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By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN—The Coalition of Women’s Organizations will host its 32nd annual Women’s Equality Day program at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in the Muncie City Hall auditorium. The event will honor the achievements of women who fought for the right to vote and the successes of today’s community leaders. Women’s Equality Day celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The Muncie celebration will honor six local women who…

By Lisa Roossien— MUNCIE, IN – On Saturday, August 24th, Tuhey Park will be the setting for a special community event of healing and celebration. The Mary’s Miles / RCM 5k fun run, scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon, is not just a race but a community gathering in support of a vital local cause. Recovery Café Muncie (RCM) is a nonprofit organization in downtown Muncie that is making a huge impact on the lives of our most vulnerable community…

By Rotary Press Office— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Noon Rotary Club Board of Directors considers grant requests annually. The Club typically awards between $8,000-$10,000 annually to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The Board evaluates all requests as objectively as possible, consistent with the expressed priorities of the Club. Last year, grant funding was awarded to the following local nonprofit organizations: 8Twelve Coalition, Funders Forum, Habitat for Humanity, Home Savers of Delaware County, Little Red Door Cancer Agency, Muncie Children’s Museum, Muncie Civic Theatre, Second Harvest…

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN—Indiana Black Expo Muncie Chapter Celebrated Culture, Heritage, and Community and honored contributors to African American culture, progress and achievement in Muncie-Delaware County at the Ivy Tech John and Janice Fisher Building on Thursday, July 18, 2024 during its 29th Annual Corporate Luncheon. The annual luncheon was the kick-off to the Indiana Black Expo Muncie Chapter’s annual Summer Celebration at Heekin Park, Saturday, July 19th-Sunday, July 21, 2024. This year’s theme was Educate. Empower. Elevate….

Deadline nearing for submissions to Red-tail’s Growing Home™ Habitat Certification program By JoAnna Darda, Outreach Coordinator, Red-tail Land Conservancy— MUNCIE, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy seeks individuals and organizations from east central Indiana who have naturally landscaped yards to apply for Growing Home™ Habitat Certification before the certification submission deadline on July 31. Growing Home™ is an award-winning backyard habitat program for east central Indiana from Red-tail Land Conservancy. The program is designed to empower community members to rethink how…

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN – The threats we face in the digital world are evolving at a frightening pace. From phishing schemes and ransomware attacks to identity theft and deepfake impersonations, the list of cyber threats keeps expanding. As technology advances—and the internet becomes ever more integrated into our daily lives—the security of our information and systems has never been more critical. From multinational corporations to small rural school districts, data breaches and malicious cyberattacks…

By Arrick Garringer— MUNCIE, IN – Delaware County Sheriff Tony Skinner will lead a discussion on leadership at Shafer Leadership Academy’s Coffee Talk event titled “In Pursuit of Leadership” on July 31, 2024. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Innovation Connector, located at 1208 W White River Blvd. Sheriff Skinner, with nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, will share insights on leadership styles, the importance of detail orientation, and the unique role…

By Barbara Schafer, Board Member— MUNCIE, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce the appointment of Stephanie Michaels as the new Director of Programming. Stephanie will bring a fresh perspective, dynamic energy, and experience to Cornerstone. This marks an exciting new chapter as Cornerstone continues to expand its reach and impact in the Muncie community. Stephanie is a Ball State University graduate in anthropology and holds a masters in museum studies from IUPUI. As a student she was…