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By: Rebecca Parker, Muncie Public Library Technology Coordinator— Muncie, IN—Muncie Public Library (MPL) offered its first-ever film school this summer, turning its Maring-Hunt Library Maker Space into a filmmaking center where six Muncie high school students spent an intensive two weeks learning to write, shoot, and edit video projects. In this project-based, hands-on learning opportunity, students were led through a variety of lessons and projects designed to help them develop telecommunications skills that are fundamental to filmmaking, but can also be applied to many career paths. The film school experience culminated with a showcase screening of the students’ final projects…

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced that Pat Botts has been awarded the 2017 David Sursa Leadership Award to recognize his dedicated service to Greater Muncie, IN Habitat for Humanity. Botts was nominated by Habitat for Humanity, where he served on the board from 2002 to 2016. Over the years he served as Chair, 1st Vice Chair, and 2nd Vice Chair. He also served on the Finance, Budget, and Executive Committees. “Pat Botts has dedicated well over a decade of his life to Muncie Habitat for…

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN—If you are planning a wedding in East Central Indiana, be sure to attend the 2017 PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union & Cornerstone Center for the Arts Wedding Showcase on Sunday, August 13. The event will be at Cornerstone in Downtown Muncie from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will highlight the area’s best wedding vendors. Mr. Mouse Catering and Sight & Sound Music Center present the Wedding Showcase with support from WLBC, WERK, Murray’s Jewelers, and Culligan. This is the premiere bridal show of the summer and is designed to streamline the wedding planning process. Attendees…

By: Mary Tankersley— Muncie, IN – Cardinal Greenways will host its second annual Bike Fest fundraising event the weekend of July 28 – 30. Presented by Old National Bank, CG Bike Fest is a 3-day cycling event featuring cycling tours, demonstrations, activities, games, music, and food. The event is for everyone: cyclists, families, children, and supporters of Cardinal Greenways, all ages and abilities. Cardinal Greenways Bike Fest will kick off Friday, July 28 with a free, all-age community group ride at 5:30 p.m. Riders will gather at the Historic Wysor St. Depot and ride to Canan Commons in downtown Muncie, where they can…

By: Richard Crist, Whitinger Strategic Services— Muncie, IN—The Youth Opportunity Center recently hired Kimberly S. Burkholder, CPA as CFO for the Muncie, Indiana based youth treatment facility. Burkholder has 17 years of experience as a CPA for public accounting firms specializing in audits and financial statement preparation for nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies, consulting and tax return preparation for companies and individuals. Kim received her Masters of Accountancy from Manchester College (University). Kim began her career at Katz, Sapper & Miller, LLP in Indianapolis and spent the last 11 years at Estep*Doctor & Company, P.C. in Muncie. Kim is a…

By Carrie Bale – Executive Director, BY5 Early Childhood Initiative— Muncie, IN—Important legislation that will help with future economic development potential for the State of Indiana was passed in April 2017.  You may be thinking about another workforce initiative, or the funding for roads and bridges?  Yes, those will provide some return on investment about 3% on average (according to Dr. Tim Bartik’s from the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, recent presentation for the 2nd annual Indiana Summit for Economic Development via Early Learning Coalitions June 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana), but the legislation I am talking about is the…

By: Jud Fisher— Muncie, IN—A summer concert series, children’s bicycle safety program, an art immersion experience, and two outdoors-oriented summer programs all received support through Ball Brothers Foundation Rapid Grants. Over $100,000 has been distributed to local organizations since February through the grantmaking program. “During their lifetimes, the five Ball brothers were committed to enhancing the community where they lived and worked. Today, as a private family foundation, we carry on their legacy by using our financial resources to improve the quality of life in Muncie,” shared Jud Fisher, President and COO of Ball Brothers Foundation. “Over the past decades,…

By: Angie Rapp, Delta Phi Chapter – Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, Inc.— Muncie, IN—The Delta Phi Chapter of Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, Inc. recently distributed $21,000 in grants and scholarships. Grants of $250 to $500 each were awarded to non-profit organizations that fit the goals of Tri Kappa, which are to promote culture, charity and education within the community. Recipients of this year’s Charitable Grants are: Hearts and Hands, Project Leadership, Muncie Symphony Orchestra, Ball State Guardian Scholars Program, Beyond I Can, Cancer Services – Little Red Door of East Central Indiana, Muncie Civic Theatre, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Muncie Children’s…

By: Katy Crist—  Muncie, IN – Open Door Health Services will once again host the Back 2 School Fun Fest. This event will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 1-4pm at 333 S. Madison Street in Muncie. Back 2 School Fun Fest is open to the public and will offer school and sports physicals, immunizations, and dental screenings for little to no cost. Children of all ages can enjoy free games, refreshments, and face painting. They will also walk away with a free backpack filled with school supplies, while supplies last. “Back to school time can often be overwhelming,”…