Get in the games: Game Night at Canan Commons to offer family fun

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DWNTWN Muncie will offer a Game Night 7-11 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Canan Commons.
DWNTWN Muncie will offer a Game Night 7-11 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Canan Commons.

MUNCIE, Ind. — DWNTWN Muncie will offer a Game Night 7-11 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Canan Commons.

The evening will offer free fun for all ages, according to a release. Kids and adults can enjoy a variety of lawn games including:

  • Rockstar Bingo, a blend of Music Trivia and classic bingo hosted by Michelle Kinsey; take along your phone to play.

  • Roshambo tournament, a 36-team elimination rock, paper, scissors tournament hosted by The Fickle Peach. Pre-registration is required.

  • High Striker Show of Strength

  • Tug o’ War

  • Giant Jenga

  • Yardzee

  • Cornhole

  • KUBB Viking Clash

  • Giant Parachute Play

  • Dominos

  • Card Games

  • Spoon and Egg Races

  • Inflatable Bouncy Ball Races.

Group play is encouraged. The games will be first come, first served, and after each game a new group of players can join.

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Boulder Falls, Escapades Family Fun Center, Toys Forever and others will be there to offer fun ideas for other family entertainment opportunities. Food trucks including Three Bears Concessions, La Patron Mexican and Richman’s, along with Guardian Brewing will have food available at the park, in addition to nearby downtown restaurants.

Information: downtownmuncie.org/

Theologian J.J. Warren to speak at church

MUNCIE —  Community of Hope Church will host J.J. Warren for a weekend of events including a keynote presentation, lunch, panel discussion and book signing June 25-26.

Warren is a public theologian, speaker, advocate and the author of "Reclaiming Church: A Call to Action for Religious Rejects". He is a known advocate of inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in the United Methodist Church, according to a release. He. will be the guest speaker during the weekend of events and will preach at Community of Hope at 10 a.m. June 26.

Tickets are required for the June 25 event, with two options available for purchase. The $30 ticket includes catered lunch from The Café at the Crossing, keynote presentation, discussion panel, a copy of Warren's book and a book signing starting at noon in Wesley Hall. The $15.00 ticket includes the keynote presentation, discussion panel, a book and a book signing only, in the sanctuary at 1 p.m. Added lunches are available for purchase for an additional $15. Tickets are available for purchase at cohmuncie.org.

Established in 2022, Community of Hope is a new United Methodist Congregation formed of previous members of College Avenue and Riverside UMC’s, and located in the former College Avenue building.

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