2017

Lifetouch at 601 W. Ontario Drive in Muncie. Photo provided.

Business May 15, 2017

Lifetouch to Hold Onsite Job Fair on May 23rd

By: Amy L. Bell— Muncie, IN— Lifetouch, the trusted name in photography and yearbooks, will be holding a job fair at 601 W. Ontario Drive in Muncie on May 23, 2017. The job fair will be recruiting for several seasonal positions on both 1st and 2nd shifts.  Applications will be accepted and onsite interviews and tours given between the hours of 1pm and 4pm on the day of the job fair.  Available positions include data entry keyers, color corrections specialists, editors, retouchers, printer…

Read More
Matched set: a broom and a floor. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson May 12, 2017

John Carlson: An Honorable Occupation

By: John Carlson— A couple times recently I’ve seen a meme on Facebook, the crux of which is that a person of integrity will treat a janitor the same way he or she treats a successful company’s CEO. As a former janitor, I completely agree. My year piloting a broom for pay came in 1966, when I needed money for flying around the sky in rented airplanes, an expensive addiction I had just acquired. Receiving word that my high school…

Photo by: Chelsea Scofield

Education May 11, 2017

Cornerstone’s Summer 2017 Eight Week Arts Programs Classes

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts will begin its summer class session the week of June 5, 2017. These classes will meet for eight weeks and will end the week of July 24. Classes have low-cost one time fees with limited financial aid available to those who qualify. Classes in the summer include the categories of dance, fitness, visual arts, theatre, music, and martial arts for youth and adults. Classes for toddlers and pre-k children include Early…

Glass Bead Workshops. Photo provided.

Entertainment May 10, 2017

Create Beautiful Glass Beads at Minnetrista During Upcoming Glass Workshops

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Calling all glass artists! If you have ever wanted to create beautiful glass beads, now is your chance. On Thursday, May 18 and Saturday, May 20, Minnetrista invites you to join our two open flame, glass bead making workshops. “Come join the fun of creating torchwork glass beads,” said Educator Karen Nickel. “You will have a variety of glass colors and techniques to choose from. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.” At Minnetrista, you can discover the…

Photo provided.

Non-Profit May 9, 2017

Cancer Services of East Central Indiana-Little Red Door Hosts 2nd Annual Community Kickball Tournament

By: Aimee Fant— Muncie, IN—Cancer Services of East Central Indiana-Red Door will host its community kickball tournament, “Kick Cancer,” from 1-7 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at the Yorktown Sports Park. The kickball field will play host to the fundraising efforts for the cancer care agency that provides services to 1,000 individuals and families living with a cancer diagnosis annually, noting there are 1,100 new cancer diagnoses in East Central Indiana, every year. Teams of 10 compete 2 ways: on and off the field for the Kick Cancer tournament & local cancer care fundraising championship titles.  $200 for a team of 10 (open to *ALL ages, individuals and organizations) and teams are to…

Find and keep Garfield during the Muncie Visitors Bureau contest during National Travel and Tourism Week. Photo provided.

Entertainment May 8, 2017

“Cool Cat Garfield Scavenger Hunt” Scheduled for May 8-12th

By: Muncie Visitors Bureau— Muncie, IN—Plans are underway for a great local celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week! (May 7-13 2017). In the Cool Cat Scavenger Hunt hints are given via Facebook that will lead you to the hidden plush Garfield. Clues for locating Garfield are given on our Facebook page. Rules for Cool Cat Scavenger Hunt There will be two locations where Garfield is hidden each day from Monday, May 8 thru Friday, May 12, 2017. Clues for both locations…

Summer Camps for Kids at Minnetrista. Photo provided.

Entertainment May 8, 2017

Three Exciting Summer Camps for Kids at Minnetrista

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Add some fun and creativity to your child’s summer break with three camps at Minnetrista! Culinary Kids—June 12–16; 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Order up! Treat your child to an exciting cooking camp this summer, where they will learn how to pick and create kid-friendly recipes, experiment with authentic kitchen appliances, and expand their culinary palates. For young cooks 8–10 years old. Registration deadline is June 8. Junior Chefs—June 19–23; 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Yes chef! Grab your aprons…

The East Central ISBDC staff is comprised of Scott Underwood, Judy Porter, Peggy Cenova, and Tom Steiner. Photo provided.

Business May 7, 2017

ISBDC Recognized For Helping Businesses Start and Grow

By: Christy Ragle— Muncie, IN—The Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) recently celebrated its 2016 successes at its annual statewide network meeting. Ian Steff, Executive Vice Present and Chief Innovation Officer with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and Aaron Vigil-Martinez, Sr. Advisor for Small Business & Entrepreneurship with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation presented awards to top-performing staff members and centers. East Central ISBDC received the Most Improved Center award for overall performance improvement and goal attainment in the previous year….

Education May 5, 2017

BSU Trustees Plan to Adopt Lowest Tuition Increase In More Than 40 Years

By: BSU News— MUNCIE, Ind. — Noting lawmakers’ confidence in Ball State University and strong internal financial management, the Board of Trustees on Friday reviewed the results of the recently completed session of the Indiana legislature and the university’s financial position. Members of the General Assembly completed work on the state’s biennial budget in late April, reaffirming their commitment to higher education as a whole, and Ball State University specifically, during this session. Indiana lawmakers approved a 3.2 percent and…

Joy blooms in backyard corner. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson May 5, 2017

John Carlson: Welcome Bees and More

By: John Carlson— Until I’m doing handstands and cartwheels while rebounding from a couple inconvenient back and spinal issues, my world seems a pretty small place. It’s not a bad place, though. There’s my house, which is airy and open and easy to get around in, plus there’s a pretty nice summer sausage in the fridge. Then there’s the garage where my Harley pines away its days, awaiting my return to the saddle. After 40 years of riding, I can’t…