Non-Profit

By Muncie Rotary Clubs— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Noon Rotary Club, Sunrise Rotary Club, and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union recognized six individuals at the 29th annual Very Important Volunteer Awards (V!VA) luncheon held on April 11, 2023, at the Horizon Convention Center. The V!VA Awards were developed in 1993 as a gift to the Muncie community by the Muncie Rotary Club to recognize Delaware County’s proud volunteer heritage. The event rewards, reinforces, and inspires local volunteers to aspire to…

By Mary Avila— MUNCIE, IN—Please join the members of the Paul Revere Chapter of DAR as we celebrate the past, present, and future significance of the American Revolution in our lives and in our community. When: Thursday, April 13, 2023 1:30-3pm Where: Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Chapel 1400 West Kilgore Ave, Muncie 47305 Parking along drive around building. What: A program to honor Patriots Day, the anniversary of the first battles of the American Revolutionary War at Lexington and Concord,…

By Dee McKinsey— MUNCIE, IN—Cornerstone Artist Matt Blanchfield is lovingly working to restore the nearly 100-year-old stencils in the walls of the Heritage Room at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St., before Cornerstone’s Centennial Celebration in 2026. This is not the easiest task. The stencils are on plaster, some of which needs to be repaired before the stencils, which were hand cut 100 years ago, can be painted on. The paint colors also must match the…

By Rick Zeigler on behalf of Community Enhancement Projects— MUNCIE, IN—If you have recently driven by Heekin Park along Memorial Drive, you may have noticed construction at the corner of Memorial and Hackley, as well as a new sign saying “Heekin Park – Muncie Memory Spiral.”  This is the latest project of Community Enhancement Projects, also known as CEP. The Muncie Memory Spiral is an 800’ spiral pathway and garden that will be a beautiful new feature in Heekin Park that…

 Sasquatch migratory range may be expanding into Indiana By Kelley V. Phillips— MUNCIE, IN—A large bipedal ape-like creature was recently spotted along the Mississinewa River in northern Delaware County. The animal was described to be larger than the average man, an estimated 8-9 feet tall, and appeared to be a rusty brown color. Descriptions of the creature closely resemble what other communities have designated a Sasquatch (Criptid magnumpedites).   Though known to inhabit the large forests of northern California, Oregon, and…

By Carly Acree King, Nonprofit Support Network— MUNCIE, IN—Nonprofit Support Network is excited to announce the launch of a nonprofit listserv, the organization’s first service available to organizations serving or located in Muncie and Delaware County. This free email discussion tool will provide another way for nonprofit organizations to connect, share, and learn by building a remote community. “Recently, many organizations have asked us for an easier way to communicate with each other and connect with others in the sector,” shared Carly…

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN—Ball Brothers Foundation, one of Indiana’s oldest and largest private family foundations, is preparing to celebrate its 100th year of grantmaking and leadership in 2026. In anticipation, the foundation’s Board of Directors has adopted a new strategic plan. Designed to guide the foundation’s work over the next five years, the “Second Century Strategic Plan” will ensure a strong, impactful conclusion to the foundation’s first century of grantmaking and set the strategic direction for…

By Sue Whitaker— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Altrusa Club hosted the winners of the Annual 4th Grade Essay Contest on March 16th at a luncheon at the Minnetrista Center.  The winners of the essay contest were Laynie McGuire, Albany Elementary; Shadow Hanser, Burris; Tahj Johnson, East Washington Academy; Selena Thomas, Royerton Elementary; Milyn Douthitt, Selma Elementary; and Abigail Byrd, Yorktown Elementary. Each student read their essay titled: “The Book that Changed my Life…” to the assembled group. Following the reading each…

By Megan Orbin— MUNCIE, IN—Woof Boom Radio and 104.1 HD1 WLBC take our role seriously as partners to those in the cities and towns we serve. WLBC continues to assist some remarkable organizations in making a difference in our community. The following organizations were chosen to receive the WLBC Hometown Heroes Grant: Delaware County Special Needs Prom/Events, April American Legion Post 321, May Delaware County CASA Program, June Open Door Health Services, July Roo’s Relief, August ecoREHAB, September Hillcroft Services,…