Good morning, Muncie.

Muncie will host a 'No Kings' protest on Oct.

18 at Fallen Heroes Memorial Bridge from noon to 2 p.m.—participants are advised by the ACLU to keep their hands visible and not block traffic to safely exercise their First Amendment rights.

Vote now for The Star Press IU Health Football Player of the Week for Week 8 in East Central Indiana high school football (nominees include Muncie Central's Dae'Cion Echols, Wes-Del's Brock Nauman, Monroe Central's Ethan Hunt, and Winchester Community's Ian Hardwick) as the online poll remains open until Friday, Oct. 17 at noon ET (email submissions will not count).

Local sports fans can vote in the Star Press IU Health high school Athlete of the Week poll open until Friday, Oct.

17 at noon ET; the contest features 10 nominees for their standout performances from Oct. 6-11, including key plays in soccer + volleyball, tennis, and cross country.

Leading with Heart: Compassionate Accountability in Leadership

9:00–10:30 a.m. — Innovation Connector — $25 — Explore tools for balancing empathy and accountability in mental health-aware leadership.

Farmers Market at Minnetrista

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — Free community event — Discover fresh produce, baked goods, and connect with local vendors.

Bob Ross Painting Workshop

5-8 p.m. — Art at the Murray — Cost info not specified — Learn the iconic wet-on-wet painting technique while enjoying a peaceful autumn lake scene.

Ball State Women's Basketball vs IU East

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Worthen Arena — Tickets starting at $29 — Witness the Ball State Cardinals Women's Basketball team take on the IU East Red Wolves in an exciting matchup.

Food Truck Fridays at Ivy Tech

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Ivy Tech - George and Frances Ball Building — Free entry — Enjoy delicious food from various food trucks while listening to great music.

Faculty Artist Series: Anna Vayman and Michael Seregow

3-4 p.m. — Sursa Performance Hall — Free entry — Experience a captivating violin and piano recital by acclaimed faculty artists from Ball State University's School of Music.

Ball State Men's Basketball vs Louisiana

7-11 p.m. — Worthen Arena — Tickets start at $27 — Catch the action as Ball State takes on Louisiana in a thrilling basketball showdown.

Free Legal Aid Services

10 AM – 1 PM — Muncie Public Library - Maring-Hunt Library — Free service — Get free and confidential legal advice from an attorney for eligible individuals.

Muncie Makers Market

5-8 p.m. — Downtown Muncie — Free entry — Explore fresh homemade food and unique handmade crafts by local artists at this vibrant monthly market.

Muncie Mama's Market

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Heartland Hall, Delaware County Fairgrounds — Free entry — A curated market filled with handmade goods perfect for moms and holiday shopping.