Hello Muncie! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Tuhey pool reopening, Frozen: the Disney musical, and Mango’s 4th birthday bash adoption event + 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.
Community pool update: Tuhey Pool is open this season after the city faced more than $1 million in repairs, with staff now operating the facility and additional pump and valve fixes expected -- see the pool repair update.
New leadership takes charge: Open Door Health Services named Dr. Amelia Clark its next CEO and president this week after a national search. She succeeds Bryan Ayars, who retires in mid-July after 10 years -- meet the new CEO.
Refining campus takes shape: ReElement Technologies reported Monday on progress at its Marion rare earth and critical mineral refining campus, with a germanium production line targeting commercial operations by the third quarter of 2026 -- read the full update.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Pick-your-own joy: When your place needs a splash of color, Barnside Blooms lets you snip from a dreamy field and build exactly the bouquet you want. It’s a low-stress, high-smile errand, quick detour for fresh stems and a few instant serotonin boosts.
Local reset button: Halteman Park is the no-fuss place to catch your breath between Kroger runs and kid chaos. Stroll a few laps, park on a bench with an iced coffee, or let the littles burn energy while you pretend this totally counts as cross-training.
Press start on fun: When the week drags, slip into RetroJakes Muncie for some button-mashing nostalgia, chase a high score, and browse shelves of games and collectibles that might finally replace the one you lent out in 2009. Perfect quick reset between errands or after work, no epic quest required.
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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: Outdoor Learning Lab @ Daleville Outdoor Learning Lab | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Bring the kids, your coffee, and a sense of adventure to Daleville’s Outdoor Learning Lab, five acres of orchard, gardens, cornhole, sand volleyball, swings, and kid energy. It’s part of the museum’s free summer series, and wood-fired pizzas are five bucks, so everybody wins.
🦋 Monarch Habitat Builder: Milkweed Take & Grow @ Backyard Garden | Wednesday (6/24) at 11:00 AM – Pollinator Week at Minnetrista means free milkweed for the taking, and monarchs to thank you for it. Get hands-on, learn why this humble plant is the monarch’s lifeline, and head home with starter plants that won’t clog your junk drawer.
❄ Frozen: The Disney Musical @ Muncie Civic Theatre | Thursday (6/25) at 7:30 PM – Muncie Civic Theatre brings Disney's Frozen to the Mainstage, a musical fresh from Broadway with big voices and bigger snow. Expect flurries you do not have to shovel, sisterly drama you will actually enjoy, and songs that move in, kids optional.
🥁 DCI: Drum Corps International @ Scheumann Stadium | Friday (6/26) at 1:30 PM – Think halftime is the best part of football? This is the whole game. Drum Corps International takes over Scheumann Stadium with precision drill, thunderous drumlines, and brass that rattles your dental work, a pageantry-packed show minus the fumbles, nacho spills, and awkward mascot dances.
🌌 Quasars & Black Holes: Kurzgesagt on the Dome @ Charles W. Brown Planetarium | Friday (6/26) at 6:30 PM – Kurzgesagt’s planetarium shorts light up the dome with a fast-paced plunge into quasars, black holes, and the kind of cosmic chaos that makes your inbox feel quaint. Call it smart date night, part awe, part dry chuckle, and blissfully comfy seats.
🎂 Mango’s 4th Birthday Bash Adoption Event @ Mango's Miracles | Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 PM – Mango’s Miracles turns four with an adoption bash featuring cupcakes, decorations, and reduced fees. Expect that classic move where someone swears they’re just looking, then leaves with frosting on their shirt, a new best friend, and a living room that clearly needed more paw prints.
🍖 Community Cookout @ Happy Hideaway Sensory Gym | Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 PM – Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks headline a laid-back community cookout with kid bait like a bounce house, bubbles, chalk, and $5 open play. You bring the sunscreen and neighborly gossip, they bring the laughter, mild chaos, and a guilt-free break from cooking.
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07 — The Muncie 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: 58%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth 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 a half and three quarters of an inch possible. This house is wildThis rare single-story home in Deerbrook Estates blends comfort and polish with high ceilings, separate living and family rooms, and a formal dining room with custom built-ins. A screened-in porch and new deck extend the living space outdoors, while the primary bath shines with a renovated walk-in shower, garden tub, double vanity, and custom cabinetry.
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