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.
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!
When: Thursday, June 24 @ 6 p.m.
What: Live jazz from 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Island Muncie
Located on the Cardinal Greenway behind Olive Garden
Check out Muncie’s best kept secret! Cool off with $1 ice cream scoops and stay for dinner and live jazz! The Island offers delicious fruit smoothies, ice cream, homemade pie, and Jamaican jerk chicken with jasmine rice.
How can I get there? You can bike, run, or walk on the Cardinal Greenway across McGalliard Road or drive to The Island. Free parking is available. A parking map is available at theislandmuncie.com.
RSVP to Cheri Ellefson Monday, June 21.
Who: Elizabeth Rowray, President of Grace James Consulting
When: Friday, June 18, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Chamber Board Room
Cost: $5 RSVP to Tom by Wednesday, June 16.
Elizabeth has experience in government affairs, state and federal lobbying, fundraising, and economic development. She will speak about her experience in advocacy and lobbying in and around East Central Indiana.
Enjoy two rounds of trivia on the big screen with Ty, our quizmaster and friendly beer slinger and maybe win a round for you and your friends.
When: Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 5 p.m., Trivia starts at 6 p.m.
Where: The Fickle Peach, 117 E. Charles St.
Cost: Free