Hello Anderson! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Moonlight hike, free Sandlot screening, and carnivorous plant workshop + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Underclassmen take the spotlight: Anderson University hosted the 18th Indiana All-Star Basketball Classic, showcasing the Top 65 boys underclassmen. South Ripley’s Eli Gilpin earned team MVP, while Batesville’s James Hughes also performed well -- see the game highlights.
Win streak continues: Dameron Taylor claimed his 19th Kenyon Midget Series win at Anderson Speedway, holding off points leader Aryton Houk for the final 21 laps by a half-second, with Danny O'Gara third -- read the full recap.
Fair stage entertainment announced: The Indiana State Fair announced Hoosier Lottery Free Stage lineup featuring Clayton Anderson, Bret Michaels, Sammy Kershaw, Craig Morgan, and Latino Night Aug. 18 with Los Sementales de Nuevo León -- see the full lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Strike, then snack time: Championship Lanes is your easy weeknight reset, especially when the kids need to burn energy and you need something that isn’t another screen. Roll a few frames, conquer the arcade, then regroup at Blaze Brew Pub for victorious fries and a toast to not cooking.
Serenity close to home: Need a midweek reset? Wander the terraced paths, lakeside loop, and Veterans Commons at Shadyside Memorial Park Chinese Gardens, then let the amphitheater steps double as your quiet thinking spot. It’s the kind of calm that sneaks up on you, and it’s right here in your backyard.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌿 More to Explore in Muncie: Outdoor Learning Lab @ Daleville Outdoor Learning Lab | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Five acres of orchard, gardens, cornhole, sand volleyball, swings, and a stage at Daleville Outdoor Learning Lab, free as part of the Muncie Children’s Museum summer series. Kids explore, you supervise, and wood-fired Pizza Garden pies are five bucks. Consider it cardio with better snacks.
🎶 Anderson Summer Concert Series: Vinyl Escape @ Dickman Town Center | Friday (6/26) at 7:30 PM – Free show at Dickmann Town Center, with Vinyl Escape delivering live favorites that scratch the vinyl itch without the crate digging. Bring a lawn chair, the family, and a decent appetite, since a food truck and downtown Anderson restaurants are happily within reach.
🎬 FREE Summer Movie Series: The Sandlot @ Daleville Town Hall Park | Friday (6/26) at 8:45 PM – The free Sandlot screening returns to Daleville Town Hall Park the night before the Independence Day festivities, complete with blankets, popcorn, and a patriotic fireworks finale. Expect summer nostalgia, quotable lines, and neighbors you actually like, courtesy of Amanda Malone, and Homes by Malone.
🎮 Pokemon Summer Celeration Part 1 @ Danger Room Games & Comics | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Nothing says summer like a free Pokemon tournament, then an evening of play and trade with the usual mix of ringers, rookies, and card-sleeve philosophers. Flex the deck, snag a playmat if luck smiles, then watch for upcoming Pokemon Go and Champions gatherings.
🧩 Puzzle Day: Swap and Race (Ages 13+) @ Anderson Public Library | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Celebrate puzzle drama at the library, with up to six teams of two to four racing a 500-piece in two hours for bragging rights. Not racing? Bring a gently used puzzle, swap for something 'new,' then judge the edge-piece technique. Ages 13+, free, registration required.
🌱 Traps and Trumpets Carnivorous Workshop @ Wild Moon Child Garden & Boutique LLC | Sunday (6/28) at 1:00 PM – Trade gossip for greenery and sit down with Kevin to learn the ins and outs of Venus flytraps and native trumpet pitchers. For $30 you leave with both plants, repotting gear, and care tips. Seats go fast, reserve in advance, and keep the bugs guessing.
🎶 Sammi & Culley @ Pendleton Falls Park | Sunday (6/28) at 6:00 PM – Our Falls Park gazebo gets the headliner treatment as Sammi & Culley light up Concerts in the Park, mixing crowd-pleasers for kids, teens, and those who still call it classic rock. Pack a lawn chair, snag snacks from a local spot, and settle in.
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07 — The Anderson report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 0 to 3 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 57%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. This house is wildThis 2,420-square-foot, five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath traditional two-story in Anderson delivers fresh, move-in-ready style inside and out. The open kitchen flows into the family room and formal living room, with stainless steel appliances adding a polished touch. Outside, a patio, porch, fire pit, and spacious 11,592-square-foot lot make gatherings feel easy and lively.
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