Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup from 3-5p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing! 

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Cost $40 -- Reservations required
Limited to 10 students
Please reserve at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

Learn to combine watercolors with images, printed material, and other objects to create a unique work of art. Ann will teach you simplified techniques and inspire you to explore your creative side as you design your masterpiece. Open to all skill levels.

Instructor: Ann Johnson, local artist and former owner of F.B. Fogg

May 10; 4–8 p.m. & May 11; 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 
Free community event 

At Garden Fair, you'll discover a world of beautiful plants, landscaping tools, and crafts to enhance your summer gardening projects. This two-day community event is the perfect destination for foodies, music lovers, and garden enthusiasts alike. And that's not all, Garden Fair also includes live music, crafts and activities, a beer and wine garden, food, and much more. There will be something for everyone at this unique community event!  

In partnership with LeafGuard. 

Free community event

Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer. 

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC, IU Health Bucks, and SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) are accepted at participating vendors. 

The outdoor Farmers Market is generously presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.

May 10; 4–8 p.m. & May 11; 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 
Free community event 

At Garden Fair, you'll discover a world of beautiful plants, landscaping tools, and crafts to enhance your summer gardening projects. This two-day community event is the perfect destination for foodies, music lovers, and garden enthusiasts alike. And that's not all, Garden Fair also includes live music, crafts and activities, a beer and wine garden, food, and much more. There will be something for everyone at this unique community event!  

In partnership with LeafGuard. 

Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup from 3-5p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing! 

Westminster Village

Open to the Public – Reservations not required

When visiting a cemetery, have you ever wondered about the information on a headstone? The name and dates are obvious, but what about the symbol on the stone? Does a hand with a finger pointed up mean the person went to heaven? If so, what is the meaning of the hand with a finger pointed down? Karen Good will answer this question and explain other symbols in this informative presentation. Program is offered by the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center in association with Westminster Village. 

Presenter: Karen Good, board member and chair of Ancestor Hunters, Delaware County Historical Society; and the Indiana County Genealogist

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

No Charge - Reservations required
Please reserve your space at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

The presentation will detail how to do basic business math when building an income statement. You’ll learn the five different categories found in a Profit and Loss Statement (Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold, Gross Profit, Expenses, and Net Income) and what happens when you change each one. You’ll also learn the steps to building financial projections and the difference between markup and margin.

Presenter: James P. Womack, Business Advisor, East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Cost $40 -- Reservations required
Limited to 10 students
Please reserve at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

Learn to combine watercolors with images, printed material, and other objects to create a unique work of art. Ann will teach you simplified techniques and inspire you to explore your creative side as you design your masterpiece. Open to all skill levels.

Instructor: Ann Johnson, local artist and former owner of F.B. Fogg

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

No Charge -- Reservations Required
Please reserve at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057

This professional development session will help participants understand how to take inventory of their current workplace culture and climate and develop skills to improve team member interactions. A basic understanding of belongingness will be discussed and how developing a sense of mattering can foster community.

Presenter: Michael A. Martinez, Associate Director of Training and Development, Office of Inclusive Excellence, Ball State University

Free community event  
Center Building, Heritage Collection Gallery 

Join Karen Vincent, local historian and author behind Ball Stores: East Central Indiana’s Shopping Center, as she leads a discussion through Minnetrista’s Ball Stores exhibition. Take a trip down memory lane to the vibrant era of downtown department store shopping, uncover fascinating tales from Ball Stores, and discover her process of transforming research and writing into a buzz-worthy book that has captivated our region! 

May 16; 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free community event 

Join us in celebrating the splendor of green spaces by crafting vibrant works of art using natural materials. With simple ingredients like leaves, flower petals, sticks, and watercolors, we will create one-of-a-kind spray paintings that will give your walls the same vibrancy that gardens bring to our world. 

Beech Grove Cemetery

Join Indiana resident and author, Kevin Yaney, as he leads a tour of some of the graves of Civil War veterans who were laid to rest at Beech Grove Cemetery. This casual history tour will focus on residents of Delaware County who took part in the war, as well as Indiana’s involvement in the war.

“There are more Civil War veterans buried at Beech Grove Cemetery than any other place in Delaware County,” Yaney says. “Every grave marker tells a story. I will relay some of those stories from the clues that are left behind for us.” If you like history, this will be a great event.

The event will start and end at the cemetery office located at 1400 W Kilgore Ave, in Muncie.

About the author
Kevin Yaney is the author of The Fourth of July, a trilogy of historical fiction books set during the Civil War. The three books tell the story of Louisa McLain and her two sons, George and Will from Delaware County. Sixty years after the war, on the Fourth of July, Louisa is in a nursing home, reading letters her sons sent her during the conflict. As the story unfolds, it is discovered that both George and Will were recruited as Union spies. They were sent perilously behind enemy lines, dressed as Confederate soldiers. They also became part of the abolitionists’ movement through the Underground Railroad, running slaves out of the South to freedom.

Mr. Yaney will have his books available at the event. For more information on his books, visit https://fourthofjulybook.com/.

Program is offered by the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center in association with Beech Grove Cemetery.

Free community event

Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer. 

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC, IU Health Bucks, and SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) are accepted at participating vendors. 

The outdoor Farmers Market is generously presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.

Free community event 

Registration deadline: May 17 

To mark the opening of our newest exhibition, Bird Photographer of the Year, join us on a guided birdwatching tour around campus. During this specific walk, participants will explore the Nature Area, learning about and hopefully catching sight of the diverse bird species that inhabit and hunt in the prairies and woodlands of East Central Indiana! 

Art in Bloom 2024

Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 18 and 19 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations by regional designers inspired by works of art in the galleries!

From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Saturday, May 18, will offer jazz, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash (only) bar.

There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking on the Quad Circle is also free.

Help us spread the word about this community event by sharing or marking your attendance on the Facebook event, and bring your friends and family! The Facebook event will be updated with a detailed schedule of activities closer to the weekend.

The weekend also marks the final opportunity to see the special exhibition Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection, which closes on May 19.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.

Center Building 
Cost: $30 per person, $15 for children ages 3–12, 2 and under are free | Member discounts apply 

Delight in a superb buffet intentionally crafted by our seasoned Hospitality team, with elevated cuisine to please every palate. Your ticket guarantees unlimited access to the buffet, complete with complimentary coffee, tea, and juices. Elevate your brunch experience by opting for our delightful mimosa upgrade. Pre-register for convenience, walk-ins are welcome as space allows. 

Art in Bloom 2024

Visit the David Owsley Museum of Art on May 18 and 19 for Art in Bloom, an annual springtime celebration featuring floral creations by regional designers inspired by works of art in the galleries!

From 1pm to 5pm on both days, visitors can enjoy the arrangements, docent-led tours, music, and activities for all ages. An evening reception from 5pm to 7pm on Saturday, May 18, will offer jazz, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash (only) bar.

There is no admission fee for this event, and weekend parking on the Quad Circle is also free.

Help us spread the word about this community event by sharing or marking your attendance on the Facebook event, and bring your friends and family! The Facebook event will be updated with a detailed schedule of activities closer to the weekend.

The weekend also marks the final opportunity to see the special exhibition Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection, which closes on May 19.

Visit bsu.edu/doma for more information, and contact Rachel Buckmaster with any questions.

Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup from 3-5p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing! 

Free community event

Farmers Market is the perfect place to discover fresh produce, baked goods, plants, eggs, meats, and more! Connect with local vendors and experience what our community has to offer. 

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC, IU Health Bucks, and SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) are accepted at participating vendors. 

The outdoor Farmers Market is generously presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union.

Muncie Stitch n' Bitch meets every Sunday! 🧶 We meet weekly at The Cup from 3-5p. Everyone is welcome, with any kind of making! The Cup is in The Village, near the campus of Ball State University, at 1606 West University Avenue. Free parking is behind the café, enter the parking lot off of Dill Street by Be Here Now. Support our host venue with purchases from The Cup’s menu! ☕️🥯 Creativity and caffeine, that's our thing!