All Aboard: Board Leadership in Motion Workshop

Shafer Leadership Academy is conducting a free workshop titled All Aboard: Board Leadership in Motion on Wednesday, November 11th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Innovation Connector (1208 W. White River Blvd, Muncie).

It is a three-hour workshop ideal for individuals who have a desire to serve on a not-for-profit board.

Participant Takeaways include:

  • An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a not-for-profit board member
  • How to determine board opportunities that match interests, skills, & desired level of commitment
  • Guidance on how to be an effective board member
  • Insight on how to find potential board member opportunities
  • Descriptions of board member opportunities currently available in the area

Here is a link with additional program details and how to register – http://www.shaferleadership.com/all-aboard-2/.

MUGI Gardening Workshop

September 29, 2015 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)

The Muncie Urban Gardening Initiative is hosting another workshop at the Motive our Minds Garden (corner of Lowell & Burns). Special guest Henny Penny the chicken will educate participants on how to control pests and disease in the garden.

Celebrate Our City Sesquicentennial Ball

September 19, 2015 (6:30 – 11:00 pm)

150 logoThe Horizon Convention Center will host “Celebrate Our City: The Sesquicentennial Ball” on September 19, 2015. The black-tie optional evening will feature a dinner, dance and awards to commemorate Muncie’s celebration of 150 years and honor Muncie’s history of public service. Public service awards will be presented by Mayor Dennis Tyler, Muncie Police Chief, Steve Stewart and Muncie Fire Chief, Edward Bell.

The Sesquicentennial Ball is open to the public and will provide an opportunity to honor Muncie’s 150 years and show support for public service within our community.  The cost is $25 per person ($50 per couple) and tickets are available until September 11, 2015 at the Horizon Convention Center Reception Desk or online at www.muncie.ticketleap.com. The event is from 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. and tickets purchased before August 14th include VIP admission at 5:30 p.m. which features an opportunity to meet the mayor and enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail before the event begins. Black Tie Optional

“We are incredibly proud of Muncie’s accomplishments in its 150 years and of those who protect the community through public service. This event is in honor of Muncie and those who make this community a great place to live and work. We invite all Muncie supporters to join us at the Celebrate Our City Sesquicentennial Ball on September 19th,” Joann McKinney, Horizon Convention Center president and CEO.

More information about “Celebrate Our City Sesquicentennial Ball” can be found on the Muncie Sesquicentennial Facebook page, www.facebook.com/muncie150th.

September 12, 2015 – Be My Neighbor Day

“Neighbors always help you out. That’s what a good neighbor’s all about” – Daniel Tiger

This free family event was held at Canan Commons and focused on the importance of being a good neighbor. Children were invited to use a “neighborhood map” to visit all of the booths where our community’s great neighbors “live.”

The organizations at each booth offered activities that touched on the importance of being a good neighbor or giving back to your community.

East Central Neighborhood Display @ Kennedy Library

A note from Annie Poole, ECNA resident and association board member:

If you have a chance, please stop by the Kennedy Branch Library this month and check out the East Central Neighborhood display in the cases along the north wall.  Mike Mavis and I filled all 4 cases with Emily Kimbrough books and memorabilia and they look wonderful, if I may say so myself. We also were able to work in education about our neighborhood and the Washington Street Festival into the displays. In fact, the table display is mostly centered around the Festival. A big thank you to Mike who was able to provide some really unique and interesting Emily items and to Dawn for the complete collection of Emily’s books. It really looks fantastic…. Emily’s books have never shined more brightly since they were published.

Go check it out!!!!