WindDown with a BEER TASTING!

Taste some brewskies at Thursday’s Downtown WindDown!

We’re not talkin’ grandpa’s Pabst Blue Ribbon. We’ll be sampling craft beers made by small breweries, while learning about the differences in style, taste, aroma, ect.

WHAT: We’re having our very own beer tasting, hosted by the Fickle Peach!
WHEN: Thursday, December 3 at 5:00 (tasting starts at 5:45)
COST: Free….Can you believe that?!

RSVP: appreciated but not required. Email Traci Lutton at tlutton@muncie.com

By the way, if you haven’t sent your RSVP for the December 12 Holiday Party, do it!

Celebrate the Holidays with MYPG!

Current and potential new members are invited to MYPG’s annual Holiday Party. Hot appetizers and cash bar provided by the fabulous Two Johnny’s. Music, food, fun, and friends old and new! This year’s party will be held at the historic Rose Court building in downtown Muncie.

Spread good cheer and bring cash for our raffle. All proceeds will go to Secret Families.*

MYPG Holiday Party

Saturday, December 12, 2009
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
At the historic Rose Court, 121 E. Charles St., Downtown Muncie

Cost: FREE (but don’t forget to bring some cash for our raffle and optional donations to Secret Families*)

After Party from 10:00 – ? at the Fickle Peach

RSVP to Sharm Knecht at smknecht@gmail.com by December 7.

We’ll see you there!

*Secret Families Christmas Charity is a locally based program coordinated by the Holdren family in partnership with Toyota of Muncie and Meijer of Muncie. Since 2004 they have been purchasing, wrapping, and delivering presents to families in need as identified by local school principals throughout Delaware and Randolph counties. This year they are projecting to bring a joyful holiday to 44 local families. If you have an interest in donating your time, all are welcome to join in the major shopping, wrapping, and delivering day on Saturday, December 5th. Contact Alan “Big Al” Holdren at alanholdren@comcast.net or 751-3209 to sign up to help or get more information about the program.

Muncie Action Plan

Muncie Action Plan will be a strategic guide that expresses the values and aspirations of our community, while creating a compelling action agenda for the future. That is why the Muncie Action Plan needs you.

Represent young professionals at the MAP public meetings…

DECEMBER 1
Ball Memorial Hospital Auditorium
2401 W. University Avenue – 5:30 PM to 7:30PM

DECEMBER 2
Southside High School Cafeteria
1601 E. 26th Street – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Muncie Area Career Center President’s Room
2500 N. Elgin Street – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

DECEMBER 3
Forest Park Senior Center
2517 W. 8th Street – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Northside Middle School Cafeteria
2400 W. Bethel Avenue – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Questions you may have about the Muncie Action Plan….

What is the Muncie Action Plan and what will be included? The Muncie Action Plan will be a strategic guide that expresses the values and aspirations of our community, while creating a compelling action agenda for the future. That is why the Muncie Action Plan needs you.

Why an Action Plan? We need a tool to shape an inspired agenda for the future of Muncie. That is why the Muncie Action Plan needs you.

Who is preparing the Action Plan? Anyone in the community that cares about their future in Muncie is participating in creating the action plan. Anyone in Muncie that is concerned about the future of the place they live, work, play or study is needed to participate. That is why the Muncie Action Plan needs you.

What topics will be addressed? Anything that is of interest to the community will be considered. That is why the Muncie Action Plan needs you.

Why should I care? If you want aspects of the community improved, then you should also care enough to help identify what needs to be addressed. Anyone who cares about Muncie will care enough to tell us what you think. That is why the Muncie Action Plan needs you.

What happens when the plan is complete? The Action plan will include recommendations for action that are achievable by Muncie with the support of the community. That is why the Muncie Action Plan needs you.

You are here. Be here!

What if you had $10 and a ton of bills to pay?

Spend 2 ½ hours role-playing the life of someone living in poverty and find out. Can you win the game? Is it really a game? Do people we serve every day really experience this kind of chaos and frustration?

Be part of the simulation sponsored by Delaware County and the City of Muncie, funded by grants from the Ball Brothers Foundation and the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County. This event will be one of 50 simulations that have already reached more than 3,500 Muncie residents.

What:
Poverty Simulation

When:
Wednesday, November 18 from 4-6:30 p.m.

Where:
Memorial Building – Delaware County Fairgrounds

You must RSVP to TEAMwork for Quality Living for you and anyone you are bringing with you. Please call 747-7158 or email jim@teamworkql.org by Wednesday morning (Nov. 18) at 9 a.m. Don’t be late as positions fill up fast and people have to be turned away!

Muncie Action Plan (MAP)

Leadership Lunch –  Friday, November 20 from 11:45am-1pm

Learn about The Muncie Action Plan (MAP) and how to get involved. We need YP’s to share their ideas and visions for Muncie’s future. Presented by Betty Brewer, CEO/President of Minnetrista

Where: Board Room, Horizon Convention Center, 401 S. High St.

Cost: $5 for lunch.

Space is limited to 25! RSVP to Brian Osner at bosner@gmail.com.

More information about MAP

Get your Ring on!

Salvation Army Bell Ringing – Saturday, November 21 at the Muncie Mall

We’ll assign your location (Macy’s, Sears, or JCPenney). Plan to sing, dress in costume, play instruments, or just ring and smile!

There are two 2-hour shifts and you can sign up to help at one or both: 10am-12pm, 12-2pm
Want to help? Email Rachel at rachelanielsen@gmail.com and specify if you want to ring with any particular person or group.

Give Thanks by Giving Back

Feed My Sheep – Wednesday, November 26 at Central High School

MYPG will once again participate in Feed My Sheep, an annual gathering of volunteers who work to ensure that everyone in our community has access to a Thanksgiving dinner.

Volunteers are needed to help with the bagging of canned and non-perishable foods and also preparing food for serving on Thanksgiving Day.

There are three 2-hour shifts and you can sign up to help at any one or all three: 4-6pm, 6-8pm, 8-10pm.

Want to help? Email Tara King at tking96@gmail.com by Monday, November 23 with the number of volunteers (family and friends are invited!) and the shift(s) you will be attending.

>> More information about Feed My Sheep

MYPG Annual Holiday Party

Save The Date: Saturday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at the historic Rose Court, 121 E. Charles St.