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By Will Isaacs, Board President, Muncie Downtown Development Partnership— Fire Up DWNTWN, was created and organized by the Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. The goal was to implement an event that was unique and exciting—one that would instill community pride and togetherness and would appeal to all demographics in our community and throughout East Central Indiana. The event was held on Saturday, August 6th. It was downtown Muncie’s peak summer extravaganza, packed with family activities and attractions, hot air balloons, musical entertainment, local artisans, food vendors, rib-eating contests and hot deals from downtown retailers/restaurants/bars. Our organization is humbled by the overwhelming support this event…

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN—The Coalition of Women’s Organizations will host its 30th annual Women’s Equality Day program at 5 p.m. Aug. 25, 2022 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 have made significant contributions to the broader community. The event will pay special tribute to Vivian V. Conley, who was a…

By Sara Renee, CAPRCII-MH, CCHW, Harm Reduction Street Outreach, Muncie Folk Collective— Muncie Folk, a local harm reduction initiative, continues to distribute naloxone through placement of additional “NaloxBoxes” in the Muncie community  MUNCIE, IN—Late 2021, in partnership with Overdose Lifeline, Inc., and the Governor’s Office and Division of Mental Health and Addiction, two “NaloxBoxes” were installed in Muncie, IN., with a third just recently installed and a fourth coming soon. “Making overdose response tools like naloxone readily available to any Hoosier who may encounter an individual suffering from an overdose is critical in addressing the drug epidemic,” Gov. Holcomb stated in a previous…

By Erin Williams, Executive Director, Muncie Arts & Culture Council— MUNCIE, IN—This month, MuncieArts (munciearts.org) will present a special two-day professional practice seminar for artists who would like to expand their creative practice into working in public art. “Making Public Art Work” will be held on Aug. 13 and 14 at Minnetrista Museum and Gardens, with a virtual keynote lecture by Kristen Giannantonio from the Monument Lab (Philadelphia) on Friday, Aug.12 at 6 p.m.. “Making Public Art Work” is presented in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Randolph County, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the Indiana Small Business Development Center…

By Nancy Watts— MUNCIE, IN—The Bargain Box is a thrift shop in The Historic Kimbrough District of Muncie, located at 607 E. Charles Street. Psi Iota Xi, is a 125-year-old philanthropic sorority.  The Bargain Box was purchased by Psi Iota Xi, and was previously the home of Adam Wolfe, grandfather of Elizabeth Ball. The sorority donates 100 % of the income from its sales (all are donated items)  to support local charities, and to make endowment grants/scholarships, particularly in the areas of art, literature, speech and hearing, and music. Historically, the Bargain Box operating season has followed the school year calendar,…

By Rotary Press Office— The Rotary Club of Muncie Endowment Fund Grant Application Deadline is August 30th. MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Noon Rotary Club Board of Directors considers grant requests annually. The Club typically awards between $6000-$9000 to eligible 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. The Board evaluates all requests as objectively as possible, consistent with the expressed priorities of the Club. Last year, grants were awarded to Boys and Girls Club of Muncie, Home Savers of Delaware County, Motivate Our Minds and the Muncie Civic Theatre totaling over $5000. The Rotary Club of Muncie Fund at The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County was established in 1994 and…

By Chris Davis, Network Indiana— HAZARD, Ky.–Entire houses have been washed away in the flooding in eastern Kentucky. Since late last week Indiana’s Task Force 1 has been in the mountains, about 20 miles from Hazard, to help with search and rescue operations, needed because people have been reported missing. “That is factual. Homes were washed away and we are now searching that debris, clearing those to make sure there’s nobody in them,” said Indianapolis Fire Battalion Chief Jay Settergren, Task Force team leader. He said that news reports you’ve read or heard about the enormity of the flooding are…

By Dee McKinsey— MUNCIE,IN – Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Washington in  Muncie, has opened registration for its fall semester. Cornerstone is offering a wide selection of classes from dance, painting, and ceramics to photography and yoga. There is something for students of all ages. Students can register on line at cornerstonearts.org. Registration will be open through the first week of classes, which begin on Aug. 22. Class catalogues are available online, and at Cornerstone. Cornerstone is proud to offer a wide array of affordable classes designed to encourage students’ inner artist. Summer Festival Cornerstone Center for the…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN – Marcy Minton has been named the President of The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, effective August 8, 2022. Minton succeeds Kelly K. Shrock, who announced her resignation earlier this year and will end her more than decade-long service on August 5. Minton originally joined the staff of The Community Foundation in 2014 as Community Engagement Director. She transitioned to Senior Program Officer in 2016 and has served in that role since. “I have been privileged to work for the Foundation for the last eight years and partner with amazing people working together…