America's Hometown Band plans free concert for Aug. 25

FROM NEWS REPORTS
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MUNCIE, Ind. — “Romancing the Boulevard” is 2022’s last Big Band concert by the musicians of America’s Hometown Band, who will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 on the front lawn of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center, 400 W. Minnetrista Boulevard.

The special guest performer will be local crooner/vocalist Clay Arnett, who is the Yorktown High School music director. This program will feature a collection of timeless tunes made famous by Big Band stars such as Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and Jule Styne.

Admission to the outdoor concert is free and open to all, and includes free parking at the fairgrounds, just north of the center. Attendees should take lawn chairs for seating. In case of rain, the concert will move to the Northside Middle School auditorium, 2400 W. Bethel Ave.

America’s Hometown Band is a nonprofit performance organization in Muncie. For information or to make donations to support the band, go to amhometownband.org or the America's Hometown Band Facebook page.

MPD sponsors back-to-school skating party

MUNCIE — The Muncie Police Department is hosting a free back-to-school youth skating party 6-8 p.m. Aug. 25 at Gibson’s Skating Arena, 2610 S. Mock Ave.

Free admission and skate rental will be offered to those 18 years and younger, according to a release. Guests will receive a coupon for a free drink and their choice of a hot dog or small popcorn.

Anyone over the age of 18 can rent skates for $3.

Henry County YMCA to host Diabetes Prevention Program kickoff

NEW CASTLE — People can learn how to live a healthier life and avoid type 2 diabetes by participating in the Diabetes Prevention Program at the Henry County YMCA. The YMCA will host a kickoff event at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29 to explain the details and logistics of the program, according to a release.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes blood sugar levels to rise higher than normal. Diabetes affects more than 29 million people. A condition called prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. More than 86 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk of developing diabetes; 89% of them don't even know they're at risk. Diabetes has no cure, but prediabetes can be reversed.

The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program is a small group that helps people with prediabetes eat healthier, increase their physical activity and lose weight, which can delay or even prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. This program is made possible through a partnership with Henry Community Health.

Benefits of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program include:

  • Y membership during the program (based on attendance).

  • Free sessions with a personal trainer.

  • Free blood tests through Henry Community Health.

Information: Kelsay Smith, 765-529-3804, ext. 2, or email ksmith@henrycountyymca.org.

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