Articles by Mike Rhodes

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…

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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…

Cornerstone Center of the Arts Recital and Holiday Show & Sale. Photo provided.

Entertainment, Non-Profit November 20, 2015

Cornerstone Center for the Arts to Host First-Ever “Holiday Show & Sale”

By: Jessie Irwin— Cornerstone Center for the Arts will host their first-ever “Holiday Show & Sale” on Sunday, December 13, from 1:30 to 5:00 pm. The recital will begin at 1:30 pm and vendor booths will open at 2:30 pm. This new fundraising event will coincide with Cornerstone’s seasonal recital and open house that features live dance and music performances and art displays from the students enrolled in classes and lessons at Cornerstone. This event will be FREE to the public and will focus on…

The Youth Opportunity Center is a residential behavioral treatment center for children. Photo provided.

Non-Profit November 19, 2015

Youth Opportunity Center Hiring Fair is November 20th

By: Genet C. Soule— The Youth Opportunity Center, a residential behavioral treatment center for children, located in Muncie, Indiana, will host a Direct Care Hiring Fair on Friday November 20th from 10am to 2pm. We are looking for individuals to work directly with at-risk youth and/or clients with DD/ID diagnosis in a residential treatment setting. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age; possess a high school diploma or GED; and a valid driver’s license. Experience in childcare or…

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 November 18, 2015

Community Foundation Awards $103,105 in New Grants

By: Eunice Whitlock— The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, Inc. is awarding $103,105 to six nonprofit organizations during the fourth Quarterly Competitive Grant Cycle of 2015. The Community Foundation’s purpose is to improve the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County for this generation and generations to come. To that end, Quarterly Competitive Grants are awarded to fund projects for which there is a demonstrable community benefit in one of the following areas of interest: arts and…