Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, Muncie.
🏘️ Community
City officials will host an open house at the new Muncie Crisis Center at 809 W.
Eighth St. on May 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting scheduled for 11:30 a.m., and the center aims to offer support for people facing mental health or addiction crises with help from Meridian Health Services.
🎓 Education
Muncie Scholar House, started in 2024 at Ball State’s Scheidler Apartments, gives single parents stable housing, coaching, and child help—enabling them to finish college while caring for their children.
The program, part of a national Family Scholar House network, has served 31 local families and plans to expand its housing options as demand grows.
🏈 Sports
Delta baseball beat Cowan by a score of 16 to 3 on May 16 to advance to the county championship while weather paused the game between Yorktown and Daleville in the second inning with Yorktown leading 1 to 0.
The suspended game will resume today at 1:30 p.m.—the championship is set for 5:30 p.m.
Cowan High School named Chris Van Pelt as its new boys basketball head coach on May 15—he replaces Aaron Groves, who retired after five seasons.
Van Pelt, who coached at Yorktown, Delta, and Knightstown, said he is excited to work with returning players and build on Cowan's basketball legacy.
🎉 Muncie Events
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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.
Exotic Pet Expo
9 AM – 4 PM — Delaware County Fairgrounds — $10 VIP Admission, General Admission $6, Kids $1 — Discover a variety of exotic pets and plants at this community-focused expo.
Collections Tour: Made in Muncie
10–11 a.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — $10 | Member Discounts Apply — Experience a guided tour of hidden artifacts that reveal Muncie’s rich history.
Birding Adventure at Red-tail Nature Preserve
9-11 a.m. — Red-tail Nature Preserve — Free entry — Explore the wonders of nature through a family-friendly birding outing and learn about local avian wildlife.
Building Strong Foundations for Nonprofits
9:00 – 10:30 AM — Innovation Connector — $25 — Learn best practices for drafting bylaws and setting board member expectations for nonprofit success.
Dazzle Dance & Cheer Performance
6:30-8 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — $70-$104 — Experience captivating performances in a theatrical dance and cheer showcase.
🏠 Muncie Real Estate
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