‘Annie’ auditions begin next week

She’s not just another orphan.

Jay County Civic Theatre will host auditions next week for its performance of “Annie.”

Auditions are slated for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and are open to anyone. Participants should prepare about 30 seconds of a song showcasing their voice. They may also be asked to read from a script.

Rehearsals are slated for this fall, with performances scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13, and 2 p.m. Dec. 14.

For those interested but unable to attend auditions, contact co-directors Rachel Tebbe or Ray Cooney in advance to make other arrangements. For more information, email [email protected].

Fire up dwntwn

It’s almost time to ignite downtown Muncie.

Fire Up DWNTWN is slated for 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday. The summer festival will feature live music, hot air balloons, fiery spectacles, interactive art and entertainment, craft vendors and food trucks.

For more details, visit downtownmuncie.org/fireup.

Tall Cop

There’s an upcoming educational opportunity to learn how to identify high-risk behaviors in youth.

Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition’s “High in Plain Sight: Current Drug Trends” is slated for 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 29 at The Rock Church in Portland. The free, community focused event for adults will be led by officer Jermaine Galloway, also known as “The Tall Cop.” Galloway will be sharing ways to prevent substance abuse by identifying possible high-risk behaviors in youth.

To register, visit bit.ly/highinplainsight2025.