Connecting Muncie Neighborhood partners and resources
September 19, 2015 (6:30 – 11:00 pm)
The 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.
“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.
The Urban Light Community Church in conjunction with the South Central Neighborhood Association hosted a block party as a time of community celebration. The block party included free food, cake walk, bouncy houses, and a dunk tape and all were entertained by a local DJ and a youth talent showcase. Everyone enjoyed time to socialize and reconnect with old friends.
The East Central Neighborhood Association hosted the Annual Picnic in the Park Summer Celebration on Sunday, July 26th from 1-3:00 pm at Washington Park. The picnic included a cookout with free hot dogs and hamburgers, sides, drinks and ice cream for all neighborhood residents and their guests. This relaxing lunch was a great chance to connect or reconnect with neighbors and included activities for the kids so the grown ups had a chance to sit back and chat.
The Forest Park Neighborhood Association and the Senior Citizens Center held this annual event, which included America’s Hometown Band, a Cakewalk, all-you-can-eat ice cream and time visit with neighbors and friends!