July 2017 Newsletter This Month: Teen Works Food Pantry Lunch Program Summer Events

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One of the things that I appreciate about Whitely is our desire and ability to join forces for the greater good. When I was young growing up in Whitely I lived on the East side of Gavin Street. Gavin was the dividing line between “Whitely” and “Austin Heights”. Even though our area had another name, I always considered myself a resident of Whitely. Whitely is one of the

largest neighborhoods in the City and has strategically been divided into seven areas. In the 1920s Herbert and Charles Austin operated a Dairy Farm in the area I lived in known as “Austin Heights”, but as neighborhoods began to form and develop Austin Heights along with the area known as Creston were assimilated into what is now the Whitely area. These two areas are now identified as Area 1 (Creston - Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. to N. Elgin St and E. McGalliard to E. Streeter) and Area 7 (Austin Heights to E. Gavin, to E. Hodson to N. Manor).

Whitely’s strength and achievements have not been due to the accomplishments of any one Area, but all 7 Areas working together as one neighborhood. I look at the City of Muncie the same way. If we are going to grow and excel as a City it will not be because of the accomplishments of any one neighborhood or group, but because we came together as a Community to improve the Quality of Life and Quality of Place in our City. (One Muncie!)

A Letter from the President

President Frank T. Scott, Sr.

Whitely and Teen Works team up to add beauty and color to our park

In the month of June, the Whitely Community Council teamed up with Michael Harris and TeenWorks to continue our beautification of the Whitely Community and the local park, with help from the Muncie Parks Department. Together we worked hard to complete important projects in McCulloch Park: painting the riverside view of the baseball

diamond fence, planting flower gardens, making the park entrance signs more attractive, installing and painting new posts to mark the parking spaces for drivers and visitors, and brightening up the landscape with paint on various rocks. Ken Hudson, Frank Scott, and Curtis Rogers from The Whitely Community Council worked alongside Cameron, Essence, Donshala, and (continued on next page)

TeenWorks Beautifies McCulloch

How Can I Make My Community Better?

Become a Member of the Whitely Community Council Be a part of making positive changes in your community.

Get free access to the Whitely Toolshed.

Get assistance with your home repairs during neighborhood makeovers. Sign up with Curtis during volunteer hours at Connection Corner. For tool shed help call Curtis at 765-808-4578 OR 765-228-7846. Applications can be filled out at a Whitely CC meeting or in person with Curtis at Connection Corner (1824 E Centennial). Memberships must be renewed annually. Yearly membership costs are as follows:

$15 for individual or family membership $50 for business membership

Donate to Whitely Community Council Donate via check (given to any board member) and made out to Whitely Community Council or via online donation at whitelycc.org

Volunteer. Call 288-1892 or ask about volunteer opportunities at the next Whitely CC meeting.

Join a Committee. There are seven Goal Committees as well as Hospitality and Membership committees. Everyone in this community has something to offer, and we would love to benefit from your experience, knowledge, talent, and passion for the community. Help us make Whitely better by getting involved in leadership efforts. Listed below are each of the committees:

Goal 1: Beautification and Improved Infrastructure Goal 2: Community Safety Goal 3: Education and Health Promotion Goal 4: Employment and Business Support

Goal 5: Neighborhood Pride and Event Planning Goal 6: Resource Development and Fundraising Goal 7: Advertising and Public Relations

Hope Bell (TeenWorks supervisor) in projects designed to create an atmosphere of friendliness, inclusiveness, and fun in McCulloch Park this June. Take the time to visit the park soon and enjoy an atmosphere that is fun and inviting for all ages. TeenWorks also aided in cleaning up the Whitely Community Warehouse and will help canvas the neighborhood to distribute essential information to our community in the days to come. A big THANK YOU to the teenagers and leadership at TeenWorks!

—Article by Ken Hudson

Local Students Receive Scholarships

Honoring Excellence

Jonathan Serf and Henrietta Carter were recent-ly honored to receive the first ever “I Have a Dream” Community Collaborative Scholarship, which represents a collaboration between the Muncie Chapter of Indiana Black Expo, the Muncie Chapter of the NAACP, and the Dr. Mar-tin Luther King, Jr. Dream Team. Serf and Carter received the award at the Muncie Black Expo Corporate Luncheon at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. They were chosen by a committee based on an essay, their GPA, and their commu-nity involvement. Serf was also awarded the Ollie Mae Hammond Scholarship, which is awarded to an active member of the youth group of Antioch Baptist Church in Muncie.

The Whitely Community Food Pantry is open every 3rd Thursday of each month from 4-6pm. It is open to residents of Whitely. Here are the dates for the next 4 months: July 20 August 17 September 21 October 19 Place: Harvest Christian Fellowship 1010 East Centennial Volunteers: We need your help to serve our community. Please come from 9-10am to help with food delivery and set up and at 2:30pm to finalize the set up. We also need help for distributing food during the pantry hours (4-6pm) and help taking things down. Your help and involvement is deeply appreciated. Muncie Time Banking: you can bank your volunteer hours with Muncie Time Bank! Donations: We need your support to make the pantry an ongoing service to the Whitely Community. Your tax deductible contribution can be made on line through our GoFundMe site at https://www.gofundme.com/2mrzdr2k

Pantry Schedule for Summer/Fall

Summer Lunch Program Free meals for kids at four locations this summer, June 5-July 21

Southside Middle School 1601 E 26th St

Monday-Friday Breakfast

7:30am-9am Lunch

11:30am-1pm

Kennedy Library 1700 W McGalliard Rd

Monday-Friday Lunch ONLY

11:30am-12:30pm

Longfellow Elementary 1900 E Centennial Ave

Monday-Friday Breakfast

7:30am-8:30am Lunch

11:30am-12:30pm

South View Elementary 2100 S Franklin St

Monday-Friday Breakfast

7:30am-8:30am Lunch

11:30am-12:30pm

Free for all ages 18 and under. Adults may join for $2.00 per meal. A collaboration between Muncie Community Schools, Chartwells, and Muncie Public Library.

Host Families Needed Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program

PALYP is a dynamic leadership development program that brings together students and their adult mentors from across Africa to BSU for two weeks. Help us share our

Hoosier Hospitality by becoming a host family. Host families:

Host participants in their homes for 2 weeks.

Help them experience American life.

Develop long-lasting friendships. The next two groups will be in Muncie from July 12-25 and August 16-29. Contact us to become a host: Jan Miller, Project Coordinator, 765-278-1896 or call the Center for International Development at 765-285-2678.

MITS to Hold Public Hearings MITS will be holding a public hearing that will be held on Thursday, July 13 at 8:30am at the bus training and meeting facility at 1400 E Seymour. It is important that Muncie citizens affected by the bus routes and the Marsh closings have a voice. The public is welcome and it would be won-derful to have our concerns heard. Item #3 on the agenda invites the public to speak about the social, environmental and economic impact the changes will have.

Please consider attending the meeting to make your voice heard. MITS cannot meet public needs unless the public tells them what those needs are. Together we can make a difference.

— Article by Karen Howells.

Upcoming Events and News

Moonlight Movies

Finding Dory @Canan Commons

Saturday, July 22

6-10pm Canan Commons 500 S Walnut St

Join us for Moonlight Movies, featuring Finding Dory at Canan Commons. Family activities will begin at 6pm, and the movie will begin at 8pm

on the new digital screen. This month's family activites will feature the

marvelous balloon creations of Balloongenuity. Free balloon accessories for the kids from 6-8. Dory and Nemo will both be on hand for photo

opportunities. Free face painting, inflatables and other kids activities.

Parking is available on the street or in the new

parking garage near the Courtyard Marriot.

Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs and bug spray. Vendors will be on-site

with light snacks. Moonlight Movies is a weather-permitting event.

Faeries Sprites and Lights

@ Minnetrista Upcoming Events and News

R.A.C.E. Muncie “Reconciliation and White Fragility:

Where Do We Go From Here?”

@Unitarian Universalist Church

Sunday, July 16 10:45am

Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie 4800 W Bradford Dr

Free and open to the public. Families are

encouraged to attend. Destiny Roberts will be singing two songs as a part of the service.

Here is the description of the sermon:

R.A.C.E. stands for Reconciliation Achieved

through Community Engagement. Its mission and focus is to promote healing and inclusivity through

community dialogue and engagement while celebrating our diversity in Muncie. The message

on July 16th will ask you to leave your comfort zone to explore the historical implications of

racism and white fragility, and suggest ways we can all contribute to a better Muncie. Through interactive participation, active listening, and

moving music you will experience and glimpse what R.A.C.E. sets out to achieve, promote and

encourage in our local community.

Thursday, July 27 Friday, July 28

Saturday, July 29 5-9pm

Minnetrista

Imagine and play in a magical wonderland! Enter Minnetrista’s Oakhurst Gardens and experience

crafts, music, and dancing. Explore a magical event for the whole family. Presale tickets $6 on the Minnetrista website. Kids 2 and under FREE.

Tickets are valid for for any one night of the event and are also available for purchase at the door.

Back to School Fun Fest @ Open Door Health Svcs

Wednesday, July 19 1-4pm

Open Door 333 S Madison St

Join us for the 2017

Back 2 School Fun Fest. Open Door will be providing free to low-cost school and sports

physicals for anyone age 3 and up. While you're waiting for your physical, enjoy the fun carnival

we have outside, including games, prizes, refreshments, and entertainment. Bookbags

filled with some basic school supplies will also be available until supplies run out.

Pre-registration for physicals is available July 5-

15 (weekdays only) from 8-5 at Open Door Health Services. There is no reason to pre-register if you are just coming to enjoy the

carnival activities.

Cardinal Zumba @ Harvest Christian Fellowship

Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:45pm August 28-December 7

Harvest Christian Fellowship 1010 E Centennial Ave

Free Zumba dance class, cooking

demonstrations, food samples, childcare, and children's Zumba on-site! Instructors Ashy

Thomas and Myah Swoveland. Questions? Contact Shannon Powers,

smpowers@bsu.edu and (765) 212-1488.

Pies for Peace Event

Saturday, September 9 11:30am-3:30pm Canan Commons 500 S Walnut St

Come and enjoy fun family activities, a pie baking competition, a downtown celebrity pie -in-the-face fundraiser, watch music and dance performances by local talents & browse through the booths of various local organizations and vendors!