Connecting Muncie Neighborhood partners and resources
Muncie events
Members of the East Central, Forest Park, Blaine, Southeast, South Central, Industry, and Pettigrew Acres Neighborhood Associations partnered with the Muncie Sanitary District to help clean-up their communities. The first date of the spring clean-ups was May 2nd. Volunteers helped pick up trash and debris alongside their neighbors. Thank you to all those who helped beautify the city as part of the spring neighborhood cleanups.
The Delaware County Wellness Group hosted the first Muncie – Delaware County ALL-IN Block Party at the Delaware County Fairgrounds’ Heartland Hall. The goal of the block party was to inspire community knowledge and pride. Indiana Humanities awarded The Delaware County Wellness Group a small grant to put on this event, which was described as “A Community wide event where folks complete a series of fun and thought-provoking challenges that build local pride.” Participants circulated to booths run by different community organizations and at each booth they completed an activity. The event provided participants 10 challenges that allowed them to Explore, Discover, Read, Remember, Participate, Connect and Dream about the place where we live, learn, work, and play!
The Muncie Action Plan Task Force 2’s booth asked participants to share a favorite memory of Muncie, a piece of advice, or a family recipe. To view the REMEMBER postcards made during the event, please click here.
All-IN Block Party flier (pdf)
The Muncie Sanitary District offered its annual Free Shred Day on Earth Day, April 22nd from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm at the MSD Sanitation Department Barn (811 E. Centennial Ave. Muncie, IN 47303).
The MSD celebrated Earth Day along with city residents by disposing of files safely and free of charge. A certificate of destruction was provided for participants upon request.
*Limit: 50 “file” boxes per person or company.
Join the Whitely Community Council as they host a series of conversations on What Kids Need to Succeed. Sponsored by BY5 and the United Way of Delaware County the sessions will immediately follow the Whitely Community Council meetings which begin at 6:00 pm at the Muncie Area Career Center. Taking place over the course of four months, the conversations are scheduled for April 13th, May 11th, June 15th and July 13th. Cash prizes will be given to a handful of attendees at each event and those who come to at least three of the four conversations will be eligible for a $500 cash prize. All are welcome to attend!
Did you know that the Ball State School of Music holds events that are free and open to the public?
The School of Music invites you to its musical offerings for the month of March. Below is a preview of upcoming events. For more details visit www.bsu.edu/music/events.
45th Annual Festival of New Music
Thursday, March 12-Saturday, March 14
Free and open to the public.
Concert I: March 12 @ 7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Concert II: March 13 @ 7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Concert III: March 14 @ 11 a.m., Sursa Hall
Concert IV: March 14 @ 3 p.m., Sursa Hall
Concert V: March 14 @ 7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Faculty Artist Series: The Scott Routenberg Trio
Saturday, March 14
3 p.m., Choral Hall
Free and open to the public.
Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band
Friday, March 20
7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
General Admission: $5; student tickets free in advance with ID at the Emens Box Office.
Guest Artist Recital: Chicago New Arts Trio
Saturday, March 21
3 p.m., Choral Hall
Free and open to the public.
Guest Artist Recital: Frank Ward Jr., bass-baritone
Sunday, March 22
3 p.m., Sursa Hall
Free and open to the public.
Guest Artist Recital: Patchwork
Sunday, March 22
7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Free and open to the public.
Student Jazz Combos
Tuesday, March 24
5:30 p.m., Choral Hall
Free and open to the public.
Ball State Opera Theatre presents La bohème
Friday, March 27 @ 7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Sunday, March 29 @ 2 p.m., Sursa Hall
General Admission: $ 15; $12.50 for seniors, $10 for Ball State faculty and staff, $5 for students in advance w/ID or $7.50 at the door. Tickets available at Emens Box Office.
Student Woodwind Chamber Music Recital
Monday, March 30
5:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Free and open to the public.
Student Jazz Combos
Tuesday, March 31
5:30 p.m., Choral Hall
Free and open to the public.
Faculty Artist Series: Da Camera Brass Quintet
Tuesday, March 31
7:30 p.m., Sursa Hall
Free and open to the public.
Glad Tidings Church, 3001 S. Burlington Dr.
A mult-session event sponsored by Muncie’s Before 5 (B5) Initiative, this event was designed with families in mind. Information was presented on how to support children and ensure their success. Professionals and experts from a variety of areas were available to assist and answer questions. Topics included: developmental milestones, skills for success, dressing for success, college applications, negotiating with adolescents and more. Other highlights:
The first 100 families registered received free bags of groceries.