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The Banneker Community Center, located on 930 W. Seventh St. will host a self-defense class taught by the Bloomington Police Department on Oct. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Community center works with police to connect with citizens

Sep 29, 2016 6:39 pm

A police outreach event, Blue and You, will be happening Oct. 5 at Banneker Community Center.

Reading group engages with Marx and the mind at Boxcar Books

Sep 25, 2016 6:59 pm

The Bloomington Marxist Reading Group discusses the political ideology that has ignited debate since its articulation on the page.

Omega Phi Beta performed their stroll performance for spectators during Fiesta del Otono Saturday morning at the Farmer’s Market. This festival marks the 11th anniversary of the event and featured live Latin Soul music, Spanish Ballet, and a dance competition.

Fiesta del Otono focuses on outreach

Sep 25, 2016 5:32 pm

Bloomington police officers among groups that reached out to the community Saturday at Fiesta del Otono

Media School Professor of Practice, Elaine Monaghan talks with residence at the refugee support network meeting on Thursday evening.

Syrian refugee discussion packs room at MCPL

Sep 22, 2016 9:47 pm

Members of the Bloomington Refugee Support Network met Thursday to discuss the logistics and plans for resettling refugees.

The Bloomington Brass Quintet performs during the Bicentennial Torch Relay Exhibit Tuesday at the Monroe County Courthouse lawn.

Monroe County celebrates state's bicentennial

Sep 20, 2016 7:43 pm

The Indiana Bicentennial torch relay passed through Monroe County on Tuesday afternoon.

Mary Bolander, a volunteer with the Bloomington Sister Cities program helps Sasha Luhur, age 6, make a craft with yarn and popscicle sticks during the "Fiesta del Otoño" at Showers Plaza during the Farmer's Market Saturday.

Bloomington’s Hispanic community will celebrate Fiesta Del Otono on Saturday

Sep 20, 2016 7:05 pm

Fiesta del Otono will involve live entertainment, ethnic food and more.

Charlotte Zietlow, the founder of the Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women, speaks on their 40th anniversary Wednesday at Bloomington City Hall. Zietlow called for continued equality and improvement in economic development in Bloomington.

Local Bloomington volunteer opportunities announced

Sep 19, 2016 7:45 pm

All interested volunteers are encouraged to inquire directly to the organization.

Monroe County torchbearers carried the torch for state’s bicentennial relay.

Torchbearers help Monroe County celebrate state's bicentennial

Sep 19, 2016 6:39 pm

Torchbearers will begin Monroe County's participation in the Bicentennial Torch Relay on Tuesday.

Monroe County Fall Festival celebrates community gathering

Sep 18, 2016 5:23 pm

The Monroe County Fall Festival had stage entertainment, food vendors and craft booths throughout the weekend.

Nearly 5,000 people are expected to attend this year's Hoosiers Outrun Cancer fundraising race. Bloomington Hospital Foundation's special events manager Lauren Dexter said that attendees are made up of teams, volunteers and members of IU athletic teams.

Fundraising race celebrates 17th year

Sep 15, 2016 7:49 pm

Nearly 5,000 people are expected to participate to benefit cancer patients and survivors.

Motorcycle enthusiasts watch as Dean Bordigioni parks his vintage motorcycle at the Harley-Davidson dealership in Bloomington. Bloomington is an overnight stop for the group of motorcyclists, traveling from Atlantic City, New Jersey to Carlsbad, California, a distance totaling 3304 miles.

Transcontinental motorcyclists spend the night in Bloomington

Sep 13, 2016 11:49 pm

Bloomington was chosen as the only Indiana stop on the Transcontinental Motorcycle Cannonball Century Race.

Captin Steve Kellams speaks at the Bloomington Police Department's Citizens Academy Tuesday afternoon. Topics disscussed during this session were about crime prevention and hostage negotiation.

Citizens learn hostage negotiation, crime prevention at citizen police academy

Sep 13, 2016 9:19 pm

Thirteen civilians met at Bloomington Police Department on Tuesday to learn about police techniques.

Katie Barufka, Senior member of Alpha Phi gives blood at the American Red Cross blood drive Monday afternoon. The Alpha Phi house was one of the stops on the week long blood drive that is being done in honor of the 15th anniversay of 9/11.

Bloomington blood drives continues past National Blood Donation Week

Sep 12, 2016 7:20 pm

Bloomington blood drives continue past 9/11 goal date.

Officers from the Bloomington Fire Department gather and take photos with part of the world trade center during the 9/11 memorial ceremony Sunday morning at the Ivy Tech Bloomington Campus.

Still remembering 9/11

Sep 11, 2016 5:57 pm

Bloomington Fire and police depts. lead a ceremony to dedicate a new 9/11 memorial at Ivy Tech for the 15 year anniversary.

Local ministry to have pie festival, contest

Sep 8, 2016 8:07 pm

A Slice of Heaven Pie Festival will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Junior Liam Foran plays with ten-year-old Golden Retriever Max during the Rent-A-Puppy event Thursday at Dunn Meadow. "I've been away from my dogs for too long, and I just needed some puppy love," Foran said.

Local pet store promotes adoption with Pet Appreciation Week

Sep 7, 2016 7:28 pm

Tractor Supply Company of Bloomington has a series of events planned for Pet Appreciation Week.

Bloomington Police Department officer Mick Williams and Captain Steven Kellams return from their jogging warmup during the crossfit with a cop event Saturday morning at Hoosier Crossfit. Officers from both the Bloomington Police Department and the Indiana University Police Department came out to bond with citizens and IU students through intensive crossfit exercises.

Workout event brings cops and civilians together

Sep 6, 2016 12:31 am

Officers attended Hoosier Crossfit to get in better touch — and in better shape — with the community.

Micheal Hicks sells garlic at Garlic Fest on Saturday afternoon. Hicks grows his garlic on a farm in French Lick for the Living Roots Ecovillage.

GarlicFest educates attendees on healthful food options

Sep 5, 2016 10:32 pm

The event provides a space for the local art and farming community.

Coordinated by the Hoosier Hills Food Bank, the 33rd annual Bloomington Community Book Fair which will be held Oct. 6-11 will offer more than 90,000 books, CDs, DVDs, LP records, games, puzzles, stamps and coins, according to a City of Bloomington Volunteer Network press release.

Community book fair encourages city involvement

Sep 5, 2016 8:52 pm

90,000 books will be up for grabs at next month's fair.

Young adults gather to appreciate nature with Sycamore Branches group

Nov 19, 2015 11:16 pm

Sycamore Branches helps 20- to 30-year-olds in Bloomington get involved with the outdoors.

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