Minnetrista is offering a driving tour that covers the history of the Ball Brothers in Muncie, for members of MYPG.
Date: September 15
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Minnetrista
RSVP: September 13 to Tom Reeve at: trilliophile@gmail.com

(Correction: September’s First Thursday is a wine tasting event, not Smarty Pants Trivia. Details below)
Thursday, September 2, 6 pm:
The Fickle Peach will offer a wine and cheese tasting for only $5! Sample an assortment of delicious wines, then buy a bottle of your favorite at a great discount. Then take a stroll downtown for the first Thursday ArtsWalk!
Wednesday, September 8, 5:30-7:30 pm:
We’re partnering with Minnetrista for the next After 5 event! Muncie’s own Tonne Winery will be pouring the good stuff for us. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and tasting from the chefs at the Muncie chapter of the American Culinary Federation. The cost for this event is $10 and reservations must be made by calling (765) 213-3549 or emailing swiles [at] minnetrista [dot] net.
New to MYPG? Questions? We would love to hear from you! Send Sharm an email: SMKnecht [at] gmail [dot] com
Check out a few pictures from a previous wine tasting.


Cheers! Wine has powerful anti-oxidants, so it's a health food.
Nominations are being accepted through September 3, 2010 for the ATHENA Young Professional Award. The Award will be presented at the annual ATHENA Luncheon on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the Horizon Convention Center. Additional information is available at http://www.wibumuncie.org/athena.
DOWNLOAD NOMINATION FORM:
ATHENA Young Professional Award Nomination Form 2010
ATHENA Young Professional Nominees should meet each of the following criteria:
- The individual is an emerging leader who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in her/his business or profession.
- The individual provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in the community.
- The individual clearly serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally.
ABOUT:
Women in Business Unlimited is the local host organization for the ATHENA Award Program. The program celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of our community and recognizes those who support them.
This is a call out to find anyone interested in participating on a coed volleyball league through the YMCA. Games are scheduled 1 night per week beginning Sept. 7, cost to join would be around $25. All levels are accepted. Please e-mail Sharm at SMKnecht@gmail.com
Bring a blanket or chair, beverage (alcohol IS permitted), and your favorite dish or snack to share. Performances begin at 6:30pm on Wednesday, August 25 with the Magic City Music Men, Ancient Arts Studio and Minnetrista Theater Preserves. The Muncie Symphony Orchestra will wrap up the circus themed evening.
Look for the balloons and signs to find us!
New to the group? E-mail and let us so we can be on the lookout for you. SMKnecht@gmail.com
Did you know there is a winery in Muncie? Tonne (rhymes with sunny) Winery will be offering samples of their delicious, local wine for the next After 5 at Minnetrista event! Chefs from the Muncie chapter of the American Culinary Federation will do a cooking demonstration and serve nibbly-dibblies to go with the wine tastings. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to go local, meet with friends, and relax in the courtyard.
When: Wednesday, September 8; 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
RSVP: Call or email Minnetrista
Must be 21 to attend.
PS. Check out the last After 5 event on Flickr for a good laugh!
MYPG is still looking for 2 volunteers to work the gates at RibFest this Saturday, Aug. 7 from 4-6pm.
Your job will entail ticket sales and representing MYPG with a smile.
Your reward is free admission to RibFest.
Please e-mail Sharm if you are available to help out. SMKnecht@gmail.com
Escape the heat at the Fickle Peach – now with Trivia!
When: Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5 p.m.
Where: The Fickle Peach, 117 E. Charles St.
Cost: Free