Community Events

Community center works with police to connect with citizens

By Dominick Jean · Thursday, Sept. 29,2016 6:39 p.m.

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

By Julia Bourkland · Sunday, Sept. 25,2016 6:59 p.m.

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

By Dominick Jean · Sunday, Sept. 25,2016 5:32 p.m.

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

By Dominick Jean · Thursday, Sept. 22,2016 9:47 p.m.

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

By Sarah Gardner · Tuesday, Sept. 20,2016 7:43 p.m.

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

By Dominick Jean · Tuesday, Sept. 20,2016 7:05 p.m.

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

By IDS staff · Monday, Sept. 19,2016 7:45 p.m.

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

By Lyndsay Jones · Monday, Sept. 19,2016 6:39 p.m.

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

Monroe County Fall Festival celebrates community gathering

By Katelyn Haas · Sunday, Sept. 18,2016 5:23 p.m.

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

Fundraising race celebrates 17th year

By Lyndsay Jones · Thursday, Sept. 15,2016 7:49 p.m.

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

Transcontinental motorcyclists spend the night in Bloomington

By Lindsay Moore · Tuesday, Sept. 13,2016 11:49 p.m.

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

Citizens learn hostage negotiation, crime prevention at citizen police academy

By Dominick Jean · Tuesday, Sept. 13,2016 9:19 p.m.

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

Bloomington blood drives continues past National Blood Donation Week

By Katelyn Haas · Monday, Sept. 12,2016 7:20 p.m.

Bloomington blood drives continue past 9/11 goal date.

Still remembering 9/11

By Dominick Jean · Sunday, Sept. 11,2016 5:57 p.m.

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

By IDS staff · Thursday, Sept. 8,2016 8:07 p.m.

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

By Alyson Malinger · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2016 7:28 p.m.

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

By Dominick Jean · Tuesday, Sept. 6,2016 12:31 a.m.

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

GarlicFest educates attendees on healthful food options

By Katelyn Haas · Monday, Sept. 5,2016 10:32 p.m.

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

Community book fair encourages city involvement

By IDS staff · Monday, Sept. 5,2016 8:52 p.m.

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

Young adults gather to appreciate nature with Sycamore Branches group

By Emily Beck · Thursday, Nov. 19,2015 11:16 p.m.

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

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