PRESS RELEASE: Skate and Scare

The following is a press release by Michelle Moss for the City of Bloomington. 

City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation needs volunteers 16 years and older to help at this year’s Skate and Scare on October 18 at the Frank Southern Ice Arena. The arena is transformed into a Halloween haven where participants can skate around the ice rink under fun lighting effects and spooky tunes, or they can take a stroll through the haunted house that is set up within the mini-maze of locker rooms. Looking for a great time this Halloween, and a reason to dress up in costume? Then this opportunity is for you. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an Underage Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian and must bring it with them when they arrive for their shift. On-site training provided. Volunteer actors for the haunted house will be given instructions before the day of the event.

Available shifts:

• Shift #1- 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Volunteers help set up and bring the theme of the haunted house to life 
• Shift #2- 5:30 p.m. -  9:30 p.m.
  • Volunteers will be characters in the haunted house
    • Costumes for haunted house volunteers will be provided; skating skills are not required 
• Shift #3- 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Volunteers will help with event support and with teardown

Location: 2100 S. Henderson St., Bloomington, IN  47401

Learn more and sign up: tinyurl.com/2025-skate-and-scare
Contact: Bill Ream at reamw@bloomington.in.gov

Autism/Asperger's Better Living Empowerment Society

Autism/Aspergers Better Living Empowerment Society (ABLES) was started in 2000 by staff from the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at the request of parents looking for activities for their adult family members. Currently, ABLES are facing the possibility of having to disband, as their original support team is retired, has relocated, or is no longer able to lead this group. Volunteers 18 years and older are needed to help with facilitating the monthly meeting, which happens on the first Wednesday of each month at College Mall Food Court for supper and conversation. Volunteers will also help plan and coordinate 1 to 2 monthly outing activities. Training will be provided. This is a long-term commitment.

Learn more and sign up: tinyurl.com/ABLES-volunteers
Contact: Susan Gray at skgray@bluemarble.net

Fair Housing Testers/Mystery Housing Shoppers

Are you interested in making fair housing a reality in Central Indiana? The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) needs a diverse group of dependable, conscientious people 18 years and older to assist in gathering information about housing practices. These persons are commonly referred to as “fair housing testers” or “mystery shoppers.” Testers are provided training and a stipend for their time and related expenses. Stipends vary depending on the task assigned. FHCCI testers must be located in Indiana and have an Indiana address. 

Learn more and find their sign-up link: tinyurl.com/fair-housing-testers

Contact: info@fhcci.org or call 317-644-0673

Wish List Spotlight:
Perry Township Trustee/ Bobby's Pantry Food Donations

Bobby's Pantry is the food pantry for the Perry Township Trustee's Office. They offer help to residents with food insecurities and any household items available that their family may be in need of. Bobby's Pantry wants to help as much as they can with the supplies they have available.

Donations: can be made Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1010 S. Walnut St., Suite A, Bloomington, IN 47401

Contact: Nancy Duncan, Food Pantry Manager/Coordinator at foodpantry@perrytownship.info or 812-336-3713

Featured Wishes:

• Any non-perishable foods (URGENT NEED)
  • canned goods
  • rice
  • pasta
  • dried beans
• Also, can use cleaning and laundry supplies

View Wish List: tinyurl.com/Bobbys pantry

You can also find year-round in-kind donation needs on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.

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