Events on May 30, 2024
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) Used Book Sale
10am to 4pm @
Ball State University Alumni Association
3200 W. Bethel Ave.
Cost: No entry fee; items are charged by the pound Donations of new and gently used books of all genres, puzzles, DVDs and CDs (music and books) may be taken to the Ball State Alumni Center, starting Monday, May 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last day to make donations is Tuesday, May 28.
Carts will be available at the front door of the Ball State Alumni Center so donors can take books to a storage area at the Alumni Center. Donors may temporarily park free at the entrance of the center.
AAUW book organizers ask that no textbooks, damaged books, dictionaries, almanacs or encyclopedia sets be donated.
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The AAUW Used Book Sale will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. opening day, Saturday, May 25; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, through Friday, May 31; and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 1.
On June 1, items go on sale, and attendees can buy a bag full of items for $5.
The annual AAUW fundraiser supports the organization's scholarship fund for older students at Ball State and Ivy Tech.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop
5pm to 9pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
The Bob Ross Experience
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $95; member discounts apply Ages: 14 & up 
Location: L.L. Ball Home
Cost: $65–95 | Member discounts applyLearn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”
Bob Ross Painting Workshops are 14 & up unless otherwise noted. All supplies are included. Everyone in attendance must be registered for the workshop, and The Bob Ross Experience ticket is not included. This workshop space is only accessible via a staircase. We do offer workshops in accessible spaces throughout the year. Contact our front desk at 765.282.4848 for more information about accessibility.
Torchworking: Beginner Beads
6pm to 8pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Ed Center
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
Cost: $55; member discounts apply Ages: 13 & up 
Ed Center
Cost: $55 | Member discounts applyRegistration deadline: May 26
Discover the artistry of crafting your own handmade beads in this introductory workshop tailored for beginners. Dive into the captivating world of torchworking, where molten glass transforms before your eyes. Embrace the tactile experience of shaping, molding, and infusing colors into each bead, as you acquire fundamental techniques in this beginner-friendly session suitable for all enthusiasts.
