Happy weekend, Muncie! In today’s happening-today edition: Protecting 39 acres, a Juneteenth celebration, and fused glass pendant making + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Preserving a natural legacy: Muncie-based Red-Tail Land Conservancy received a $75,000 American Water Charitable Foundation grant to help acquire and permanently protect 39 acres at Buskirk Falls Preserve along Boston Creek in Wayne County -- learn more about the project.
New look for customers: Northwest Bank celebrated the grand reopening of its Yorktown financial center after a full interior redesign, promising personalized, relationship-based banking. Community leaders joined manager Kim Evans and her team -- see the bank redesign.
Local stories on display: Opened June 6, Minnetrista Museum and Gardens’ America at 250 Celebrating Hoosier Spirit and Reflections on Community exhibits spotlight Delaware County’s role in U.S. history, drawing from museum’s collection -- explore the exhibits.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Year-round swing tune-up: MD's Golf Academy keeps Muncie swings sharp year-round with heated range spots, indoor simulators, and no-nonsense coaching from PGA pro Doug Bishop. Pop in for a quick tune-up, fix that nagging slice, then humble your league-night group with suspiciously straight drives.
Small Planes, Big Smiles: Feeling cooped up this week? Let the inner tinkerer loose at the National Model Aviation Museum, where decades of model aircraft, retro kits, and hobby-shop vibes make you forget your phone and remember how cool flight really is. Perfect low-key outing with kids or a curiosity-fueled solo lap, right here in Muncie.
Local lake day, simplified: Even with the 2026 camping pause, Prairie Creek Reservoir is still prime for a shoreline stroll, birdwatching, and sunset zone-out while the city reimagines the space. Grab a friend, lap the trails, and let the lake be the easiest reset you’ll get all week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🖼 Muncie Artists Guild Annual Show @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – The Muncie Artists Guild is taking over the Center Building’s Indiana Room with a juried mix of painting, mixed media, and everything our region does best. Expect quality without the pretense, lots to discover, and the pleasant shock of recognizing names you know.
🪟 Fused Glass Pendant @ Madjax Maker Force | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Take a break from scrolling and make a fused glass pendant. You'll learn the basics, use pre-cut glass, and design something you might wear. All tools, materials, and mini kilns are provided, and each piece is fired in class, ready to wear or gift.
🚗 Father's Day Car Show @ The Woodlands | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Think Dad prefers horsepower to hugs? Hit the Father’s Day car show with Maximus Motorsports, featuring food trucks, live music, raffle prizes, and some downright cool rides. Prizes from O’Reilly, YMCA, Pizza King, and more, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.
✊ 7th Annual Juneteenth Muncie Celebration @ Mcculloch Park | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Bring the crew for Muncie's Juneteenth celebration, a free family gathering that honors the past and looks ahead with heart, not homework. Expect live music, performers, vendors, community tables, a Wellness Village, family activities, and free food and drinks until the coolers tap out.
🎨 Sunday Crafternoon @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Swing by Betty’s Cabin on Sunday for a free, drop-in family Crafternoon, where experienced guides handle the hot glue, and you handle the nostalgia. Rotating, hands-on projects inspired by art and nature keep the kids busy, and you get quality time that smells like pine.
🍑 Georgia Peaches & Dark Cherries Truckload Sale @ Lee Supply - Muncie | Sunday (6/21) at 1:30 PM – Think you know grocery-store peaches? The fruit truck is rolling into Lee Supply in Muncie with Georgia peaches and Bing cherries, straight from Fort Valley. Stock up for cobbler, porch snacking, or jam, plus South Dakota honey and Elliot pecans, cash or card, no checks.
❄ Frozen: The Disney Musical @ Muncie Civic Theatre | Sunday (6/21) at 2:30 PM – Frozen takes over Muncie Civic’s Mainstage, a fresh off Broadway musical turning the movie your kids and grandkids wore out into real deal stage magic. Big voices, glittering ice, and yes, Let It Go back in your head, but worth it. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Muncie report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 11am. Mostly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 0 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 77°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 75%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible. This house is wildIn the sought-after Irongate neighborhood, this lovely 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home brings together an open kitchen, breakfast room, and family room for easy everyday flow. A 3-car garage adds generous storage, while the community pool sits close by for extra fun. Zoned for Yorktown Schools, it offers a prime spot in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods.
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