Articles by Mike Rhodes

Minnetrista is located at 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN 47303. File photo by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment November 30, 2015

Minnetrista Events in December

By: Sam Condon— Human Plus: Real Lives + Real Engineering Through January 3, 2016 Discover compelling stories of engineers and users who design and use technologies to help themselves and others achieve their goals—from everyday routines to lifelong dreams. Explore and create a range of low tech and high tech tools that restore and extend human abilities. From customized wheelchairs for off-roading, to a vest that lets you feel music, to neuro-prosthetic limbs controlled by a user’s thoughts, Human Plus…

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Holiday YART Event comes to Canan Commons December 3rd. Photo: Mike Rhodes

Entertainment November 29, 2015

Holiday YART Event Coming to Canan Commons

By: Jennifer Johnson— YART is Coming! Again! YART is a Yard Sale for Art! YART began in Muncie, Indiana with students at Ball State University and continues in several U.S. cities. The Muncie YART is now held Downtown, twice a year, Spring and Fall, on the First Thursday of every May and October – and, for the first time ever, this Winter in December too (in a heated tent)! The Winter 2015 Muncie YART – a Holiday Yard Sale for…

Muncie Campus on Cowan Road.

Education November 28, 2015

Ivy Tech Community College to hold Go Ivy Day Events at Maring-Hunt and Kennedy Libraries

By: Shawn Carmichael— Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will be holding Go Ivy Day events on December 1 at the Maring-Hunt Library and on December 16 at the Kennedy Library. Prospective students will be able to learn all about Ivy Tech Community College including admissions, financial aid, new student orientation, and career services.   Go Ivy Day Maring-Hunt Library December 1 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2005 S. High Street Muncie, IN 47302   Go Ivy Day Kennedy…

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.

Business, Non-Profit November 25, 2015

Toyota of Muncie Named 2015 Indiana Philanthropy Award Recipient

By: The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, Inc.— November is a time to give thanks. Fundraising professionals in Indiana are doing just that. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) – Indiana Chapter recently held its annual Indiana Philanthropy Awards Dinner honoring and thanking philanthropists in our community. These individuals, corporations and foundations were honored at a dinner on November 18th at the Hilton Indianapolis Downtown. 2015 Indiana Philanthropy Award Recipients Outstanding Civic Organization: Sunnyside Guild Outstanding Foundation: Wayne…

Casey Stanley of Ontario Systems is pictured with Big Idea Pitch 1st Place Winners - Brent Allred & Tyler Harris – Avec Audio. Photo provided.

Business, Non-Profit November 24, 2015

Muncie Innovation Connector Recognizes Entrepreneurs and Innovators at Excellence in Innovation Awards

By: Ted Baker— The Muncie Innovation Connector recently hosted the Excellence in Innovation Awards at the Horizon Convention Center. The purpose of this inaugural event was to recognize leaders in business innovation including those who are well established and others who are emerging. Ted Baker, Executive Director of the Innovation Connector, served as the evening’s emcee. Keynote speakers for the evening were Ontario Systems co-founders, Wil Davis and Ron Fauquher. The duo recounted the challenges they faced and the lessons…

"Izzy,"is a nine year old Boxer. Photo by: Lindsay Stafford

Non-Profit November 23, 2015

Bring Your Thanksgiving Leftovers to ARF on Saturday

By: Dee McKinsey— Don’t make turkey tetrazzini — bring your Thanksgiving leftovers to ARF at 12-noon Saturday, Nov. 28. Please bring your leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans and carrots to ARF in separate containers. ARF staffers will be mixing the special meal for our furry friends on site. Lucy and Wilbur, the two ARF pigs, will also share in the meal. We are thankful for the strong community support of ARF,” said Vickie Bevans, ARF executive director. “We love…

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Non-Profit November 23, 2015

Cornerstone to Offer Half Price Gift Certificates Friday and Saturday Only

By: Jessie Irwin— Support the arts in Downtown Muncie on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday by purchasing class gift certificates from Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Cornerstone will offer $50 class gift certificates for just $25 in celebration of the holiday shopping season beginning on Friday, November 27 through Saturday, November 28. Gift certificates are good towards the fees of any Cornerstone group classes including: dance, visual arts, music, martial arts, theatre, and fitness. These may not be applied…

Pharmaceutical drop box located inside Muncie City Hall. Photo by: Jason Donati

Non-Profit November 23, 2015

Now You Can Dispose of Unwanted Medications at Muncie City Hall

By: Jason Donati— The Muncie Sanitary District in a partnership with the Muncie Police Department have made available a pharmaceutical drop box for old and unused prescription drugs to be disposed of in a safe and secure location for local residents. Citizens can deposit their unwanted prescription drugs in a Med-Return drug disposal kiosk at Muncie City Hall located at 300 North High Street, on the first floor, right next to the City Hall Auditorium. Prescription drugs can be dropped…

Holiday Handcrafter’s Showcase and Marketplace comes to the Delaware County Fairgrounds this weekend. Photo montage: Judy Cloud

Entertainment November 20, 2015

Holiday Handcrafter’s Showcase and Marketplace Comes to Fairgrounds

By: Judy Cloud— The 27th annual Holiday Handcrafter’s Showcase and Marketplace will return to the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Muncie on Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st. The Holiday Handcrafter’s Showcase and Marketplace is a great way to kick-off the holiday season. It’s a multi-class show presenting the latest fashions, gifts, unusual handcrafts, distinctive jewelry, collectibles, antiques and more. Shopping is made easy in two warm buildings with over 90 exhibitors in attendance to assist you. The Claus Café…