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By: Molly Flodder— Muncie, IN—Survivor Voices, the East Central Indiana cancer survivor choir comprised of people from age 24 to 84, will host a “Survivors’ Sing Along” festival.  Anyone who is a cancer survivor or has been or is a primary caregiver is invited to participate in the festival on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 4:00 p.m. at Westminster Village, 5801 W. Bethel in Muncie. The event will begin with a rehearsal, a dinner will follow, then a break and at 7:00 p.m. a short concert for residents or visitors from the community. “We welcome anyone who fits our criterion and…

By: Scott Trout, DDS— Muncie, IN—Valentine’s Day is coming up, and if you’re like many people, you’re probably looking for something new and different to give to your sweetie. Or significant other.  Or maybe there’s a client or business you’d like to do something nice for as a way of saying “thank you” during Valentine’s Day. Try a Singing Valentine from the Heartland Vocal Project. The Heartland Vocal Project, Muncie’s local affiliate of the Barbershop Harmony Society, will continue their fine tradition of presenting Singing Valentines on Friday February 14th. For the bargain price of $40 a quartet will present a beautiful song, a rose,…

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN — Muncie Arts and Culture Council’s artist-in-residence program, PlySpace, has been approved for a $25,000 Art Works grant. The PlySpace Residency Program provides dedicated space and time for residents to investigate and pursue their own work. Additionally, it serves as a platform for experimentation and provocation by sparking conversation and collaboration with various Muncie communities. PlySpace, based in the Emily Kimbrough Historic District in downtown Muncie, is a program of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council in partnership with the City of Muncie, Ball State University School of Art, and Sustainable Muncie Corporation. “The arts…

By: Kallie Sullanke, Community Engagement Officer, The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County— Muncie, Ind. – Funders in Delaware County have come together to pool knowledge, experiences, and resources to make a collective impact on a current issue in the community.  The Funders Forum Collaborative awarded $38,000 to three Delaware County organizations at the end of 2019 to support programs that address drug-use prevention and recovery in our community. Centerstone received $6,500 to develop mobile play therapy kits for school-based counseling services. Centerstone provides mental healthcare and addiction treatment services in our community. Through their school-based counseling services, Centerstone…

By: Emily Hitchcock— Muncie, IN— TeenWorks is excited to introduce their new regional director for Muncie and Delaware County, Kari Wissel. TeenWorks empowers teens to achieve excellence in career, community, and college through unique programming, professional development and individualized post-secondary success planning. “We are so excited to have Kari in this role. Her vast skill set in programming and community engagement will help so many teens in the Muncie community,” says president and CEO, Nick Duvall. Kari plans to expand programming, collaborate with other youth serving organizations, and cultivate new partners during her first year on the TeenWorks team. One of Kari’s…

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—The George & Frances Ball Foundation has awarded the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie with a $110,000 grant to support the Clubs’ out of school time programming for kindergarten through 12th grade. The vision of the Clubs ensures that every Club member graduates from high school, ready for a post-secondary education, or a vocational career. According to Thomas Kinghorn, president and CEO of the George and Frances Ball Foundation “we are pleased to support the strong collaborative relationship between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie and Muncie Community Schools.  Effective after-school programming, such as the Boys…

By: The Haiti Library Foundation— Muncie, IN—The Haiti Library Foundation, Inc. based out of Muncie is hosting its 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off Challenge.  The annual event pits 14 cooking teams comprised of primarily local businesses, organizations and individuals. Teams compete against one another in various categories: Best Chili (as determined by a panel of judges) People’s Choice (as voted on by all attendees) Rookie of the Year Best Table Theme and Presentation Top Fundraiser Attendees of the Chili Cook-Off get samples of chili from each team, appetizers, drinks, and desserts. Plus, with their paid admission, each participant receives a ballot to…

By: Bonnie Smith— Muncie, IN—Psi Iota Xi Charities Inc. is pleased to announce its Philanthropic Grant Awards for 2019. These grants are funded from profits earned at The Bargain Box, 607 E. Charles Street in Muncie.  The Bargain Box is a resale shop operated and staffed by volunteer members of Psi Iota Xi Sorority. The purpose of the sorority is “the furthering of philanthropic, cultural and social enterprises” in our community.  This year’s grants totaling $18,000 were awarded to the following worthwhile organizations: A Better Way – $3,500 for upgrades to the kitchen and appliances at the shelter. The Alpha Center –…

By: Brenda Morehead— Muncie, IN—The 2020 season of Project Leadership’s ICE League will officially get underway Saturday, February 1st ,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…