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By: Kristen McConnell— Mark Battig has been hired as the Executive Director at Camp Crosley Muncie, Indiana—Mark Battig has been hired as the new Executive Director of Camp Crosley YMCA. Mark succeeds long time executive, Richard Armstrong, whom he worked with for several years before moving to Tampa, Florida. Mark has a long history in camping, serving YMCA’s in Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida and Indiana. While in Florida, Mark served as the Executive Director of Camp Cristina and Director of Camping Services…

By: Kim Miller— Muncie, Indiana—The East Central Neighborhood Association will host their 42nd Annual Old Washington Street Festival on September 15 & 16. The festival features the architectural, cultural, and social heritage of Muncie’s Emily Kimbrough Historic District and surrounding neighborhoods and will run from 11am-7pm Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday. Festivities will occur along Washington Street between Madison and Beacon and on side street intersections. The Muncie Maker’s Market will be in Madjax on Sunday, September 16. Visitors can enjoy…

By: Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— Muncie, IN—Ball State is offering FREE shuttle service for faculty, staff, and students to four FREE downtown events. Thank you to our partner, Ball State University and the Office of Community Engagement for providing shuttle service to four downtown events and for promoting Downtown Muncie. Voices (Re)United Concert Thursday, September 13, 6:30 – 9 pm @ Walnut Street United Way of Delaware County kicks off its 2018 campaign with a FREE downtown celebration and concert….

By: Michelle Kinsey, Community Engagement Coordinator, WIPB-TV— Editor’s Note: Due to the rain, “Be My Neighbor Day” activities will take place inside the YMCA, across the street from Canan Commons at 500 S. Mulberry Street. Muncie, Indiana – Won’t you be our neighbor? Join WIPB for the fourth annual Be My Neighbor Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. Enjoy free family activities, live entertainment and more with some of Muncie’s great neighbors!…

By: Sara Nash, AFP-IC Chapter Administrator— Sherman & Marjorie Zeigler Foundation of Muncie to be honored with Outstanding Foundation Award. INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Fundraising professionals throughout the state will be celebrating the spirit of giving in November by recognizing philanthropists and the impact of Hoosier philanthropy at the 36th annual Indiana Philanthropy Awards celebration, presented by Aly Sterling Philanthropy. Since 1983, Indiana Philanthropy Awards have honored individuals and organizations who have enhanced philanthropy, the community, and the world through their…

By: Tom Farris— Muncie, Indiana – Linda Gregory, retiring 2017-2018 President of the Muncie Rotary Club, recently presided over the installation ceremonies of new officers and directors for the 2018-2019 Rotary year, which began July 1st.  Officers are elected to 1-year terms, while members of the Board of Directors are elected to staggered 3-year terms, so a new class of three directors is elected each year to replace the retiring class. 2018-2019 Muncie Rotary Club Officers President                               Thomas…

By: Linda DeHaven— Muncie, IN— The Muncie, Indiana chapter of Brianna’s Hope, 115 S. Pershing St., Muncie, IN is now open every Tuesday afternoon/evening 4:30 for coffee and sharing. A meal will be served free of charge at 5:30.  At 6:15 p.m. music will begin, and the meeting and speaker will begin at approximately 6:30.  Each week a featured speaker will share their story about their battle against addiction. Brianna’s Hope is another choice,—an opportunity for “a better life.” At Brianna’s…

By: Braydee Euliss, Executive Director, Muncie Arts and Culture Council— Muncie, IN—Muncie Arts and Culture Council invites community members to an afternoon of celebration and tours during the PlySpace Open House + Summer Showcase on Saturday, September 8th. Join Muncie’s creative community for a sneak peek inside PlySpace— the home, office, and exhibition space for Muncie Arts and Culture Council’s artist-in-residence program, and learn more about the Summer 2018 resident artists and the collaborative projects completed during the first full season of…

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie and Old National Bank are excited to invite you to the 3rd Annual Just Desserts on September 26, 2018. This year the event will take place at Minnetrista Cultural Center at 5:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy wine, appetizers, music, and fellowship with friends. In addition, guests will spend the evening in the lovey Rose Garden at Minnetrista. When it is time for dessert, the table champions will work with their…