Community Events

Events in Bloomington during spring break

By IDS staff · Thursday, March 13,2014 10:49 p.m.

If you're staying in town, check out a roundup of events happening during the week of spring break.

"Dropping the Puck" raised cancer awareness

By Brett Frieman · Sunday, March 2,2014 5:58 p.m.

The 3rd annual Dropping the Puck on Cancer event took place Saturday afternoon at Frank Southern Ice Arena.

City council considers conservation district

By Kate Starr · Tuesday, Feb. 18,2014 12:57 a.m.

The Bloomington City Council will vote on an ordinance on Wednesday to create the Matlock Heights Conservation District.

Commission on the Status of Women announces Women of the Year

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 17,2014 4:50 p.m.

Three local women will be honored in March for their service to Bloomington.

Valentine’s Day events around Bloomington

By IDS staff · Friday, Feb. 14,2014 12:22 a.m.

Valentine’s Day is today, but festivities last all weekend in Bloomington. Check out our roundup of community events.

GLBTAA celebrates progress at game

By Suzanne Grossman · Thursday, Jan. 30,2014 11:43 p.m.

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Alumni Association celebrated progress Thursday during Pride Night at the women's basketball game.

Reception sets mood for Pride weekend

By Suzanne Grossman · Sunday, Jan. 26,2014 11:41 p.m.

Standing ovation after standing ovation marked the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Alumni Association kick-off reception Friday.

Marriage ceremony part of PRIDE Festival

By Anthony Broderick · Sunday, Jan. 26,2014 11:07 p.m.

Film screenings, a dance party and a marriage ceremony were included in festivities at the Bloomington PRIDE film festival.

Safety a priority for Hilly Hundred riders

By IDS staff · Thursday, Oct. 17,2013 9:01 a.m.

During the weekend, the 46th Hilly Hundred will take place through several Southern Indiana towns including Bloomington.

Report indicates suicide rates have risen in Ind.

By Mary Hauber · Thursday, Oct. 10,2013 2:31 p.m.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Indiana residents ages 15 to 54.

Public pool welcomes dogs

Wednesday, July 24,2013 7:16 p.m.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department’s Drool in the Pool event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 14 and 15 in partnership with White River Co-op.

Paynetown does the time warp again

Wednesday, July 10,2013 7:42 p.m.

Paynetown State Recreation Area at Monroe Lake will transform the present into the past July 12-14 during the lake’s annual Heritage Days.

July Fourth activities for Bloomington residents

By Samantha Felix · Sunday, June 30,2013 8:01 p.m.

As Bloomington residents prepare for their July Fourth activities, the traditional fireworks display will not be take place at the Monroe County Fairgrounds this year.

City announces incentives for sustainability

By Samantha Felix · Sunday, June 9,2013 5:42 p.m.

The City of Bloomington’s Department of Economic and Sustainable Development has announced that it will accept applications for its Sustainability Partnership Grant Program. Deadline is July 1.

Monroe County Library hosts genealogy class

By Brianna Meyer · Wednesday, June 5,2013 6:38 p.m.

On Monday, June 12, the Monroe County Public Library’s Bloomington branch will host a discussion-based class entitled “Finding Female Ancestors” the genealogy of women.

Local pool opens Saturday

By Stephen Kroll · Wednesday, May 22,2013 7:26 p.m.

Bryan Park Pool, which is located south of campus on Woodlawn Avenue, will open on May 25 and run through September 2. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Speaker promotes peace in Syria

By Samantha Felix · Sunday, May 19,2013 7:04 p.m.

On Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. Shadi Alkattan will give a presentation on the prospect for peace in war-torn Syria sponsored by the Bloomington Peace Action Coalition.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank partners with postal service to Stamp Out Hunger

By Samantha Felix · Wednesday, May 8,2013 8:18 p.m.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank will be collecting food for their largest food drive of the year on Saturday, May 11. Stamp Out Hunger is sponsored annually by the Hoosier Hills Food Bank as well as the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 828.

City and county team up for historic preservation

By IDS staff · Sunday, May 5,2013 11:29 p.m.

The City of Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission and the Monroe County Historic Preservation Board of Review are partnering up to celebrate Historic Preservation Month.

City promotes the welfare of animals

By Belle Kim · Sunday, May 5,2013 11:19 p.m.

Mayor Mark Kruzan announced Bloomington will be recognizing Be Kind to Animals Week starting Sunday, along with the American Humane Association which has celebrated it every year since 1915.

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