The Muncie Ballet offers a variety of class programs with price options for all levels of interest and ability. Classes are offered for children aged two and up and allow dancers to participate in a non-competitive, fun, and challenging environment. The Muncie Ballet is a non-profit organization that offers tuition assistance and promotes classical music and dance through community classes. The studio puts on several community performances each semester and offers a summer dance program. They are currently working on their production of The Wizard of Oz which will open Thursday, May 19^th at 7 p.m. with another performance Saturday, May 21^st at 1 and 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Center for the Arts at 520 East Main Street in Muncie, Indiana.  Photos by Amber Pietz and Jamie Howell

Muncie Ballet dance teacher Lisa Love (left) teaches dancer Emmalee Kelley (right) choreography during class April 9 at the Muncie Ballet Studio. Love founded Muncie Ballet Studio in 1991. Amber Pietz, SFG Muncie

Aubrey Couch dances with scarves during rehersals for The Wizard of Oz at the Muncie Ballet Studio in Muncie, Indiana on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Couch will dance as the Tin Man in the production. Jamie Howell

Muncie Ballet dance teacher Lisa Love (left) teaches dancers during class April 9 at the Muncie Ballet Studio. Love created and founded Muncie Ballet in 1991. Amber Pietz, SFG Muncie

Dancers dance with scarves during rehersals for The Wizard of Oz at the Muncie Ballet Studio in Muncie, Indiana on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The production will open in May. Jamie Howell

Emmalee Kelley completes a jump during rehersals for The Wizard of Oz at the Muncie Ballet Studio in Muncie, Indiana on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Kelley will dance as the Wicked Witch in the production. Jamie Howell

Katie Smitson poses at the end of a dance number during rehersals for The Wizard of Oz at the Muncie Ballet Studio in Muncie, Indiana on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Smitson will dance as the Scarecrow in the production. Jamie Howell

Katie Smitson, Aubrey Couch, and Annie Hay finish a dance number from The Wizard of Oz at the Muncie Ballet Studio in Muncie, Indiana on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Smitson will dance as the Scarecrow, Couch as the Tin Man, and Hay as Dorothy. Jamie Howell

Dancers practice in a line during rehersals for The Wizard of Oz at the Muncie Ballet Studio in Muncie, Indiana on Saturday April 9, 2022. The Production wll open in May. Jamie Howell

Annie Hay lays on the floor “sleeping” during class rehersals of The Wizard of Oz at the Muncie Ballet Studio in Muncie, Indiana on Saturday , April 9, 2022. Annie will dance as Dorothy in the May production. Jamie Howell

Dancers form a kick line during rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz at the Muncie Ballet Studio in Muncie, Indiana on Saturday April 9, 2022. The production will open in May. Jamie Howell

Cadence VanAlst turns on pointe shoes during class at the Muncie Ballet Studio in Munice, Indiana on Saturday April 9, 2022. Jamie Howell

Muncie Ballet dancer Emmalee Kelley dances during rehearsal April 9 at the Muncie Ballet Studio. During the show “The Wizard of Oz” Kelley will be dancing as the witch. Amber Pietz, SFG Muncie

Katie Smitson (left) and Annie Hay (right) laugh as they practice a dance for “The Wizard of Oz” April 9 at the Muncie Ballet Studio. Smitson is performing as the Scarecrow and Hay is performing as Dorothy. Amber Pietz, SFG Muncie

A dancer with Muncie Ballet stands on her toes during rehearsal April 9 at the Muncie Ballet Studio. Muncie Ballet is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the awareness and appreciation of classical dance and music to children through dance. Amber Pietz, SFG Muncie

Muncie Ballet dancer Aubrey Couch dances during rehearsal April 9 at the Muncie Ballet Studio. Dancers are rehearsing for their upcoming show “The Wizard of Oz” which will be performed starting May 19. Amber Pietz, SFG Muncie

(Left to right) Emmalee Kelley, Katie Smitson, Annie Hay, Aubrey Couch, and Cadence VanAlst practice for their upcoming show “The Wizard of Oz” April 9 at the Muncie Ballet Studio. The show will open May 19. Amber Pietz, SFG Muncie

Boy Scouts from Troop 22 in Muncie deliver donated food to Center Chapel United Methodist Church on April 9, 2022. The scouts dropped off empty bags at houses with instructions for donors to fill them with excess food items. Then they walked through the neighborhood again and picked up the full bags. Photos by Rylan Capper

Boy Scouts from Troop 22 in Muncie deliver donated food to Center Chapel United Methodist Church April 9, 2022. The scouts dropped off empty bags at houses with instructions for donors to fill them with excess food items. Then they walked through the neighborhood again and picked up the full bags. Rylan Capper

Bags of donated food sit in the back of a pickup truck April 9, 2022 near Royerton Road. Rylan Capper

Life Scout Caleb Oliver poses for a photo next to shelves of donated food April 9 in the mission house at Center Chapel United Methodist Church. Oliver organized “Scouting for Food” for his eagle service project. Rylan Capper

From left to right, Luke Huston, Aydan Fields and Brendon Jones walk through a neighborhood in the snow searching for bags of food April 9, 2022 near Royerton Road. Donors were asked to leave bags of non-perishable food on their porches to be picked up by the scouts. Rylan Capper

Brendon Jones picks up a bag of donated food items from a house April 9, 2022 near Royerton Road. The event, “Scouting for Food” was organized by Caleb Oliver for his eagle service project. Rylan Capper

Aydan Fields runs down a driveway with a bag of donated food items April 9, 2022 near Royerton Road. Rylan Capper

Alex Gestwicki holds a bag of donated food items April 9, 2022 near Royerton Road. Scouts broke off into groups of four or five to collects bags of food. Rylan Capper

Scout leader Tim Underhill places bags of food onto picnic tables to be counted April 9, 2022 at Center Chapel United Methodist Church. Scouts broke off into teams to collect more than 1,000 food items to be donated. Rylan Capper

Cans of food sit on a shelf April 9, 2022 in the mission house at Center Chapel United Methodist Church. Boy Scouts from Troop 22 collected more than 1,000 food items which will be distributed through the church. Rylan Capper

A package of toilet paper sits on a picnic table with a note attached April 9, 2022 at Center Chapel United Methodist Church. Donors were asked to donate non-perishable food, but some donated other necessities like toilet paper. Rylan Capper

Aydan Fields stacks food on a shelf April 9, 2022 in the mission house at Center Chapel United Methodist Church. Boy Scouts from Troop 22 collected food items from a local neighborhood. Rylan Capper

Volunteers have the opportunity to learn and grow in their knowledge of garden cultivation. These volunteers have the opportunity to help with the growing bags at Minnetrista. Photos by Grace Walton

The Volunteers listening to what they are going to be doing at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

Ethan Frendling shoveling dirt for the growing bags at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

Ethan Frendling shoveling dirt for the growing bags at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

A volunteer scooping out fertilizer at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

A volunteer scooping out fertilizer at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

Awa Da Costa stiring in the fertilizer at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

Alexis Cathey mixing in some of the new dirt at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

Sunnie Berning mixing in some of the new dirt at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

Sunnie Berning mixing in some of the new dirt at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

A group of volunteers at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

Mazie Wathen and Alexis Cathey mixing in new dirt at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

The finished product of the growing bag at Minnetrista during Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

Some of the planets that are growing in a green house at Minnetrista during Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

Chris Allen showing the volunteers what they are going to be doing with fertilizer at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

Mazie Wathen and Alexis Cathey mixing in new dirt at Minnetrista during their Horticulture Volunteer Day in Muncie, IN on April 9, 2022. (Grace Walton)

Shoot for Good Muncie 2019 was another great celebration of the community during our Ball State NPPA chapter’s Shoot for Good Muncie project for 2019. Our photographers spent much of the day at Habitat for Humanity projects. Please enjoy this 360 video.

The Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana performed their Muncie Outreach Concert to help recruit individuals for the next year. Photos by Breanna Daugherty

A Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana member plays the violin at the Muncie Outreach concert on April 13 at the Muncie Mall. The mission of organization is to provide weekly musical experiences and education for young musicians through its programs and activities. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

A Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana member plays the French horn at the Muncie Outreach concert on April 13 at the Muncie Mall. Members of the orchestra learn to perform orchestral masterworks, both traditional and contemporary. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

A Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana member plays the violin at the Muncie Outreach concert on April 13 at the Muncie Mall. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

A member of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana plays the violin during their April 13 performance in the Muncie Mall. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

A member of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana cradles her cello as she listens to other members perform during the Muncie Outreach concert April 13 at the Muncie Mall. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

A Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana member plays the cello at the Muncie Outreach concert on April 13 at the Muncie Mall. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

A member of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana sits near a cello and listens to one of the levels perform on April 13 at Muncie Mall. The orchestra looks to develop the musical talent and nurture the personal growth of young people in Muncie and East Central Indiana. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

A member of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana waits for the final performance of the Muncie Outreach concert on April 13 at the Muncie Mall. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

Members of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana perform the final song together on April 13 to conclude the Muncie Outreach concert at the Muncie Mall. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

A member of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana shows his brother how to play the violin after performing on April 13 at the Muncie Mall. The Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana performed their Muncie Outreach Concert to help recruit individuals for the next year. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

A member of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana picks up her violin before the final song of the Muncie Outreach Concert on April 13 at the Muncie Mall. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

A Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana member plays the keyboard at the Muncie Outreach concert on April 13 at the Muncie Mall. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

One of Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana members waits for the final song to begin of the Muncie Outreach concert on April 13 at the Muncie Mall. The orchestra is geared toward students of all ages. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

A Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana member conducts the orchestra during the April 13 concert in the Muncie Mall. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

Members of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana perform the final song together on April 13 to conclude the Muncie Outreach concert at the Muncie Mall. The orchestra is open to advanced players of strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, and harp instruments. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The greenhouse is free to the public and hosts a variety of educational events. Photo by Breanna Daugherty

Erica Forstater, the environmental education coordinator and orchid greenhouse assistance for the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, shows guests different parts of the flower to learn how pollination works. Forstater, who has been working at the greenhouse for 8 months, enjoys coming up with ways to teach kids information without them realizing they’re learning. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

Tom Schwartz, a greenhouse docent, gives a tour to guests on April 13 in the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse on Ball State’s campus. The greenhouse features over 2,000 orchids and it contains the largest university-based orchid collection in the United States. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

Also featured in the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse is artwork by Ball State art students and Muncie community artists. The art, “Inspired by Orchids,” will be available for guests to see until the end of April. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

Kristen Canan, a senior biology major, cleans the flowers for mealybugs, on April 13 in the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse. Mealybugs are a type of pest that can cause plants to not be as healthy as they should be. Breanna Daugherty | SFG

The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse is open from 10 a.m.Ð4:30 p.m., MondayÐFriday and 10 a.m.Ð3 p.m. on Saturday. The greenhouse is free to the public and hosts a variety of educational events. Breanna Daugherty | SFG