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Introduction to Hot Glass Weekend Paperweight Workshop

Registration is now open for an introduction to working with glass workshop put on by the Ball State Marilyn K Glick Center for Glass.

Day 1: Saturday, April 16 from 9:00-1:00 PM
Day 2: Sunday, April 17 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Where: Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass
Cost: $135/person

*Must be 18 or older to participate.  No glass experience necessary.

In this two day workshop, participants will learn how to create their own paperweights in hot glass.  Saturday’s class will be a full day in the hot shop where instructors will guide participants in the proper safety and demonstrate various techniques in the morning.  In the afternoon participants will form molten glass with a variety of colors into their own paperweight which they can take home.  Sunday’s workshop will cover basic grinding and polishing of glass to help participants finish their paperweights.  The Sunday session is a half-day and will run 3 hours.  Cost for this two day workshop is $135.

This workshop is currently full.  Due to overwhelming response we ask that you sign up here if you’d like to be on the waiting list or receive notifications of future dates. 

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To learn more about the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass, see them on the web!

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I.D.E.A. Conference

Intentional Development and Education for Association Members (IDEA) Conference

Saturday, March 5, 2016, 9 AM – 3 PM
Ball State University L.A. Pittenger Student Center
Provided in partnership by Building Better Neighborhoods, the Shafer Leadership Academy, the City of Muncie, the Vectren Foundation, and Muncie Action Plan.

This invitation-only event brought together 130 community members representing each of Muncie’s neighborhoods to receive leadership training, share best practices, and network with one another.

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Read the conference wrap-up post.

View slide show of the event.

Location:

The conference will be held on the second floor of the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, which is located on Ball State’s campus. Free parking will be available in the parking garage immediately behind the Student Center. Ball State classes will not be in session, and you will not need a pass to park there.

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2016 Black History Month Community Forums

Tuesdays in February the City of Muncie and Mayor Dennis Taylor will be hosting a series of community forums.  These sessions are free and open to the public.  Everyone is welcome to attend and share their thoughts. Muncie City Councilman, Julius Anderson will moderate.

Download the flier (pdf)

February 2, 6:00-7:00 PM
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Lenny R. Corthen, Pastor
820 S. Penn Street

February 9, 6:00-7:00 PM
Prayer House of Deliverance
John L. Smith, Pastor
1805 S. Wall Avenue

February 16, 6:00-7:00 PM
Repairing the Breach Ministries
Kevin Ivy, Sr., Pastor
2417 W. 8th Street

February 23, 6:00-7:00 PM
Antioch Baptist Church
Edward Long, Pastor
1700 E. Butler Street

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CLOSED: Neighborhood I.D.E.A. Conference Call for Proposals

The Muncie Action Plan, Shafer Leadership Academy and Building Better Neighborhoods are partnering together to host a conference to support the development of neighborhood leaders. The Neighborhood I.D.E.A. Conference is scheduled for March 5th on Ball State’s campus. Over 100 of Muncie’s most active local leaders will gather to listen, learn and meet like minded individuals to share ideas and best practices. The theme of the conference is Intentional Development and Education for Association Members.

Sessions will fall within four distinct tracks:

  1. Working with local government
  2. Visioning and Revitalization
  3. Teamwork and Collaboration
  4. Association Development

Do you have an idea you would like to share at the conference or a topic you want to see discussed? We are currently taking submissions. The Call for Proposals can be found here.

For those individuals and organizations who are interested in presenting at this conference, please submit proposals by January 1st. Questions may be directed to Krista Flynn, BSU Office of Community Engagement at kflynn@bsu.edu.