Area roundup: Businesses to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day
MUNCIE — To celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day, cancer survivors are invited to attend a reception at IU Health Ball Memorial Cancer Center 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 28 and 31.
Refreshments will be served, and survivors can pick up a survivor certificate and sign up for Relay for Life activities. Survivor certificates also can be picked up at IU Health Ball Memorial Cancer Center or Little Red Door Cancer Agency May 28-31.
On National Cancer Survivors Day, June 2, two local businesses will honor cancer survivors. Concannon’s Bakery, located on Baker Lane, and Wasson Nursery's Muncie and Union City locations will have special gifts for cancer survivors who present survivor certificates.
This celebration of survivorship is a partnership between Little Red Door, IU Health Ball Memorial Cancer Center and American Cancer Society.
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Anthony-Northside Neighborhood plans meeting
MUNCIE — The Anthony-Northside Neighborhood Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Community Fellowship Church, 2408 N. Oakwood Ave (corner of Oakwood and Cowing).
Fourth Fridays to feature arts, music, food
NEW CASTLE — The Art Association of Henry County and New Castle Downtown are bringing the sounds, sights, and smells of summer to Broad Street starting May 24.
Fourth Fridays will include arts, music, and food 5-8 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month starting in May and continuing through September, according to a release. The May 24 event will be in front of the Artistry Annex, but future events will be at the 1400 Plaza, a gathering space located on the block bordered by Broad Street, 15th Street, Race Street, and 14th Street.
The event will be rain or shine, unless there is a threat of a damaging storm. Setup will begin at 4 p.m. There will be specials at Primo, Back Porch, and Twin Lions and food trucks in the plaza. The events will include music along with art-related activities, artist vendors, and outdoor games. The Art Association is in the process of contacting additional local artisan vendors.
For more updates on Fourth Fridays, visit newcastledowntown.com
Eaton Library to sell books, plants and more
EATON — Eaton Public Library's annual Memorial Day "Books, Blooms and Bake Sale" will be 8 a.m.-noon May 27 at 100 W. Harris St.
Hardback books, paperback books, children's books, flowers, plants, cookies, breads and desserts will be for sale. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit all-volunteer library.