeff Daniels during the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance introduction of the Vision 2021 economic development plan. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business April 25, 2017

Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance Introduces Vision 2021 Program

By: Mike Rhodes— This morning the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance introduced the Vision 2021 5-year economic development program at a breakfast for community and business leaders. The program was held at the Horizon Convention Center. Jay Julian, Chief Economic Development Officer, President/CEO, introduced the program and acknowledged those in attendance and special guests. Accomplishments of the Vision 2016 economic development plan, were also presented and reviewed by Jeff Daniels, Vision 2021 Co-Chairman. “Every winning team needs a playbook. Our playbook has…

Campaign Chairman Kelly Stanley, YOC Board member. Photo by: Kyle Evens Berwyn Studios

Non-Profit April 22, 2017

Youth Opportunity Center Launches a $4.25 Million Capital Campaign

By: Polly Craig— Muncie, IN—The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) and YOC Foundation announced a $4.25 million Capital Campaign at an event on Thursday, April 20, 2017. The YOC’s Transforming Together: The Next Chapter Campaign addresses the YOC’s need to renovate existing facilities and create innovative treatment programs to more effectively treat youth with complex psychological and behavioral challenges. Campaign chairman Kelly Stanley, YOC Board member and a well-known community leader, hosted the campaign celebration and reveal for approximately 100 early…

V!VA Winners from the 2017 awards presentation held at the Horizon Convention Center. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit April 18, 2017

2017 V!VA Award Winners Announced

By: Sara Shade, V!VA Committee— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club, Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club, and United Way of Delaware County presented the 2017 V!VA, or Very Important Volunteer Awards, earlier today at the Horizon Convention Center. The V!VA 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 were honored with awards…