Good morning, Muncie.

Local residents will gather on April 26 at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens for the Muncie Arbor Day Celebration to mark the city’s 27th year as a Tree City USA.

The event will offer a free sapling giveaway, tree planting demos, crafts, a visit by Johnny Appleseed, and Mayor Dan Ridenour will present the Arbor Day proclamation at 10:30 a.m. — supplies are limited so early arrival is recommended.

Ball State University celebrated the reopening of its renovated Cooper Science Building on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the building (2000 W.

Riverside Ave.) and attended by campus leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community partners. The $60 million project completed a three-phase plan to replace the former complex; it added modern labs and interactive classrooms and connected to the campus geothermal energy system to support science programs.

Local readers in Muncie can vote for the Athlete of the Week, with nominees chosen for strong play from April 14–19 including Daleville baseball’s Alex Ramirez who hit his first home run on April 11 — voting will remain open until noon Friday, April 25.

Stand Up for Kids Comedy Night

7:30-9 p.m. — John J. Pruis Hall — Ticketed event — Enjoy laughs with Brent Terhune while supporting local kids in need.

Roses and Pearls Mother's Day Gala Fundraiser

4-7 p.m. — The Walker Event Center — $35 — Celebrate the empowerment of women with brunch, awards, and a fashion show.

Bobby Bowen Family Band Concert

10:30 a.m. — Victory Temple — Free concert — Enjoy uplifting music at this community event with a love offering received.

Imagination Jams

6-8 p.m. — Cornerstone Center for the Arts — Donations appreciated — Experience a unique bingo game with music while supporting children's literacy.

Southside Neighborhood Spring Clean Up

12:30 p.m. — Willard/Macedonia — Community effort — Help keep Sandpiper Lake beautiful with a spring clean-up event.

Glass Artisan Workshop: Mosaic Panel

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — $110 — Craft your own stunning glass mosaic panel in this immersive three-day workshop.