News and Events – Page 5 – Muncie Neighborhoods

July 31, 2024May 29, 2025

Fun Ball State events to help your family kick off the school year!

Nervous about visiting campus? Take a look at the Office of Community Engagement’s handy Getting to Campus resource for parking/public transit information!

Click the links for more information. Some events may be off-campus or have registration requirements.

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Northeast Indiana Cardinal Classic Golf Outing – 11 a.m.

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Soccer vs Purdue Fort Wayne – 4 p.m.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Soccer vs Indiana – 5:30pm

Friday, August 23, 2024

“Living Worlds” 5pm Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“Summer Skies Live” 6:30pm Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Women’s Volleyball vs Indiana State (Exhibition) – 2 p.m.
Field Hockey vs Miami University (OH) (Scrimmage) – 3 p.m.
“Kitz the Cat’s SuperMoon Adventure” 3:30pm Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
$2 Tour of the Village – 3 p.m.
“Living Worlds” 5pm Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“Summer Skies Live” 6:30pm Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Running Against the Grain: Story of Philadelphia Eagle and Movie Star Timmy Brown – 2 p.m.

Thursday, August 29, 2024

America’s Hometown Band Performance – 7 p.m.

Friday, August 30, 2024

Beginning Needlepoint – 10 a.m.
Field Hockey vs Saint Francis University – 12 p.m.
“Living Worlds” 5pm Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“Summer Skies Live” 6:30pm Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 31, 2024

“Kitz the Cat’s SuperMoon Adventure” 3:30pm Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
“Living Worlds” 5pm Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“Summer Skies Live” 6:30pm Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

2023 Spectrum of Development Update

Building Better Neighborhoods (BBN) was established as a program of Ball State University in 2014. Over the last ten years BBN has helped neighborhood associations meet development goals that fall within the “Spectrum of Development”. These include things like registering at the Indiana Secretary of State as a non-profit and acquiring a bank account in the name of the association. BBN has also assisted in setting up social media accounts and providing sample Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation. Every neighborhood is different, and their needs are unique. BBN strives to meet every neighborhood where they are in their development journey and provide the assistance required to get them where they want to be to best meet the needs of their residents.

July 1, 2024May 29, 2025

Beat the heat with some Ball State events this July!

Nervous about visiting campus? Take a look at the Office of Community Engagement’s handy Getting to Campus resource for parking/public transit information!

Click the links for more information. Some events may be off-campus or have registration requirements.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

From Manuscript to Market: Navigating the Path to Publication – 2 p.m.

Friday, July 12, 2024

“Our Night Sky” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
Double Feature: An Evening with Authors Keith Roysdon and Jill Blocker – 6 p.m.
“Birth of Planet Earth” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 13, 2024

“Magic Tree House: Space Mission” Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
“ASTRONAUT” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“Birth of Planet Earth” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Knowing Your Superpowers: An Introduction to Your Character Strengths – 2 p.m.

Friday, July 19, 2024

“Our Night Sky” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“Birth of Planet Earth” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 20, 2024

“Magic Tree House: Space Mission” Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
“ASTRONAUT” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“Birth of Planet Earth” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Problem Solving Through Lego Serious Play for Grades 4 and 5 – 8:30 a.m.
Northeast Indiana Cardinal Classic Golf Outing – 11 a.m.

Friday, July 26, 2024

Creativity and Innovation for Grades 6 through 8 – 8:30 a.m.

Monday, July 29, 2024

Entrepreneurial Leadership Camp for Grades 11 and 12 – 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Entrepreneurial Leadership Camp for Grades 11 and 12 – 8:30 a.m.

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024

Take in some of these fun, summer events happening at Ball State!

Nervous about visiting campus? Take a look at the Office of Community Engagement’s handy Getting to Campus resource for parking/public transit information!

Click the links for more information. Some events may be off-campus or have registration requirements.

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Capturing Life: A Journey Through Memoir Writing – 2 p.m.

Friday, June 7, 2024

Beginning Needlepoint – 10 a.m.

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Summer E(scape) Watercolor Painting – 2 p.m.

Friday, June 14, 2024

Premiere Dance Recital: Fun in 21! – 6:30 p.m.
“Our Night Sky” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
AD Recital: Rachel Riddle, piano – 5:30 p.m.
“Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Cole LIVE! 76th Summer Recital – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
“One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
“Living Worlds” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Monday, June 17, 2024

Summer Civic Learning Academy – 10 a.m.
Superstorm 1950 – 2 p.m.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Summer Civic Learning Academy – 10 a.m.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Summer Civic Learning Academy – 10 a.m.

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Summer Civic Learning Academy – 10 a.m.
Summer Nights in Muncie – 6 p.m.

Friday, June 21, 2024

Summer Civic Learning Academy – 10 a.m.
“Our Night Sky” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Summer Civic Learning Academy – 10 a.m.
Dazzle Dance: You’re On The Request Line – 2:30 p.m.
“One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
“Living Worlds” Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“Moons: Worlds of Mystery” Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 23, 2024

Summer Civic Learning Academy – 10 a.m.

Monday, June 24, 2024

Summer Civic Learning Academy – 10 a.m.
Summer Date Night – 2 p.m.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Summer Civic Learning Academy – 10 a.m.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Summer Civic Learning Academy – 10 a.m.

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Summer Civic Learning Academy – 10 a.m.

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024

Muncie Action Plan CenterPoint Scholars initiative update!

CenterPoint Scholar class of 2024 group photo

MAP has been providing neighborhood leadership skill development since 2010 through the Neighborhood Leadership Council. In October 2023, MAP received a generous grant from CenterPoint Energy to create a new program to train ten individuals in grassroots advocacy. The program began with a competitive application process in January 2024 and an announcement of Scholars at the March 2024 IDEA Conference.

The CenterPoint Scholars attended a weekend retreat at Hueston Woods in April to set the framework for the year-long program and to build connections between participants. Scholars are participating in monthly trainings (Mar. 2024 – Mar. 2025) on topics that include project management, conflict resolution, and trust building while working towards the completion of projects that will positively impact our city’s neighborhoods.

The 2024-2025 CenterPoint Scholars are Alexis Dishman (Western Woods), Bernice Graham (Whitely), Christah Brantley (McKinley), Gracie Scholl (Thomas Park/Avondale), Judah Smith (Halteman Village), Marquiese McClendon (Southside), Napoleon Price Jr. (South Central), Patricia Akins (Industry), Rheaunna Jones (Carlton), and William Thomas (Thomas Park/Avondale).

Learn more

April 30, 2024May 29, 2025

School lets out in May, but there’s still stuff to do on Campus!

Nervous about visiting campus? Take a look at the Office of Community Engagement’s handy Getting to Campus resource for parking/public transit information!

Click the links for more information. Some events may be off-campus or have registration requirements.