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By: Marcy Minton— Muncie, IN—Altrusa International of Muncie, Inc. was recently awarded a grant for $4,000 from the Altrusa International Foundation to conduct a project to benefit Delaware County Foster Closet. On December 27, 2018 members of the Muncie Club prepared 250 care bags for the Delaware County Foster Closet with items purchased with the grant funds. Each care bag included a pair of pajamas, a package of new underwear, a package of new socks and a toiletry kit for kids ranging in size from 2T – adult. Altrusa International of Muncie, IN Inc. Club President, Lorraine Tomlin said, “Grants…

By: Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — Delaware County BY5 Early Childhood Initiative, Inc. recently announced a focus on forming partnerships within the healthcare industry. Though venturing into this industry is new for the county’s leading organization in early childhood awareness, it’s something Executive Director Missy Modesitt says will aid in achieving BY5’s main goal. “BY5’s goal is that all children in Delaware County are born healthy and will acquire the necessary wellness care needed to insure successful entry into Kindergarten,” Modesitt said. “We know that quality healthcare and screenings for pregnant mothers and young children are critical components in achieving this…

By: Brenda Morehead— Muncie, IN—The 2019 season of Project Leadership’s ICE League will officially get underway Saturday February 2nd with a Draft Day for middle school athletes at Muncie Central High School. The Inner City Educational (ICE) League, in its fifth season, is an innovative initiative that motivates participants to be strong student athletes as they move toward high school and post-secondary educations. The ICE League ties in closely with Project Leadership’s mission to assist local students to and through college. Project Leadership programming, which includes 21st Century Scholar enrollment, places an emphasis on strong student GPA performance. Project Leadership’s ICE…

By: Amanda Price— Muncie, IN—Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Indiana will be introducing their annual spring fundraiser, Bowl for Kids’ Sake (BFKS). The event will take place on Thursday, March 14 from 3p.m. – 8p.m. at Clancy’s Village Bowl and on Friday, March 15 from 1p.m. – 5p.m. at Ball State University’s Student Center. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a bowling event put on by Big Brothers Big Sisters nationwide. Each year, thousands of people come together across America to bowl, have fun, and raise money for their local Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliate. The money raised by…

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie would like to thank the generous donors and sponsors of this year’s Great Futures Dinner. The event, held on January 24 at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie, raised $56,556.45. (A 146 percent increase over last year.) The Muncie community came together for one night to celebrate the 85th anniversary of  the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie. For the past 85 years Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie, along with the help of many partners, has helped shape the lives of the youth in our city. The event…

By: Sarah Shaffer— Muncie, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts, in partnership with PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union, will host the Young Artist Exhibition on Thursday, March 14 for school-age children in Delaware County. The show will feature the artwork of students in kindergarten through twelfth grades who reside in or attend school in Delaware County. The public reception on March 14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. will take place in the Colonnade Room at Cornerstone Center for the Arts with awards being announced at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. This is the third year for the show…

By: Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN— At the November meeting of the YMCA of Muncie’s Board of Directors, five members were honored for their service to the YMCA and our community. Monte Brown has served as a volunteer at the Y since 1988. He has been a continual member of the Camp Crosley Board of Advisors with stints on the Corporate Board. His years of service include a number of accomplishments that have boosted the Y and Camp Crosley to where they are today. Monte had this to say about his tenure, “ It’s been a blessing to serve and I know…

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN—For many, January 21 will be a day off from work or school. But organizers of the annual MLK Day say it should be a “day on.” “[It’s] a day that brothers and sisters from all walks of life can stand together to learn from each other, empower each other, to work toward the common goal of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all,” said WaTasha Barnes Griffin, executive director of the YWCA, Muncie Community Schools board member and a member of the MLK Day planning committee. Several community partners have developed a full day of…

By: Chris Flook— Muncie, IN—On Saturday, January 26, the Delaware County Historical Society will host its fifth annual beer tasting fundraiser at the Fickle Peach. From 1:00-3:00 PM, guests will sample different craft beers, listen to the history presentation Votes for Womenregarding Delaware County’s suffrage movement of 100 years ago, and can take part in our silent auction. All proceeds benefit the DCHS’ annual operations. The beers sampled at the tasting are from breweries owned by women, or from breweries where a woman serves as head brewmaster. The Fickle Peach’s entire bar will also be open throughout the event. About…