Articles by Mike Rhodes

Photo courtesy of: Kyla Bartle

Non-Profit March 5, 2016

Muncie Fundraiser Draws Crowd to Fight Hunger

By: Karen McTague— The chill in the air made for a great day for a bowl of soup at the first annual Delaware County Fill-A-Bowl fundraiser for the Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB). Nearly 200 people gathered at the Second Harvest office and warehouse to share a meal and learn about the current efforts of the organization to combat hunger in the Delaware County area. SHFB Board Chairman Jeff Sikora, President/CEO of PrimeTrust Financial, provided opening remarks about the work…

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Photo courtesy of: Minnestrista Heritage Collection

Education, Entertainment, Non-Profit March 4, 2016

IHS Exhibit Explores Impact of Ball Brothers Canning History

By: Rachel Hill Ponko—  The old-fashioned art of canning and preserving foods is enjoying new popularity, and a new Indiana Historical Society (IHS) exhibition is taking guests back to its Hoosier beginnings. The newest Indiana Experience offering, You Are There 1948: Communities Can!, explores the impact the Ball Brothers Company from Muncie, Ind., had on the original food preservation movement across the United States. Communities Can! opens March 5, 2016, and runs through Aug. 12, 2017, at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located…

Delaware County Futbol Club's new facility at 5450 North Wheeling Avenue. Photo provided.

Misc March 3, 2016

Local Soccer Club to Open Indoor Facility

By: Chris Smith— Delaware County Futbol Club (DCFC), East Central Indiana’s largest Travel and Recreational soccer club, is continuing to grow and has announced its expansion into a new facility. In addition to their outdoor fields at Yorktown Sports Park and the Muncie Sportsplex, DCFC is pleased to announce the acquisition of the former Muncie Skate Park located at 5450 North Wheeling Avenue. The 17,500 sq. ft. indoor facility is expected to be one of the premier sports facilities in Central Indiana and will be a year-round, all-weather…

The CO:LAB. Photo provided.

Business March 2, 2016

Downtown Business Connector Changes Name and Branding

By: Jennifer Green— Downtown Business Connector, the Downtown Muncie, based coworking and office space, announces that it has rebranded itself to The CO:LAB, effective immediately. The brand change reflects an evolution for the company and its community, more accurately aligning its mission and expansion plans. “Our space has grown and emerged over the last year, and we felt it was only fitting to embrace our defined personality. We have refreshed our brand to reflect who we are as a collective community…

The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awards grants in the areas of in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services to enhance the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County.

Non-Profit March 1, 2016

Applications for 2016 David Sursa Leadership Award Available

Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the annual David Sursa Leadership Award.  The award will reward, recognize and encourage extraordinary leadership by a nonprofit board member in Delaware County. Standing behind the belief that every community benefits from leaders who understand local issues and are able to visualize and promote positivity, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has established the David Sursa Leadership Award in honor of…

Kaylee Dalton, Steady, encaustic, water media on paper, and oil.

Entertainment March 1, 2016

First Thursday, Opening reception for Radicle Traces, Paintings by Kaylee Dalton

MUNCIE, IN—Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company will celebrate First Thursday, March 3, 5 – 8 pm with an opening reception for Radicle Traces, paintings by Kaylee Dalton. The exhibit will feature several new paintings by the artist who will be on hand to engage with viewers and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. “Radicle” refers to the part of a plant embryo that develops into the primary root. Appropriate for March,…

Muncie Campus on Cowan Road.

Education February 29, 2016

Ivy Tech Community College to Offer Express Enrollment Registration Events in Muncie

Muncie, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will be offering Express Enrollment events every Thursday in March at their Muncie Cowan Road location, in the Express Enrollment Center. Express Enrollment offers prospective students a “one-stop” experience in the enrollment process and does not require an appointment. Muncie Campus Express Enrollment Center March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4301 South Cowan Road During the events, students will work alongside staff who…

Whitely Community Council held a planning session for their campaign, the Year of Color, on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. Olivia Fellows, co-chair of goal 7 for Whitely Community Council, collaborates with local volunteers participating in their Year of Color campaign. Photo provided.

Non-Profit February 29, 2016

Whitely Community Council to Partner with Muncie Fire Department

By: Rebecca Parker— The Whitely Community Council furthers its Year of Color Campaign by gaining approval from the Muncie Fire Department to paint fire hydrants in the community. This is the council’s first step in gaining access to community property for its beautification efforts. The campaign focuses on the integration of Whitely’s pastel color palette. The color palette represents the Centennial Place properties, which are a distinctive attribute in the community. These initiatives employ goal one and five, beautification and…

Blue Man Group Comes to Muncie in February. Photo provided.

Entertainment February 29, 2016

Blue Man Group Comes to Muncie on February 29th

By: Kristi Chambers— Blue Man Group returns to Muncie on February 29! Tickets are on sale now at the Emens Auditorium box office, charge-by-phone 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com The theatrical tour features brand new content highlighted by classic Blue Man favorites.  The new sound, set, and video design centering around a proscenium-sized LED curtain and high-resolution screen create an entirely new, high-impact visual experience for Broadway houses across the nation. Blue Man Group has received praise from critics across…

Tim Kean, President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank makes remarks about the merger at a news conference held at the Innovation Connector. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit February 25, 2016

Two East Central Indiana Non-profits Merge for Greater Impact

Muncie, IN—The Board of Directors for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana and the Board of Directors for TEAMwork for Quality Living announced earlier today that their organizations have finalized a Memorandum of Understanding by which TEAMwork for Quality Living will merge with Second Harvest Food Bank effective July 1, 2016. A year ago, the Board of Second Harvest began a strategic planning process to determine and shape the organization’s future in an environment that was changing rapidly….